September’s Bearish History, Tech Bubble Risks & AI Frenzy

September is historically the market’s toughest month, but will 2025 follow the same path? With AI hype surging, tech valuations stretched, and just 7 stocks driving most of the market’s gains, investors are asking: is this rally built to last? In August's episode of the Market Insights Broadcast, Chris Arends, CFA®, CMT®, CAIA® is joined by his fellow Gatewood Partners, Daniel Goeddel, MBA and Brian McGeehon, MAcc, CFA®, CLU®. Together, they break down the latest market dynamics shaping investor decisions, with an informed perspective from our CFO and hiring manager on the recent changes in the job market. 👉 Key topics include: Why September’s market history raises red flags Recent payroll revisions and shifts in the hiring market Whether AI enthusiasm is sustainable or speculative The risks of market concentration in mega-cap stocks How China’s slowdown creates unexpected U.S. tailwinds Bond market signals every investor should be watching