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In this episode, Ryan Detrick & Sonu Varghese explain the difference between hard and soft economic data and why it's important to look at both to get a better understanding of the economy. Ryan and Sonu also touch on the impact of Harry Markowitz on the investment industry, the potential for a strong July rally, and the current state of the housing market.

Ryan and Sonu discuss:

The difference between soft data and hard data
Harry Markowitz and his impact on the industry through formalizing diversification and the return versus risk framework
The possibility of a continuation of the summer rally in the second half of the year, citing historical data and momentum
The valuations in the S&P500 — with a focus on the tech sector
The importance of housing in the economy and how it is showing early cycle signals
How housing has historically led recessions and how it took away from GDP for eight quarters in a row
And more!

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Connect with Sonu Varghese:

LinkedIn: Sonu Varghese

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