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Seeking insights that resonate with your wealth management goals? This is Jake, and Jeff McClure, together we are The Personal Wealth Coach podcast, exploring the intersection of economics and history and how it influences your financial journey. Understand the big picture of the U.S. and global economies, market trends and policies with us for clearer investment strategies. Stay ahead, stay informed, with The Personal Wealth Coach podcast for smarter financial decision-making. Eager to learn more? Schedule a complimentary consultation with us, either in-person or over the phone, by visiting https://www.tpwc.com/. Dive into the world of smart financial decision-making with The Personal Wealth Coach – your educational gateway to the economy and beyond. Jeffrey W. McClure, CFP® and Jacob A. McClure, CIMA®, of The Personal Wealth Coach, an Independent Fiduciary Investment Advisory Firm | Fee-Only.
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Weekly Market Recap: Highlights from September 11 – 15, 2023

Weekly Market Recap: Highlights from September 11 – 15, 2023

Welcome to another episode with Jeff and Jake McClure from TPWC! Topics in this episode: Weekly Market Recap: Highlights from September 11 – 15, 2023 @6:22 Differences in Immigration Today Compared to 20 Years Ago @19:09 The Weekly Wrap-Up by Jeff @26:04 And more! This episode was recorded on September 16th, 2023.  If you would like to contact us, please send an email to us at [email protected] or [email protected] You can also send a message to us through the contact form on our website https://www.tpwc.com/ We are happy to address any of your questions about Economics and Finance. **The information we are presenting during the podcast is for educational purposes only and is not considered investment advice.  
28:0805/10/2023
Ep.123 - Part 1 - Why do Medium-sized Banks Tend to Dominate the Commercial Real Estate Lending Market Instead of Larger Banks?

Ep.123 - Part 1 - Why do Medium-sized Banks Tend to Dominate the Commercial Real Estate Lending Market Instead of Larger Banks?

Welcome to another episode with Jeff and Jake McClure from TPWC! Topics in this episode: Why do Medium-sized Banks Tend to Dominate the Commercial Real Estate Lending Market Instead of Larger Banks? Is this a Factor in the Commercial Real Estate Doom Loop? @3:54 What Essential Information Should One Know about the Chinese Economy? @19:04 Why Does the Introduction of New Technology Often Lead to Political Backlash? @28:06 And more! This episode was recorded on September 9th, 2023.  If you would like to contact us, please send an email to us at [email protected] or [email protected] You can also send a message to us through the contact form on our website https://www.tpwc.com/ We are happy to address any of your questions about Economics and Finance. **The information we are presenting during the podcast is for educational purposes only and is not considered investment advice.  
36:0704/10/2023
Weekly Market Recap: Highlights from September 5 - 8, 2023

Weekly Market Recap: Highlights from September 5 - 8, 2023

Welcome to another episode with Jeff and Jake McClure from TPWC! Topics in this episode: Weekly Market Recap: Highlights from September 5 - 8, 2023 @3:48 The Weekly Wrap-Up by Jeff @18:48 And more! This episode was recorded on September 9th, 2023.  If you would like to contact us, please send an email to us at [email protected] or [email protected] You can also send a message to us through the contact form on our website https://www.tpwc.com/ We are happy to address any of your questions about Economics and Finance. **The information we are presenting during the podcast is for educational purposes only and is not considered investment advice.  
20:5225/09/2023
Ep.122 - Part 2 - Should We Be Concerned About Banks Getting Lower Ratings by The Rating Agencies?

Ep.122 - Part 2 - Should We Be Concerned About Banks Getting Lower Ratings by The Rating Agencies?

Welcome to another episode with Jeff and Jake McClure from TPWC! Topics in this episode: The Bureau of Labor Statistics Reports on Total Factor Productivity @01:08 Should We Be Concerned About Banks Getting Lower Ratings by The Rating Agencies? @12:11 The ISM Manufacturing Index Reveals Negative Aspects of The Economy @20:56 And more! This episode was recorded on September 2nd, 2023.  If you would like to contact us, please send an email to us at [email protected] or [email protected] You can also send a message to us through the contact form on our website https://www.tpwc.com/ We are happy to address any of your questions about Economics and Finance. **The information we are presenting during the podcast is for educational purposes only and is not considered investment advice.  
41:3521/09/2023
EP.122 - Part 1 - Who Oversees Federal Government Reporting?

EP.122 - Part 1 - Who Oversees Federal Government Reporting?

Welcome to another episode with Jeff and Jake McClure from TPWC! Topics in this episode: Who Oversees Federal Government Reporting? @7:26 The Labor Market Appears to be Returning to Normal @30:06 And more! This episode was recorded on September 2nd, 2023.  If you would like to contact us, please send an email to us at [email protected] or [email protected] You can also send a message to us through the contact form on our website https://www.tpwc.com/ We are happy to address any of your questions about Economics and Finance. **The information we are presenting during the podcast is for educational purposes only and is not considered investment advice.  
36:2616/09/2023
Weekly Market Recap: Highlights from August 28 - September 1, 2023

Weekly Market Recap: Highlights from August 28 - September 1, 2023

Welcome to another episode with Jeff and Jake McClure from TPWC! Topics in this episode: Weekly Market Recap: Highlights from August 28 - September 1, 2023 @6:13 Some People Worry that AI will Take their Jobs @15:00 The Weekly Wrap-Up by Jeff @20:19 And more! This episode was recorded on September 2nd, 2023.  If you would like to contact us, please send an email to us at [email protected] or [email protected] You can also send a message to us through the contact form on our website https://www.tpwc.com/ We are happy to address any of your questions about Economics and Finance. **The information we are presenting during the podcast is for educational purposes only and is not considered investment advice.  
21:4311/09/2023
Ep.121 - Part 2 - China Is Showing Multiple Signs of Being on the Verge of a Significant Economic Downturn

