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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
October's Consumer Price Index: Lower Inflation Impact | Episode 071 | 11-14-23
In the latest episode of Markets with Megan, Verdence Capital Advisors' Chief Investment Officer, Megan Horneman, provides her insights on the October Consumer…
- Markets with Megan: A Quick Financial Markets Update
What Happened to Consumer Confidence? | Episode 70 | 11-10-23
A concern that many Americans may be grappling with is how our household incomes can keep pace with inflation—A question that was reflected in the recent…
- Markets with Megan: A Quick Financial Markets Update
Dissecting Federal Reserve Comments and Market Impact | Episode 069 | 11-09-23
In this episode, we'll dissect the recent market shifts triggered by a crucial Federal Reserve speech and explore the impact of a notably weak 30-year Treasury…
- Markets with Megan: A Quick Financial Markets Update
Behind the Numbers: S&P 500 Earnings Breakdown | Episode 068 | 11-07-23
In the latest episode of Markets with Megan, Chief Investment Officer, Megan Horneman discusses the positive turn in the third-quarter S&P 500 earnings season…
- Markets with Megan: A Quick Financial Markets Update
Investor's Guide to the October Jobs Report | Episode 067 | 11-03-23
Megan Horneman, the Chief Investment Officer at Verdence Capital Advisors, discusses the latest jobs report, a key indicator in the financial world. She goes…
- Markets with Megan: A Quick Financial Markets Update
Bond Market Trends: The Treasury's Quarterly Refunding Announcement | Episode 065 | 11-01-23
In this episode of "Markets with Megan," Megan Horneman, Chief Investment Officer at Verdence Capital Advisors, discusses recent developments in the bond…
- Markets with Megan: A Quick Financial Markets Update
Understanding the Fed's Message: What It Means for Investors | Episode 066 | 11-01-23
In this episode of "Markets with Megan", we break down the recent Federal Reserve meeting and Treasury funding announcement. Megan discusses that while the Fed…
- Markets with Megan: A Quick Financial Markets Update
Consumer Behavior Amid Economic Uncertainty | Episode 064 | 10-27-23
Megan Horneman, the Chief Investment Officer for Verdence Capital Advisors, discusses recent economic information, particularly focusing on inflation and…
- Markets with Megan: A Quick Financial Markets Update
Q3 GDP Results: Personal Spending and Economic Trends | Episode 063 | 10-26-23
Megan Horneman, Chief Investment Officer at Verdence Capital Advisors, discusses the recently released third-quarter GDP report. The GDP growth came in at an…
- Markets with Megan: A Quick Financial Markets Update
Housing Market Update: New Home Sales in September | Episode 062 | 10-25-23
Megan Horneman, Chief Investment Officer at Verdence Capital Advisors, discusses the surprising trends in the housing market, particularly new home sales in…
- Markets with Megan: A Quick Financial Markets Update
Understanding Powell's Speech and its Effect on the Market | Episode 061 | 10-19-23
In this episode of "Markets with Megan" by Verdence Capital Advisors, Megan provides a comprehensive update on a busy day in the world of economic data. She…
- Markets with Megan: A Quick Financial Markets Update
A Closer Look into the September Retail Sales Report | Episode 060 | 10-17-23
Megan Horneman shares her insight on the market reaction to the September retail sales report. The events causing this reaction are the increase in gasoline…
- Markets with Megan: A Quick Financial Markets Update
Understanding Inflation Trends: Market Updates with Megan | Episode 059 | 10-13-23
Megan provides a comprehensive analysis of the latest inflation report and its implications on the Consumer Price Index. Discover how energy price increases…
- Markets with Megan: A Quick Financial Markets Update
Inflation Report Analysis: Key Takeaways with Megan Horneman | Episode 058 | 10-12-23
In this episode of Markets with Megan, we break down the latest inflation report. Discover how the Consumer Price Index impacts your everyday purchases and…
- Markets with Megan: A Quick Financial Markets Update
Impact of Declining Interest Rates on the Equity Market | Episode 057 | 10-10-23
The surge in equity markets has not stemmed from a significant change in the geopolitical conflict, but rather due to a major drop in interest rates. Our Chief…
- Markets with Megan: A Quick Financial Markets Update
The Market Reaction to the Israel-Hamas Conflict | Episode 56 | 10-09-23
What if the geopolitical tension weren’t just about the nightmarish scenes we witness on the news, but about how these situations impact our economy and…
- Markets with Megan: A Quick Financial Markets Update
September Jobs Report CRUSHES Expectations - What You Need to Know | Episode 055 | 10-06-23
In this episode, Megan discusses the impressive September jobs report, with a whopping 336,000 jobs added to the economy. The gains were led by sectors like…
- Markets with Megan: A Quick Financial Markets Update
Key Takeaways from the ISM Services Report | Episode 054 | 10-04-23
Megan unpacks the recent ISM Services report, a pivotal measure of the US service sector. This sector accounts for a significant portion of our expenditures…
