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Markets with Megan: A Quick Financial Markets Update
Empower yourself with knowledge, one fact at a time. Markets with Megan is a bite-sized financial markets podcast hosted by Megan Horneman, the CIO of Verdence Capital Advisors. Megan provides experienced analysis and in-depth insights that go beyond the daily headlines to unravel the economy's intricacies and indicators.
Episodes
- Markets with Megan: A Quick Financial Markets Update
Trump's Return, Fed's Rate Cut, and Inflation Concerns | Episode 192 | 12-03-24
In this podcast episode, "Markets with Megan," Megan recaps the pivotal economic and political developments of November 2024, marked by President Trump's…
- Markets with Megan: A Quick Financial Markets Update
Fed Minutes, Market Moves, and a 60-Day Ceasefire | Episode 191 | 11-26-24
Break down the key insights from the November 7th FOMC meeting with Verdence CIO Megan Horneman. What does a balanced risk between inflation and employment…
- Markets with Megan: A Quick Financial Markets Update
Powell Spooks Equity Markets | Episode 190 | 11-18-24
In this episode, Verdence CIO Megan Horneman breaks down last week’s market turbulence following comments from the Federal Reserve and new inflation data…
- Markets with Megan: A Quick Financial Markets Update
Inflation Stubbornly High and Fed's Rate Decision Looms | Episode 189 | 11-13-24
In today’s episode, Verdence CIO Megan Horneman, breaks down the latest Consumer Price Index (CPI) report for October, highlighting the persistent contributors…
- Markets with Megan: A Quick Financial Markets Update
Fed's Rate Cut and Geopolitical Tensions | Episode 188 | 11-07-24
In this episode, Verdence Chief Investment Officer Megan Horneman breaks down the latest Federal Reserve decision to cut interest rates by 25 basis points…
- Markets with Megan: A Quick Financial Markets Update
Trump's Election Sparks Market Surge and Economic Speculation | Episode 187 | 11-06-14
"The Results Are In!" In this episode, Megan Horneman, Verdence CIO, dives into the market's response to the recent presidential election, where Donald Trump…
- Markets with Megan: A Quick Financial Markets Update
Savings Decline, Credit Rises in September Core PCE Report | Episode 186 | 10-31-24
Are rising inflation rates set to challenge the recent market rally? In our latest update, we unpack September's Core PCE reading, showing the largest monthly…
- Markets with Megan: A Quick Financial Markets Update
Federal Reserve Policy in a Consumer-Driven Economy | Episode 185 | 10-30-24
What if the backbone of our economy is powered by consumers spending on borrowed time? Today, Megan reviews the third-quarter GDP report, revealing how a…
- Markets with Megan: A Quick Financial Markets Update
Consumer Confidence Rebounds | Episode 184 | 10-29-24
What if the recent surge in consumer confidence defies your expectations? Join us as we unpack the latest report showing an unexpected rise to levels not seen…
- Markets with Megan: A Quick Financial Markets Update
What's Driving the Markets? | Episode 183 | 10-25-24
What's behind the market's current turbulence? Megan Horneman, Verdence CIO, looks at the impact of regional bank instability, sparked by New York Community…
- Markets with Megan: A Quick Financial Markets Update
Earnings Forecasts Clash with Economic Realities | Episode 182 | 10-22-24
In this episode of Markets with Megan, CIO Megan Horneman discusses the latest developments in the third-quarter earnings season for the S&P 500. With…
- Markets with Megan: A Quick Financial Markets Update
Retail Sales Insights and the Shifting Economic Climate | Episode 180 | 10-11-24
Could the rising tide of inflation sink consumer confidence for good? Join us as we dissect the latest economic indicators, including the Consumer Price Index…
- Markets with Megan: A Quick Financial Markets Update
Tech Giants Propel Bull Market Amid Growth Disparities | Episode 181 | 10-15-24
In this episode of "Markets with Megan," the focus is on the significant role tech giants are playing in the current bull market, with the S&P 500 surging…
- Markets with Megan: A Quick Financial Markets Update
Economic Pressures Mount as CPI Figures Surprise Experts | Episode 179 | 10-10-24
In the latest episode of Markets with Megan, the discussion centers around the surprising rise in inflation as revealed by September’s Consumer Price Index…
