#242 The Labor Market Just Cracked. Is a Recession Secretly Here? w/ Chris Reardon, Director of Development, FourStar Wealth

Download the “65 Investment Terms You MUST Know to Reach Your Financial Goals” for FREE by going to https://TodaysMarketExplained.com/  In this episode of Today’s Market Explained, Brian Kasal and Chris Reardon analyze the key drivers behind current market movements across asset classes, sector performance, and broader economic indicators. From energy's massive 43.71% year-to-date surge to gold hitting historic record highs above $4,400, they explore where market strength lies, how inflation is weighing heavily on consumer sentiment, and what to expect from upcoming Fed policy decisions.📌 Valuable Insights You’ll Learn:Asset Class Rankings & Shifts: Domestic equities (299 pts) take the #1 spot over international equities (298 pts), while fixed income stays stranded at the bottom (86 pts) as rate hike fears linger.  Sector Performance Divergence: Energy (+43.71%) and Technology (+28.22%) lead the market, contrasting with a massive 47-point gap down to lagging sectors like Communication Services (-3.5%).  Macro Economic Pressures: Q2 GDP slows to 1.5%, CPI inflation holds above target at 3.4%, and July payrolls see their first negative print of the cycle.  Commodity & Global Market Trends: Gold surges past $4,400/oz, Bitcoin pulls back into a tight trading range, and oil volatility continues due to ongoing Middle East conflicts. Follow us here to see short videos of all our best investing tips:TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@todaysmarketexplained  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/TodaysMarketExplainedYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@todaysmarketexplained Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TodaysMarketExplainedTwitter: https://twitter.com/PodcastTMEWebsite: 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