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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
Anticipating the Impact of Consumer Confidence on Market Dynamics | Episode 131 | 05-10-24
In this episode we discuss the complexities of consumer confidence and its profound impact on the economy and dissect recent trends highlighted in the…
- Markets with Megan: A Quick Financial Markets Update
Analyzing Inflation and Unemployment Trends | Episode 130 | 05-08-2024
The recent labor market report brought weaker than expected April employment numbers and a curious uptick in the unemployment rate. This episode peels back the…
- Markets with Megan: A Quick Financial Markets Update
Economic Insights on Fed's Recent Moves | Episode 129 | 05-01-2024
In this episode of "Markets with Megan," Megan Horneman, Chief Investment Officer at Verdence Capital Advisors, discusses the Federal Reserve's recent…
- Markets with Megan: A Quick Financial Markets Update
Exploring the Intersection of Market Sentiment and Economic Data | Episode 128 | 04-29-2024
Discover the driving forces behind our fluctuating economy as Megan dissects recent economic indicators and their influence on the markets by unraveling the…
- Markets with Megan: A Quick Financial Markets Update
Analyzing Persistent Core Inflation Report | Episode 127 | 04-26-2024
Discover the economic ripples that follow when core inflation metrics stubbornly defy expectations. Megan Horneman, Chief Investment Officer at Verdence…
- Markets with Megan: A Quick Financial Markets Update
Inflation and Interest Rates in Focus After GDP Report | Episode 126 | 04-25-2024
Discover the underlying factors that turned the stock market on its head with Megan Horneman, Chief Investment Officer for Verdence Capital Advisors, as she…
- Markets with Megan: A Quick Financial Markets Update
Q1 Earnings Season Kicks Off | Episode 125 | 04-22-2024
In this week's Markets With Megan episode, Megan Horneman, Chief Investment Officer at Verdence Capital Advisors, dives into the highly anticipated…
- Markets with Megan: A Quick Financial Markets Update
The March Existing Home Sales Data Report | Episode 124 | 04-19-2024
With the latest home sales data, we saw March's unexpected slide in existing home sales that has everyone talking, and we're breaking down the nuances that…
- Markets with Megan: A Quick Financial Markets Update
Signals from the Latest Economic Indicator Trends | Episode 123 | 04-18-2024
In this episode, Megan examines the recent decline in the leading economic indicator index for March, which may be signaling a recession. This index has…
- Markets with Megan: A Quick Financial Markets Update
Housing Market Reacts to Rising Interest Rates | Episode 122 | 04-16-2024
In this episode, Megan discusses the latest economic data impacting the housing market. Despite hopes of stabilization, higher interest rates are once again…
- Markets with Megan: A Quick Financial Markets Update
Reading the Economic Tea Leaves Through Consumer Confidence | Episode 121 | 04-12-2024
Megan discusses what's shaking consumer confidence and how it could influence your next financial move as she unpacks the latest University of Michigan…
- Markets with Megan: A Quick Financial Markets Update
FOMC Subtle Hints and Market Reactions | Episode 120 | 04-10-2024
Discover the reasons behind Wall Street's latest turmoil as Megan Horneman, Chief Investment Officer at Verdence Capital Advisors, deciphers the fresh economic…
- Markets with Megan: A Quick Financial Markets Update
Breaking Down the March CPI Report with Key Insights for Investors | Episode 119 | 04-10-2024
Today, Megan gives her take on the much-anticipated CPI report for March. Megan discusses the surprising inflation trends, challenging the notion of seasonal…
- Markets with Megan: A Quick Financial Markets Update
Understanding the Employment Surge in the March Jobs Report | Episode 118 | 04-05-2024
If unraveling the complexities of the labor market and its implications on your investments is on your to-do list today, then you're in for a treat! Megan…
- Markets with Megan: A Quick Financial Markets Update
Sifting Through ISM Services Report Signals | Episode 117 | 04.03.2024
Join Megan as she dissects the recent ISM Services report for March, unpacking the unexpected downturn and its implications for the economy. With a focus on…
- Markets with Megan: A Quick Financial Markets Update