Ep.121 - Part 2 - China Is Showing Multiple Signs of Being on the Verge of a Significant Economic Downturn

Welcome to another episode with Jeff and Jake McClure from TPWC! Topics in this episode: Jeff And Jake’s Observations on Gas Prices from their Cross-Country Road Trips @01:10 China Is Showing Multiple Signs of Being on the Verge of a Significant Economic Downturn @17:08 The Central Bank of Turkey Raised Interest Rates from 17.5% To 25% Rapidly @23:45 Sixteen U.S. States Have Reached their All-Time Low Unemployment Rates @29:27 And more! This episode was recorded on August 26th, 2023.  If you would like to contact us, please send an email to us at [email protected] or [email protected] You can also send a message to us through the contact form on our website https://www.tpwc.com/ We are happy to address any of your questions about Economics and Finance. **The information we are presenting during the podcast is for educational purposes only and is not considered investment advice.  
39:2507/09/2023
Ep.121 - Part 1 - The Resolution Plans (Living Wills) for Banks

Ep.121 - Part 1 - The Resolution Plans (Living Wills) for Banks

Welcome to another episode with Jeff and Jake McClure from TPWC! Topics in this episode: How Does the Dodd-Frank Act Impact the Resolution Plans (Living Wills) Of Mid-Sized Banks? @7:26 What Most People Don't Know About the U.S. Economy, The Leading Global Economy @22:02 And more! This episode was recorded on August 26th, 2023.  If you would like to contact us, please send an email to us at [email protected] or [email protected] You can also send a message to us through the contact form on our website https://www.tpwc.com/ We are happy to address any of your questions about Economics and Finance. **The information we are presenting during the podcast is for educational purposes only and is not considered investment advice.  
31:5702/09/2023
Weekly Market Recap: Highlights from August 21-25, 2023

Weekly Market Recap: Highlights from August 21-25, 2023

Welcome to another episode with Jeff and Jake McClure from TPWC! Topics in this episode: Weekly Market Recap: Highlights from August 21-25, 2023 @7:33 The Weekly Wrap-Up by Jeff @27:00 And more! This episode was recorded on August 26th, 2023.  If you would like to contact us, please send an email to us at [email protected] or [email protected] You can also send a message to us through the contact form on our website https://www.tpwc.com/ We are happy to address any of your questions about Economics and Finance. **The information we are presenting during the podcast is for educational purposes only and is not considered investment advice.  
30:1430/08/2023
Ep.120 - Part 3 - The Numerous Advantages of the ”Social Security 2100 Act”

Ep.120 - Part 3 - The Numerous Advantages of the ”Social Security 2100 Act”

Welcome to another episode with Jeff and Jake McClure from TPWC! Topics in this episode: Jeff Discusses the Numerous Advantages of the "Social Security 2100 Act" Introduced by John Larson @01:19 Our Analysis of U.S. Government Spending Based on the U.S. Department of Treasury Reports @14:26 And more! This episode was recorded on August 5th, 2023.  If you would like to contact us, please send an email to us at [email protected] or [email protected] You can also send a message to us through the contact form on our website https://www.tpwc.com/ We are happy to address any of your questions about Economics and Finance. **The information we are presenting during the podcast is for educational purposes only and is not considered investment advice.  
23:4327/08/2023
Ep.120 - Part 2 - Warehouse Rents Are Rising

Ep.120 - Part 2 - Warehouse Rents Are Rising

Welcome to another episode with Jeff and Jake McClure from TPWC! Topics in this episode: Explaining the Recent Decline in Productivity, Followed by A Brief Increase @01:04 Warehouse Rents Are Rising @11:56 The Infrastructure Bill, titled "Inflation Reduction Act," Does Not Address Certain Logistical Issues Related to Dams and Waterlines @15:43 And more! This episode was recorded on August 5th, 2023.  If you would like to contact us, please send an email to us at [email protected] or [email protected] You can also send a message to us through the contact form on our website https://www.tpwc.com/ We are happy to address any of your questions about Economics and Finance. **The information we are presenting during the podcast is for educational purposes only and is not considered investment advice.  
28:2724/08/2023
Ep.120 - Part 1 - Why it’s Worth Monitoring How the Chinese Government Manages Country Garden

Ep.120 - Part 1 - Why it’s Worth Monitoring How the Chinese Government Manages Country Garden

Welcome to another episode with Jeff and Jake McClure from TPWC! Topics in this episode: Is there Enough Similarity Between Chinese and Japanese Cultures that China Might Experience Something Like Japan's "Lost Decade"? @5:00 Bankruptcy, Simplified @12:55 It's Worth Monitoring How the Chinese Government Manages Country Garden, The Largest Real Estate Development Company in China @18:03 And more! This episode was recorded on August 5th, 2023.  If you would like to contact us, please send an email to us at [email protected] or [email protected] You can also send a message to us through the contact form on our website https://www.tpwc.com/ We are happy to address any of your questions about Economics and Finance. **The information we are presenting during the podcast is for educational purposes only and is not considered investment advice.  
28:4321/08/2023
Ep.119 - Part 3 - The Chairman of China, Xi Jinping, Has Once Again Declared His Intentions to Invade Taiwan

Ep.119 - Part 3 - The Chairman of China, Xi Jinping, Has Once Again Declared His Intentions to Invade Taiwan

