Why ‘affordability’ became the defining market word of 2025

It’s been a huge year for the market and the way investors position their portfolios… In this episode of Stocks in Translation, Investopedia editor in chief Caleb Silver joins host Jared Blikre and Yahoo Finance Head of News Myles Udland to discuss the word ‘affordability’ and why it became Investopedia’s Term of the Year. Though the market continues to boom, costs still seem high. From housing, to groceries, to insurance, etc, the trio look at investor sentiment and what it all means for the markets heading into 2026. Twice a week, Stocks In Translation cuts through the market mayhem, noisy numbers and hyperbole to give you the information you need to make the right trade for your portfolio. You can find more episodes here. Thoughts? Questions? Fan mail? Email us at [e-mail] Finance's Stocks in Translation is hosted by Jared Blikre and produced by Lauren Pokedoff. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices