Download the “65 Investment Terms You MUST Know to Reach Your Financial Goals” for FREE by going to https://TodaysMarketExplained.com/   Join Brian Kasal and Chris Reardon as they talk about the recent economic trends, emphasizing competition among cash, currencies, and fixed income. They noted a tight race among domestic and international equities and commodities. The potential impact of rising interest rates and inflation was highlighted, as well as geopolitical events and labor strikes. Economic predictions varied, but they outlined a strategy of adjusting portfolios based on economic conditions to mitigate risks. In this episode, Brian and Chris discuss: 1. Reading the Market through Commodities and Equities 2. Unpacking Consumer Spending and the Looming Debt Concerns 3. Evaluating Monetary Tools: The Federal Reserve's Strategy for Tackling Inflation 4. Analyzing Stock Market Trends Amid Economic Fluctuations 5. Analyzing the Shift in Manufacturing from China Follow us here to see short videos of all our best investing tips: TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@todaysmarketexplained   Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/TodaysMarketExplained YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@todaysmarketexplained  Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TodaysMarketExplained Twitter: https://twitter.com/PodcastTME Website: https://todaysmarketexplained.com/  DISCLAIMER: This podcast is provided by FourStar Wealth Advisors for the general public and general information purposes only. This content is not considered to be an offer to buy or sell any securities or investments. Investing involves the risk of loss and an investor should be prepared to bear potential losses. Investment should only be made after thorough review with your investment advisor considering all factors including personal goals, needs and risk tolerance. FourStar is an SEC registered investment advisor that maintains a principal business in the state of Illinois. The firm may only transact business in states in which it has filed or qualifies for a corresponding exemption from such requirements. For information about FourStar's registration status and business operations please consult the firm's form ADV disclosure documents, the most recent versions of which are available on the SEC investment advisory public disclosure website at www.adviserinfo.sec.gov