ISM Manufacturing Milestone: Growth Signals & Market Impact | Episode 116 | 04-01-2024
In today’s episode, Megan Horneman, Chief Investment Officer, discusses the latest developments in the manufacturing sector. After 17 months, we finally see a…
- Markets with Megan: A Quick Financial Markets Update
2023 Fourth Quarter GDP Review: Analyzing Economic Growth | Episode 115 | 03-28-2024
Join Megan Horneman, Chief Investment Officer, as she provides insights into the final GDP reading for the fourth quarter of 2023. In this update, Megan…
- Markets with Megan: A Quick Financial Markets Update
Economic Forecasts and Equity Impacts in Light of Consumer Confidence | Episode 114 | 03-26-2024
Prepare to uncover the economic insights that could sway your investment perspective, as Megan Horneman of Verdence Capital Advisors offers her analysis on…
- Markets with Megan: A Quick Financial Markets Update
Insights into Housing Data: Housing Market Resurgence | Episode 113 | 03-21-2024
In this episode of Markets with Megan featuring Megan Horneman, Chief Investment Officer at Verdence Capital Advisors, she discusses the latest economic data…
- Markets with Megan: A Quick Financial Markets Update
Breaking Down the Bullish Boost: Federal Reserve Meeting Recap | Episode 112 | 03-20-2024
Join Megan Horneman, Chief Investment Officer at Verdence Capital Advisors, as she breaks down the latest Federal Reserve meeting held on March 20th. Despite…
- Markets with Megan: A Quick Financial Markets Update
Japan's Economic Shift: The Bank of Japan Moves Away from Negative Rates | Episode 111 | 03-19-2024
Chief Investment Officer, Megan Horneman, breaks down the latest market developments in this episode of Markets with Megan. Today, we witnessed a significant…
- Markets with Megan: A Quick Financial Markets Update
Job Market Insights: Analyzing the February Employment Numbers | Episode 110 | 03-08-2024
Megan Horneman, Chief Investment Officer at Verdence Capital Advisors, brings you insights on the February employment report in today's episode. While the…
- Markets with Megan: A Quick Financial Markets Update
Fed Testimony Breakdown: Rate Cuts, Inflation Focus, and a Basel III Surprise | Episode 109 | 03-07-2024
In this episode of Markets with Megan, Chief Investment Officer Megan Horneman looks into the Federal Reserve's recent testimony to Congress. While no major…
- Markets with Megan: A Quick Financial Markets Update
Service Sector Spotlight: Key Indicators from ISM Services Report | Episode 108 | 03-05-2024
In this episode of Markets with Megan, Megan Horneman, Chief Investment Officer at Verdence Capital Advisors, looks into the recently released ISM Services…
- Markets with Megan: A Quick Financial Markets Update
Unpacking the ISM Manufacturing Data and What It Means for Investors | Episode 107 | 03-01-2024
On this episode of Markets with Megan, economic insights that could influence your investment strategies as Megan Horneman, Chief Investment Officer at…
- Markets with Megan: A Quick Financial Markets Update
From Income to Inflation: Breaking Down the February PCE Report | Episode 106 | 02-29-2024
In today's episode of Markets with Megan, Megan Horneman looks into the highly anticipated Personal Consumption Expenditure Report, breaking down crucial…
- Markets with Megan: A Quick Financial Markets Update
Economic Update: Consumer Confidence Decline in February | Episode 105 | 02-27-2024
In our latest episode of Markets with Megan, Chief Investment Officer Megan Horneman addresses the decline in consumer confidence, marking its first drop in…
- Markets with Megan: A Quick Financial Markets Update
Existing Home Sales Update: January’s Surge | Episode 104 | 02-22-2024
Megan Horneman, Chief Investment Officer at Verdence Capital Advisors, looks into the latest insights from the existing home sales report for January today…
- Markets with Megan: A Quick Financial Markets Update
Market Watch: Unpacking the Fed's January Minutes | Episode 103 | 02-21-2024
Megan Horneman looks into the key takeaways from the Federal Reserve's January meeting minutes in today's episode. Megan highlights the Fed's hawkish tilt…
- Markets with Megan: A Quick Financial Markets Update
Market Insights:: The Surprising January Retail Sales Report | Episode 102 | 02-15-2024
In this episode of Markets with Megan, Megan Horneman looks into the surprising retail sales report for January, revealing a significant miss in every…
- Markets with Megan: A Quick Financial Markets Update
