Protect Your Assets Market Briefing

In this week’s Protect Your Assets Market Briefing, David Hollander examines key stock market trends for 2025, including a steepening yield curve, strong corporate earnings, and the potential impact of upcoming Fed rate cuts. Learn which sectors (like banks, small caps, utilities, and REITs) could benefit, and why consumer discretionary, financial services, and health care remain worth watching. Plus, explore bond strategies for a ...

Markets declined this week amid downward revisions in job data and growing tariff concerns. David Hollander shares his stock market outlook, discusses the potential for interest rate cuts, and examines whether investor enthusiasm for AI is showing signs of strain. Get a perspective on current market conditions and the signals some are watching closely. 

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Markets have been trending upward as summer begins, supported by strong corporate earnings, steady consumer spending, and optimism around trade. In this Protect Your Assets market briefing, David Hollander looks at key indicators for growth, why the economy appears resilient for now, and the factors that could influence volatility in the months ahead. 

He also discusses the recent return of speculative trading, upcoming Federal Res...

This week’s market rally pushed the S&P 500 to a new all-time high, with strong earnings and moderating inflation helping drive momentum. In this episode, David Hollander breaks down the factors behind the rally, from positive economic data and falling PPI to solid corporate performance, even as tariffs remain a headwind. He also highlights key sectors to watch and what may lie ahead as we enter historically volatile months. 

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In this week’s Protect Your Assets market segment, David Hollander shares a timely economic outlook, covering renewed tariff uncertainty, shifting expectations around Fed rate cuts, and why international stocks are outperforming. You'll also hear a strategic take on fixed income, annuity opportunities, and a roundup of crypto news, from Bitcoin's milestone streak to institutional adoption and new legislation. 

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In this Protect Your Assets Market Briefing, David Hollander breaks down the key factors driving market performance following the passage of the “Big, Beautiful Bill.” With taxes expected to hold steady, markets rallied, but is that momentum sustainable? 

Tune in as David reviews the latest labor data, inflation signals, and geopolitical risks, and what they could mean for economic growth in the second half of 2025.  

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The market rally is in full swing, with the Dow, S&P 500, and Nasdaq all climbing back into positive territory for the year. In this Protect Your Assets Market Briefing, David Hollander breaks down what’s behind the surge, including easing geopolitical tensions, expectations of lower interest rates from the Fed, and a renewed rally in mega-cap tech stocks. He also shares insights on international performance, oil price volatili...

In this Protect Your Assets Market Briefing, David Hollander covers a volatile week marked by geopolitical tension, cooling labor data, and shifting trade dynamics. He also discusses Treasury yield movements, and significant milestones in the cryptocurrency space, from Bitcoin’s surge to new developments in crypto regulation. Stay informed on what these trends may signal for investors and consumers alike. 

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In this week’s Protect Your Assets Market Briefing, David Hollander shares a timely summer market outlook. The episode covers the May jobs report, stock market performance, and key indicators pointing to potential volatility ahead. With the Dow, S&P, and Nasdaq all posting gains (and international markets leading the way), investors are watching closely as tariff deadlines and global trade concerns loom. 

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In this market briefing, David Hollander unpacks the recent declines in stocks, bonds, and the dollar amid concerns over U.S. debt and fiscal policies. He explains the implications of the “Big Beautiful Bill” on tax policy and government spending, analyzes shifting bond yields, and discusses what this means for investors today. Tune in for a straightforward look at market dynamics and potential strategies for navigating volatility...

In this Protect Your Assets Market Briefing, David Hollander explores international equities performance in 2025 following a temporary trade deal with China. With global markets gaining ground and international stocks outperforming U.S. equities by the widest margin in decades, this episode highlights why investors are paying closer attention to global diversification. Learn what’s driving recent momentum and how shifting trade dyn...

This week’s Protect Your Assets Market Briefing covers key developments shaping the markets, including new tariff reductions following a U.S.–U.K. trade deal, the Federal Reserve’s latest rate decision, and evolving opportunities in equities and fixed income. David Hollander shares insights on the sectors potentially positioned to benefit from easing trade tensions, regulatory changes, and future interest rate cuts. If you're evalu...

In this Protect Your Assets Market Briefing, David Hollander shares his mid-2025 market outlook, including recent gains in the Dow, S&P, and NASDAQ, along with key takeaways from Q1 earnings season. Get insight into slowing guidance for Q2, the impact of tariffs on consumer spending, and how job numbers and inflation may influence future Fed rate decisions. 

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It was a challenging week on Wall Street, with the Dow, Nasdaq, and S&P 500 all moving lower while international markets moved in the opposite direction. In this Protect Your Assets Market Briefing, David Hollander discusses current market conditions, shifting tariff policies, and potential interest rate changes that could affect economic momentum. 

He explores two possible paths the market may take depending on trade and polic...

The bear is officially here, with major indexes down more than 20% from their highs. In this market briefing, David Hollander breaks down what qualifies as a bear market, shares current performance across key indices, and examines the impact of newly announced tariffs. He walks through the bullish and bearish outlooks—including a possible "double bear" scenario—and highlights what history suggests about volatility, inflation, and e...

Markets are down, investor sentiment is at its lowest since October 2022, and uncertainty is in the air. In this market briefing, David Hollander, The Sandman, explores what recent market declines and sentiment indicators could mean for the months ahead. 

From the AAII survey to the Fear & Greed Index, David breaks down what the data is signaling. Plus, he shares his thoughts on value sectors, the Fed’s next moves, and where in...

In this week’s market segment, David Hollander discusses the Federal Reserve’s latest signals, including concerns about economic momentum and the possibility of a future rate cut—only if markets drop further. He breaks down what the Fed’s actions mean for interest rates, QE vs. QT, and how recent data has influenced market performance across the Dow, S&P, NASDAQ, and international indexes. With uncertainty ahead, now may be the...

Markets took a hit this week, with the S&P 500 entering correction territory and major indices posting losses. Investors are grappling with uncertainty as tariff trade strategies and policy shifts weigh on sentiment. With potential tax cuts, deregulation, and Fed rate moves on the horizon, what’s next for the markets? Tune in to this Protect Your Assets Market Briefing as we break down key factors influencing the outlook and wh...

In this episode of Protect Your Assets, David Hollander delves into the recent market performance, highlighting the pressures on the Dow, S&P 500, and NASDAQ, as well as the positive performance of European stocks. He explores how geopolitical tensions and defense spending in Europe could boost economic growth, impacting global bond yields and the US dollar. The discussion also covers the potential for rate cuts by the Federal ...