Episodes

  • Ep. 186 Launch Financial- Unpacking April In The Markets
    Apr 30 2024

    Overview: Tune into this week's episode of Launch Financial as we discuss and unpack the stock and bond market in April, along with anticipating big tech earnings later this week along with an interest rated decision from the Federal Reserve following their two-day meeting.

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    8 mins
  • Ep. 185 Launch Financial- Bond & Stock Markets Look To Earnings Reports & Inflation Data This Week
    Apr 23 2024

    Overview: Tune into this week's episode of Launch Financial as we discuss volatility in the stock and bond market as we look towards more major tech earnings and inflation indicators this week. We will continue to watch yields and the impact its having on consumers during this spring housing market. For questions or inquiries, email info@shermanwealth.com.

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    13 mins
  • Ep. 184 Launch Financial-US Retail Sales Surge Again In March As Consumers Continue To Spend
    Apr 16 2024

    Overview: Tune into this week's episode of Launch Financial as we discuss a big week of economic data, including surging retail sales, home builder confidence, earnings reports, and spiking treasury yields. We will continue to watch for more outlook from the Federal Reserve on future interest rate policy.

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    11 mins
  • Ep. 183 Launch Financial- 2024 Outlook on the Spring Housing Market with Jody Eichenblatt
    Apr 11 2024

    Overview: Tune into this week’s special episode of Launch Financial joined by special guest and senior mortgage consultant at PHM Loans, Jody Eichenblatt. On this episode, we will discuss the 2024 spring housing market, outlook on interest rates and the impact it's having on homebuyers, and Jody’s thoughts and tips on navigating your home purchase in this economic environment. For questions or inquiries, email info@shermanwealth.com.

    Show Notes: For more information about Jody and to reach him about questions from today's episode, visit www.jodyeichenblatt.com.

    Cell 973-951-8077, jody.eichenblatt@phmloans.com

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    32 mins
  • Ep. 182 Launch Financial-Markets Brace Up For Key Economic & Inflation Data Release
    Apr 9 2024

    Overview: Tune into this week's episode of Launch Financial as we discuss the markets, treasury yields, and a big week ahead of key inflation data that will serve as an economic indicator of the future of interest rate policy. Later this week, the Fed minutes from their last meeting will be released, and we will be on the lookout for the start of earnings season.

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    12 mins
  • Ep. 181 Launch Financial- National Financial Literacy Month
    Apr 2 2024

    Overview: Happy April! Tune into this week's episode of Launch Financial as we discuss National Financial Literacy Month and why financial literacy and empowerment is such a core value of Sherman Wealth. In this episode we also delve into a review of the stock and bond market in Q1, as we continue to watch for Fed rhetoric on the future of cutting interest rates. If you have any questions, email info@shermanwealth.com

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    12 mins
  • Ep. 180 Launch Financial-Market Awaits Federal Reserve Decision On Interest Rate Policy Outlook
    Mar 19 2024

    Overview: Tune into this week's episode of Launch Financial as we discuss the stock market as it awaits outlook from the Federal Reserve two day meeting that kicked off today. Consumers are still looking for some movement on interest rates as they head into the spring housing market and prices and mortgage rates remain high.

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    13 mins
  • Ep. 179 Launch Financial- February CPI Data Released, Rising 0.4%
    Mar 12 2024

    Overview: Tune into this week's episode of Launch Financial as we discuss February CPI report, which came in slightly higher than analyst expectations at 0.4% increase for the month, and 3.2% higher from a year ago. Are you still feeling the impacts of inflation on your wallet? We will continue to monitor the impact this CPI data has on both the market and Federal Reserve and future interest rate policy.

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    13 mins