- Markets with Megan: A Quick Financial Markets Update
Economic Trends: The Implications of JOLTS Survey Job Openings Increase
Listen to valuable insights from the recent JOLTS Report, from Megan Horneman, the Chief Investment Officer for Verdence Capital Advisors. Intrigued by the…
- Markets with Megan: A Quick Financial Markets Update
050: Navigating the Impact of an Auto Industry Wide Strike 09-27-23
What happens when a strike targets all three major automakers in the U.S. simultaneously? That's the question Megan Horneman, Chief Investment Officer for…
- Markets with Megan: A Quick Financial Markets Update
048: A Close Look at the Federal Reserve's Unexpected Monetary Shifts
Megan analyzes the latest Federal Reserve meeting, where decisions were made that could change the face of the financial landscape. The Federal Reserve had a…
- Markets with Megan: A Quick Financial Markets Update
049: The Housing Market's Complex Challenges
The housing market is in flux right now. Our Chief Investment Officer, Megan Horneman, as she breaks down the unexpected tumble in home builder sentiment and…
- Markets with Megan: A Quick Financial Markets Update
047: Recent Retail Sales Report 09-15-23
Megan dives into the recent retail sales report and unpacks its surprising insights. While the headline number showed a significant monthly jump, driven by…
- Markets with Megan: A Quick Financial Markets Update
046: Health of the Chinese Economy 09-14-23
Today, Megan provides insights into the challenges facing China amidst weak growth numbers and slowing exports and consumer demand. Our recent white paper "the…
- Markets with Megan: A Quick Financial Markets Update
045: Inflation Rise and Federal Reserve Reactions 09-13-23
In this episode, Megan discusses the latest Consumer Price Index report and its potential ripple effects on the equity markets. Our host, Megan Horneman, the…
Markets with Megan: A Quick Financial Markets Update044: Fading Business Optimism 09-12-23
Today, Megan provides insights into the recent small business optimism survey. Unfortunately, optimism has seen a slight dip in August, affecting sentiment not…
- Markets with Megan: A Quick Financial Markets Update
043: Analyzing the Uptick in Household Net Worth and Rising Debts
Did you know that despite a volatile economy, household net worth has been able to bounce back to a record high? In this episode of Markets with Megan, Megan…
- Markets with Megan: A Quick Financial Markets Update
042: Decoding the ISM Services Report 09-06-23
Join Megan Horneman, our Chief Investment Officer, as she translates complex market trends into digestible insights. Megan dives into the ISM Services Report…
- Markets with Megan: A Quick Financial Markets Update
041: Deciphering Labor Market Trends and Consumer Confidence 08-29-23
Before you make a move, you need to listen closely. Megan Horneman, Chief Investment Officer for Verdence Capital Advisors, is about to decode the latest data…
- Markets with Megan: A Quick Financial Markets Update
040: Federal Reserve Symposium Insights with Megan Horneman 08-25-23
Our Chief Investment Officer, Megan Horneman, breaks down the implications of the recent Federal Reserve symposium in Jackson Hole, Wyoming. Megan dissects the…
- Markets with Megan: A Quick Financial Markets Update
039: Breaking Down the $100 Billion Retail Shrinkage Dilemma 08-24-23
Imagine the impact of an unexpected $100 billion loss! That's the shocking number that retail shrinkage, or unaccounted inventory loss, racks up annually…
- Markets with Megan: A Quick Financial Markets Update
038: Markets with Megan - Housing Report 08-23-23
Megan discusses two crucial housing indicators: existing home sales and new home sales, providing observations that shed light on the current market trends…
- Markets with Megan: A Quick Financial Markets Update
037: Philly Fed & Treasury 08-17-23
Megan highlights the recent escalation in jobless claims and continuing claims, both displaying notable increments compared to the prior week. The spotlight…
- Markets with Megan: A Quick Financial Markets Update
036: Unpacking the FOMC Minutes with Megan Horneman 08-16-23
In this episode with Megan Horneman, the Chief Investment Officer for Verdence Capital Advisors, discusses the diverse viewpoints of the FOMC committee on…
- Markets with Megan: A Quick Financial Markets Update
035: The Latest Retail Sales Report: Winners, Losers, and Future Sustainability 08-15-23
Ready to unravel the mysteries of the latest retail sales report? Buckle up, as I take you on a journey beneath the surface of these whopping numbers. We'll…
- Markets with Megan: A Quick Financial Markets Update
034: A Comprehensive Review and Recap of the Second Quarter Earnings Season 08-14-23
Megan delivers a comprehensive review and recap of the second quarter earnings season. With over 90 percent of S&P 500 companies having already reported their…
- Markets with Megan: A Quick Financial Markets Update
033: Pain at the Pump: Deciphering the Complex World of Commodity Markets
Do you ever wonder how global events impact your wallet? Brace yourself for a deep dive into the murky, complex world of commodity markets. Join me, Megan…
