Tag: Inflation

Examining the Financial Impacts of a Trump Presidency – Part 1 (Ep. 29)

Examining the Financial Impacts of a Trump Presidency – Part 1 (Ep. 29)

From tariffs to immigration, the implications of a Trump presidency ripple through economic policy and investment strategies. What does this mean for your portfolio?

In this episode of Red Carpet Retirement, Adam Scott analyzes the potential investment and economic effects of the newly re-elected Trump administration. 

He dissects key topics such as tariffs, immigration policies, deregulation, and budget cuts while questioning their long-term impact on markets, businesses, and investors.

Adam discusses:

  • The economic and investment outcomes of tariffs, focusing on their role in inflation and industry competition
  • The controversial divide within the Republican Party regarding immigration, low-wage labor, and innovation
  • Potential massive budget cuts and their implications for government employment and economic stability
  • Deregulation trends and their effects on industries, including energy, technology, and finance
  • The role of short-term financial pain versus long-term benefits in government downsizing strategies
  • And more!

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2023 Market Wrap-Up and 2024 Projections (Ep. 19)

2023 Market Wrap-Up and 2024 Projections (Ep. 19)

2023’s market forecasts were dark, but the markets kept out of the shadows. Let’s take a look at what we think 2024 may look like.

This week on Red Carpet Retirement, Adam Scott reflects on 2023’s financial market outlook. Looking forward into 2024, he talks about the potential impact of the Federal Reserve’s policies, inflation, and interest rates, as well as how the upcoming presidential election might influence market dynamics. Adam also touches on the recent performance of stocks and bonds, corporate earnings, and provides an economic forecast for 2024.

Adam discusses: 

  • What happened with the financial markets in 2023 and why
  • Where the markets are now
  • What we’d like to see happen in 2024
  • And more

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