Mach 1 Market Moment Podcast

Ashton Davis is a new advisor on the podcast who recently graduated from the University of Arkansas. Her experience as a recent graduate and homeowner lends a fresh perspective to the table and launches a conversation about the up-and-coming generation's outlook on the market. Additionally, Lee, Eli, and Ashton discuss U.S. stock prices and whether interest rates will be cut in 2024. Speaking of 2024, Lee asks the question, "Are delivery drones even profitable?" They are becoming more popular but is it just a fad, or are we seeing the beginning of the new norm?    Mach-1 Financial Group, LLC (“Mach-1”) is an SEC Registered Investment Adviser located in Rogers, AR. Mach-1 may only transact business in those states in which it maintains a notice filing, or qualifies for an exemption or exclusion from registration requirements. SEC registration does not constitute an endorsement of the firm by the Commission nor does it indicate that the adviser has attained a particular level of skill or ability.  Third-party r

Lots of predictions on just how much the Fed might cut rates in 2024. Matt, Lee, and John share their opinions and discuss whether the Fed should cut rates at all. Plus, some Star Wars memorabilia breaks a Guinness world record at auction. Mach-1 Financial Group, LLC (“Mach-1”) is an SEC Registered Investment Adviser located in Rogers, AR. Mach-1 may only transact business in those states in which it maintains a notice filing, or qualifies for an exemption or exclusion from registration requirements. SEC registration does not constitute an endorsement of the firm by the Commission nor does it indicate that the adviser has attained a particular level of skill or ability.  Third party ratings and recognitions are no guarantee of future investment success and do not ensure that a client or prospective client will experience a higher level of performance or results. These ratings should not be construed as an endorsement of the advisor by any client nor are they representative of any one client’s evaluation. For

Charlie Munger, famed business partner of Warren Buffett, passed away last week at the age of 99. Matt, Lee, and Eli take a look back at his legacy and some of his witty words of wisdom. Plus, while investors are eager for policy to relax, the Federal Reserve is warning not to be premature in speculation. Mach-1 Financial Group, LLC (“Mach-1”) is an SEC Registered Investment Adviser located in Rogers, AR. Mach-1 may only transact business in those states in which it maintains a notice filing, or qualifies for an exemption or exclusion from registration requirements. SEC registration does not constitute an endorsement of the firm by the Commission nor does it indicate that the adviser has attained a particular level of skill or ability.  Third party ratings and recognitions are no guarantee of future investment success and do not ensure that a client or prospective client will experience a higher level of performance or results. These ratings should not be construed as an endorsement of the advisor by any clie

Some good news/bad news for the holiday shopping season. Black Friday and Cyber Monday saw record sales along with a big uptick in online transactions. But Lee, David, and Eli give their take on the somewhat bleak outlook for the remainder of the shopping season. Plus, Eli gives Lee and David a pop quiz on the housing market. And the guys give their thoughts on the recent market rally as we begin to close out 2023, including how demographics and consumer spending might mean some hope on the horizon. Learn more about Mach 1 Financial Group Mach-1 Financial Group, LLC (“Mach-1”) is an SEC Registered Investment Adviser located in Rogers, AR. Mach-1 may only transact business in those states in which it maintains a notice filing, or qualifies for an exemption or exclusion from registration requirements. SEC registration does not constitute an endorsement of the firm by the Commission nor does it indicate that the adviser has attained a particular level of skill or ability.  Third party ratings and recognitions ar

This week's special Thanksgiving episode is a little different... Matt and John are joined by Rachel to talk about some interesting facts about Thanksgiving spending. The three discuss family traditions, what they're grateful for, and when it is appropriate to put up your Christmas tree. Plus, they predict the outcomes of this week's NFL games.  Mach-1 Financial Group, LLC (“Mach-1”) is an SEC Registered Investment Adviser located in Rogers, AR. Mach-1 may only transact business in those states in which it maintains a notice filing, or qualifies for an exemption or exclusion from registration requirements. SEC registration does not constitute an endorsement of the firm by the Commission nor does it indicate that the adviser has attained a particular level of skill or ability.  Third party ratings and recognitions are no guarantee of future investment success and do not ensure that a client or prospective client will experience a higher level of performance or results. These ratings should not be construed as

