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Zhang Financial Podcast
Zhang Financial Podcast
Latest Episodes
GDP Exceeds Expectations, Stocks Finish Strong April | Market Outlook : 05/04/26
Q1 GDP grew at 2%, beating expectations of 1.3%. The Atlanta Federal Reserve is expecting a strong Q2 as well, projecting 3.5% growth. Interest rates remained unchanged, with markets pricing in a 77% probability of no rate movement through the ...
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Stocks Bounce Back as Iran Fears Wane | Market Outlook : 04/20/26
Slower-than-expected PPI data and a robust start to the earnings season, where 88% of companies have beaten estimates, pushed the S&P 500 up 4.55% last week. Markets are pricing in a 51% probability of no rate changes this year, and the Atl...
Stocks Rise, Inflation Viewed as Temporary | Market Outlook : 04/13/26
In this week's Zhang Financial market outlook, Rob details last week's release of economic data, with all eyes on inflation. The 10-year inflation expectation sits at 2.36%, showing markets are viewing the Iran War's impact on energy prices, an...
Market Stops 4-Week Losing Streak | Market Outlook : 04/06/26
In this week's Zhang Financial market outlook, Rob recaps a week of better-than-expected economic data, from new jobless claims to unemployment rate. The Federal Reserve currently projects Q1 GDP growth at 1.6%, and a rate cut at its April meet...
Economic Data Stabilizes as Rate Expectations Shift | Market Outlook : 03/30/26
In this week's Zhang Financial market outlook, Rob highlights shifting rate expectations and continued market pressure amid the ongoing conflict in Iran. Inflation expectations declined while Q1 GDP expectations were revised to 2.0%. The Fed is...