What Does It Mean?

Episode 5 - Does Anyone Hear the Consumer?
In this episode, Chris, Bob, and Lindsey delve into the current state of the markets, economy, and Federal Reserve actions. They discuss key economic indicators such as inflation data, retail earnings, and consumer spending trends, and their implications for future decision-making.
The What Does It Mean? podcast sifts through the noise to break down only the most important stuff impacting the stock market, the economy and your money this week. Chris, Bob, Lindsey and their guests give their (often) varying perspectives. Every episode ends with a lesson learned and how it applies to your money.
Resources and References:
- Atlanta Fed GDPNow
- Bank of America CEO Brian Moynihan on "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan"
- Consumer Expectations from the New York Fed
- CME Fed Funds Futures
- Detrick of Carson Group on stock performance in lame duck election years
- Federal Reserve Bank of New York - Medium-Term Inflation Expectations Decline; Short and Longer-Term Inflation Expectations Unchanged
- Higher Perception of Inflation Drives Paycheck-to-Paycheck Consumers to Trade Down
- The biggest data breaches in 2024: 1 billion stolen records and rising
- iShares Select Dividend ETF (DVY)
- Musk Blames Trump Spaces Interview Delay on Cyber Attack
- Producer Price Indexes - July 2024
- Starbucks names Brian Niccol as Chairman and Chief Executive Officer
Chris Versace
Bob Lang
Lindsey Bell