Welcome to another episode with Jeff and Jake McClure from TPWC! Topics in this episode: Economies Dependent on Exports Are Suffering, Unlike the U.S. Economy That Primarily Focuses on Its Domestic Market @01:11 Jeff’s Personal Observation on Denmark Economy and Society @7:55 The Chairman of China, Xi Jinping, Has Once Again Declared His Intentions to Invade Taiwan. @10:50 The Use of Automation in Warehouses Is Increasing Rather Drastically @13:45 And more! This episode was recorded on July 29th, 2023.  If you would like to contact us, please send an email to us at [email protected] or [email protected] You can also send a message to us through the contact form on our website https://www.tpwc.com/ We are happy to address any of your questions about Economics and Finance. **The information we are presenting during the podcast is for educational purposes only and is not considered investment advice.  
23:1218/08/2023
Ep.119 - Part 2 - Could the BRICS Create a New International Currency that Might Affect the Value of the U.S. Dollar?

Ep.119 - Part 2 - Could the BRICS Create a New International Currency that Might Affect the Value of the U.S. Dollar?

Welcome to another episode with Jeff and Jake McClure from TPWC! Topics in this episode: How Will the BRICS Conference on August 22nd Impact the Value of The U.S. Dollar? Should We Be Worried About the Possibility of an International Currency Established by The BRICS @01:24 And more! This episode was recorded on July 29th, 2023.  If you would like to contact us, please send an email to us at [email protected] or [email protected] You can also send a message to us through the contact form on our website https://www.tpwc.com/ We are happy to address any of your questions about Economics and Finance. **The information we are presenting during the podcast is for educational purposes only and is not considered investment advice.  
27:5815/08/2023
Ep.119 - Part 1 - Why We Have Issues with GDP As a Tool to Measure Economies

Ep.119 - Part 1 - Why We Have Issues with GDP As a Tool to Measure Economies

Welcome to another episode with Jeff and Jake McClure from TPWC! Topics in this episode: The Reasons Why We Have Experienced Problems Using GDP As a Tool to Measure Economies for a Long Time @4:47 Ponzi Scheme Scams are Increasing: Church Members Specifically Targeted @17:09 And more! This episode was recorded on July 29th, 2023.  If you would like to contact us, please send an email to us at [email protected] or [email protected] You can also send a message to us through the contact form on our website https://www.tpwc.com/ We are happy to address any of your questions about Economics and Finance. **The information we are presenting during the podcast is for educational purposes only and is not considered investment advice.  
25:0312/08/2023
Weekly Market Recap: Highlights from July 31- August 4, 2023

Weekly Market Recap: Highlights from July 31- August 4, 2023

Welcome to another episode with Jeff and Jake McClure from TPWC! Topics in this episode: Weekly Market Recap: Highlights from July 31- August 4, 2023 @4:48 How China's GDP Calculation is Different @12:34 The Weekly Wrap-Up by Jeff @19:33 And more! This episode was recorded on August 5th, 2023.  If you would like to contact us, please send an email to us at [email protected] or [email protected] You can also send a message to us through the contact form on our website https://www.tpwc.com/ We are happy to address any of your questions about Economics and Finance. **The information we are presenting during the podcast is for educational purposes only and is not considered investment advice.  
22:1109/08/2023
Ep.118 - Part 2 - Could Higher Interest Rates Potentially Lead to A Downturn in the Housing Market?

Ep.118 - Part 2 - Could Higher Interest Rates Potentially Lead to A Downturn in the Housing Market?

Welcome to another episode with Jeff and Jake McClure from TPWC! Topics in this episode: The Chinese Economy Is Struggling: Recent Changes in China's GDP Might Upset Migrant Workers @01:58 Could Higher Interest Rates Potentially Lead to A Downturn in the Housing Market? @09:45 Understanding the Current State of the Housing Market: Exploring New Technologies and Observations @16:13 The American Consumer Is the Most Significant Driving Force in The Economy @25:48 And more! This episode was recorded on July 22nd, 2023.  If you would like to contact us, please send an email to us at [email protected] or [email protected] You can also send a message to us through the contact form on our website https://www.tpwc.com/ We are happy to address any of your questions about Economics and Finance. **The information we are presenting during the podcast is for educational purposes only and is not considered investment advice.  
39:4606/08/2023
Weekly Market Recap: Highlights from July 24 - 28, 2023

Weekly Market Recap: Highlights from July 24 - 28, 2023

Welcome to another episode with Jeff and Jake McClure from TPWC! Topics in this episode: Weekly Market Recap: Highlights from July 24 - 28, 2023 @4:50 The Federal Reserve Has Raised Interest Rates as Previously Expected, But They Haven't Indicated Any Further Increases. Don't Wait for Mortgage Rates to Come Down, You Might End Up Waiting for A Long Time @16:10 The Weekly Wrap-Up by Jeff @23:20 And more! This episode was recorded on July 29th, 2023.  If you would like to contact us, please send an email to us at [email protected] or [email protected] You can also send a message to us through the contact form on our website https://www.tpwc.com/ We are happy to address any of your questions about Economics and Finance. **The information we are presenting during the podcast is for educational purposes only and is not considered investment advice.  
25:1502/08/2023
Ep.118 - Part 1 - More Mothers Are Currently Employed Than Fathers

