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3.2.26 - War With Iran And Implications

Two-Minute Market Focus ·

2026/03/02

With Iran dominating the headlines, what are some initial takeaways from the conflict in the Middle East? In this episode, Focus Partners’ Todd Jones dives into this topic along with midterm elections, performance trends, and correction/recession indicators. Click here to view supporting charts referenced in today's episode.

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2:22

2.17.26 - Where Is The Strength Coming From?

Two-Minute Market Focus ·

2026/02/18

Trends from the fourth quarter of last year are extending into 2026. Where is the strength coming from? In this episode, Focus Partners’ Todd Jones shares information on performance trends and correction/recession indicators. Click here to view supporting charts referenced in today's episode.

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3:04

2.2.26 - Discussing Precious Metals Markets

Two-Minute Market Focus ·

2026/02/02

In this episode, Focus Partners’ Todd Jones breaks down the latest movements in gold and silver, provides a performance update for 2026, and highlights key recession indicators investors are watching. Click here to view supporting charts referenced in today's episode.

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2:16

1.21.26 - Market Dispersion Creates Active Opportunities

Two-Minute Market Focus ·

2026/01/21

What are the implications for active strategies when market dispersion is elevated? In this episode, Focus Partners’ Todd Jones shares how wide differences in asset class performance can create opportunities for active managers as fundamentals, sentiment, and economic signals diverge. Click here to view supporting charts referenced in today's episode.

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3:31

1.5.26 - What Could 2026 Bring?

Two-Minute Market Focus ·

2026/01/05

Markets closed 2025 with momentum—but what could 2026 bring? In this episode, Focus Partners’ Todd Jones discusses what U.S. equity mutual fund flows could suggest for equity returns. He also shares how the uptick in bank lending could impact recession risks. Click here to view supporting charts referenced in today's episode.

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3:24

12.15.25 - Earnings Growth Estimates For 2026

Two-Minute Market Focus ·

2025/12/16

Happy holidays from Focus Partners’ Todd Jones and the “Two-Minute Market Focus” team! In the last episode of 2025, Todd shares his thoughts on market performance over the last quarter, earnings growth estimates for 2026, outlier risks, correction/recession indicators, and more. Click here to view supporting charts referenced in today's episode.

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12.2.25 - Discussing S&P Dispersion

Two-Minute Market Focus ·

2025/12/02

While the broader S&P 500 experienced an average drawdown in November, underlying sector movement was much more meaningful. In this episode, Focus Partners’ Todd Jones discusses what we can infer from this dynamic. He also shares updates on recent market performance and recession indicators. Click here to view supporting charts referenced in today's episode.

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11.18.25 - Analyzing the AI Bubble Risk

Two-Minute Market Focus ·

2025/11/18

In this episode, Focus Partners’ Todd Jones is joining us from the Partners Investment Summit in the desert oasis of Scottsdale. One of the key ideas that team members are discussing at the symposium is the AI bubble risk. Todd explores what this development may mean and shares updates on recent market performance and recession indicators. Click here to view supporting charts referenced in today's episode.

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10.27.25 - What Emotion Is Driving the Market?

Two-Minute Market Focus ·

2025/10/28

What does today’s market sentiment suggest about near-term equity performance? In this episode, Focus Partners’ Todd Jones shares what emotions are driving the market. He also explores market performance, the risks in high-yield bonds, and an update on recession indicators. Click here to view supporting charts referenced in today's episode.

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10.13.25 - Correlations and Diversification

Two-Minute Market Focus ·

2025/10/13

Equity markets have experienced some turbulence over the last couple of weeks. In this episode, Todd Jones shares what history can tell us about the frequency and magnitude of these movements. He also explores if cracks are starting to form in the private debt sector and provides an update on performance and recession indicators. Click here to view supporting charts referenced in today's episode.

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9.29.25 - Why Haven’t Tariffs Been Disruptive Yet?

Two-Minute Market Focus ·

2025/09/29

How did the markets react in the third quarter of 2025? In this episode, Focus Partners’ Todd Jones shares the latest information on performance, how changing correlations in stocks and bonds could impact diversification, an update on tariffs, and recession indicators. Click here to view supporting charts referenced in today's episode.

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2:40

9.15.25 - An Active Week for Global Central Banks

Two-Minute Market Focus ·

2025/09/15

The U.S. Federal Reserve will likely cut rates this week. In this episode, Focus Partners’ Todd Jones shares how this may impact markets and how other central banks are responding. Todd also explores the status of share buybacks in the current environment and provides an update on performance and recession indicators. Click here to view supporting charts referenced in today's episode.

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9.2.25 - Chinese Stock Market Battling Back?

Two-Minute Market Focus ·

2025/09/03

In this episode, Focus Partners’ Todd Jones examines the high performance of gold and the rebounding of Chinese stocks, sharing his opinion of what these developments could mean. He also provides an update on market performance and recession indicators. Click here to view supporting charts referenced in today's episode.

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8.18.25 - Examining U.S. IPO Activity

Two-Minute Market Focus ·

2025/08/18

In this episode, Focus Partners’ Todd Jones examines U.S. IPO activity and explores how current sector concentration relates to past periods in the market history. He also provides an update on market performance and recession indicators. Click here to view supporting charts referenced in today's episode.

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8.4.25 - Does the S&P 500 Have a Concentration Issue?

Two-Minute Market Focus ·

2025/08/04

In this episode, Focus Partners’ Todd Jones explores the stock index’s earnings and profit margin, sharing what that could mean for you. He also provides an update on market performance and recession indicators. Click here to view supporting charts referenced in today's episode.

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7.21.25 - Potential Impacts of the Genius Act and...

Two-Minute Market Focus ·

2025/07/21

Two big pieces of digital asset legislation─the Genius Act and Clarity Act─have either just been signed into law or are pending. What impact could they have on the economy and your investments? In this episode, Focus Partners’ Todd Jones shares how these bills could affect cryptocurrencies. He also provides an update on market performance and recession indicators. Click here to view supporting charts referenced in today's episode.

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2:52

7.7.25 - Comparing International Stocks and Currency...

Two-Minute Market Focus ·

2025/07/08

Are international stocks performing better than U.S. stocks because of their fundamentals, or are other factors at play? In this episode, Focus Partners' Todd Jones explores this question, shares the latest update on market performance, and comments on the decline of the U.S. dollar. Click here to view supporting charts referenced in today's episode.

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6.23.25 - Middle East Turmoil Implications

Two-Minute Market Focus ·

2025/06/24

In this episode, Chief Investment Officer Todd Jones provides the latest updates on market performance, discusses initial market implications for U.S. involvement in Iran, and explores correction and recession indicators. Click here to view supporting charts referenced in today's episode.

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6.9.25 - Is the IPO Market Making a Comeback?

Two-Minute Market Focus ·

2025/06/09

In this episode, Chief Investment Officer Todd Jones provides the latest updates on market performance, explores correction and recession indicators, and shares his thoughts on the recent increase in initial public offering activity and what it could mean for markets. Click here to view supporting charts referenced in today's episode.

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5.27.25 - The U.S. Steel/Nippon Steel Merger...

Two-Minute Market Focus ·

2025/05/28

In this episode, Chief Investment Officer Todd Jones provides the latest updates on market performance and shares his thoughts on what the Nippon Steel merger with U.S. Steel could mean for markets. Click here to view supporting charts referenced in today's episode.

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