Strong Markets, Weak Data: What Families Should Pay Attention to Now

Economic headlines have been mixed all year, but recently, the tone of the data has shifted.

In this episode of The Wealth Enterprise Briefing, Michael Zeuner is joined by Sam Sudame to revisit the macroeconomic picture and unpack what's showing up in both soft and hard data as of late summer 2025.

They discuss the delayed impact of tariff policy, why recent inflation spikes are especially important and what slowing consumption and production could signal for the months ahead. They also examine how these risks fit into long-term portfolio positioning, particularly in the context of rising markets and resilient earnings.

Key points in their discussion include:

• What worsening hard data reveals about growth and inflation
• Why 2025 may now reflect a stagflationary pattern
• Implications for interest rate exposure and bond portfolios
• How markets are reacting to earnings even as fundamentals weaken
• The case for rebalancing and staying diversified through cycles

While the data is pointing toward more turbulence ahead, Michael and Sam reinforce the value of thoughtful planning, realistic expectations and long-term focus.

If this environment has you rethinking how your portfolio is positioned, please reach out to us. We're here to help you think it through.

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