Ep.118 - Part 1 - More Mothers Are Currently Employed Than Fathers

Welcome to another episode with Jeff and Jake McClure from TPWC! Topics in this episode: Question about the Term Premium: Is it Exclusively Applicable to the U.S. 10-Year Treasury Bond? @5:53 So-Called Experts Seem to be Mistaken about the Causes of Economic Inflation @23:25 Changes in Labor Force Demographics: More Mothers Are Currently Employed Than Fathers @30:50 And more! This episode was recorded on July 22nd, 2023.  If you would like to contact us, please send an email to us at [email protected] or [email protected] You can also send a message to us through the contact form on our website https://www.tpwc.com/ We are happy to address any of your questions about Economics and Finance. **The information we are presenting during the podcast is for educational purposes only and is not considered investment advice.  
33:4601/08/2023
Ep.117 - Part 2 -So-Called AI does not Think Independently like Humans do

Ep.117 - Part 2 -So-Called AI does not Think Independently like Humans do

Welcome to another episode with Jeff and Jake McClure from TPWC! Topics in this episode: What Recession is Everyone Referring to? We don't Seem to Observe any Significant Indications of an Economic Downturn @01:22  So-Called AI does not Possess the Ability to Think Independently like Humans do @18:00 And more! This episode was recorded on July 15th, 2023.  If you would like to contact us, please send an email to us at [email protected] or [email protected] You can also send a message to us through the contact form on our website https://www.tpwc.com/ We are happy to address any of your questions about Economics and Finance. **The information we are presenting during the podcast is for educational purposes only and is not considered investment advice.  
37:2029/07/2023
Ep.117 - Part 1 - What is a ”Natural” Interest Rate?

Ep.117 - Part 1 - What is a ”Natural” Interest Rate?

Welcome to another episode with Jeff and Jake McClure from TPWC! Topics in this episode: Using Gold as a Hedge Against Inflation Does not seem to Have been Effective in the Past Few Years @04:10 Based on the Consumer Price Index, the Average Inflation Rate for the All Items Over the Past 12 Months was 3%. This Suggests a Potential Decline in Inflation @14:35 What is a "Natural" Interest Rate? @19:54 And more! This episode was recorded on July 15th, 2023.  If you would like to contact us, please send an email to us at [email protected] or [email protected] You can also send a message to us through the contact form on our website https://www.tpwc.com/ We are happy to address any of your questions about Economics and Finance. **The information we are presenting during the podcast is for educational purposes only and is not considered investment advice.  
30:1327/07/2023
Weekly Market Recap: Highlights from July 17 - 21, 2023

Weekly Market Recap: Highlights from July 17 - 21, 2023

Welcome to another episode with Jeff and Jake McClure from TPWC! Topics in this episode: Weekly Market Recap: Highlights from July 17 - 21, 2023 @7:50 The Weekly Wrap-up by Jeff @16:26 And more! This episode was recorded on July 22nd, 2023.  If you would like to contact us, please send an email to us at [email protected] or [email protected] You can also send a message to us through the contact form on our website https://www.tpwc.com/ We are happy to address any of your questions about Economics and Finance. **The information we are presenting during the podcast is for educational purposes only and is not considered investment advice.  
18:4825/07/2023
Ep.116 - Part 3 - Be Careful: The Frequency and Sophistication of Scams are Increasing

Ep.116 - Part 3 - Be Careful: The Frequency and Sophistication of Scams are Increasing

Welcome to another episode with Jeff and Jake McClure from TPWC! Topics in this episode: We Tested ChatGPT and other AI models. Although their Capabilities are Impressive, there are Instances where the Information they Provide may be Entirely Incorrect @00:55 Be Careful: The Frequency and Sophistication of Scams are Increasing @17:10 And more! This episode was recorded on July 8th, 2023.  If you would like to contact us, please send an email to us at [email protected] or [email protected] You can also send a message to us through the contact form on our website https://www.tpwc.com/ We are happy to address any of your questions about Economics and Finance. **The information we are presenting during the podcast is for educational purposes only and is not considered investment advice.  
28:3523/07/2023
Ep.116 - Part 2 - Electric Vehicle Sales Could Account for 18% of All New Vehicle Sales Worldwide in 2023

Ep.116 - Part 2 - Electric Vehicle Sales Could Account for 18% of All New Vehicle Sales Worldwide in 2023

Welcome to another episode with Jeff and Jake McClure from TPWC! Topics in this episode: Several Technological Trends: There's a Shift in the Global Economy, with Electric Vehicle Sales Could Account for 18% of All New Vehicle Sales Worldwide in 2023 @01:09 The Economy Has been Behaving Unusually for Some Time Now: Despite Rising Interest Rates, the Construction Industry is not Experiencing Layoffs, which is Unexpected @04:53 Since the War in Ukraine, it Appears that SpaceX Has Essentially Established a Monopoly on Rocket Launches @19:23 And more! This episode was recorded on July 8th, 2023.  If you would like to contact us, please send an email to us at [email protected] or [email protected] You can also send a message to us through the contact form on our website https://www.tpwc.com/ We are happy to address any of your questions about Economics and Finance. **The information we are presenting during the podcast is for educational purposes only and is not considered investment advice.  
28:4820/07/2023
Ep.116 - Part 1 - Dividend-Paying Stocks Vs. Non-Dividend Stocks During an Economic Downturn

Ep.116 - Part 1 - Dividend-Paying Stocks Vs. Non-Dividend Stocks During an Economic Downturn

Welcome to another episode with Jeff and Jake McClure from TPWC! Topics in this episode: Do Dividend-Paying Stocks Tend to Outperform Non-Dividend Stocks During an Economic Downturn? @4:21 The Governor of Wisconsin Can Veto Specific Part of a Bill, instead of Vetoing the Entire Bill @21:10 And more! This episode was recorded on July 8th, 2023.  If you would like to contact us, please send an email to us at [email protected] or [email protected] You can also send a message to us through the contact form on our website https://www.tpwc.com/ We are happy to address any of your questions about Economics and Finance. **The information we are presenting during the podcast is for educational purposes only and is not considered investment advice.  
24:4517/07/2023
EP.115 - Part 2 - The Six Southern States are Contributing more to the GDP than the Eleven Northeastern States and Washington D.C.

