Foster & Motley : A podcast about Wealth & Life

Foster & Motley : A podcast about Wealth & Life


Is Economic Forecasting Useful? With Luke Hail, MBA, CFP®, and Ryan English, MBA, CFA, CPA, CFP®

August 16, 2023

In a world where uncertainty lurks around every corner, humans have an innate desire to predict the future, particularly when it comes to things that may impact them negatively. Economic forecasting is one such endeavor, attempting to navigate the complex currents of financial markets and emerging economies. 


In this episode, Luke Hail, MBA, CFP®, and Ryan English, MBA, CFA, CPA, CFP®, discuss the value of forecasting when it comes to the economy and the stock market. Drawing parallels to our primitive instincts, they delve into the desire to foresee economic developments that could either benefit or harm us.


Luke and Ryan share more about:


  • The difference between economic forecasting and stock market forecasting
  • Warren Buffet’s thoughts on forecasting
  • The investment approach of John Maynard Keynes
  • The Foster & Motley approach to investing
  • And more

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