#272 | How the Stock Market Hits Highs Despite Global Conflict: Rethinking the Efficient Market Hypothesis - Financial Literacy, Financial Advisors & Wealth

Weekly Wealth Update: A Make Better Wealth Decisions podcast dedicated to explaining how current events impact your portfolio and the wealth decisions you make. Tune in every Monday for commentary on how the news of the week affects your portfolio and your thinking.Are markets really pricing in reality when global tensions are rising and uncertainty is everywhere?If you’ve been relying on the efficient market hypothesis to understand the stock market, recent events might feel confusing or even contradictory. With ongoing global conflict, supply chain disruptions, and inflation concerns, you’d expect markets to react differently—yet they continue climbing. This episode breaks down that disconnect and challenges long-held assumptions.In this episode, you’ll discover:Why the efficient market hypothesis may not fully explain today’s stock market behaviorHow global conflict and delayed information impact market reactionsA new way to think about uncertainty, expectations, and pricing in modern marketsListen now to rethink how the stock market really responds to global conflict—and what that means for your decisions.Worried about the current investment climate and your money?Go to johndegoey.ca to book a call for personalized advice to help you feel secure and protected about your retirement.John De Goey's Books. Grab your copy from Amazon:Bullshift: How Optimism Bias Threatens Your FinancesSTANDUP to the Financial Services IndustryThe Professional Financial Advisor IV