Ryan Detrick
Some Bad News and Some Good News
“Don’t trust a skinny ice cream man.” Ben & Jerry’s Ben Cohen The volatility and confusion continue. On Monday, hope was the war in Iran would be over soon, but that quickly lost steam and crude oil soared back up close to $100/barrel later in the week. There are a couple ways to look …
Ryan Detrick
March 13, 2026
Talking About AI with Steve Hou and Kai Wu (Ep. 178)
Artificial intelligence continues to dominate headlines and investment flows, but understanding the technology behind it requires looking beyond the hype and into the structure of the ecosystem itself. In this episode of Facts vs Feelings, Ryan Detrick, Chief Market Strategist at Carson Group, and Sonu Varghese, Chief Macro Strategist at Carson Group, sit down with …
Ryan Detrick
March 11, 2026
We’ve Got a Lot of Problems (Ep. 177)
Oil spikes. Gas jumps above $3. Inflation expectations shift in a matter of days. Suddenly the market isn’t debating disinflation or AI productivity. It’s asking whether we’re entering a new inflation shock. In Episode 177 of Facts vs. Feelings, Ryan Detrick, Chief Market Strategist at Carson Group, and Sonu Varghese, Chief Macro Strategist at Carson …
Ryan Detrick
March 4, 2026
10 Things Everyone Needs To Know About The US/Iran Conflict
The Chinese word for ‘crisis’ has two symbols. One is ‘danger,’ and the other is ‘opportunity.’ On Saturday, the US and Israel struck Iran in a large-scale attack that included the death of Iran’s Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei and other top leadership. There are more questions than answers right now, but in the …
Ryan Detrick
March 2, 2026
What Happens If The US Attacks Iran?
“Stop worrying about the world ending today. It’s already tomorrow in Australia.” – Charles Schulz, cartoonist and creator of “Peanuts.” The S&P 500 is less than 2% away from new all-time highs, yet worries and concerns remain top of mind. Clearly, the impact of AI has worried many investors, with software, trucking, and financial services …
Ryan Detrick
February 25, 2026
On the Other Hand
“If it is obvious, then it is obviously wrong.” Joseph Granville I’ve noticed you can tell any story you want with a lot of the recent data. Today I wanted to share what I’ve found interesting, so you too can tell any story you want! Earnings This earnings season has been very impressive, with earnings …
Ryan Detrick
February 19, 2026
Spurious Correlations: Year of the Horse, Nick Cage Movies, and Friday the 13th
“Spurious: Outwardly similar or corresponding to something without having its genuine qualities.” Merriam-Webster Dictionary This will be a more fun blog, as I’ve always been fascinated by spurious correlations, or things that might go up and down together, but one doesn’t cause the other to move with it. Sometimes the connection is random; sometimes there’s …
Ryan Detrick
February 13, 2026
Do Stocks Want the Seahawks or Patriots To Win?
“The only place success comes before work is in the dictionary.” Vince Lombardi, Hall of Fame coach of the Green Bay Packers This Sunday is the big game! The Seattle Seahawks versus the New England Patriots in Super Bowl 60. First things first, don’t ever invest based on who wins the Super Bowl. Or what …
Ryan Detrick
February 4, 2026
So Goes January, So Goes the Year
“An object in motion tends to stay in motion, and an object at rest tends to stay at rest, unless acted upon by an external force.” Sir Issac Newton First off, happy Groundhog Day! And as Bill Murray taught us many years ago, don’t drive angry! Now, let’s get to it. An effect widely known …
Ryan Detrick
February 2, 2026
Rieder or Not, Gold Shines, & Shutdown Looms (Ep. 172)
After a powerful run in metals, renewed inflation pressure, and a shifting Federal Reserve backdrop, Ryan Detrick, Chief Market Strategist, and Sonu Varghese, VP, Global Macro Strategist at Carson Group, step back to connect the dots between markets, policy, and positioning. Fresh off being named one of the Top 23 podcasts for financial advisors for …
Ryan Detrick
January 28, 2026