EP.115 - Part 2 - The Six Southern States are Contributing more to the GDP than the Eleven Northeastern States and Washington D.C.

Welcome to another episode with Jeff and Jake McClure from TPWC! Topics in this episode: More People are Trying to Understand the Reasons Behind Inflation @01:28 The Chinese Economy is Significantly Dependent on both the U.S. and Europe. Additionally, China is Facing a Shortage of Younger Workers in the Labor Force @11:54 American Exceptionalism @20:00 For the First Time in History, the Combined Contribution to the GDP from Six Southern States—Florida, Texas, North Carolina, South Carolina, Tennessee, and Georgia— Exceeds that of the Eleven Northeastern States and Washington D.C. @25:34 And more! This episode was recorded on July 1st, 2023.  If you would like to contact us, please send an email to us at [email protected] or [email protected] You can also send a message to us through the contact form on our website https://www.tpwc.com/ We are happy to address any of your questions about Economics and Finance. **The information we are presenting during the podcast is for educational purposes only and is not considered investment advice.  
35:5614/07/2023
Weekly Market Recap: Highlights from July 3 - 7, 2023

Weekly Market Recap: Highlights from July 3 - 7, 2023

Welcome to another episode with Jeff and Jake McClure from TPWC! Topics in this episode: Weekly Market Recap: Highlights from July 3 - 7, 2023 @4:30 Harry Markowitz, a Nobel Laureate in Economics who Made Significant Contributions to Our Investment Strategy, has Passed Away @13:46 The Weekly Wrap-up by Jeff @18:06 And more! This episode was recorded on July 8th, 2023.  If you would like to contact us, please send an email to us at [email protected] or [email protected] You can also send a message to us through the contact form on our website https://www.tpwc.com/ We are happy to address any of your questions about Economics and Finance. **The information we are presenting during the podcast is for educational purposes only and is not considered investment advice.  
19:3211/07/2023
Ep.115 - Part 1 - Exploring Similarities Between Today’s Chinese Economy and Japan’s Lost Decade

Ep.115 - Part 1 - Exploring Similarities Between Today’s Chinese Economy and Japan’s Lost Decade

Welcome to another episode with Jeff and Jake McClure from TPWC! Topics in this episode: Exploring Similarities Between Today’s Chinese Economy and Japan's Lost Decade @6:14 Urban Commercial Real Estate Appears Less Attractive and Faces Unique Challenges @24:39 And more! This episode was recorded on July 1st, 2023.  If you would like to contact us, please send an email to us at [email protected] or [email protected] You can also send a message to us through the contact form on our website https://www.tpwc.com/ We are happy to address any of your questions about Economics and Finance. **The information we are presenting during the podcast is for educational purposes only and is not considered investment advice.  
34:5709/07/2023
Weekly Market Recap: Highlights from June 26 - 30, 2023

Weekly Market Recap: Highlights from June 26 - 30, 2023

Welcome to another episode with Jeff and Jake McClure from TPWC! Topics in this episode: Weekly Market Recap: Highlights from June 26 - 30, 2023 @6:06 The Bureau of Economic Analysis (BEA) has Released the Third Estimate of the GDP for the First Quarter of 2023 @9:35 The Netherlands and Japan Team Up with the U.S. to Limit China's Access to Specific Computer Chips @20:20 And more! This episode was recorded on July 1st, 2023.  If you would like to contact us, please send an email to us at [email protected] or [email protected] You can also send a message to us through the contact form on our website https://www.tpwc.com/ We are happy to address any of your questions about Economics and Finance. **The information we are presenting during the podcast is for educational purposes only and is not considered investment advice.  
26:2606/07/2023
Ep.114 - Part 2 - Who is Responsible for Inflation? U.S. Government Has Limited Control Over the Dollar’s Value

Ep.114 - Part 2 - Who is Responsible for Inflation? U.S. Government Has Limited Control Over the Dollar’s Value

Welcome to another episode with Jeff and Jake McClure from TPWC! Topics in this episode: Who is Responsible for Inflation? U.S. Government Has Limited Control Over the Dollar’s Value @00:33 Examining the Chinese Economy, Focusing on the Unemployment Rate among Young Workers @13:30 What is Happening in the Global Economy? @29:50 And more! This episode was recorded on June 17th, 2023.  If you would like to contact us, please send an email to us at [email protected] or [email protected] You can also send a message to us through the contact form on our website https://www.tpwc.com/ We are happy to address any of your questions about Economics and Finance. **The information we are presenting during the podcast is for educational purposes only and is not considered investment advice.  
39:5503/07/2023
Ep.114 - Part 1 - How Could We Normalize an Inverted Yield Curve?

Ep.114 - Part 1 - How Could We Normalize an Inverted Yield Curve?