Inflation Insights: the January Consumer Price Index | Episode 101 | 02-13-2024
In this episode, Chief Investment Officer Megan Horneman looks into the January inflation report, specifically the Consumer Price Index, a highly anticipated…
- Markets with Megan: A Quick Financial Markets Update
The Dangers of Becoming Dovish - Celebrating the 100th Episode | Episode 100 | 02-08-2024
In today's special 100th episode of Markets with Megan, Chief Investment Officer Megan Horneman, addresses the recent market volatility and its ties to the…
- Markets with Megan: A Quick Financial Markets Update
Market Reaction: Analyzing the Surge in Service Sector Growth | Episode 099 | 02-06-2024
Megan Horneman, Chief Investment Officer at Verdence Capital Advisors, brings you the latest insights into the surge in service sector growth in today's…
- Markets with Megan: A Quick Financial Markets Update
Surprising Job Surge: The January Employment Report | Episode 098 | 02-02-2024
In this episode of Markets with Megan, Verdence Capital Advisors CIO Megan Horneman provides a comprehensive analysis of the January Employment Report. The…
- Markets with Megan: A Quick Financial Markets Update
Economic Signals: ISM Manufacturing Index Update | Episode 0970 | 2-01-2024
In our second episode today, Megan Horneman looks into the ISM Manufacturing Index released today, February 1st. Megan highlights the trend of the…
- Markets with Megan: A Quick Financial Markets Update
Fed's Hawkish Turn: Market Reactions from FOMC Meeting | Episode 096 | 02-01-2024
In today's episode, Verdence Capital Advisors CIO Megan Horneman discusses the events following the highly anticipated FOMC meeting on January 31st. Contrary…
- Markets with Megan: A Quick Financial Markets Update
Unexpected Consumer Data: a Climb in Confidence for January | Episode 095 | 01-30-2024
Megan Horneman, Chief Investment Officer at Verdence Capital Advisors, looks into the surprising consumer confidence report in today's episode. Exceeding…
- Markets with Megan: A Quick Financial Markets Update
Fed's Inflation Goals in Sight: PCE Inflation and Market Outlook | Episode 094 | 01-26-24
In today's segment, Megan Horneman, Chief Investment Officer, discusses the latest PCE inflation data. Megan breaks down the numbers, discussing the…
- Markets with Megan: A Quick Financial Markets Update
Consumer Power: How Q4 GDP Reflects Economic Strength | Episode 093 | 01-25-24
Megan Horneman, Chief Investment Officer at Verdence Capital Advisors, breaks down the latest fourth-quarter GDP report in today's episode. The report exceeded…
- Markets with Megan: A Quick Financial Markets Update
Global Trade Interruptions: Impacts of the Red Sea Shipping Disruptions | Episode 092 | 01-24-24
In today's episode, Verdence Capital Advisors CIO, Megan Horneman looks into the latest Red Sea developments shaking up global trade. Houthi rebels are…
- Markets with Megan: A Quick Financial Markets Update
The Implications of Rising Credit Card Debt on Future Economic Conditions | Episode 091 | 01-17-2024
Despite today's equity market dip, December 2023's retail sales report exceeded expectations, showcasing significant consumer spending across furniture…
- Markets with Megan: A Quick Financial Markets Update
Sticky Inflation Concerns Arise From New CPI Report | Episode 090 | 01-11-2024
In this episode, we're discussing the much-anticipated Consumer Price Index inflation report released this morning. Unfortunately, the report came in hotter…
- Markets with Megan: A Quick Financial Markets Update
Optimism Amid Challenges: Small Businesses and the Surge in Consumer Credit | Episode 089 | 01-09-2024
Despite remaining in negative territory, the Small Business Index witnessed its largest increase since July 2023, fueled by small business owners' optimism…
- Markets with Megan: A Quick Financial Markets Update
Interpreting Subtle Shifts in Employment Data | Episode 088 | 01-05-24
Join Megan Horneman, Chief Investment Officer at Verdence Capital Advisors, as she reviews the latest jobs report. While the headlines flash the creation of…
- Markets with Megan: A Quick Financial Markets Update
Breaking Down the ISM Manufacturing Report: Impact of Recession Speculations | Episode 087 | 1-03-2024
Welcome back, and a Happy New Year to all our listeners! Today, Megan Horneman looks into the latest insights from the ISM Manufacturing Report, a crucial…
- Markets with Megan: A Quick Financial Markets Update
