Overview: Tune into this week's episode of Launch Financial as we break down a strong week in the markets, with stocks continuing to surge amid growing investor optimism around the potential end of the Iran war. We're also keeping a close eye on key economic data, including the latest Producer Price Index report, along with fresh insights on the consumer coming from major bank earnings throughout the week. On the financial planning side, with Tax Day here, we discuss how to use your 2025 tax return as a planning tool, helping you fine-tune your strategy and realign your financial roadmap for the rest of the year.

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Overview: Tune in to this week's episode of Launch Financial as we break down the major developments that drove market volatility at the end of last week. We also look ahead to the key events shaping the markets in the days ahead, including earnings and updates from major retailers and tech companies, along with critical inflation data, Consumer Price Index (CPI) and the Fed's preferred inflation gauge, the Personal Consumption Expenditures (PCE) index.

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Overview: Tune into this week's episode of Launch Financial as we discuss major losses in the markets following geopolitical conflicts. Markets had nowhere to hide as gold pulled back, volatility spiked to its highest level since November, and oil surged for a second straight day — pushing Treasury yields higher on renewed inflation fears just as investors are counting on Fed rate cuts.

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Overview: Tune into this week's episode of Launch Financial as we discuss a rocky week in the markets over AI disruption concerns, global trade issues, and Federal Reserve rhetoric on future interest rate policy. We will see a big week ahead of home improvement company earnings along with Nvidia and other tech companies.

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Overview: Tune into this week's episode of Launch Financial as we discuss a big week in the markets as it continues to get hit on fears that AI could replace the software sector. All eyes remain on key economic data including the Fed's preferred measure of inflation, PCE, on Friday. For questions or inquire, email [email protected].

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Overview: Tune into this week's episode of Launch Financial as we discuss a huge week ahead of key economic and inflation data, following recent record highs in the stock market as a shift into value-oriented stocks occurs.

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Overview: Tune into this week's episode of Launch Financial as we discuss a huge week of economic data including earnings from the Magnificent Seven which have caused a sell-off in technology stocks. All eyes remain on commodities, tech earnings and key inflation data as we head into February.

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Overview: Tune into this week's episode of Launch Financial as we discuss a big week ahead with the Federal Reserve interest rate meeting, mega cap tech earnings ahead, and key inflation data. All eyes remain on global trade developments and economic factors ahead.

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Overview: Tune into this week's episode of Launch Financial as we discuss global trade tensions causing treasury yields to spike and the markets to slip. All eyes this week are on earnings reports and PCE data, the Fed's preferred measure of inflation.

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Overview: Tune into this week's episode of Launch Financial as we discuss a big week to kick off January with December CPI report, and earnings season with large money center banks reporting. All eyes continue to be on economic data and the Federal Reserve and the future of interest rate policy in 2026.

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