Consumer sentiment has fallen to one of its lowest points of the current expansion, but the broader economic picture is more balanced than the headlines suggest. Inflation expectations are stabilizing, markets have held up, and long-term trends offer perspective. (podcast)

September is the only month in market history with a negative average return. But that reputation is shaped by a handful of extreme events, not steady seasonal weakness. Here’s how to view September in context—and why disciplined, long-term investing turns uncertainty into opportunity.

Join Vector’s Jason Ranallo as we explore stock market highs, robust earnings, and the future of interest rates in our latest podcast episode. Read, watch or listen.

Markets are setting records, the national debt ceiling just jumped $5 trillion, and home affordability is nearing a breaking point. In this episode of Well Balanced, we unpack what these all-time highs really mean.

Moody’s has lowered the U.S. government’s credit rating from AAA to Aa1, citing persistent fiscal deficits and rising interest costs. Join us as Jason talks through the implications on Treasury interest rates. (podcast)

The latest GDP report shows a dip—but there’s more to the story. In this podcast, we unpack what’s behind the headlines, from an import spike to shifting market reactions. Explore why context matters more than first impressions. 

In this update, Jason Ranallo explores how a steady, fact-aware framework can help investors navigate today’s turbulent market. From shifting trade policies to ongoing market turbulence, we talk through headlines and apply a disciplined, long-term perspective designed to keep you focused on what matters most: your financial goals.

In this episode, Jason unpacks the latest market data, the frameworks that will help you interpret it, and how we put it all into action. (podcast)