Facts vs Feelings with Ryan Detrick & Sonu Varghese

Dan Ives, Managing Director at Wedbush Securities, joins Ryan Detrick & Sonu Varghese to discuss the transformative power of AI. They explore AI's role in tech advancement, major companies like Nvidia leading the revolution, geopolitical impacts on the industry, blockchain technology's potential, and the importance of diverse perspectives in understanding tech market trends.

With the bull market we have had for several months now, it is normal for some to have doubts about its continuation. What can we expect for the markets? How is the economy doing and why should investors consider it?In this episode, Ryan Detrick, Chief Market Strategist at Carson Group & Sonu Varghese, VP, Global Macro Strategist at Carson Group, dive into the stock market's performance amidst economic indicators and Federal Reserve policy considerations. They navigate through employment growth, GDP, inflation, and inflation expectations, illuminating how these factors influence market sentiment and investor strategies.Ryan and Sonu discuss: Updates on the stock market and what we can expect based on historical trendsThe resilience and growth of the job market contrary to skeptical viewpointsDebunking the myth of part-time employment dominating new job growthThe performance of GDP and GDI and its implications for investorsThe nuances of inflation and its current trajectory in the economyAnd more!Resources:Any questions about the show? Send it to us! We’d love to hear from you! factsvsfeelings@carsongroup.com Connect with Ryan Detrick: LinkedIn: Ryan DetrickX: Ryan DetrickConnect with Sonu Varghese: LinkedIn: Sonu VargheseX: Sonu Varghese

Financial expert Cathie Wood discusses disruptive innovation, ARK Invest, Tesla's AI influence, Bitcoin's potential, female leadership in finance, and the future of coding. The podcast explores the importance of technical analysis, GDP growth due to technology, and the rise of disruptive innovation in equities.

Neil Dutta from RenMac LLC challenges slowing economic growth consensus, discusses real-world indicators, commodity shocks impact, Federal Reserve actions. Delve into entrepreneurship, productivity, AI in investing. Topics include fiscal responses, market conditions, concerns about lack of positioning for upside risk scenarios, and potential impact of AI on productivity.

Discussing whether the market is in a bubble, predictions on potential interest rate cuts, analysis of inflation factors, impact of defense spending on the economy, and overview of economic trends. Exploring market bubbles, valuations, and investing in small and mid-cap stocks. Looking at NVIDIA's earnings growth, Federal Reserve decisions, and economic factors like wage growth and inflation. Analysis of shelter, food, and service inflation, trends in portfolio management services, and positive outlook on the economy with strong labor market.

Ryan Detrick & Sonu Varghese analyze the recent market rally, job reports, interest rates, and specific stocks like Nvidia, Tesla, and Amazon. They discuss market sentiment, productivity, Jerome Powell's speech impact, and the relationship between gold, real interest rates, and storage costs for investment strategies.

Financial experts discuss the impact of the upcoming election on markets, Biden's chances, key battleground states, fiscal policy, and more. They analyze the US dollar, government spending deficit, and state polling. The discussion also covers the Federal Reserve's policies, historical market performance during elections, and the importance of diversity in financial analysis.

Ryan Detrick and Sonu Varghese analyze NVIDIA's impressive earnings growth, market trends, strategic investment preferences, importance of managing volatility, Warren Buffett's investment strategies, and leveraging for wealth building.

Ryan Detrick and Sonu Varghese analyze economic indicators, market trends, and inflation metrics to assess the pace of economic growth. They discuss stock market performance, inflation trends, retail sales, and industrial production data, comparing the current economic slowdown with previous years. The podcast provides insights into GDP growth, income trends, and the impact of younger generations on historical progress.

Bitcoin ETFs are one of the most anticipated and debated developments in the crypto space. What are the implications for the market, the economy, and crypto's future? In this episode, Ryan Detrick, Chief Market Strategist at Carson Group & Sonu Varghese, VP, Global Macro Strategist at Carson Group, speak with Matthew Hougan, Chief Investment Officer at Bitwise Asset Management about the impact of Bitcoin ETFs on the market, offering a new investment avenue. They explore Bitcoin's role as an asset class or currency within traditional portfolios. Ryan and Sonu also cover the CPI data, its implications for inflation, and market expectations.Listen to the episode to learn about:The Consumer Price Index (CPI) dataThe stock market’s performance, historical seasonality, and the likelihood of a market pullbackThe increase in household net worth and credit card debt, highlighting the overall financial situation of consumersThe significance of Bitcoin ETF approval and its impact on financial advisors and investorsFund flows from GBTC to new Bitcoin ETFsAdding Bitcoin to portfolios, its historical returns, volatility, and the potential benefits for investorsThe likelihood of Ethereum ETFsShort-term and long-term drivers of Bitcoin’s valueAnd more!Resources:Any questions about the show? Send it to us! We’d love to hear from you! factsvsfeelings@carsongroup.com Connect with Matthew Hougan: LinkedIn: Matthew HouganX: Matt Hougan Bitwise Asset ManagementConnect with Ryan Detrick: LinkedIn: Ryan DetrickConnect with Sonu Varghese: LinkedIn: Sonu VargheseAbout Our Guest:Matt Hougan is a well-known expert in the fields of cryptocurrency, ETFs, and financial technology. He currently serves as the Chief Investment Officer at Bitwise Asset Management, which is the world's largest provider of cryptocurrency index funds and manages over $1.5 billion in assets.Before this, he was the CEO of ETF.com and Inside ETFs. During his tenure, he played a key role in developing the world's first ETF data and analytics system, the most popular ETF media platform, and the world's largest ETF conference.Matt serves as a board member for Equbot and is also a strategic advisor to several startups related to cryptocurrency and financial advising, such as Blockworks, Stratifi, and Exchange. He co-founded Advisor Circle, which is a product and content studio for the financial industry and also created the Futureproof Wealth Festival.