Welcome to another episode with Jeff and Jake McClure from TPWC! Topics in this episode: What is a Strong Dollar? How Do Countries Maintain Their Currency Strength? @5:26 Understanding Purchasing Power Parity: Is it Useful to Compare Living Standards Across Countries? @17:20 The Wealthiest Nation Per Capita @23:57 How Could We Normalize an Inverted Yield Curve? @27:48 And more! This episode was recorded on June 17th, 2023.  If you would like to contact us, please send an email to us at [email protected] or [email protected] You can also send a message to us through the contact form on our website https://www.tpwc.com/ We are happy to address any of your questions about Economics and Finance. **The information we are presenting during the podcast is for educational purposes only and is not considered investment advice.  
36:2530/06/2023
Ep.113 - Part 2 - Historically, it Seems that Mortgage Rates Typically Remain at 7% or above

Ep.113 - Part 2 - Historically, it Seems that Mortgage Rates Typically Remain at 7% or above

Welcome to another episode with Jeff and Jake McClure from TPWC! Topics in this episode: Moody’s Analytics Indicate that the Stable Retail Prices We Experienced in the Decade Prior to the Pandemic are Unlikely to Return @1:30 Historically, it Seems that Mortgage Rates Typically Remain at 7% or above @7:13 Demographics of China @23:55 Apple's Latest Launch: The Vision Pro @31:10 And more! This episode was recorded on June 10th, 2023.  If you would like to contact us, please send an email to us at [email protected] or [email protected] You can also send a message to us through the contact form on our website https://www.tpwc.com/ We are happy to address any of your questions about Economics and Finance. **The information we are presenting during the podcast is for educational purposes only and is not considered investment advice.  
40:5326/06/2023
Ep.113 - Part 1 - Comparing the Effects of Banks and Money Market Funds Buying U.S. Treasury Bonds

Ep.113 - Part 1 - Comparing the Effects of Banks and Money Market Funds Buying U.S. Treasury Bonds

Welcome to another episode with Jeff and Jake McClure from TPWC! Topics in this episode: Comparing the Effects of Banks and Money Market Funds Buying U.S. Treasury Bonds @6:21 The U.S. is Reducing the Percentage of its Total Imports from China @22:38 And more! This episode was recorded on June 10th, 2023.  If you would like to contact us, please send an email to us at [email protected] or [email protected] You can also send a message to us through the contact form on our website https://www.tpwc.com/ We are happy to address any of your questions about Economics and Finance. **The information we are presenting during the podcast is for educational purposes only and is not considered investment advice.  
30:1023/06/2023
Weekly Market Recap: Highlights from June 12 - 16, 2023

Weekly Market Recap: Highlights from June 12 - 16, 2023

Welcome to another episode with Jeff and Jake McClure from TPWC! Topics in this episode: Weekly Market Recap: Highlights from June 12 - 16, 2023 @5:50 The Latest Consumer Price Index Revealed Fascinating Data about Recent Trends in Inflation @13:34 And more! This episode was recorded on June 17th, 2023.  If you would like to contact us, please send an email to us at [email protected] or [email protected] You can also send a message to us through the contact form on our website https://www.tpwc.com/ We are happy to address any of your questions about Economics and Finance. **The information we are presenting during the podcast is for educational purposes only and is not considered investment advice.  
22:1621/06/2023
Ep.112 - Part 2 - The SECURE Act 2.0 Became Law this Year - What are the Key Changes?

Ep.112 - Part 2 - The SECURE Act 2.0 Became Law this Year - What are the Key Changes?

Welcome to another episode with Jeff and Jake McClure from TPWC! Topics in this episode: Understanding the Beneish M-Score: A Tool in Generally Accepted Accounting Practices @1:40 Federal Revenue Has Been Increasing Over the Past Year @21:23 The SECURE Act 2.0 Became Law this Year - What are the Key Changes? @32:00 And more! This episode was recorded on June 3rd, 2023.  If you would like to contact us, please send an email to us at [email protected] or [email protected] You can also send a message to us through the contact form on our website https://www.tpwc.com/ We are happy to address any of your questions about Economics and Finance. **The information we are presenting during the podcast is for educational purposes only and is not considered investment advice.  
41:3619/06/2023
Ep.112 - Part 1 - What Happened to the Proposed Budget Cuts Once the 2011 Debt Ceiling Crisis was Under Control?

Ep.112 - Part 1 - What Happened to the Proposed Budget Cuts Once the 2011 Debt Ceiling Crisis was Under Control?

Welcome to another episode with Jeff and Jake McClure from TPWC! Topics in this episode: What Happened to the Proposed Budget Cuts Once the 2011 Debt Ceiling Crisis was Under Control? @4:44 Exploring the Politics Behind the Debt Ceiling Debate: Using Salado as an Example @12:04 Are Recent Statistics and Reports on the Chinese Economy and Businesses More Reliable?" @26:55 And more! This episode was recorded on June 3rd, 2023.  If you would like to contact us, please send an email to us at [email protected] or [email protected] You can also send a message to us through the contact form on our website https://www.tpwc.com/ We are happy to address any of your questions about Economics and Finance. **The information we are presenting during the podcast is for educational purposes only and is not considered investment advice.  
35:5716/06/2023
Weekly Market Recap: Highlights from June 5 - 9, 2023

Weekly Market Recap: Highlights from June 5 - 9, 2023

Welcome to another episode with Jeff and Jake McClure from TPWC! Topics in this episode: Weekly Market Recap: Highlights from June 5 - 9, 2023 @6:04 Eurozone is Experiencing about 7% Year-Over-Year Inflation While it is in a Recession @16:47 And more! This episode was recorded on June 10th, 2023.  If you would like to contact us, please send an email to us at [email protected] or [email protected] You can also send a message to us through the contact form on our website https://www.tpwc.com/ We are happy to address any of your questions about Economics and Finance. **The information we are presenting during the podcast is for educational purposes only and is not considered investment advice.  
27:3814/06/2023
Ep.111 - Part 2 - Understanding Key Insights from the Latest Personal Consumption Expenditures Report