Wrapping Up the Year with Megan's Take on Inflation and Interest Rates | Episode 086 | 12-22-2023
Megan unpacks the latest inflation trends in our final episode of the year. She offers her view on the PCE Core deflator's latest figures—a key indicator the…
- Markets with Megan: A Quick Financial Markets Update
Leading Indicator Index: Challenging Expectations | Episode 085 | 12-21-2023
In today's episode, Chief Investment Officer Megan Horneman, takes a look into the latest economic data. Megan discusses data on various indicators, including…
- Markets with Megan: A Quick Financial Markets Update
Breaking Down the December Consumer Confidence Report | Episode 084 | 12-20-2023
In this episode of Markets with Megan, Chief Investment Officer Megan Horneman, provides insights into the December Consumer Confidence Report. The report…
- Markets with Megan: A Quick Financial Markets Update
Housing Data Updates: A Surprising Surge in Housing Starts | Episode 083 | 12-19-2023
In our last segment, we discussed the positive NEHB Housing Sentiment Index, and in today's episode, we're excited to share more good news with the Housing…
- Markets with Megan: A Quick Financial Markets Update
Housing Market Update: Analyzing Home Builder Sentiment and More | Episode 082 | 12-18-2023
In today's episode, Chief Investment Officer Megan Horneman takes a look into the latest housing market insights. Discussing the November NEHB Housing report…
- Markets with Megan: A Quick Financial Markets Update
Discussing the Federal Reserve's Decision: Interest Rates and Market Reactions | Episode 081 | 12-13-23
In the latest episode of "Markets with Megan," Chief Investment Officer Megan Horneman talks about the recent Federal Reserve meeting and press conference led…
- Markets with Megan: A Quick Financial Markets Update
12 Days of Christmas Wishes: Markets with Megan Special Holiday Edition! | Episode 080 | 12-04-2023
Season's greetings! In today's festive episode of Markets with Megan, Chief Investment Officer Megan Horneman transforms the classic "12 Days of Christmas"…
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Insights on Recessionary Signals and Market Optimism | Episode 079 | 12-01-2023
In this episode of Markets with Megan, Chief Investment Officer, Megan Horneman discusses the current economic landscape. Megan focuses on the persistent…
- Markets with Megan: A Quick Financial Markets Update
Q4 Economic Data Pointing Towards Weakness | Episode 078 | 11-30-2023
In today's episode of "Markets with Megan," we take a look into key economic indicators from October, focusing on personal income and spending, the labor…
- Markets with Megan: A Quick Financial Markets Update
GDP Upswing: Revealing the Strongest Quarterly Reading Since 2021 | Episode 077 | 11-29-2023
In today's episode, Megan Horneman the Chief Investment Officer at Verdence Capital Advisors, discusses the revised second reading of the third-quarter GDP The…
- Markets with Megan: A Quick Financial Markets Update
Thanksgiving Economics: An Optimistic Look at Decreased Holiday Costs | Episode 76 | 11-21-23
In today's special Thanksgiving episode of Markets with Megan, we're taking a moment to express gratitude for some positive economic and asset class…
- Markets with Megan: A Quick Financial Markets Update
Leading Economic Indicator Index Shows Continuous Decline | Episode 075 | 11-20-23
In today's episode of Markets with Megan, Chief Investment Officer Megan Horneman discusses the leading economic indicator index, revealing a concerning…
- Markets with Megan: A Quick Financial Markets Update
Economic Update: Signs of Weakening in Labor, Manufacturing, and Housing Markets | Episode 074 |11-16-23
Unfortunately, the news points to further weakness in the economy, with surprising jumps in initial jobless claims and a concerning rise in continuing claims…
- Markets with Megan: A Quick Financial Markets Update
Producer Price Index: The Future of Consumer Prices | Episode 073 | 11-15-23
In this episode of "Markets with Megan", Chief Investment Officer Megan Horneman provides her insights on the recent Producer Price Index (PPI) report. She…
- Markets with Megan: A Quick Financial Markets Update
Retail Sales Report: Looking into Consumer Spending | Episode 72 | 11-15-23
Megan Horneman, Chief Investment Officer at Verdence Capital Advisors, breaks down the October Retail Sales Report. Megan focuses on a notable slowdown in…