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US Market Commentary
(Bonus) Does Your Portfolio Need Decluttering?
In the spirit of spring cleaning, Susan Hirshman returns for a bonus episode to share helpful methods for decluttering your portfolio.
April 29, 2024
Declaring Independence From the U.S.
Dollar strength resulting from central banks' independent policies on rate cuts is unlikely to be tampered by China's deflation or geopolitics.
April 22, 2024
Recipe for Success: With Guests Simon Rogan & Michele Gelfand
How do strict and relaxed cultures affect the quality of our decisions? And how can you find the sweet spot between the two, depending on your goals?
April 22, 2024
Take the Deal! With Guests Daniel Kahneman, Colin Camerer & Luis Green (Rebroadcast)
Daniel Kahneman explains why risky propositions tend to look different when you’re already behind.
April 8, 2024
Earnings Season May Bring Changes
Earnings growth, a driver of long-term stock market performance, seems to be expanding beyond a handful of U.S. equities, supporting more broad-based market performance.
April 8, 2024
What Could Turn China Around?
Changes in China's economic policy tend not be communicated prior to implementation. What can we expect from China's stock market in response to any shifts?
March 25, 2024
Top of Mind: With Guests John Farrell & Manasvini Singh
Why do we weigh recent events so heavily? And how does this tendency impact important decisions, like whom to vote for or how to conduct medical procedures?
March 25, 2024
Do Investing Pros Make Smart Buy and Sell Decisions?
Alex Imas, professor of behavioral science and economics at Chicago Booth, visits to discuss new research into the effects of heuristic thinking on institutional investors' performance.
March 18, 2024
Repeat After Me: With Guests Jennifer LeMesurier & Tali Sharot
Why is it that when we see the same statement multiple times, we are more likely to believe it's true?
March 11, 2024
2024 Elections: What Are the Trade Risks?
Global elections may lean towards nationalist policies that could hinder trade in goods via tariffs, but also boost growth in domestic industries to counter inflationary effects.
March 11, 2024
Is India's Economy on the Rise?
India's prospects are bright, but the country faces significant headwinds. Here's what to know as an investor.
March 8, 2024
How Can You Save for College?
What financial tools and strategies are available to those planning for college expenses?
March 4, 2024
Japan's Long Comeback
The second-largest stock market has captured the interest of investors, supported by stronger, more broad-based earnings, and incentivized by Japan's fiscal and monetary policies.
February 26, 2024
What Should You Do with Your Employee Stock?
Whether it's stock options, restricted stock units, an employee stock purchase plan, or some other form of equity compensation, many companies offer this vital benefit to employees. But once you have it, what should you do with it?
February 19, 2024
Simple Indicators in a Complicated World
Market folklore provides an easy, but inaccurate guide for investing in today's interconnected and complex market. Indicators based on economic or market behavior may be preferred.
February 12, 2024
(Bonus) Do Super Bowl Wins Diminish in Value?
In this short bonus episode from Financial Decoder, host Mark Riepe connects the Super Bowl LVIII matchup to the concept of economic utility.
February 9, 2024
Should You Trust Popular Trading Proverbs?
When navigating the world of stock trading, what kernels of truth can you take from some of the most ubiquitous trading proverbs?
February 5, 2024
Back in Black: S&P 500 Hits All-Time High
While the S&P 500's all-time high hasn't been accompanied by other parts of the market (notably, small caps), further gains are possible if breadth firms up.
January 22, 2024
Should You Roll Over Your Retirement Account?
What options do you have when leaving a job where you hold an employer-sponsored retirement account?
December 18, 2023
How Does Retirement Planning Differ for Freelancers?
What options do freelancers have to get the most benefit out of their retirement savings?
November 27, 2023
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