Ep.111 - Part 2 - Understanding Key Insights from the Latest Personal Consumption Expenditures Report

Welcome to another episode with Jeff and Jake McClure from TPWC! Topics in this episode: Understanding Key Insights from the Latest Personal Consumption Expenditures Report @1:21 Despite Higher Mortgage Rates, April's New Home Sales Surpassed Expectations @18:19 Changes in the Money Supply during the pandemic @28:46 And more! This episode was recorded on May 27th, 2023.  If you would like to contact us, please send an email to us at [email protected] or [email protected] You can also send a message to us through the contact form on our website https://www.tpwc.com/ We are happy to address any of your questions about Economics and Finance. **The information we are presenting during the podcast is for educational purposes only and is not considered investment advice.  
34:3811/06/2023
Ep.111 - Part 1 - More Positive Signals within the U.S. Economy Hint that We Might be at the Early Days of a Bull Market, but Only with 20:20 Hindsight Will We Know

Ep.111 - Part 1 - More Positive Signals within the U.S. Economy Hint that We Might be at the Early Days of a Bull Market, but Only with 20:20 Hindsight Will We Know

Welcome to another episode with Jeff and Jake McClure from TPWC! Topics in this episode: Germany is now Officially in a Recession that Started with the 4th Quarter of 2022 While at the Same Time Facing 7% Year Over Year Inflation @4:03 New Car Prices Now Surpass Those of Used Cars @5:26 More about the Debt Ceiling @7:48 Listener’s Question: Do Big Companies Prefer to Invest Their Money in Bonds Instead of Keeping it in Banks? What Strategies do they Use to Manage it? @11:28 More Positive Signals within the U.S. Economy Hint that We Might be at the Early Days of a Bull Market, but Only with 20:20 Hindsight Will We Know @21:13 And more! This episode was recorded on May 27th, 2023.  If you would like to contact us, please send an email to us at [email protected] or [email protected] You can also send a message to us through the contact form on our website https://www.tpwc.com/ We are happy to address any of your questions about Economics and Finance. **The information we are presenting during the podcast is for educational purposes only and is not considered investment advice.  
30:4209/06/2023
Weekly Market Recap: Highlights from May 29 – June 2, 2023

Weekly Market Recap: Highlights from May 29 – June 2, 2023

Welcome to another episode with Jeff and Jake McClure from TPWC! Topics in this episode: Weekly Market Recap: Highlights from May 29 – June 2, 2023 @4:32 The Government Has Raised the Debt Ceiling @14:07 Ben Bernanke and Olivier Blanchard's Study Reveals that Stimulus Checks didn't Significantly Contribute to the U.S. Inflation @14:57 And more! This episode was recorded on June 3rd, 2023.  If you would like to contact us, please send an email to us at [email protected] or [email protected] You can also send a message to us through the contact form on our website https://www.tpwc.com/ We are happy to address any of your questions about Economics and Finance. **The information we are presenting during the podcast is for educational purposes only and is not considered investment advice.  
21:5707/06/2023
Ep.110 - Part 3 - Many People Believe Interest Rates will be Lower soon, but We Don’t Think so

Ep.110 - Part 3 - Many People Believe Interest Rates will be Lower soon, but We Don’t Think so

Welcome to another episode with Jeff and Jake McClure from TPWC! Topics in this episode: Investors Appear to be Shifting Out of Stocks and Equity Mutual Funds into Money Market Fund and Bonds as They Expect Lower Interest Rates to Come Soon, but there is Growing Evidence that Interest Rates Will be Higher for Longer than Investors Assume @7:53 Industrial Production Horizon: How Factories and Industries Make Products @15:07 And more! This episode was recorded on May 20th, 2023.  If you would like to contact us, please send an email to us at [email protected] or [email protected] You can also send a message to us through the contact form on our website https://www.tpwc.com/ We are happy to address any of your questions about Economics and Finance. **The information we are presenting during the podcast is for educational purposes only and is not considered investment advice.  
27:3004/06/2023
What Happened in the Market for the Week of May 22 - 26, 2023?

What Happened in the Market for the Week of May 22 - 26, 2023?

Welcome to another episode with Jeff and Jake McClure from TPWC! Topics in this episode: Weekly Market Recap: Highlights from May 22 - 26, 2023 @6:08 Only Time will Truly Tell us but Considering Historical Economic Trends and Similarities, We Might be at the Beginning of a Bull Market @18:22 And more! This episode was recorded on May 27th, 2023.  If you would like to contact us, please send an email to us at [email protected] or [email protected] You can also send a message to us through the contact form on our website https://www.tpwc.com/ We are happy to address any of your questions about Economics and Finance. **The information we are presenting during the podcast is for educational purposes only and is not considered investment advice.  
28:2801/06/2023
Ep.110 - Part 2 - Understanding the Debt Ceiling: A Simple Guide by Jeff and Jake

Ep.110 - Part 2 - Understanding the Debt Ceiling: A Simple Guide by Jeff and Jake

Welcome to another episode with Jeff and Jake McClure from TPWC! Topics in this episode: An Overview of the U.S. Economy by Jeff @2:26 Understanding the Debt Ceiling: A Simple Guide by Jeff and Jake @3:45 Jake's Simple Explanation of the Debt Ceiling Problems by Using an Analogy @20:16 And more! This episode was recorded on May 20th, 2023.  If you would like to contact us, please send an email to us at [email protected] or [email protected] You can also send a message to us through the contact form on our website https://www.tpwc.com/ We are happy to address any of your questions about Economics and Finance. **The information we are presenting during the podcast is for educational purposes only and is not considered investment advice.  
31:5029/05/2023
Ep.110 - Part 1 - Is the Cryptocurrency System Hackable? How Blockchain and Encryption Work for Cryptocurrency

