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Market Outsiders

Management Consulted

Welcome to Market Outsiders — where business news meets real insight, fast. Two days per week, the Management Consulted leadership team breaks down one major story through a business lens, helping you spot what really matters behind the headlines.

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14:54

Moody's Downgrade & U.S. Treasury Yields Hit 5% (May...

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2025/05/19

In this Monday Market Outsiders, Namaan and Jenny Rae break down why U.S. Treasury yields hitting 5% could shake up markets - from stocks to real estate - as investors chase risk-free returns. They also analyze Moody’s downgrade of U.S. debt from AAA, driven by ballooning deficits and Washington’s failure to rein in $36 trillion in national debt. Instead of panic, the duo calls for fiscal reform - arguing that pro-growth policies and smart deregulation are key to boosting revenue and restorin...

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13:17

What's Going On With The U.S. Housing Market? (May...

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2025/05/16

In this Friday Market Outsiders, Namaan breaks down why the U.S. housing market - responsible for 16% of GDP - is stuck in the mud. Despite builders offering mortgage rate buy-downs as low as 5%, demand remains near record lows and unsold inventory is piling up at levels not seen since 2009. Homeowners locked into sub-4% mortgages aren’t listing, new home sales are stagnating, and builder profits are getting squeezed. Namaan explains why falling rates alone won’t fix the crisis and makes the ...

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19:24

Walmart raises prices and lessons from the rodeo (May...

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2025/05/15

In this Thursday Market Outsiders, Namaan and Jenny Rae analyze Walmart’s price hikes amid looming tariffs, noting an increase in U.S. sales and an e-commerce surge as signs of consumer strength. Jenny Rae then draws business acumen lessons from a rodeo, spotlighting Quanta Services, a $25B electrical contractor behind utility power lines, discovered via a sponsor flag. They explore how curiosity about everyday experiences - like rodeo sponsors - builds market insights, urging lis...

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21:30

Microsoft and Nissan layoffs: Why now and what does...

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2025/05/14

In this Wednesday Market Outsiders, Namaan and Jenny Rae dissect Microsoft’s 3% workforce cut and Nissan’s plan to cut 20% of staff and close 7 plants by 2027. They explore why Microsoft, despite strong demand, is trimming costs - likely via AI and acquisition synergies - highlighting risks for non-technical managers. For Nissan, rising raw material costs and a commoditized market push practicality over innovation, with new CEO Espinosa signaling discipline. They challenge blaming...

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23:50

Inflation eases & McDonald's struggles: What’s behind...

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2025/05/13

In this Tuesday episode of Market Outsiders, Namaan and Jenny Rae dissect the April CPI data, showing a lower-than-expected core inflation rate, signaling stability despite tariff uncertainties. Jenny Rae then shares a jarring McDonald's visit, with empty dining areas and sluggish service, pointing to operational hiccups rather than inflation-driven consumer retreat. Comparing McDonald's to peers like Chick-fil-A, they question if its in-store strategy is faltering and what this m...

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23:52

U.S./China trade tensions thaw - what's next? (May...

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2025/05/12

U.S. / China trade tensions thaw as the economic powers drop reciprocal tariffs and agree to further talks. How are business leaders responding?What does it mean for investors?What do we expect to happen next?Tune in! Join Market Outsiders live every weekday at 9:15AM ET on LinkedIn and YouTube. Follow Management Consulted on LinkedIn and subscribe on YouTube Connect with Namaan and Jenny Rae on LinkedIn

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19:05

Art as a volatility hedge & unpacking the U.S./UK...

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2025/05/09

In this Friday episode of Market Outsiders, hosts Namaan and Jenny Rae dive into the economics of art auctions and the newly announced U.S.-UK trade deal. They explore why the $952 million Christie's and Sotheby's auctions matter, despite art's exclusion from GDP, and challenge the narrative of art as a safe haven for investors. Namaan also critiques the U.S.-UK trade deal, noting the persistence of 10% baseline tariffs and specific carve-outs, like reduced tariffs on luxury vehicles, s...