- Markets with Megan: A Quick Financial Markets Update
Exploring Fed Debates and Future Rate Movements | Episode 178 | 10-09-24
In the latest episode of Markets With Megan, Megan discusses the Federal Reserve's September 50 basis point rate cut, which sparked curiosity and debate across…
- Markets with Megan: A Quick Financial Markets Update
Unexpected Job Additions and the Economic Landscape Ahead | Episode 177 | 10-04-24
September's astonishing jobs report defied all expectations with a staggering 254,000 new jobs added to the U.S. economy. The sectors of leisure, hospitality…
- Markets with Megan: A Quick Financial Markets Update
Positive Yield Curve Returns: What It Means for Investors | Episode 176 | 10-01-24
How will the Federal Reserve's aggressive rate cut impact your investments, and what does a positive yield curve mean for your portfolio? Megan Horneman breaks…
- Markets with Megan: A Quick Financial Markets Update
Fed's Bold 50 Basis Point Rate Cut: Analyzing Market Reactions and Outlook
What if the Federal Reserve's latest decision could reshape the economic landscape? Join us as we dissect the seismic impact of the Fed's bold move to cut…
- Markets with Megan: A Quick Financial Markets Update
Rate Hikes and Market Moves: Analyzing the Fed's Strategy | Episode 173 | 09-16-24
What if history could predict the future of our economy? This is an eye-opening discussion on the implications of the Federal Reserve's latest moves, and why…
- Markets with Megan: A Quick Financial Markets Update
Fed Meeting Looms as Consumer Sentiment Peaks | Episode 172 | 09-13-24
This week Megan unravels the latest shifts in consumer sentiment and economic expectations, revealing a refreshing uptick in confidence. She digs into the…
- Markets with Megan: A Quick Financial Markets Update
CPI Report Spurs Fed's Likely 25 Basis Point Rate Cut | Episode 171 | 09-11-24
How does the latest Consumer Price Index (CPI) report impact the Federal Reserve's next move on interest rates? Discover the Fed’s likely decision to opt for a…
- Markets with Megan: A Quick Financial Markets Update
Small Business Optimism Falls: What Lies Ahead for the Economy? | Episode 170 | 09-10-24
Are small businesses signaling a storm on the horizon? This episode unpacks the latest Small Business Optimism Index for August, which has plummeted to its…
- Markets with Megan: A Quick Financial Markets Update
Fed's Dilemma Deepens: Markets React to Mixed August Jobs Report | Episode 169 | 09-06-24
Are we on the brink of an economic slowdown, or is there still hope on the horizon? Join us as we dissect the crucial August jobs report, which has left the…
- Markets with Megan: A Quick Financial Markets Update
Key Insights from the Latest ISM Data | Episode 168 | 09-05-24
Could the future of the economy hinge on the often-overlooked ISM services report? Discover why this seemingly mundane data holds the key to understanding…
- Markets with Megan: A Quick Financial Markets Update
Fed Rate Cuts on the Horizon? Analyzing August's Trends | Episode 167 | 09-05-24
Can a weakening labor market actually be a good sign? Join us on Markets with Megan as we dissect the unexpected factors that drove a dramatic equity market…
- Markets with Megan: A Quick Financial Markets Update
Manufacturing Slump: ISM Report Signals Economic Challenges | Episode 166 | 09-03-2024
What if the economic indicators we've relied on for years are painting a dire picture too grim to ignore? On Markets with Megan, we dissect the latest ISM…
- Markets with Megan: A Quick Financial Markets Update
Will NVIDIA's Sky-High Valuations Hold? | Episode 165 | 08-28-24
Can NVIDIA sustain its dominance in the AI chip market, or are we witnessing the beginning of a tech bubble? On this episode of Markets with Megan, we dissect…
- Markets with Megan: A Quick Financial Markets Update
Fed Pivot, Inflation, and the Risk of Recession | Episode 164 | 08-26-2024
Is the Fed about to pull off the impossible—a perfect soft landing for the economy? Join Megan Horneman on this episode of "Markets with Megan," where we…
- Markets with Megan: A Quick Financial Markets Update
Tech Rally or Mirage? Unpacking the Market Rebound | Episode 163 | 08-21-24
Can the resurgence of growth and technology stocks sustain the bullish momentum in the market, or is it merely a fleeting illusion? This week on Markets with…
- Markets with Megan: A Quick Financial Markets Update
