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Will A Fed Cut Boost Housing?

Fed Chair Powell hinted at a potential rate cut. What impact will that cut have on the markets and industries that are stagnant, like housing? Annex Wealth Management’s Brian Jacobsen and Danny Clayton discuss.

Peace, Politics, and Your Portfolio: The Cost of Conflict and Spending

In this episode of The Difference, Dan O'Donnell and Dave Spano dive into a historic moment of global diplomacy and dissect its ripple effects on markets, interest rates, and America's mounting debt crisis. From peace talks to rate cuts, they explore how political decisions shape economic realities—and your financial future.

Resilience & Rebounds

In this week’s SWOT podcast, Chief Economist Brian Jacobsen explore the surprising strength in consumer spending and corporate earnings, while unpacking valuation concerns and potential economic threats.

An Inflation Data Deluge

It was a big week for inflation data with the release of new Consumer Price Index, Producer Price Index, and Import Price Index numbers. Annex Wealth Management’s Dave Spano and Brian Jacobsen discuss.

CPI Surprise: Cool Inflation, Hot Markets

In this episode of The Difference, Dan O'Donnell and Brian Jacobsen unpack the latest Consumer Price Index (CPI) report, which came in cooler than expected and sparked optimism across financial markets. They explore what this means for future Fed rate cuts, the real impact of tariffs, and whether reshoring U.S. manufacturing is more than just a political promise.

Earnings, The Fed, Tariffs, & Geopolitical News

Annex Wealth Management’s Dave Spano and Brian Jacobsen discuss Trump’s new big announcement on India tariffs, as well as the likelihood of a September rate cut.

The job report gets a ‘D’

The Annex Wealth Management SWOT Podcast. Hosted by Brian Jacobsen, Chief Economist https://open.spotify.com/episode/6rpxNhhdAtXtHlDj4h6YLy

A Fresh Jobs Report, The Shifting Sands Of Trade Policy, & A Mutiny At The Fed?

Two fed officials dissent from monetary policy moves — an outcome that hadn’t happened since 1993. A fresh jobs report is out and it’s not great. And how do rate cuts actually affect consumers? Annex Wealth Management’s Dave Spano and Brian Jacobsen discuss.

U.S. Trade Triumphs and Economic Strategy Under Scrutiny

The U.S. has secured a series of favorable trade deals, most notably with the European Union, positioning itself as a dominant global economic force while pressuring China ahead of a looming deadline. Meanwhile, concerns grow over the long-term impact of tariffs, Federal Reserve tensions, and rising national debt. Tune in to The Difference, with Dan O'Donnell and Dave Spano.

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