Why ‘affordability’ became the defining market word of 2025

We’re switching things up this week with a podcast swap, bringing a standout episode from Yahoo Finance's Stocks in Translation to our feed... 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. Thoughts? Questions? Fan mail? Email us at [e-mail].