Several outlooks have been released for 2024, and some are calling for a stressful year for the economy. Are these outlooks too bleak, on the money, or something in between? Lee, John, and Eli take a look at these predictions from several different angles. Learn more about Mach 1 Financial Group by clicking here. Mach-1 Financial Group, LLC (“Mach-1”) is an SEC Registered Investment Adviser located in Rogers, AR. Mach-1 may only transact business in those states in which it maintains a notice filing, or qualifies for an exemption or exclusion from registration requirements. SEC registration does not constitute an endorsement of the firm by the Commission nor does it indicate that the adviser has attained a particular level of skill or ability.  Third party ratings and recognitions are no guarantee of future investment success and do not ensure that a client or prospective client will experience a higher level of performance or results. These ratings should not be construed as an endorsement of the advisor by

Stocks are coming off their best week of 2023 as the Fed announces it will hold rates steady and the October jobs report shows fewer added workers than expected. Many investors noticed the shift in the Fed's language and are hoping it might signify their willingness to end rate hikes. Plus, what are you most concerned about as an investor over the next 12 months? A new survey shows the top answer is NOT inflation or rate hikes at all. Learn more about Mach 1 Financial Group by clicking here. Mach-1 Financial Group, LLC (“Mach-1”) is an SEC Registered Investment Adviser located in Rogers, AR. Mach-1 may only transact business in those states in which it maintains a notice filing, or qualifies for an exemption or exclusion from registration requirements. SEC registration does not constitute an endorsement of the firm by the Commission nor does it indicate that the adviser has attained a particular level of skill or ability.  Third party ratings and recognitions are no guarantee of future investment success and

Does buying candy for Halloween feel like it's emptying your wallet? A new report shows inflation has hit candy even harder than other grocery items in 2023. Plus, will the UAW deal with the Big 3 automakers come back to haunt consumers? And the Fed is expected not to hike rates this week, but Lee, John, and Eli give their take on whether we should stop caring so much about what the Fed is doing on a weekly basis. Learn more about Mach 1 by clicking here. Mach-1 Financial Group, LLC (“Mach-1”) is an SEC Registered Investment Adviser located in Rogers, AR. Mach-1 may only transact business in those states in which it maintains a notice filing, or qualifies for an exemption or exclusion from registration requirements. SEC registration does not constitute an endorsement of the firm by the Commission nor does it indicate that the adviser has attained a particular level of skill or ability.  Third party ratings and recognitions are no guarantee of future investment success and do not ensure that a client or prospe

Matt, Lee, and Eli discuss a big milestone for treasury yields. Plus, General Motors beats third-quarter expectations, but pulls previous earnings guidance for the year in the wake of the UAW strike. And why do some people who "feel" wealthy don't actually believe they're wealthy?   Mach-1 Financial Group, LLC (“Mach-1”) is an SEC Registered Investment Adviser located in Rogers, AR. Mach-1 may only transact business in those states in which it maintains a notice filing, or qualifies for an exemption or exclusion from registration requirements. SEC registration does not constitute an endorsement of the firm by the Commission nor does it indicate that the adviser has attained a particular level of skill or ability.  Third party ratings and recognitions are no guarantee of future investment success and do not ensure that a client or prospective client will experience a higher level of performance or results. These ratings should not be construed as an endorsement of the advisor by any client nor are they represe

A strong start to earnings season has some wondering whether we're headed for a soft landing. Plus, a lot of uncertainty across the globe has investors concerned. The JPMorgan Chase CEO went as far as to call this possibly the most dangerous time the world has seen in decades. The guys give their take on the bold statement. Learn more about Mach 1 Financial Group: https://mach-1financial.com/  Mach-1 Financial Group, LLC (“Mach-1”) is an SEC Registered Investment Adviser located in Rogers, AR. Mach-1 may only transact business in those states in which it maintains a notice filing, or qualifies for an exemption or exclusion from registration requirements. SEC registration does not constitute an endorsement of the firm by the Commission nor does it indicate that the adviser has attained a particular level of skill or ability.  Third party ratings and recognitions are no guarantee of future investment success and do not ensure that a client or prospective client will experience a higher level of performance or r

