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Ep. 426: Dovish or Nuanced? How Markets Reacted to Jackson Hole
August 26, 2025
Jared and Cameron discuss various market trends, including Cracker Barrel’s rebranding and drubbing (yes, really); reactions to Jackson Hole for stocks, bonds, the US dollar, gold, and silver; and the implications of government intervention in private enterprises. They also cover investment strategies for older investors who are loaded up on tech stocks and look ahead to upcoming economic indicators that could impact the market—namely, Nvidia earnings and PCE.
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