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Zhang Financial Podcast

Charles and Lynn Zhang

Every week, Charles Zhang (the #1 ranked independent advisor in the nation*), Lynn Chen-Zhang (CEO of Zhang Financial, one of nation’s Top Ranked Registered Investment Advisors**), and members of the Zhang Financial team will guide you through the weekly market outlook, interview the brightest minds in finance and wealth management, and provide insights into all aspects of financial success. Tune into each episode to unpack valuable insight into the financial planning world from the perspective of

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14:52

A One Big Beautiful Whodunit | Zhang Financial...

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2025/10/29

This week on the Zhang Financial Podcast, Eric Bird, Vice President of Tax, is giving you a “clue” to the One Big Beautiful Bill. In this episode, Eric walks through six key “suspects” that could help you save money along with a few red herrings to watch out for if they’re not the right fit for your financial situation. Disclosures: These materials have been designed for general informational and educational purposes only and do not constitute an offer to sell or a solicitation of an of...

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6:31

Outlook Positive Despite Government Shutdown | Market...

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2025/10/20

In this week's Zhang Financial Market Outlook, Rob covers an overall positive week despite the ongoing shutdown at the US Federal Government (and subsequent lack of data). The Atlanta Federal Reserve raised their Q3 GDP estimate to +3.9%, and the S&P gained 1.7% over the course of the week. Earnings forecasts for S&P companies also rose, with another 2 rate cuts anticipated by the Fed in 2025; additional cuts in 2026 are likely as well. Disclosures: These materials have been designed ...

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7:28

Mixed Signals & More Volatility | Market Outlook :...

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2025/10/13

In this week's Zhang Financial Market Outlook, Rob details a week that contained mix signals. The US Government shutdown continues, employment data from ADP shows a slowing labor market, and consumer sentiment was down slightly. However, GDP appears strong and consumer spending has remained solid. Markets were positive until Friday, when a stark drop off occurred amid a reignition of US/China trade tensions. Disclosures: These materials have been designed for general informational and e...

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7:24

Markets Shrug Off Government Shutdown | Market...

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2025/10/06

In this week's Zhang Financial Market Outlook, Rob outlines a week of incomplete data, as the US Federal Government Shutdown has pressed pause on some stats being released. Despite the shutdown and cooling labor markets, equities rose in the US and abroad : the S&P 500 is now +15.3% YTD, and International Developed indexes have risen +24.5% YTD. Disclosures: These materials have been designed for general informational and educational purposes only and do not constitute an offer to sell or...

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9:34

Equities Rise as Fed Cuts Rates | Market Outlook :...

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2025/09/22

In this week's Zhang Financial Market Outlook podcast, Rob details a week of positive economic data, with retail sales and initial jobless claims coming in better than expected. The big event of the week was the Federal Reserve meeting, in which interest rates were lowered 0.25% (as expected). The S&P rose 1.25% and is now +14.4% YTD. While strong, it still trails international markets, which have seen +22.2% growth in 2025. Disclosures: These materials have been designed for genera...

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10:07

Economic Data Mixed As Fed Meets This Week | Market...

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2025/09/15

In this week's Zhang Financial Market Outlook podcast, Rob covers a mixed bag of economic data from last week : PPI and core PPI were favorable, yet initial jobless claims came in above expectations. Additionally, an incongruence exists between consumer sentiment and actual consumer spending. These data points will factor into the Federal Reserve's interest rate decision, to be announced Wednesday, with a cut of 0.25-0.5% expected. Disclosures: These materials have been designed for general i...

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8:43

Markets Quiet Ahead of September Fed Meeting | Market...

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2025/09/02

In this week's Zhang Financial Market Outlook Podcast, Rob recaps a relatively stable week of market movement in the US, while international markets dipped slightly. Pricing reflects a 90% probability of an interest rate cut in September by the Federal Reserve, while the Atlanta Fed raised their Q3 GDP forecast from +2.3% to +3.5%. Disclosures: These materials have been designed for general informational and educational purposes only and do not constitute an offer to sell or a solicitat...

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9:13

Powell Speech Buoys Markets | Market Outlook : 08/25/25

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2025/08/25

In this week's Zhang Financial Market Outlook Podcast, Rob covers the market's upswing on Friday 08/22 after Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell seemed to indicate a forthcoming interest rate cut in September. The positivity brought the S&P 500 to +0.3% for the week, driven largely by companies outside the Magnificent 7. Elsewhere, the Atlanta Federal Reserve is projecting +2.3% GDP growth for Q3 2025. Disclosures: These materials have been designed for general informational and edu...

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8:12

Market Outlook | Stocks React to Inflationary Data:...

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2025/08/18

In this week's Zhang Financial Market Outlook Podcast, Rob breaks down a packed week of key inflationary data and economic releases. While inflation readings were mixed, consumer confidence came in slightly lower than expectations, hinting at potential uncertainty. Despite that, equities rose in the US and abroad, with small caps leading the charge. The Russell 2000 surged +3.12% return, the S&P 500 rose 0.99%, and the World ex US index climbed 2.00% over the week. Disclosures: These mate...

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8:44

Strong Earnings Lift Markets | Market Outlook : Week...