Too Soon to Call the Bottom? | Episode 162 | 08-09-24
Is it too soon to call the bottom? Megan Horneman, Chief Investment Officer of Verdence Capital Advisors gives follow-up to Monday's sell of and what that…
- Markets with Megan: A Quick Financial Markets Update
What are the Drivers Behind August's Wild Market Correction? | Episode 161 | 08-06-24
This is a Special Edition of Markets with Megan today after the markets experienced an incredibly volatile Monday. Is August truly the most treacherous month…
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Global Central Bank Policy Shifts Amid Economic Uncertainty | Episode 160 | 08-05-24
Are central banks around the globe shifting gears? This week on Markets with Megan, Megan Horneman explores the pivotal monetary policy decisions that are…
- Markets with Megan: A Quick Financial Markets Update
Economic Data's Role in Upcoming FOMC Deliberations | Episode 159 | 07-30-24
As the Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC) prepares to unveil its latest decisions, our latest podcast episode dives deep into the economic data influencing…
- Markets with Megan: A Quick Financial Markets Update
Surprising Q2 GDP Growth and Its Impact on the Economy | Episode 158 | 07-19-24
Can the latest GDP report signal a turning point for the economy? Join Megan as she dissects the surprising 2.8% GDP growth for the second quarter, a stark…
- Markets with Megan: A Quick Financial Markets Update
Is a Recession Around the Corner? Analyzing Key Data | Episode 157 | 07-18-24
Can a single index truly predict economic recessions? Join Megan as she answers this question in our latest episode. This month, the Leading Indicator Index…
- Markets with Megan: A Quick Financial Markets Update
Analyzing the Housing Shortage and Market Shifts | Episode 156 | 07-17-24
The latest episode of our podcast shines a light on the intriguing dynamics of the housing market, focusing on the contrasting trends between multifamily and…
- Markets with Megan: A Quick Financial Markets Update
Retail Sales Defy Expectations Amid High Interest Rates | Episode 155 | 07-16-24
In this episode, Megan discusses the unexpected consumer spending behavior despite the high credit card debt and soaring interest rates. June's retail sales…
- Markets with Megan: A Quick Financial Markets Update
Deciphering Mixed Market Signals from Latest Price Indexes | Episode 154 | 07-12-24
Is the battle against inflation finally taking a turn for the better? We dissect two key reports that could signal major movements in the market. First, we…
- Markets with Megan: A Quick Financial Markets Update
Fed Rate Cut Speculation Influences Sentiment | Episode 153 | 07-10-24
Is the Federal Reserve gearing up for a rate cut as early as September? Join us on today's episode as we review Chairman Jerome Powell's latest testimony to…
- Markets with Megan: A Quick Financial Markets Update
Service Sector Contraction Sparks Economic Concerns | Episode 152 | 07-03-24
In our latest podcast episode, we delve into some pressing economic issues that could have far-reaching implications for the broader economy and individual…
- Markets with Megan: A Quick Financial Markets Update
June Manufacturing Report's Impact on Economic Forecasts | Episode 151 | 07-01-24
In the latest episode, we explore the significance of the ISM Manufacturing Report and its implications for the U.S. economy. The report, which gauges the…
- Markets with Megan: A Quick Financial Markets Update
Milestone Episode: Lowest Inflation Rise Since November 2020 | Episode 150 | 06-28-24
In the 150th milestone episode of "Markets with Megan," we delve into some critical economic indicators that are currently shaping the Federal Reserve's…
- Markets with Megan: A Quick Financial Markets Update
Economic Trends Defy Predictions as GDP Edges Up | Episode 149 | 06-27-24
In our latest podcast episode, we delve into the surprising uptick in the first quarter GDP for 2024, which has defied expectations and sparked a wave of…
- Markets with Megan: A Quick Financial Markets Update
Housing Inventory Crisis Challenges Federal Reserve Efforts | Episode 148 | 06-20-24
Megan addresses the alarming drop in housing starts and building permits, which have reached their lowest levels since June 2020. Both single-family and…
- Markets with Megan: A Quick Financial Markets Update
Retail Sales Slowdown Raises Economic Concerns | Episode 147 | 06-18-24
