Is the Fed’s latest rate cut a sign of turbulent times ahead or a smart move to sustain growth? In this week’s episode of Facts vs Feelings, Ryan Detrick, Chief Market Strategist at Carson Group, and Sonu Varghese, VP, Global Macro Strategist at Carson Group, examine the Federal Reserve’s significant decision to cut interest rates …
Ryan Detrick
September 25, 2024
“Be yourself. No one can say you’re doing it wrong.” -Charlie Brown The big story last week was the Federal Reserve Bank (Fed) cutting interest rates for the first time since March 2020. Sonu Varghese, VP Global Macro Strategist, discussed some of the reasons stocks soared after the Fed cut rates, but today I’ll look …
Ryan Detrick
September 24, 2024
Staying ahead of market volatility requires more than just luck — it demands sharp technical insights and smart risk management. This week on Facts vs Feelings, Ryan Detrick, Chief Market Strategist at Carson Group, and Sonu Varghese, VP, Global Macro Strategist at Carson Group are joined by Frank Cappelleri, CFA, CMT, Founder, and President at …
Ryan Detrick
September 18, 2024
“There are decades where nothing happens; and there are weeks where decades happen.” Vladimir Lenin Last week was Carson’s Excell conference down in Orlando and it was a ton of fun, but a little exhausting as well. I’m glad it is over, but looking back it was such a fun and productive week for …
Ryan Detrick
September 17, 2024
“The aim is to make money, not be right.” -Ned Davis, founder of Ned Davis Research Hello from Orlando! We are all here for our annual Excell conference and it has been a ton of fun. One of the best parts about this conference is our number of amazing guests. Well, yesterday we were …
Ryan Detrick
September 11, 2024
Tune in for our centennial celebration! In this special milestone episode, we’re celebrating the 100th episode of Facts vs Feelings with a live audience and special guest Tom Lee, Managing Partner and Head of Research at Fundstrat Global Advisors. Together with hosts Ryan Detrick, Chief Market Strategist at Carson Group, and Sonu Varghese, VP, Global …
Ryan Detrick
September 11, 2024
“Summer has come and passed, the innocent can never last, wake me up when September ends.” -Wake Me Up When September Ends by Green Day August was quite the rollercoaster, but in the end the S&P 500 added 2.3% for its fourth consecutive monthly gain. On top of that, all four months gained at least …
Ryan Detrick
September 3, 2024
“Why did God create economists? To make weather forecasters look good.” -Old economist joke Two things to think about today. 1.) Since the Great Financial Crisis (GFC) ended 15 years ago our economy has been in a recession only 1.1% of the time. 2.) The Dow Jones Industrial Average started trading on May 26, 1896, …
Ryan Detrick
August 28, 2024
Understanding today’s economy requires a keen eye on labor markets, Federal Reserve policies, and fiscal strategies. How do these factors interplay to shape the financial landscape? What practical advice can help investors stay grounded amid market noise? In this episode, Ryan Detrick, Chief Market Strategist at Carson Group & Sonu Varghese, VP, Global Macro Strategist …
Ryan Detrick
August 28, 2024
Artificial Intelligence (AI) is transforming the financial industry, offering both exciting opportunities and significant challenges. How is AI being integrated specifically into financial services? What are the potential risks and rewards of this technology? In this episode, Ryan Detrick, Chief Market Strategist at Carson Group & Sonu Varghese, VP, Global Macro Strategist at Carson Group, …
Ryan Detrick
August 21, 2024