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The markets are showing strength — but not without contradictions. Domestic equities hold the top spot, international stocks are quietly outperforming, and commodities are on the move. Yet beneath the surface, AI mania is driving record valuations, the Fed’s next rate decision looms, and the U.S. government shutdown has become the longest in history.
In this episode of Today’s Market Explained, Brian Kasal and Chris Reardon break down the week’s biggest developments across equities, sectors, and global economies. From AI-driven productivity hopes and tariff negotiations with China to deglobalization, trade realignments, and the implications of a $7 trillion cash pile, they cut through the noise to reveal where opportunities — and risks — really lie.
📌 Valuable Insights You’ll Learn:
Why international equities are finally outperforming — and whether the rally can last
How AI investment is reshaping productivity, valuations, and sector dynamicsWhat deglobalization and trade shifts mean for U.S. manufacturing and defense spending
Why market volatility isn’t just downside risk — and how to prepare for both directions
How FourStar’s Protection Plan adjusts portfolios amid rising uncertainty
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