We're trying something a little different today! We did some digging on TikTok for financial advice and picked five of those videos to show to Matt, Lee, and John. These "financial tips" covered everything from reasons to keep everything in cash to why you shouldn't buy a jet. The guys had no idea ahead of time what videos they'd be watching, so it should be a fun ride! Learn more about Mach 1 Financial Group: https://mach-1financial.com/  Mach-1 Financial Group, LLC (“Mach-1”) is an SEC Registered Investment Adviser located in Rogers, AR. Mach-1 may only transact business in those states in which it maintains a notice filing, or qualifies for an exemption or exclusion from registration requirements. SEC registration does not constitute an endorsement of the firm by the Commission nor does it indicate that the adviser has attained a particular level of skill or ability.  Third party ratings and recognitions are no guarantee of future investment success and do not ensure that a client or prospective client wil

The federal government avoids a shutdown... for now. But what's in store for the market if a new agreement isn't reached when the short-term deal runs out on November 17th? Plus, as many as 40 million Americans now have a student loan payment after the three-plus-year pause comes to an end. Matt, Lee, and Eli discuss why that could have an immediate impact on the economy. And we're learning more about former FTX customers who lost thousands, even millions, in the company's collapse. But many of them say they still believe in crypto. Learn more about Mach 1 Financial Group: https://mach-1financial.com/  Mach-1 Financial Group, LLC (“Mach-1”) is an SEC Registered Investment Adviser located in Rogers, AR. Mach-1 may only transact business in those states in which it maintains a notice filing, or qualifies for an exemption or exclusion from registration requirements. SEC registration does not constitute an endorsement of the firm by the Commission nor does it indicate that the adviser has attained a particular le

Matt and Lee are joined by special guest Jack Manley, Global Market Strategist for JP Morgan. Jack gives his take on the path forward for the Federal Reserve, what risk their policies pose for the market, and what sees as policy missteps. He also discusses why he believes fixed income is more appealing than equity investments over the course of the next 12 months and how he defines a quality investment. Learn more about Mach 1 Financial Group: https://mach-1financial.com/  Mach-1 Financial Group, LLC (“Mach-1”) is an SEC Registered Investment Adviser located in Rogers, AR. Mach-1 may only transact business in those states in which it maintains a notice filing, or qualifies for an exemption or exclusion from registration requirements. SEC registration does not constitute an endorsement of the firm by the Commission nor does it indicate that the adviser has attained a particular level of skill or ability.  Third party ratings and recognitions are no guarantee of future investment success and do not ensure that

Thousands of unionized auto workers have gone on strike, halting production at auto plants of three of the largest companies. Matt, Lee, and Eli discuss what the long-term effects might be if the strike progresses or escalates further. Plus, remember the Clorox wipe shortage of the COVID pandemic? We might see another dip in supply as Clorox deals with the aftermath of a cyber attack. And believe it or not, the holiday shopping season has begun for many. The guys look at the latest numbers from Bankrate on how shoppers are feeling after the financial struggles of 2022. "Mission Focused. Purpose Driven." By David Lee: https://a.co/d/j3flCUK Data Brief: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLxoIb7Y2bSarOMo-e0aeAZJQaoYUVwjd5 Learn more about Mach 1 Financial Group: https://mach-1financial.com/  Mach-1 Financial Group, LLC (“Mach-1”) is an SEC Registered Investment Adviser located in Rogers, AR. Mach-1 may only transact business in those states in which it maintains a notice filing, or qualifies for an exemption

Matt and Eli discuss a new report that the Federal Reserve might be ready to relax restrictions. Plus, the FDIC admits fault with its supervisors in the First Republic Bank failure. The guys also discuss why it's important not to look at your investments as a cash balance. And can $50 truly change the trajectory of a child? Matt and Eli explain why it's not the money itself, but the habits and expectations it creates. Link to full interview with William Elliott III: https://publicengagement.umich.edu/unleashing-the-power-of-childrens-savings-accounts/ Learn more about Mach 1 Financial Group: https://mach-1financial.com/  Mach-1 Financial Group, LLC (“Mach-1”) is an SEC Registered Investment Adviser located in Rogers, AR. Mach-1 may only transact business in those states in which it maintains a notice filing, or qualifies for an exemption or exclusion from registration requirements. SEC registration does not constitute an endorsement of the firm by the Commission nor does it indicate that the adviser has attai

