Betting on the U.S. Economy

This week, we start by discussing the biggest story in the news, the Titan Submersible tragedy. We’ll also look at the transformation of real estate and stock markets and examine the go-forward outlook of the U.S. economy vs. the World. 

Key Takeaways

• [00:22] - Recapping the Titan Submersible tragedy
• [07:25] - The most expensive U.S. cities to buy a house in 1930 
• [11:42] - The evolution of participation in the stock market 
• [17:57] - Shifting from a historical to a current look at the markets
• [24:24] - The U.S. economy vs the EU and the UK

Links

• The booming business of trying to reach the ends of the Earth
• More than 500 migrants presumed dead after shipwreck off Coast of Greece
• A $49.99 videogame controller could have been running the Titanic submersible
• 10 things you may not know about the Great Depression
• The “More Doctors Smoke Camels” ad campaign
• The number of stocks accounting for the S&P 500's gain by year
• CoreLogic’s Single-Family Rent Index continues its YoY decline
• Months without a 52-week high in the market
• Europe has fallen behind America and the gap is growing

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• Doug Stokes
• Greg Stokes
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Disclosure

The information in this podcast is educational and general in nature and does not take into consideration the listener's personal circumstances. Therefore, it is not intended to be a substitute for specific, individualized financial, legal, or tax advice. To determine which strategies or investments may be suitable for you, consult the appropriate, qualified professional prior to making a final decision.