In this episode, Chris Versace and Lindsey Bell break down the latest economic data, Fed expectations, and why consumer spending trends are raising red flags. With retail sales softening, job cuts rising, and tariff concerns mounting, they discuss whether the economy is heading for a slowdown.

They also explore what to expect from the Fed’s policy update and why upcoming earnings guidance could disappoint investors. Will markets hold steady, or is more volatility ahead?



The What Does It Mean? podcast cuts through the noise to lay out what matters most for the stock market, the economy, and your personal finances. Each week, we break down the latest trends, explain the headlines, and help you understand how they affect your money in a clear, no-nonsense way.

Chris Versace

• TheStreet Pro Portfolio
• Thematic Signals
• @ChrisJVersace
• LinkedIn

Lindsey Bell

• The Shift
• Tedx Talk
• @JustLBell
• LinkedIn
• Clearnomics