Tag: Interest Rates

Examining The Financial Impacts of a Trump Presidency – Part 2 (Ep. 30)

Examining The Financial Impacts of a Trump Presidency – Part 2 (Ep. 30)

Do political changes redefine financial strategies, or do fundamentals remain king?

This episode of Red Carpet Retirement delves into the potential impacts of Trump’s policies on investments, taxes, and the economy.

Adam Scott discusses tax cuts, corporate profits, interest rates, and their influence on the national deficit. He also emphasizes separating political views from portfolio decisions and focuses on sustainable financial strategies.

Key takeaways include: 

  • The implications of extending the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act and its effect on individual and corporate tax rates
  • The role of the federal deficit and potential challenges of rising interest rates on national debt management
  • How deregulation policies could influence corporate profitability and stock market performance
  • Investment opportunities in sectors such as cryptocurrency, energy, and bonds in light of economic shifts
  • The importance of focusing on investment fundamentals rather than letting political biases influence financial decisions
  • 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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