Mixed results from earnings continue to create uncertainty in the market. Many people are concerned that we may not get a soft landing which depends on inflation falling faster than growth. If that is the case, the Fed may pivot and lower rates. What factors are the Fed looking for in order to pivot? Find out what you need to know in this Protect Your Assets Market Briefing.

Recent earning results have been mixed, and the markets have been following earnings this last week for any signals about growth. Growth and inflation go hand in hand because that sets up stagflation—something we’re trying to avoid. Are we going to get a soft landing from the Fed? Will they continue to raise rates? There are many opinions floating around about this. Hear The Sandman’s take this week.    You can send your questions to [email protected] for a chance to be answered on air.      Catch up on past episodes: http://pyaradio.com     Interact with Protect Your Assets on Amazon Alexa: https://libertygroupllc.com/voice    Liberty Group website: https://libertygroupllc.com/    Attend an event: www.pyaevents.com   Schedule a complimentary 15-minute consultation: https://calendly.com/libertygroupllc/scheduleacall/    

If you own a business or are a member of company leadership, whether it be a string of gas stations or a Fortune 500 Company, 2023 may be a tough year for your bottom line. Hopefully, all sorts of negative business influences—like recession fears, stagflation, and labor challenges—are on your planning agenda. Here are some tips to help you address some of these issues and make smart business decisions to keep your business healthy this year.    Plus, recent earning results have been mixed, and the markets have been following earnings this last week for any signals about growth. Growth and inflation go hand in hand because that sets up stagflation—something we’re trying to avoid. Are we going to get a soft landing from the Fed? Will they continue to raise rates? There’s lots of opinions floating around about this. Hear The Sandman’s take this week.     You can send your questions to [email protected] for a chance to be answered on air.      Catch up on past episodes: http://pyaradio.com     Interact with Protect Your Assets on Amazon Alexa: https://libertygroupllc.com/voice    Liberty Group website: https://libertygroupllc.com/    Attend an event: www.pyaevents.com   Schedule a complimentary 15-minute consultation: https://calendly.com/libertygroupllc/scheduleacall/

The Fed seems as if they are going to pivot by stopping rate hikes in the near future. Over the past 40 years, the Fed has paused seven times after ending tightening cycles. How did stocks perform after a pause? Can a fed pause be a catalyst for lower bond yields? Find out the answers in this Protect Your Assets Market Briefing.

The Market had a good week as there was good news surrounding inflation and the Consumer Price Index. The fed said they were only going to raise rates 25 basis points and the market liked that. Also the CPI dropped a little better than expected, however that was based mostly on the decline of gas prices. What should you being paying attention to going forward? Find out in this Protect Your Assets Market Briefing.

Value outperformed growth by a wide margin in 2022. The macro economic environment in the tech sector may continue that trend as we start 2023. What other data should you being paying attention to when comparing value to growth going forward? Find out in this Protect Your Assets Market Briefing.

The Markets reacted well to a stronger jobs report than expected, especially with the data on wage growth. All 11 sectors were higher by about two percent, suggesting that inflation may be easing. What else should you be paying attention to? Find out in this Protect Your Assets Market Briefing.

The key question for markets in 2023 is inflation fall faster than economic growth and earnings. This determination will either push the S&P one way or the other. How much volatility should you expect in the markets going forward? Find out what you need to know in this Protect Your Assets Market Briefing.

This past year was the worst for stocks and bonds since 2008. However with positive news about inflation, does that mean we are going to avoid a recession? How does the start of 2023 compare to this time last year? Find out in this Protect Your Assets Market Briefing.

Stocks were lower this week as Micro released its earnings and announced layoffs ahead.  That continues the trend of layoffs in the tech world as companies are preparing for a recession. What else should you be paying attention to? Find out in this Protect Your Assets Market Briefing.

All major indexes finished lower for the week to continue the rough year for the market. The Dow is off 8.6 percent, the S&P 19.3%, and Nasdaq is down 32.9 percent. Is there any end in sight for this bear market or are we headed towards another recession? Find out in this Protect Your Assets Market Briefing.

The markets reeled last week despite news that inflation is trending downward. How did the Philly Fed and the Empire State Manufacturing Surveys play a role in the market decline? Find out the answers in this Protect Your Assets Market Briefing

This past week there was evidence that inflation is starting to ease. The fed released inflation expectations data which dropped to 5.2 percent, down from 5.9 percent from the previous month. What other factors should you be paying attention to in the next few months? Find out the answers to your questions in this Protect Your Assets Market Briefing.

