Seven up days in a row for stocks can make the world feel suddenly calmer but the market rarely gives a single, clean signal. I walk through what’s powering the recent S&P 500 rebound, from ceasefire negotiations to better than feared inflation data and early Q1 earnings strength from major banks and household names.

Then I slow it down and ask the question serious investors have to ask: are other asset classes confirming the rally? We look at why elevated oil prices and higher Treasury yields can contradict a bullish stock move, and what that tension can mean for interest rates, consumer spending, and the broader market outlook. I also share a simple way to filter “real news” that changes fundamentals from emotional noise that only drives whiplash.

Because the calendar matters too, I close with Tax Day thoughts and practical tax planning reminders, including why it pays to coordinate your financial advisor, CPA, and tax attorney if you want to minimize taxes legally and keep your plan aligned with your values. Subscribe, share the show with a friend, and leave a review with the one market indicator you’re watching most right now.

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