Mach 1 Market Moment Podcast

This week, John and Isaac dive into the latest tariff updates and explore how these changes are impacting global market movements. They break down the market shifts and explain why the US economy is so critical to the global financial landscape. While the political and economic landscapes are shifting, they both agree the important thing is to have a proper investment plan to avoid chaos in your investments.  We're on Facebook!  https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61557724292379&mibextid=ZbWKwL  Give us a follow on Instagram!  https://www.instagram.com/themarketmoment/  www.instagram.com/themarketmomemt/  Mach-1 Financial Group, LLC ("Mach-1") is a registered investment adviser located in Rogers, AR. Mach-1 may only transact business in those states in which the firm maintains a notice filing or has qualified for an exemption or exclusion from registration. A copy of Mach-1’s current written disclosure brochure, which discusses among other things, Mach-1’s business practices, services and fees, is ava

This week on The Market Moment, Matt, John, and Eli break down the latest stock market trends such as Tesla’s massive drop and an increased interest in international investing. The guys also ponder the electric car company’s future and why investing internationally is so appealing right now. As always, they encourage portfolio diversification because the stock market shifts constantly. Lastly, they discuss what the Fed might do. Are we headed towards a recession, are rate cuts ahead, or are we still in the “good times” just looking for bad things to complain about?  

The stock market has increased in volatility due to political uncertainty among other factors, and it can have some investors worried and potentially making risky decisions in an attempt to feel “in control.” Matt, Lee, and John break down the recent market trends, looking across various metrics and discussing whether or not investors should be worried.   All three agree, however, that now is not the time to make rash decisions. In fact, it is never a good time to make rash decisions when it comes to your portfolio! The market naturally ebbs and flows, up and down, positive and negative. Listen to their conversation to be informed on what you need to know during this market volatility.   Comment whether you think we’ll head into a recession and whether or not this could be a good thing in the end for our economy!

On this week's episode of the Market Moment, Eli, Matt, and Lee discuss which economic class drives the U.S. economy most. The guys also discuss taxes on the top percent of earners in America and review Warren Buffett's latest letter to shareholders.   We're on Facebook! https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61557724292379&mibextid=ZbWKwL Give us a follow on Instagram! https://www.instagram.com/themarketmoment/   Mach-1 Financial Group, LLC ("Mach-1") is a registered investment adviser located in Rogers, AR. Mach-1 may only transact business in those states in which the firm maintains a notice filing or has qualified for an exemption or exclusion from registration. A copy of Mach-1’s current written disclosure brochure, which discusses among other things, Mach-1’s business practices, services and fees, is available through the SEC website at www.adviserinfo.sec.gov and is also available at www.mach-1financial.com/disclosures

On this week's episode of the Market Moment podcast, John, Matt, and Lee discuss President Trump's proposition to remove the copper penny from circulating in the U.S. Plus, the guys discuss the best places to live in retirement.   Mach-1 Financial Group, LLC ("Mach-1") is a registered investment adviser located in Rogers, AR. Mach-1 may only transact business in those states in which the firm maintains a notice filing or has qualified for an exemption or exclusion from registration. A copy of Mach-1’s current written disclosure brochure, which discusses among other things, Mach-1’s business practices, services and fees, is available through the SEC website at www.adviserinfo.sec.gov and is also available at www.mach-1financial.com/disclosures

In this week's episode of The Market Moment, Eli, Matt, and John discuss President Trump's latest announcement surrounding tariffs with Canada, Mexico, and China. They also discuss some of the latest tax code change propositions, and their takes on who will win Super Bowl LIX.  Mach-1 Financial Group, LLC ("Mach-1") is a registered investment adviser located in Rogers, AR. Mach-1 may only transact business in those states in which the firm maintains a notice filing or has qualified for an exemption or exclusion from registration. A copy of Mach-1’s current written disclosure brochure, which discusses among other things, Mach-1’s business practices, services, and fees, is available through the SEC website at www.adviserinfo.sec.gov and is also available at www.mach-1financial.com/disclosures

This week on the Market Moment podcast, Eli, Matt, and John are sitting down to recap this week's biggest story in the markets. DeepSeek, a Chinese artificial intelligence company made waves in the tech stock sector on Monday and AI companies are feeling the ramifications. Tune in to hear the guys' thoughts on how this could affect the market in the short and long term.  Mach-1 Financial Group, LLC ("Mach-1") is a registered investment adviser located in Rogers, AR. Mach-1 may only transact business in those states in which the firm maintains a notice filing or has qualified for an exemption or exclusion from registration. A copy of Mach-1’s current written disclosure brochure, which discusses among other things, Mach-1’s business practices, services and fees, is available through the SEC website at www.adviserinfo.sec.gov and is also available at www.mach-1financial.com/disclosures  

On this week's episode of the Market Moment podcast, Lee, John, and special guest Isaac, identify a frequently asked question by their clients... "What impact will the new administration have on investors?". The guys give their takes on what impact a new president really has on the market. Plus, they give their predictions for the NFC and AFC Championship games. Mach-1 Financial Group, LLC ("Mach-1") is a registered investment adviser located in Rogers, AR. Mach-1 may only transact business in those states in which the firm maintains a notice filing or has qualified for an exemption or exclusion from registration. A copy of Mach-1’s current written disclosure brochure, which discusses among other things, Mach-1’s business practices, services and fees, is available through the SEC website at www.adviserinfo.sec.gov and is also available at www.mach-1financial.com/disclosures

This week on the Market Moment, Eli returns and joins Matt and Lee for a conversation on bonds - are they returning as an important piece of a diversified portfolio? Listen to this week's episode to hear their takes!

