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Markets with Megan: A Quick Financial Markets Update

Empower yourself with knowledge, one fact at a time. Markets with Megan is a bite-sized financial markets podcast hosted by Megan Horneman, the CIO of Verdence Capital Advisors. Megan provides experienced analysis and in-depth insights that go beyond the daily headlines to unravel the economy"s intricacies and indicators.

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3:27

U.S. Shoppers Ignore the Noise | S3 E140 | 04-22-26

Markets with Megan: A Quick Financial Markets Update ·

2026/04/22

The U.S. consumer continues to show surprising strength. In today’s Markets with Megan, Megan Horneman breaks down the March retail sales report and explains why consumer spending came in much stronger than expected. Headline retail sales rose 1.7% in March, marking the biggest monthly increase in a year, while core measures also pointed to broad-based strength. Megan walks through what was driving the spending, from gasoline and autos to more discretionary categories like furniture, ...

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Supply Chain Shock In Manufacturing | S2 E139 |...

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2026/04/16

A geopolitical shock doesn’t stay on the map, it shows up in the data. Today we walk through fresh manufacturing and business activity numbers that hint the war with Iran is starting to ripple into the US economy, especially through supply chain disruptions and rising input costs. If you track markets, inflation, or economic growth, these small releases can be the early signal before bigger indicators catch up. We start with industrial production, which comes in weaker than expected wi...

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2:45

Housing Feels the Middle East Fallout | S3 E 138 |...

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2026/04/15

The housing market is starting to show signs of stress again. In today’s Markets with Megan, Verdenec CIO Megan Horneman dissects the latest housing data and explains how rising mortgage rates, higher material costs, and Middle East conflict concerns are beginning to weigh on both builders and buyers. Get insights on: • The sharp drop in home builder confidence in April • Why mortgage rates have climbed to a seven-month high • How supply chain concerns are pushing up building material cost...

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3:23

Pre-War Inflation Was Heating Up | S3 E137 | 04-09-26

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2026/04/09

Was inflation already becoming a bigger problem before the war with Iran? In today’s Markets with Megan, Megan Horneman breaks down the latest personal income, spending, and core PCE inflation data to show what the economy looked like before the latest geopolitical shock hit energy markets. The takeaway: inflation was already proving sticky, and consumers were already feeling the squeeze. In this episode, Megan covers: Why real personal spending has been muted for months What falling incom...

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Ceasefire Rally - Reality Check? | S3 E136 | 04-08-26

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2026/04/08

Markets surged on April 8 as investors reacted to news of a temporary two-week ceasefire between the U.S. and Iran. Oil prices plunged, yields moved lower, and inflation expectations eased — fueling a powerful relief rally in equities. In this episode of Markets with Megan, Megan Horneman explains what’s really driving the move and why caution is still warranted. While the market is celebrating a pause in tensions, the details of the ceasefire remain unclear, the Strait of Hormuz situation i...

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5:20

Strait Of Hormuz Shockwaves | S3 E135 | 04-06-26

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2026/04/06

We’re starting to see economic data reflect the impact of the war with Iran. In today’s Markets with Megan, Megan Horneman gives insight into how March data is beginning to show signs of supply chain stress, rising inflation pressure, and growing market uncertainty. She explains why investors are focused not only on oil moving through the Strait of Hormuz, but also on other critical goods like helium, fertilizer inputs, and aluminum. Megan also covers what showed up in the latest ISM Manufa...

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6:22

A Brutal Whipsaw Start to 2026 | S3 E134 | 04-01-26

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2026/04/01

The first quarter of 2026 was a difficult one for investors. In this episode of Markets with Megan, Megan Horneman recaps a volatile start to the year as markets reacted to war in the Middle East, surging energy prices, private credit fears, rising inflation expectations, and hawkish central bank rhetoric. She also explains why stocks rebounded at the very end of the quarter—and why caution may still be warranted from here. In this episode: - Why global markets struggled in Q1 - What drove ...

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Retail and Manufacturing Rebound? | S3 E133 | 04-01-26

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2026/04/01

The latest economic data showed two relative bright spots in the economy: consumer spending and manufacturing. In this episode of Markets with Megan, Megan Horneman breaks down stronger-than-expected February retail sales, improving March ISM manufacturing data, and why inflation pressures may still keep the Federal Reserve on hold. Watch for insights on: - Consumer spending trends - Core retail sales - Discretionary spending - Manufacturing momentum - Supply chain concerns - Inflation risk...

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3:08

Hot to Not: Did the Job Market Shift? | S3 E132 |...

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2026/03/31

Markets are reacting to another shift in labor market data, as signs of weakening demand for workers begin to emerge. In this episode of Markets with Megan, Verdence CIO Megan Horneman breaks down the latest JOLTS (Job Openings and Labor Turnover Survey) report, which showed a sharp decline in job openings, the largest drop in 17 months. The data signals a cooling labor market, with 358,000 fewer openings and nearly 700,000 more unemployed Americans than available jobs. Megan walks through ...

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Nasdaq Enters Correction? What’s Next? | S3 E131 |...

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2026/03/27

Markets closed out the week under pressure as weakening consumer sentiment added another layer of concern to an already volatile environment. In this episode of Markets with Megan, Verdence CIO Megan Horneman breaks down the latest University of Michigan Consumer Sentiment Survey, which showed confidence falling to a three-month low. Both current conditions and future expectations declined, with forward-looking sentiment seeing its largest drop in nearly a year. At the same time, inflation ex...