Ep.110 - Part 1 - Is the Cryptocurrency System Hackable? How Blockchain and Encryption Work for Cryptocurrency

Welcome to another episode with Jeff and Jake McClure from TPWC! Topics in this episode: Is the Cryptocurrency System Hackable? @4:53 And more! This episode was recorded on May 20th, 2023.  If you would like to contact us, please send an email to us at [email protected] or [email protected] You can also send a message to us through the contact form on our website https://www.tpwc.com/ We are happy to address any of your questions about Economics and Finance. **The information we are presenting during the podcast is for educational purposes only and is not considered investment advice.  
17:3526/05/2023
What Happened in the Market for the Week of May 15 - 19, 2023?

What Happened in the Market for the Week of May 15 - 19, 2023?

Welcome to another episode with Jeff and Jake McClure from TPWC! Topics in this episode: What Happened in the Market for the Week of May 15 - 19, 2023? @6:58 The Weekly Wrap-Up by Jeff @20:11 And more! This episode was recorded on May 20th, 2023.  If you would like to contact us, please send an email to us at [email protected] or [email protected] You can also send a message to us through the contact form on our website https://www.tpwc.com/ We are happy to address any of your questions about Economics and Finance. **The information we are presenting during the podcast is for educational purposes only and is not considered investment advice.  
21:4224/05/2023
Ep.109 - Part 3 - Something Most People Do Not Seem to Understand about Banks

Ep.109 - Part 3 - Something Most People Do Not Seem to Understand about Banks

Welcome to another episode with Jeff and Jake McClure from TPWC! Topics in this episode: The ISM Non-Manufacturing Survey Indicates that Productivity Levels Have Declined, However, it Does not Suggest an Imminent Economic Recession @1:42 Many People Often Misunderstand Certain Aspects about How Banks Operate @8:26 And more! This episode was recorded on May 6th, 2023.  If you would like to contact us, please send an email to us at [email protected] or [email protected] You can also send a message to us through the contact form on our website https://www.tpwc.com/ We are happy to address any of your questions about Economics and Finance. **The information we are presenting during the podcast is for educational purposes only and is not considered investment advice.  
23:0221/05/2023
Ep.109 - Part 2 - Why is the U.S. Unemployment Rate so Low?

Ep.109 - Part 2 - Why is the U.S. Unemployment Rate so Low?

Welcome to another episode with Jeff and Jake McClure from TPWC! Topics in this episode: Why is the U.S. Unemployment Rate so Low? @1:33 Why are the Major U.S. Companies Experiencing Increased Profit Margins? @10:58 What is the Primary Cause of Inflation? @15:55 And more! This episode was recorded on May 6th, 2023.  If you would like to contact us, please send an email to us at [email protected] or [email protected] You can also send a message to us through the contact form on our website https://www.tpwc.com/ We are happy to address any of your questions about Economics and Finance. **The information we are presenting during the podcast is for educational purposes only and is not considered investment advice.  
31:4218/05/2023
Ep.109 - Part 1 - What is Fedwire?

Ep.109 - Part 1 - What is Fedwire?

Welcome to another episode with Jeff and Jake McClure from TPWC! Topics in this episode: What is Fedwire? @7:33 What is the Bank Term Funding Program? (BTFP) @14:06 And more! This episode was recorded on May 6th, 2023.  If you would like to contact us, please send an email to us at [email protected] or [email protected] You can also send a message to us through the contact form on our website https://www.tpwc.com/ We are happy to address any of your questions about Economics and Finance. **The information we are presenting during the podcast is for educational purposes only and is not considered investment advice.  
31:2316/05/2023
Ep.108 - Part 2 - Interest Rates for Home Loans don’t Appear to be Decreasing Anytime Soon

Ep.108 - Part 2 - Interest Rates for Home Loans don’t Appear to be Decreasing Anytime Soon

Welcome to another episode with Jeff and Jake McClure from TPWC! Topics in this episode: Could There be Another Housing Market Crash like the One in 2008? @1:40 Interest Rates for Home Loans don't Appear to be Decreasing Anytime Soon @10:19 Jeff Explains How the Slow-down and Speed-up of the Economy from the Pandemic is Making Current Statistics Misleading @20:41 And more! This episode was recorded on April 29th, 2023.  If you would like to contact us, please send an email to us at [email protected] or [email protected] You can also send a message to us through the contact form on our website https://www.tpwc.com/ We are happy to address any of your questions about Economics and Finance. **The information we are presenting during the podcast is for educational purposes only and is not considered investment advice.  
37:0314/05/2023
What Happened in the Market for the Week of May 1 - 5, 2023?

What Happened in the Market for the Week of May 1 - 5, 2023?

Welcome to another episode with Jeff and Jake McClure from TPWC! Topics in this episode: What Happened in the Market for the Week of May 1 - 5, 2023? @6:21 If the Debt Ceiling is not Raised this Month, it Could Seriously Harm the U.S. Economy @11:21 And more! This episode was recorded on May 5th, 2023.  If you would like to contact us, please send an email to us at [email protected] or [email protected] You can also send a message to us through the contact form on our website https://www.tpwc.com/ We are happy to address any of your questions about Economics and Finance. **The information we are presenting during the podcast is for educational purposes only and is not considered investment advice.  
20:0012/05/2023