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2025/08/11

In this week's Zhang Financial Market Outlook Podcast, Rob outlines a week that released little economic data but contained robust corporate earnings. 90% of S&P 500 companies have now reported Q2 earnings, with 81% of them exceeding revenue expectations. Equities rose in the US and abroad as a result : the S&P 500 was up 2.44%, and the World ex US index climbed 2.85% over the week. Disclosures: These materials have been designed for general informational and educational purpose...

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10:10

Friday Labor Numbers Spook Markets | Market Outlook :...

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2025/08/04

In this week's Zhang Financial Market Outlook Podcast, Rob covers last week's release of market data : Despite Q2 GDP growing by 3%, new nonfarm payrolls and revised figures for previous months dragged markets down on Friday. Elsewhere, the Federal Reserve held interest rates steady. Disclosures: These materials have been designed for general informational and educational purposes only and do not constitute an offer to sell or a solicitation of an offer to buy any security. Such offers can on...

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11:59

S&P 500 Rises as Earnings Loom | Market Outlook :...

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2025/07/21

In this week's Zhang Financial Market Outlook Podcast, Rob outlines a positive week for markets overall, led by inflation data coming in better than expected. The S&P 500 climbed 0.6% and is now up 7.8% YTD. These returns will be tested this upcoming week, with over 20% of the S&P 500 due to report Q2 earnings results. Disclosures: These materials have been designed for general informational and educational purposes only and do not constitute an offer to sell or a solicitation of an o...

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8:09

Markets Calm Ahead of Busy Week | Market Outlook :...

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2025/07/15

In this week's Zhang Financial Market Outlook Podcast, Rob covers a quieter week in the markets, with the S&P 500 and ex-US Developed Index down 0.3% and 0.2%, respectively. This week, data on inflation, initial jobless claims, and consumer confidence will all be released Disclosures: These materials have been designed for general informational and educational purposes only and do not constitute an offer to sell or a solicitation of an offer to buy any security. Such offers can only be ma...

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11:40

Markets Close Q2 On High, and Trump Signs Tax Bill |...

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2025/07/07

In this week's Zhang Financial Market Outlook Podcast, Rob details the favorable economic data that came out last week, leading US equities to rise 1.75%. Additionally, President Trump signed the 'Big Beautiful Bill' on Friday, solidifying a number of current tax policies as well as implementing a host of new ones Disclosures: These materials have been designed for general informational and educational purposes only and do not constitute an offer to sell or a solicitation of an offer to...

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8:48

Both Equities and Fixed Income Rise | Market Outlook...

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2025/07/01

In this week's Zhang Financial Market Outlook Podcast, Rob covers a strong week for both stocks and bonds, with the S&P 500 advancing 3.5%, led by growth stocks. Developed international markets rose 2.9%, and the Bloomberg Aggregate Bond Index is now up 3.7% YTD. Disclosures: These materials have been designed for general informational and educational purposes only and do not constitute an offer to sell or a solicitation of an offer to buy any security. Such offers can only be made ...

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8:53

US Flat While International Sinks | Market Outlook :...

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2025/06/23

In this week's Zhang Financial Market Outlook Podcast, Rob expounds on the events of last week, as retail sales slightly missed targets, and initial jobless claims came in as expected. The Federal Reserve held interest rates steady again and currently predicts Q2 2025 GDP growth of 3.4%. In the markets, US equities were mostly flat, while international developed ex-US markets tumbled 1.4% for the week. Disclosures: These materials have been designed for general informational and educational p...

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10:13

Israel and Iran Drag On Returns | Market Outlook :...

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2025/06/16

In this week's Market Outlook Podcast, Rob covers an overall positive week of economic indicators; however, markets were slightly down for the week as conflicts escalated between Israel and Iran Disclosures: These materials have been designed for general informational and educational purposes only and do not constitute an offer to sell or a solicitation of an offer to buy any security. Such offers can only be made where lawful under applicable law. These materials have been prepared and...

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8:58

Markets Rebound Despite Mixed Figures | Market...

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2025/06/09

In this week's Market Outlook Podcast, Rob recaps the slightly negative economic data that came out of the US last week. However, markets were still positive, with the S&P 500 gaining 1.6%, now up 2.6% YTD. However, Ex-US indices are over 15% positive this year, and emerging markets have gained close to 10%. The Federal Reserve meets next week, with a strong consensus expectation of no rate change. Disclosures: These materials have been designed for general informational and educati...

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11:12

Economic Recap: Where Are We, and Where Are We Going

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2025/06/03

In this week's Market Outlook podcast, Rob takes a step back and reviews the US economy as a whole, detailing both positive and negative attributes prevalent at this time. Disclosures: These materials have been designed for general informational and educational purposes only and do not constitute an offer to sell or a solicitation of an offer to buy any security. Such offers can only be made where lawful under applicable law. These materials have been prepared and derived on the basis of publ...

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7:15

S&P Back To Positive YTD | Market Outlook : Week of...

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2025/05/27

In today's Market Outlook Podcast, Rob recaps a strong week for US equities: the S&P rose 5.5%, ending in the green YTD for the first time since February. This rise was supported by inflation figures, both CPI and PPI, coming in better than expected. And despite consumer sentiment still lagging, retail sales continue to hold steady. Watch Here: https://youtu.be/4pSqUlRw7f8 Disclosures: These materials have been designed for general informational and educational purposes only a...

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