Episode 170: Rare Earth Hype, Shutdown Noise, And Smart Investing

Money Matters with Greg · Oct 22, 2025 · 22m · transcript

Markets are hot, headlines are louder, and it’s getting harder to tell what actually moves your money. We dig into why earnings strength and stable macro drivers have kept the S&P 500 climbing, even as trade talk and shutdown noise try to steal the spotlight. You’ll hear a clear breakdown of what’s fueling recent highs, where momentum is cooling, and how to separate durable signals from fast‑fading narratives.

We also take a hard look at the rare earth rush. With China controlling most production and refining capacity, every hint of new U.S. supply can spike stocks. Sound familiar? It’s the…