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19:05

Fed rate hold and tariff troubles (May 08, 2025)

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2025/05/08

In this solo episode of Market Outsiders, Jenny Rae dives into the market’s reaction to the Federal Reserve’s decision to hold interest rates steady, signaling caution amid tariff-driven uncertainty. She also shares a personal story about her boutique winery in Northern California, breaking down the surprising costs of wine production - particularly how tariffs on imported bottles and label materials could double or triple expenses, threatening small wineries. Join Market Outsider...

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22:24

Fed decision looms and trade tensions ease (May 07,...

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2025/05/07

In today's Market Outsiders episode, Jenny Rae and Namaan unpack the market’s pause ahead of the Federal Reserve’s interest rate decision, predicting a “wait and see” approach from the Powell Fed. They discuss the impact of scheduled U.S.-China trade talks, highlighting how the choice of messenger - like Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent - signals serious intent to global investors and influences market reactions. Jenny Rae dives into new data showing Chinese imports to the U.S. at...

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Navigating the Fed's interest rate decisions (May 06,...

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2025/05/06

In this segment of Market Outsiders, Namaan and Jenny Rae discuss the upcoming Federal Reserve meeting and the potential implications of interest rate decisions on the economy. They explore differing opinions on whether rates should be cut or raised, the impact of these decisions on everyday life, particularly regarding auto loans and housing markets, and the broader economic outlook considering demand contraction and inflationary pressures. Join Market Outsiders live every weekday at 9...

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Oil prices plummet and how emotions drive markets...

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2025/05/05

In this segment of Market Outsiders, Jenny Rae and Namaan dissect the OPEC+ decision to boost oil production by 411,000 barrels per day, causing a 4% drop in U.S. crude prices. They explore how lower oil prices could ease costs in industries like plastics and travel but may undermine U.S. producers, potentially as a strategic move by OPEC to gain market share. Namaan delves into how emotions like fear and greed shape market behavior, citing Warren Buffett’s disciplined approach as...

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17:54

What the April Jobs Report REALLY says (May 02, 2025)

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2025/05/02

In today's Market Outsiders, Namaan and Jenny Rae unpack the robust April U.S. Jobs Report, revealing why the addition of 177,000 jobs signals economic health despite misleading headlines blaming tariffs. They also dive into mixed signals around U.S.-China trade talks, debating whether China’s openness to negotiations reflects genuine pain or strategic posturing, and what it means for markets. Tune in to separate fact from noise and understand the real drivers of economic momentum...

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16:57

The U.S. GDP decline myths & McDonalds' earnings...

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2025/05/01

In this segment of Market Outsiders, Namaan and Jenny Rae cut through the noise surrounding the recent 0.3% US GDP decline, revealing how rising consumer spending and a tariff-driven import surge tell a more positive story. They also dive into strong earnings from Meta and Microsoft, highlighting robust tech and advertising budgets as signs of economic resilience, while debunking McDonald’s weak quarter as a competitive issue, not a consumer sentiment collapse. Tune in for clarity...

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10:32

Decoding the UPS layoffs (April 30, 2025)

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2025/04/30

In this episode of Market Outsiders, Jenny Rae Le Roux breaks down two major stories impacting the US economy. She dives into UPS’s decision to lay off 20,000 workers and close 73 facilities as part of a strategic shift away from low-margin Amazon business, separating economic uncertainty from corporate strategy. Then, she reflects on the end of Trump’s first 100 days, highlighting the lasting impact of tariff policies and the anticipated push for deregulation. Join Market O...

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14:40

What Adidas prices & unemployment say about the U.S....

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2025/04/29

In this episode of Market Outsiders, Namaan and Jenny Rae dive into two critical stories shaping the business landscape. They unpack Adidas’ warning about price hikes on US products due to tariffs, revealing the hidden complexities of global production and pricing strategies. Then, they explore corporate America’s cost-cutting moves, examining why unemployment remains a key indicator of economic health despite fears of slowdowns. Tune in to separate signal from noise and understan...

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