Strong economic news is usually good for investors. So why did the market sell off after a surprisingly strong jobs report?
In this week’s update, Adam and Blake break down the market’s reaction to stronger-than-expected employment data, why interest rates remain the key story for investors, and what upcoming inflation data could mean for stocks moving forward.
In this episode:
- Why the jobs report came in nearly double expectations
- How strong economic data can reduce the likelihood of interest rate cuts
- The S&P 500’s recent break from its upward trend
- Why June has historically been one of the market’s weakest months
- What investors should watch in this week’s CPI inflation report
- How Federal Reserve policy could impact stocks through the summer
- The “Lipstick Indicator” and why consumer staples can perform during uncertain periods
- A closer look at e.l.f. Beauty (ELF) and its recent earnings surprise
Adam and Blake also discuss why staying focused on long-term fundamentals remains more important than reacting to short-term market headlines.
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