This week, Matt and John dive into charity giving statistics to uncover that a surprisingly small percentage of people's income goes to charity... They also explore various tax planning strategies to both help your retirement and help give more generously! We strongly believe in the power of giving and investing in the next generation. Thanks for joining the conversation!

This week, Matt, John, and Lee are talking about end of year planning! Set yourself up for success in the New Year by taking some of the steps they list in this episode. Don't wait!

Inflation has been a topic of discussion on the show for a long time but in this episode Matt, Lee, and John examine how drastic the difference between the cost of a Thanksgiving dinner for ten people across the years... Luckily, this year is a tiny bit less than it was at the height of inflation, which was 2022. Matt, Lee, and John also discuss the market's performance post-election and ask the question, "Did the Santa Claus rally come early?" Plus they look at years prior for how the market performed between Thanksgiving and Christmas, and Matt points out that in the end we shouldn't make decisions based purely on what happened because you can't predict the future!

Are you concerned about social security going away? Looking for the best ways to plan for retirement? On this week's episode of The Market Moment, Matt, John, and Lee break down the future of social security (their predictions) and the updated 2025 contribution limits for various retirement plans like Roths and 401ks.

The election is finally over! Matt, Lee, and John are relieved the election is over and they can talk about something else... but first, they do need to go over how these results could change the market and economy, and the Fed's recent news to cut interest rates once again. A few key take-aways from the hosts are that the stock market cares about corporate profits, and since Trump has been a very pro-business President there may be assumptions and hopes for things that benefit businesses: lower taxes and deregulation for example. Welcome to the Market Moment: a place for the everyday investor!

This is a special episode of the Market Moment! Matt, Lee, and John are answering YOUR questions, comments, and analyzing the responses from a recent Market Moment survey. We like to hear from you which is why we sent out a survey (hopefully you had a chance to fill it out!) asking how you felt about the economy, politics with the stock market, and asked for your questions. The results were interesting so let's break them down...  

This election is super polarizing and one of the biggest questions Matt, Lee, and John receive as financial advisors is “How will this change the markets?” Luckily, historical data shows that whoever is in office, whether they’re Republican or Democrat, doesn’t make a huge difference... However, policy does matter. Policies like tax changes, tariffs, green energy and more can have a huge impact on the market and economy, and in different ways! For example, if corporations find more favorable tax conditions abroad, they can move production overseas. Everything will look good for their company on the stock market (if profits remain) but the loss of jobs would impact on the economy. Another big issue is government spending, which seems to be an issue neither party will tackle! It could become an issue for us in the next 5-10 years because it is out of control. Remember – don’t let emotions guide your investing decisions, but your voice and vote DO MATTER!

The biggest question Matt, Lee, and John receive is how this year's big election will impact the market. In this episode, they break down some data behind election years and the market's performance, both leading up to November 5th and for the rest of the year. They also discuss how small-caps perform during this time. This leads them into a discussion about bear and bull markets. When does a bear market start or end? How are they defined? And looking at these market cycles is a good reminder that things do not go in a straight line - there are plenty of ups and downs over the years! Lastly, a recent Goldman Sachs report predicted: 1️⃣ The SP500 will only return a nominal 3% annually in the next 10 years. 2️⃣ It has roughly a 72% probability of trailing bonds and a 33% likelihood of lagging inflation through 2034. 3️⃣ The market will broaden out, with the equal weight SP500 outperforms the cap weighted SP500 by 2-8% annually. But predictions don't really matter, or do they? What do you think? Overall

In this episode, one of the questions comes from John "If our economy is going strong, why cut rates?" Matt, Lee, and John talk all about the aftermath of the recent rate cuts from the Federal Reserve by looking at historical data and how it could impact the markets. Plus they discuss recent inflation numbers - what's up and what's down, from car insurance to groceries and gasoline.   ❗️Exciting News❗️ You do not want to miss this opportunity to submit your comments and questions by taking this podcast survey because an upcoming episode is all about what YOU think! We want to talk about the things that matter to you which is why you need to take a couple minutes for this survey. Plus, it's a great opportunity to have your question or comment spotlit on the episode! Here's the link: https://forms.gle/iCvS1oPPFjjwQH6NA  

Joining Matt and Lee on the podcast today is a very special guest from J. P. Morgan: AJ Nobile, CFA. He is an executive director and an investment specialist at JPMAM within the Global Liquidity business. His entire career has been at J. P. Morgan, starting with an internship years ago. Today, he talks with Matt and Lee about short-term rates, money-markets, and how the Fed's recent rate cuts have affected the market.