In the latest episode, we dive deep into the current state of consumer spending and its potential implications for the second quarter GDP. As the May retail…
- Markets with Megan: A Quick Financial Markets Update
The Federal Reserve's Dilemma Amid Rising Inflation | Episode 146 | 06-14-24
Is consumer confidence crumbling beneath the weight of inflation? This week on "Markets with Megan," we uncover the surprising findings from the latest…
- Markets with Megan: A Quick Financial Markets Update
Interpreting the Surprising Drop in Producer Price Index | Episode 145 | 06-13-24
Can the latest drop in the Producer Price Index (PPI) signal a turning point for the Federal Reserve's inflation strategy? In this episde, we unpack the…
- Markets with Megan: A Quick Financial Markets Update
Analyzing the Fed's Updated Inflation Expectations | Episode 144 | 06-12-24
We delve into the intricacies of the June Federal Reserve meeting, shedding light on the pivotal decisions and projections that could influence your financial…
- Markets with Megan: A Quick Financial Markets Update
May Consumer Price Index Effect on Consumer Spending | Episode 143 | 06-12-24
In this episode of "Markets with Megan," we dive deep into the June 12th Consumer Price Index (CPI) report and its critical implications for Federal Reserve…
- Markets with Megan: A Quick Financial Markets Update
The Hidden Story Behind May's Jobs Numbers | Episode 142 | 06-07-24
What if a robust jobs report isn't all good news? We dissect the latest mixed signals from the labor market. The US economy added an impressive 272,000 jobs in…
- Markets with Megan: A Quick Financial Markets Update
Will the Fed Follow ECB's Lead on Rate Cuts? | Episode 141 | 06-06-24
In the latest episode of "Markets with Megan," the focus is on the European Central Bank's (ECB) recent decision to cut interest rates and the potential…
- Markets with Megan: A Quick Financial Markets Update
Examining the Recent Slump in ISM Manufacturing Index | Epsiode 140 | 06-04-24
We turn our analytical lens toward the ISM Manufacturing Index, which has displayed a concerning downturn. May's data reveals a sector in distress, contracting…
- Markets with Megan: A Quick Financial Markets Update
Analyzing Incremental Inflation Progress | Episode 139 | 05-31-24
Can incremental progress in inflation finally give the Fed the green light to cut rates? Join Megan as she breaks down the latest economic data released on May…
- Markets with Megan: A Quick Financial Markets Update
Revised GDP Figures: What They Mean for Inflation Fears | Episode 138 | 05-30-24
In the realm of economics and financial markets, few indicators are as closely monitored as the Gross Domestic Product (GDP) figures. The GDP's initial…
- Markets with Megan: A Quick Financial Markets Update
Uncovering the Implications of Weak Treasury Auctions | Episode 137 | 05-29-24
When it comes to the stability of financial markets, the significance of Treasury auctions cannot be understated. In the realm of investment, these auctions…
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Anticipating the Fed's Next Move in an Uncertain Market | Episode 136 | 05-22-24
When it comes to understanding the financial markets, few things are as pivotal as the decisions and discussions that emanate from the Federal Reserve. The…
- Markets with Megan: A Quick Financial Markets Update
Unpacking Inflation's Impact on Memorial Day Weekend | Episode 135 | 05-20-24
Could your Memorial Day weekend BBQ cost more than you bargained for? As we gear up to honor our military heroes this summer, dissect the not-so-sweet reality…
- Markets with Megan: A Quick Financial Markets Update
Assessing Market Reactions to Latest Inflation Data | Episode 134 | 05-15-24
The latest Consumer Price Index (CPI) report provides a comprehensive overview of current economic trends, especially regarding inflation. The report suggests…
- Markets with Megan: A Quick Financial Markets Update
Deciphering April's Producer Price Index | Episode 133 | 05-14-24
In this episode of "Markets with Megan," the discussion centers around the April Producer Price Index (PPI) and its ramifications for consumers and the broader…
- Markets with Megan: A Quick Financial Markets Update
Sell In May and Go Away | Episode 132 | 05-13-24
With the warm breeze of summer comes a wave of economic changes that could impact investors worldwide. Megan discusses the intricacies of the financial market…