by Noah Hoekstra
This show will bring you a new podcast each quarter that recaps how the economy faired. The podcast will include a Market Review, insights on the Economy, and other topics that are important for that specific quarter.
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January 16, 2025
<p><strong>Key takeaways from this podcast are:</strong></p> <ol> <li>U.S. stocks led the way again in 2024 with a 24% return, while foreign markets struggled in Q4 despite early-year gains.</li> <li>Cryptocurrencies soared 102%, driven by ETF launches and favorable political developments, making them the year's top-performing asset class.</li> <li>Mega-cap stocks dominated again the S&P 500, but their lofty valuations highlight the need for diversification into smaller, more reasonably priced companies.</li> <li>The U.S. economy outperformed expectations with 2.7% GDP growth forecast for 2024, but stubborn inflation and elevated interest rates remain risks for 2025.</li> <li>The Tax Cuts and Jobs Act (TCJA)’s 2025 sunset could cut estate tax exemptions inhalf, urging proactive planning to avoid increased tax exposure.</li> </ol>
December 19, 2024
<p>Key takeaways from this podcast are:</p> <ol> <li>Markets swiftly recovered from historical volatility, ending the quarter on a high note despite recession fears and global rate changes.</li> <li>Real estate soared with a 16% gain, leading the charge as emerging markets and utilities also showed impressive performance. </li> <li>A strategic rate cut by the Fed in September revitalized bonds and reshaped the yield curve, setting the state for post-election market stability. </li> </ol>
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