The VIX, which is the volatility index, is unusually low despite the current state of the market. Could this cause analysts to question its credibility overall? How do stocks and the current economic climate impact the VIX?  Find out the answers to your questions in this Protect Your Assets Market Briefing

Stocks rose this past week as China reopened, which as you know is one of the three keys to the bottom. The market reacted and had a fairly positive week. How will this impact inflation going forward? Find out in this Protect Your Assets Market Brief.

Stocks rose last week as Fed Chairman Powell was less hawkish then the market expected. However does this mean big changes are coming in the near future? Will the Fed continue to raise rates? Find out in this Protect Your Assets Market Briefing.

Last week it started to look like inflation has started to cool and will start to fall. German and Spanish CPI's both declined in November, which may indicate that inflation has peaked globally. How could this lead to the Fed pivoting sooner than later? Find out what you should be paying attention to in this week's Protect Your Assets Market Briefing.

Inflation has been a key issue all year and people are wondering when relief will come. There are three keys in order for that to happen. What are they? Find out in this Protect Your Assets Market Briefing.

The PMI index came out last week and the data showed that things are starting to slow down in the markets. However it is the time of the year when bad news is good news for the market. What should you be paying attention to before the end of the year? Find out in this Protect Your Assets Market Briefing.

Inflation continues to linger, however there may be signs that things could start to improve. Retail sails reported data that were better than expected, and consumers are still spending money. These both indicate that inflation may finally start to ease. How long until the Fed pivots in its position on interest rates? Find out in this Protect Your Asset's Market Briefing.

This past week crypto came up in the news in big way in regards to the FTX debacle. What does this mean for crypto and crypto exchanges going forward? How will large retailer earnings reports impact the markets? Find out in this week's Protect Your Assets Market report. 

The biggest news last week economically was the CPI report. The market liked the news and that caused stocks to rally, as inflation seems to be easing. How will shelter costs impact CPI and the markets going forward? Find out in this Protect Your Assets Market Briefing.

There was renewed hope that Fed Hawkishness has reached its peak as domestic inflation data was better than expected. This unleashed a historic rally in equities last Thursday. All indexes rose due to the Consumer Price Index report being cooler than expected. Does this mean we are headed out a bear market? Find out the answers you need to know in this Protect Your Assets Market Briefing.

Despite the volatility last week, there are some indicators that inflation is starting to slow down. How much longer will it continue to impact our current economic climate? How will the end of interest rate hikes play out in the market? Find out what you need to know in this Protect Your Assets Market Briefing.

This past week we saw three key events that really determined what happened in the market. The first event was Fed Chairman Powell's speech at the FOMC meeting. What kind of impact did his speech have upon the market? What are the other two factors that caused the market to react?  Find out in this week's Protect Your Assets Market Briefing

We are finally starting to see some signs that the Fed rate hikes are helping the economy. The Case-Shiller Home Index came out last week and has dropping recently. How will this impact inflation in regards to the Consumer Price Index? Find out what you need to know in this Protect Your Assets Market Briefing.

We've seen an interesting rally the last couple of weeks, but why is the DOW and IFI doing better than the S&P or the Nasdaq?  What other factors should you be paying attention to going forward? Find out in this week's Protect Your Assets Market Briefing.

Global Bond yields are higher right now due to the UK tax debacle. This has impacted the US markets, highlighting the liquidity drain occurring in sovereign bond markets. How will this continue to impact our Economy? Find out in this Protect Your Assets Market Briefing.

Last week we finally had some rays of light as all major indexes finished the week up over 4.5 percent. Does this mean that we are no longer in a bear market? How is the United Kingdom crisis impacting global markets? Find out in this Protect Your Assets Market Briefing.

Last week saw some stronger than expected earning reports, which the market liked. How does this impact the current economic climate? Find out what you need to know in this Protect Your Assets Market Briefing.

This past week Wall Street saw a significant amount of volatility. It seems like there is nowhere to hide which has a a lot of people worried. What kind of impact does volatility have during a bear market? How does the consumer price index factor into market volatility? Find out the answers you are looking for in this Protect Your Assets Market Briefing.

