Decoding Financial Indicators: Inflation, Interest Rates, Treasury Yields & Global Market Trends

July 17,  2023  | Season 5, Episode 23Ready to demystify the intricate world of financial indicators? Your understanding of inflation, interest rates, and the Treasury yield is about to get a major upgrade. We're starting off by dissecting the method of measuring inflation, the ripple effects of the Federal Reserve's interest rate increases, and the significance of the two-year Treasury yield. Expect a deep dive into June's CPI report, which throws light on the unexpected dip in annual inflation from 9.1% to 3%. We'll also venture a prediction on the future trajectory of the CPI based on the data from June 2022.Switching lanes, we'll then take you on a journey across the global financial markets. With futures showing a downside bias and equity markets displaying a mixed bag, we'll decode what the numbers say about June's retail sales and industrial production. We'll travel all the way to China to make sense of their mixed economic data. We'll also zoom into individual stocks - think Ford, Microsoft, Tesla, Pepsi, United Airlines, AT&T, and Chewy. And we won't leave out the intriguing developments around the Russia-Crimea bridge, Yellen's remarks on Chinese tariffs, Cathie Wood's ARC fund, and the Visa and Mastercard stocks discussed in Barron's Trader column. So join us, as we unpack these complex trends to empower you to make confident financial decisions.** For informational and educational purposes only, not intended as investment advice. Views and opinions are subject to change without notice. For full disclosures, ADVs, and CRS Forms, please visit https://heroldlantern.com/disclosure **To learn about becoming a Herold & Lantern Investments valued client, please visit https://heroldlantern.com/wealth-advisory-contact-formFollow and Like Us on Youtube, Facebook, Twitter, and LinkedIn | @HeroldLantern