
Navigating 2025: Market Surprises, Federal Reserve Shifts, and Investment Strategies
01/16/25 • 23 min
Discover the surprising twists of the financial markets as we kick off 2025 with an essential conversation featuring Natalie Picha, Partner and CXO, and Glenn Royal, Partner and CIO.
Explore why the market is defying expectations with rising interest rates despite Federal Reserve cuts and how a new administration's policies could shake things up. We'll dissect the recent end-of-year sell-off and early January market movements, all in the context of inflation and high valuations. With "America First" tariffs and potential new tariff policies on the horizon, we promise valuable insights into their possible impact on inflation and market stability.
Plus, learn why bonds are shining as a cheaper alternative in a richly valued market, offering you a potential safe haven.
Experience the difference of working with a firm that empowers your life—a firm that focuses on what matters most—you.
Whether you are beginning your financial journey now or have already taken steps toward your ultimate life goals, we are here to guide you.
https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/rhp-market-talk/id1538051530
Discover the surprising twists of the financial markets as we kick off 2025 with an essential conversation featuring Natalie Picha, Partner and CXO, and Glenn Royal, Partner and CIO.
Explore why the market is defying expectations with rising interest rates despite Federal Reserve cuts and how a new administration's policies could shake things up. We'll dissect the recent end-of-year sell-off and early January market movements, all in the context of inflation and high valuations. With "America First" tariffs and potential new tariff policies on the horizon, we promise valuable insights into their possible impact on inflation and market stability.
Plus, learn why bonds are shining as a cheaper alternative in a richly valued market, offering you a potential safe haven.
Experience the difference of working with a firm that empowers your life—a firm that focuses on what matters most—you.
Whether you are beginning your financial journey now or have already taken steps toward your ultimate life goals, we are here to guide you.
https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/rhp-market-talk/id1538051530
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RHP Market Talk - Navigating 2025: Market Surprises, Federal Reserve Shifts, and Investment Strategies
Transcript
Welcome to RHP Market Talk Episode 43 , produced by RHP Wealth Management , an independent financial services and investment advisory firm based in Houston , Texas . I'm Natalie Picha , partner and CXO , joined today by our partner and CIO , Glenn Royal . Happy New Year , Glenn .
Glenn RoyalHappy New Year , Natalie . Good to see you , always glad
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