Over the past several weeks Credit Suisse stock has collapsed about 58 percent, with over half of the losses occurring in the last 30 days. This has people concerned about its solvency as the bank was downgraded by both Fitch and Standard Poor's.  What factors are contributing to the overall concern surrounding Credit Suisse? Find out what you need to know in this Protect Your Assets Market Briefing.

Last week showed that volatility is still impacting the markets as the S&P is off over 23 percent and the Dow off almost 20 percent for the year. What factors are contributing to inflation and volatility? Find out in this Protect Your Assets Market Briefing.

This past Wednesday morning, the bank of England declared that they stood ready to buy in unlimited. This would be similar to the Fed saying that they're going to buy all the treasuries out there to make the market feel good. The current Prime Minister Truss spending plan is going to try to slow inflation and slow down raising rates. However does this fix the problem?  How did this impact the US Markets? Find out in this Protect Your Assets Market Briefing.

This past week the market hit lows across the board for the year. Everyone is wondering how long this current economic downturn will last. Find out what five factors you should be paying attention to in this week's Protect Your Assets Market Briefing. 

Many people believe their variable annuity will pay you seven percent per year. Many brokers are referring to an addition of an income rider, which might grow at seven percent a year. However, between the insurance companies and brokerage fees, it rarely ever works out that way. Find out what you should be looking out for in this Protect Your Assets Market Briefing.

One of the biggest reasons people are talking about annuities right now is because the market has been so volatile. Many people have been told that variable annuities are safe, however is that always the case? Find out the risk behind variable annuities in this Protect Your Assets Market Briefing.

Inflation continues to impact the economy as there is simply too much money in the system chasing too few goods. There is almost 50 percent more money in circulation than there was two years ago. There are twice the amount of job openings than people looking for employment. As rates continue to rise, and supply and demand issues continue to exist, what should you do? Find out in this Protect Your Assets Market Briefing.

It was another tough week for Wallstreet as the market did not like the most recent report from the Consumer Price Index. Inflation continues to persist which is negatively impacting the overall economy. How much will the Fed raise interest rates going forward? Find out what you should be paying attention to going forward in this Protect Your Assets Market Briefing.

They say that you should always let your kids invest in a business. Is this always a good idea? This decision can be an important opportunity to teach them about values when it comes to business and how it can affect society. Find out what you should discuss before your kids embark on starting a business in this Protect Your Assets Market Briefing.

Most of our kids get almost zero education when it comes to money and investing while in school. How and when you talk to your kids about money can have a huge impact on their future. Find out what questions and topics to discuss with your kids in this special Protect Your Assets Market Briefing.

Last week was a tough third week in a row on Wallstreet. All major indexes finished lower, with the SS&P 500 and the Dow getting closer to correction territory, which the Nasdaq has already entered. What were the major factors that caused the markets to fall further? Find out in this Protect Your Assets Market Briefing.

There continues to be a disconnect between Fed Policy and economic data? Last week the producers manufacturing index was lower than expected, however it did impact the market nearly as much as previously thought. This was one of the first indicators that economic data is not being reflected in the stock market. What else should you be looking for? Find out in this Protect Your Assets Market Briefing.

The previous week was rough for the market as Federal Policy continues to impact the market. Fed Chair Powel spoke at Jackson Hole and the fed's policy wasn't what the market thought it would be. Will inflation and rising rates continue to negatively impact the market down the road? Find out in this Protect Your Assets Market Briefing.

The stock market has rallied over the past few weeks, but the bond market data may indicate that more volatility in the future. Stocks are rallying due to hopes that the Fed is not going to raise rates as aggressively, but that may not be the case. What data should you be paying attention to? Find out in this Protect Your Assets Market Briefing

Markets were off a this past week as an article in the Wall Street Journal suggested that the fed may be disengaged with the stock market. The consumer sentiment dropped below 60, its lowest point in record. However, historically once the sentiment bottoms out, the market tends perform well thereafter. What else should you be paying attention to? Find out in this Protect Your Assets Market Briefing.

This past week the market crossed an important technical aspect and things are warming up. However price action has to improve for the overall sentiment about equities to increase. What does that mean for the stock market going forward? Find out in this Protect Your Assets Market Briefing.

Headline and CPR data was better than expected which is a good sign for inflation in the future. The markets liked this as all major indexes finished in the green. What are the indicators that inflation may subside? Find out in this Protect Your Assets Market Briefing.