We came prepared to talk about the impact of a government shutdown on your investments. Just as we came on the air, Congress voted to defer the issue for another 45 days. Yet, what would be the financial impact of another shutdown? We look back at the recent performance of the markets. Don shares some great streaming TV shows with Tom. Fund fees keep falling ... Show More
Oct 2025
Shutdown Showdown Amid Record Highs
The U.S. Government shutdown has done little to scare investors off of ‘Risk Mountain’, as stocks, Bitcoin and Gold are all at record highs. With no end in sight, at what point do investors stop believing that government dysfunction won’t hurt their portfolios, or will something ... Show More
23m 37s
Oct 2025
1222 - Government Shutdown & The Markets | What Traders & Investors Need to Know
The U.S. government shutdown is here—but what does it mean for traders? In this episode, Akil Stokes explains what a shutdown is, why it happens, and how it impacts the markets. From the U.S. Dollar, Gold, and JPY to the upcoming FOMC decision, learn why this time might be differ ... Show More
13m 18s
Jul 2025
The dangers of fiscal dominance
President Trump wants lower interest rates now, but what could that mean for the economy? "Marketplace" host Kai Ryssdal speaks with Neil Irwin at Axios about the implications of Trump's push to cut rates, and why central banks should stay focused on stabilizing the economy, not ... Show More
25m 52s
Jan 2025
Market declines, tech earnings season kicks off, investors focus on the Fed's upcoming rate decision.
Deepseek rattles the market to start off the week. Today on Morning Brief, anchors Brad Smith and Seana Smith tackle the biggest market stories and speak to top Wall Street experts ahead of the opening bell. Our hosts analyze some of the top trending tickers: Nvidia (NVDA), AT&T ... Show More
52m 45s
Sep 2025
Rate decisions ahead – a make-or-break week for markets?
Markets are off to a strong start this week, which will be a critical one with a 'triple-header' of major central bank decisions. The US Federal Reserve, the Bank of England, and the Bank of Japan are all scheduled to announce their latest monetary policy moves. Recent economic d ... Show More
11m 5s