Matt, Lee, and Eli discuss how an uptick in unemployment might signal that the Fed's battle against inflation could be taking hold. Plus, retailers are having a tough time getting consumers interested in big-ticket items such as appliances. And we sit down with former Razorbacks head coach Ken Hatfield, who gives his take on the upcoming Hogs season, the changes in college football since his retirement, and his favorite memories as a coach and national champion player. Learn more about Mach 1 Financial Group: https://mach-1financial.com/  Mach-1 Financial Group, LLC (“Mach-1”) is an SEC Registered Investment Adviser located in Rogers, AR. Mach-1 may only transact business in those states in which it maintains a notice filing, or qualifies for an exemption or exclusion from registration requirements. SEC registration does not constitute an endorsement of the firm by the Commission nor does it indicate that the adviser has attained a particular level of skill or ability.  Third party ratings and recognitions ar

Matt, John, and Eli dissect some of the recent comments from Fed Chairman Jerome Powell. Plus, is this the worst housing market ever for first-time home buyers? We take a look at the inflation-adjusted numbers. And Zillow looks to ease the pain with a new 1% down payment program. But are they taking on too much risk? Learn more about Mach 1 Financial Group: https://mach-1financial.com/  Mach-1 Financial Group, LLC (“Mach-1”) is an SEC Registered Investment Adviser located in Rogers, AR. Mach-1 may only transact business in those states in which it maintains a notice filing, or qualifies for an exemption or exclusion from registration requirements. SEC registration does not constitute an endorsement of the firm by the Commission nor does it indicate that the adviser has attained a particular level of skill or ability.  Third party ratings and recognitions are no guarantee of future investment success and do not ensure that a client or prospective client will experience a higher level of performance or results.

Remember all of the money people were saving during the pandemic? Matt, Lee, and Eli take a look at a new report showing how much of that could be gone by the fall season. Plus, Americans are demanding more money when presented with the opportunity to switch employers, which might be a reason for the Fed to keep rates high a bit longer. And Mach 1 Founder David Lee shares his message for finding purpose in success with his new book "Mission Focused. Purpose Driven." Link to "Mission Focused. Purpose Driven." - https://shorturl.at/koxGR Mach-1 Financial Group, LLC (“Mach-1”) is an SEC Registered Investment Adviser located in Rogers, AR. Mach-1 may only transact business in those states in which it maintains a notice filing, or qualifies for an exemption or exclusion from registration requirements. SEC registration does not constitute an endorsement of the firm by the Commission nor does it indicate that the adviser has attained a particular level of skill or ability.  Third party ratings and recognitions are n

Matt, John, and Eli take a look at the latest CPI report, which ticked upward annually for the first time in more than a year. Plus, the guys debate over whether one-year returns should matter to the long-term investor. And inflation does not appear to be hitting travelers' wallets when it comes to upgraded seating. Learn more about Mach 1 Financial Group: https://mach-1financial.com/  Mach-1 Financial Group, LLC (“Mach-1”) is an SEC Registered Investment Adviser located in Rogers, AR. Mach-1 may only transact business in those states in which it maintains a notice filing, or qualifies for an exemption or exclusion from registration requirements. SEC registration does not constitute an endorsement of the firm by the Commission nor does it indicate that the adviser has attained a particular level of skill or ability.  Third party ratings and recognitions are no guarantee of future investment success and do not ensure that a client or prospective client will experience a higher level of performance or results.

Matt and John are joined by special guest Strider Elass, Senior Economist for First Trust. Strider gives his view on a variety of topics including if he thinks a recession is coming, his opinion on yield curves, and what he thinks the market will look like by end-of-year. Learn more about Mach 1 Financial Group: https://mach-1financial.com/  Mach-1 Financial Group, LLC (“Mach-1”) is an SEC Registered Investment Adviser located in Rogers, AR. Mach-1 may only transact business in those states in which it maintains a notice filing, or qualifies for an exemption or exclusion from registration requirements. SEC registration does not constitute an endorsement of the firm by the Commission nor does it indicate that the adviser has attained a particular level of skill or ability.  Third party ratings and recognitions are no guarantee of future investment success and do not ensure that a client or prospective client will experience a higher level of performance or results. These ratings should not be construed as an e