- Markets with Megan: A Quick Financial Markets Update
032: Understanding the Monthly Jobs Report 08-04-23
Are you ready to truly understand the monthly jobs report and its impact on the equity market? By the end of this episode, you may have a whole new…
- Markets with Megan: A Quick Financial Markets Update
031: ISM Service Report: A Game-changer for your Wallet? 08-03-23
Ever wonder how the uncelebrated ISM Service Report could impact your wallet? Well, curiosity is rewarded in this episode of Markets with Megan. Your host…
- Markets with Megan: A Quick Financial Markets Update
030: Fitch Credit Downgrade 08-02-23
Imagine the enormity of our national defense spending, now imagine spending just as much on simply covering the cost of our debt. That's the stark reality…
- Markets with Megan: A Quick Financial Markets Update
029: Understanding the ISM Index's Prediction of Recessive Trends 08-01-23
Are we standing on the brink of a recession? Join us as our Chief Investment Officer, Megan Horneman, takes a deep dive into the ISM Manufacturing Index - an…
- Markets with Megan: A Quick Financial Markets Update
028: Fed's Senior Loan Officer Survey 07-31-23
Ready to uncover some startling revelations about the U.S. economy? Join us as we welcome Megan Horneman, the Chief Investment Officer for Verdence Capital…
- Markets with Megan: A Quick Financial Markets Update
027: Student Loan Repayment 07-28-23
Ever wondered what effect the return of federal student loan repayments could have on the economy? This episode of Markets with Megan Horneman, Chief…
- Markets with Megan: A Quick Financial Markets Update
026: Second Quarter Earnings Season 07-24-23
Get ready for an engaging week ahead as we prepare for the reports of about 150 companies in the S&P 500. With companies like Microsoft, Alphabet, Meta, Visa…
- Markets with Megan: A Quick Financial Markets Update
025: Black Sea Initiative 07-21-23
What's the cost of Russia's decision to abandon the Black Sea Initiative deal with Ukraine? Take a deep dive into the repercussions with Chief Investment…
- Markets with Megan: A Quick Financial Markets Update
024: Housing Report 07-20-23
Ready to navigate the intriguing twists and turns of the housing market? With Megan Horneman, our Chief Investment Officer at Verdence Capital Advisors, we…
- Markets with Megan: A Quick Financial Markets Update
023: Retail Sales 07-19-23
Have you ever contemplated the resilience of consumer spending in a slowing economy? Prepare to be enlightened as we explore this conundrum with Megan…
- Markets with Megan: A Quick Financial Markets Update
022: Earnings Season Kickoff 07-17-23
This riveting episode features the keen insights of Megan Horneman, Chief Investment Officer for Verdence Capital Advisors. Brace yourselves as we dive…
- Markets with Megan: A Quick Financial Markets Update
021 Inflation Update 07-14-23
Episode 021: Welcome to "Markets with Megan," where Megan Horneman, the Chief Investment Officer of Verdence Capital Advisors, provides insightful economic…
- Markets with Megan: A Quick Financial Markets Update
018 College Debt Forgiveness
Episode 018: Welcome to "Markets with Megan," where Megan Horneman, the Chief Investment Officer at Verdence Capital Advisors, provides insightful economic…
- Markets with Megan: A Quick Financial Markets Update
019 Jobs Report Prelude 07 06 23
Episode 019: Welcome to "Markets with Megan," where Megan Horneman, the Chief Investment Officer at Verdence Capital Advisors, provides insightful economic…
- Markets with Megan: A Quick Financial Markets Update
020 Jobs Report 07 07 23
Episode 020: Welcome to "Markets with Megan," where Megan Horneman, the Chief Investment Officer of Verdence Capital Advisors, provides insightful economic…
- Markets with Megan: A Quick Financial Markets Update
020: Jobs Report 07-07-23
Are you ready to dissect the recent jobs report with the precision of a seasoned financial analyst? Join us in a riveting conversation as we welcome returning…
Markets with Megan: A Quick Financial Markets Update012 Fed Meeting 06-14-2023
Episode 012: Welcome to "Markets with Megan," where Megan Horneman, the Chief Investment Officer at Verdence Capital Advisors, provides insightful economic…
Markets with Megan: A Quick Financial Markets Update013 England's Surprise 06-14-2023
Episode 013: Welcome to "Markets with Megan," where Megan Horneman, the Chief Investment Officer at Verdence Capital Advisors, provides insightful economic…
- Markets with Megan: A Quick Financial Markets Update
019: Jobs Report Prelude 07-06-23
Are you ready to unravel the mystery behind the swift market movements influenced by a surprising ADP payroll report? Let's join Megan Hornemann, our Chief…
- Markets with Megan: A Quick Financial Markets Update
018: College Debt Forgiveness 06-30-23
Get ready to step into the world of finance and economics with our distinguished guest, Megan Horneman, the Chief Investment Officer for Verdence Capital…
- Markets with Megan: A Quick Financial Markets Update
017: First Quarter GDP Report 06-29-23
How would you like to peel back the layers of the recent GDP report for the first quarter? Prepare to dig deeper as Megan Horneman, Verdence Capital Advisors'…