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1.3% Inflation Jump, Markets Don’t Care? | S3 E130 |...

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2026/03/25

Inflation may not be making headlines today, but new data suggests underlying price pressures are quietly building. In today’s episode of Markets with Megan, hear the latest import and export price data and why this often-overlooked inflation report could signal renewed pressure ahead, even before the full impact of the Iran conflict is felt. 📊 Topics Megan Covers: • Import prices surged 1.3% in February, double expectations • Largest monthly increase in import prices since 2022 • Core

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From Cuts to Hikes? Markets Reprice Fast | S3 E129 |...

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2026/03/19

Markets are facing renewed pressure as rising energy prices collide with a more hawkish tone from central banks around the world. In this episode of Markets with Megan, Verdence CIO Megan Horneman explains how persistent oil prices near $100 per barrel are beginning to shift the narrative, not just for markets, but for central bank policy. What started as a geopolitical shock is now evolving into a broader concern around inflation and interest rates. Megan walks through the latest commentar...

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3:46

2.5% Core Inflation: Victory or False Alarm? | S3...

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2026/03/11

The latest inflation report came in right on expectations, but the underlying data tells a more complicated story. In today’s episode of Markets with Megan, Megan disects the February Consumer Price Index (CPI) report and what it means for inflation, interest rates, and the Federal Reserve. 🚨 Topics Megan Covers: • Headline inflation rises 2.4% year-over-year • Core inflation comes in at 2.5% year-over-year • Energy services jump 3.1% month-over-month and 10.9% year-over-year • Medical

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Oil Above $100 — Why Markets Are Nervous | S3 E127 |...

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2026/03/09

Markets remain under pressure as geopolitical tensions in the Middle East continue to escalate, with a critical global energy chokepoint now at the center of investor concern. In this episode Verdence CIO Megan Horneman explains why the Strait of Hormuz has become the market’s primary focus. The strategic waterway carries roughly 20% of the world’s seaborne oil supply, and with tanker traffic currently down as much as 90–95%, disruptions are sending shockwaves through energy markets and inve...

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Rattled Stocks? Rising Oil and Weak Jobs Report | S3...

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2026/03/06

Markets faced another wave of volatility today as a weak February jobs report collided with rising geopolitical tensions and surging energy prices. In this episode of Markets with Megan, Verdence CIO Megan Horneman breaks down the latest labor market data showing the U.S. economy lost 92,000 jobs in February, while the unemployment rate rose to 4.4%. Although the report raised concerns about labor market softness, several temporary disruptions — including severe weather, healthcare labor stri...

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IMPACT REPORT Oil, Inflation, & War: What Changes...

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2026/03/03

Markets turned sharply volatile as the Middle East conflict entered its fourth day, expanding beyond initial strikes and raising fears of prolonged disruption in the Strait of Hormuz. In today’s special Impact Report on Markets with Megan, hear what escalating geopolitical tensions mean for oil prices, inflation expectations, Federal Reserve policy, and global markets. 🚨 Topics Megan Covers: • Crude oil rises to $77 per barrel, highest level since January 2025 • The VIX volatility index

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3:39

Iran Strike After 6% Oil Spike: Inflation Rise Risk |...

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2026/03/02

Geopolitical tensions escalated over the weekend as the United States and Israel launched coordinated strikes on Iran, and markets reacted immediately. In today’s episode of Markets with Megan, CIO Megan Horneman discusses what this expanding Middle East conflict means for oil prices, inflation, interest rates, and global markets. 🚨 Market Reaction: - Oil prices surged 6%, reaching their highest level since June 2025 - Natural gas jumped 7% - 20% of global oil flows through the Strait of

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Warning Signs? 3% Inflation and Weak Growth | S3 E123...

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2026/02/20

The latest economic data is sending mixed — and potentially troubling — signals. In today’s episode of Markets with Megan, Megan reveals the newest U.S. GDP report and inflation data, and why markets are watching closely. 🚨 The Headlines: Q4 GDP came in at just 1.4%, far below expectations of 2.8% Core inflation rose back to 3% year-over-year Short-term core trends accelerated to 3.1% Durable goods inflation jumped Consumer spending slowed, led by weaker auto sales So what does it mean

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Good Data, Bad News for Stocks? | S3 E122 | 02-18-26

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2026/02/18

Markets love a good data day—until the Fed has the last word. We open with a clear read on the economy’s engine room: core durable goods rose for the sixth straight month, even as the aircraft-heavy headline slipped. Under the hood, momentum clustered in AI-adjacent categories like computers, electronics, and electrical equipment, with machinery and metals showing double‑digit year‑over‑year gains. That mix points to real business investment in compute, power, and automation—signals that feed...

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Unexpected Resilience in the Labor Market? | S3 E121...

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2026/02/11

The labor market just surprised investors and it may change the Federal Reserve narrative. In today’s episode of Markets with Megan, Megan Horneman breaks down the delayed January Non-Farm Payrolls report, which showed the U.S. economy added 130,000 jobs, beating expectations and signaling more resilience than many anticipated. Despite prior concerns about weakening job openings and rising layoffs, this report revealed encouraging signs: 📈 Payroll growth beat forecasts ⬇️ Unemployment

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