Lagniappe

Spending, Statistics, and Why Midterms Matter


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This week, Doug and Greg discuss how consumers and big business are responding to sky-high inflation, which income bracket is struggling the hardest and which brands are selling out faster, the bright side to a recession in vibes, why midterms matter, and why despite it all, the market is up. 


Key Takeaways

  • [00:16] - What inflation means for consumer spending and where prices have (surprisingly) gone down. 
  • [05:29] - Why despite the constant bad news, the market is looking up.
  • [15:12] - A guessing game for Greg. 
  • [19:54] - Why midterm years matter. 

  • Quotes

    [10:00] - “Things are bad, but the market ebbs and flows and generally overcorrects on the downside and overcorrects on the upside, and people that stick with a game plan end up working out.” ~ Doug Stokes

    [10:16] - “One of our clients told me one time that things are never as good or as bad as they seem. And you’re right, things have seemed very bad lately.” ~ Greg Stokes

    [13:39] - “I’m optimistic on the future and I think that if you extend your time or horizon long enough and if you look at prior data after the declines that we’ve seen recently, usually it’s a setup for a positive outlook going forward.” ~ Doug Stokes


    Links 

    • Cheaper Beer, Cigarettes Gain Favor as Inflation Pinches Shoppers
    • The Upper Middle Class is Getting Squeezed
    • Busch Light
    • Keystone Light 
    • Walmart 
    • WCI Shanghai To Los Angeles Shipping Index 
    • Understanding America’s History and Modern Markets
    • AT&T Quarterly Earnings Report 
    • BlackRock July 2022 Highlights
    • Consumer Confidence Falls Again in June
    • FiveThirtyEight
    • New Orleans Saints
    • New Orleans Pelicans 


      Connect with our hosts

      • Doug Stokes
      • Greg Stokes
      • Stokes Family Office

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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.

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