Economic Indicators – Relax, It's Retirement Podcast

What Kills a Bull Market? Factors that Could Trigger the Next Recession (Ep. 80)

By Relax, It's Retirement | December 10, 2024

What happens when market emotions take over your retirement planning?

Josh Leonard and Pete Belcastro tackle the rollercoaster ride of market trends and how you can prepare for those inevitable twists and turns. They explore the intricacies of bull and bear markets and how these fluctuations impact your financial strategies for retirement. They discuss critical indicators that can predict a market downturn and reason why, despite multiple alarms, a recession hasn’t hit.

Josh and Pete discuss:

(00:50) The current bull market scenario and what it means for your investments
(04:53) Recession indicators – what they are and why we haven’t hit one yet despite all the signs
(07:29) The role of consumer spending in sustaining market confidence
(09:13) How inflation and interest rates have shaped current market conditions
(12:42) The impact of credit ratings and monetary policies on global economies
(21:16) Behavioral responses in market bubbles – understanding FOMO and the fallout
And more

Don’t miss out on understanding these significant market behaviors that could affect your retirement planning.

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Market Shifts: How to Stay Informed and Prepared (Ep. 71)

By Relax It's Retirement-Podcast | October 8, 2024

As inflation cools, new questions arise about the market’s direction and future economic trends.

How will the Fed’s decisions on interest rates affect your investments? Can the economy withstand reduced inflation without entering a recession?

This week, Josh Leonard and Pete Belcastro dive into the significant shift of investor concerns from inflation to other economic factors, highlighting vital strategies to navigate these changes.

Join them as they discuss how these trends influence your retirement planning, the potential for future rate adjustments, and strategies to protect your investments during market volatility.