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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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9:07

Markets Broaden as Sentiment Ticks Up | Market...

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2026/02/09

In this week's Zhang Financial Market Outlook, Rob covers a week of mostly positive economic news, aside from labor markets. Initial jobless claims came in worse than expected. Despite that, consumer sentiment beat expectations and the ISM Manufacturing Index was positive. US markets were flat on the week, but the equal-weight S&P 500 rose 2.14%. International markets grew slightly, while emerging markets dropped over 1% Disclosures: These materials have been designed for general informat...

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8:56

Stocks Flat But Precious Metals Dive | Market Outlook...

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2026/02/02

In this week's Zhang Financial Market Outlook, Rob reviews the past week of economic data, which was dominated by the US Federal Reserve. The Fed kept interest rates steady, which was largely expected, but their Q4 GDP estimate was revised down from 5.4% to 4.2%. Finally, President Trump revealed Kevin Warsh as his planned nominee for the next Fed Chair: stocks were flat, but gold and silver dropped by 9% and 20%, respectively, on the news. Disclosures: These materials have been designed for ...

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7:43

Inflation Data Positive as Market Broadens | Market...

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2026/01/20

In this week's Zhang Financial Market Outlook, Rob covers the inflation data and initial jobless claims that beat expectations, as well as the Atlanta Federal Reserve upping their Q4 GDP estimate from 5.1% to 5.3%. While the S&P 500 finished down 0.5% for the week, the equal-weight S&P 500 finished up 0.5%, showing a broadening of market gains away from just the Magnificent 7 stocks. Disclosures: These materials have been designed for general informational and educational purposes on...

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7:45

Bad News is Good News | Market Outlook : 01/12/26

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2026/01/12

In this week's Zhang Financial Market Outlook, Rob recaps a week that contained mixed economic data, but the market reacted favorably. Any information coming in below expectations fueled predictions that the Federal Reserve will cut rates multiple times in 2026. The S&P 500 rose almost 1.5%, but the Russell 2000, consisting of small cap companies that stand to benefit from additional rate cuts, was up 4.6% Disclosures: These materials have been designed for general informational and educa...

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9:52

Markets Finish Positive in 2025 | Market Outlook :...

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2026/01/05

In this week's Zhang Financial Market Outlook, Rob covers a week of light economic data amid the holidays. The S&P 500 finished 2025 up 17.9%, while developed International markets finished the year up 31.9%. Looking ahead, there is an 18% chance of an interest rate cut in January; however, investors anticipate a 95% probability of 2+ rate cuts by the end of 2026. Disclosures: These materials have been designed for general informational and educational purposes only and do not constitute ...

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8:38

Q3 GDP Tops 4% | Market Outlook : 12/29/25

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2025/12/29

In the latest Zhang Financial Market Outlook, Rob recaps the Q3 GDP release : the US economy grew +4.3%, beating a consensus estimate of 3.3%. Markets reacted positively, with the S&P climbing 1.4% last week, now up 19.2% YTD. Though strong, international markets are still outperforming in 2025, with ex-US developed markets +32% YTD and emerging markets +33% YTD. Disclosures: These materials have been designed for general informational and educational purposes only and do not consti...

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9:02

Mixed Economic Data, Q3 GDP Release Ahead | Market...

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2025/12/22

In this week's Zhang Financial Market Outlook, Rob details a week containing economic data from recent months as Government data begins to flow again. The unemployment rate rose, but inflation came in much better than expected. Q3 GDP will be released this week, which investors are watching : the expectation is +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 solicitation of an offer to b...

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10:02

Fed Delivers Third Rate Cut | Market Outlook : 12/15/25

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2025/12/15

In this week's Zhang Financial Market Outlook, Rob outlines a week that, while not containing much economic news, saw an expected interest rate cut of 0.25% by the Federal Reserve. However, the decision to cut rates was not unanimous, with various Fed voices arguing for both steeper cuts as well as no cut at all. The S&P 500 fell 0.6%, dragged down by growth stocks (the NASDAQ alone was down 1.6%). Disclosures: These materials have been designed for general informational and educational p...

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8:17

Fed Third Rate Cut Expected | Market Outlook : 12/08/25

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2025/12/08

In this week's Zhang Financial Market Outlook, Rob covers a week that showed positive signs, both in economic data and in market performance. Initial jobless claims as well as consumer sentiment came in better than expected, and markets are pricing in a 90% probability of a third interest rate cut later this week by the Federal Reserve. Both US and international markets rose on the news, with the S&P now +18.22% YTD Disclosures: These materials have been designed for general informational...

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8:47

Markets Surge Amid Encouraging Data | Market Outlook...

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2025/12/01

In this week's Zhang Financial Market Outlook, Rob reviews a week of mostly positive data, with initial jobless claims coming in much better than expected as well as an 87% probability of a third rate cut by the Federal Reserve. Markets reacted to the news, with the S&P climbing 3.7% over the week, now up 17.81% YTD. However, international markets have still outperformed in 2025, with Ex-US Developed markets +28% YTD and Emerging Markets +29.7% YTD. Disclosures: These materials have been ...

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9:10

Markets Fall Despite Earnings and Fed Commentary |...

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2025/11/24

In this week's Zhang Financial Market Outlook, Rob covers the previous week's economic activity as well as how markets reacted. Odds of an interest rate cut in December climbed from 42% to 76% after commentary by a Federal Reserve official. Nvidia also beat quarterly earnings estimates, quelling some fears of an AI bubble. Despite these developments, markets sank, with the S&P falling nearly 2% throughout the week. Disclosures: These materials have been designed for general informational ...

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6:32

Government Reopens, Data to Resume | Market Outlook :...

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2025/11/17

In this week's Zhang Financial Market Outlook, Rob shares the latest from around the economy as the US Federal Government shutdown has officially ended. Q3 GDP forecasts remain strong at +4.0%, but the odds of another rate cut by the Federal Reserve in December continue to fall. All eyes will be on the first data release since the shutdown was lifted, with September non-farm payrolls to be announced this Thursday, 11/20. Disclosures: These materials have been designed for general informationa...

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10:01

Markets Fall as Government Shutdown Continues |...

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2025/11/10

In this week's Zhang Financial Market Outlook, Rob outlines last week's economic figures still being reported, despite the ongoing US Government shutdown. Employment change data courtesy of ADP came in below expectations but was still positive, and the Atlanta Federal Reserve now projects Q3 2025 GDP to be +4.0%. Despite this forecast and ongoing reporting beats by S&P 500 companies, markets were negative last week. Disclosures: These materials have been designed for general informational...

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9:16

Federal Reserve Cuts Interest Rates | Market Outlook:...

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2025/11/03

In this week's Zhang Financial Market Outlook, Rob covers a mixed week of market returns, with the Federal Reserve cutting interest rates by 25 basis points, and the US Federal Government remaining shutdown. One more rate cut by the Fed in 2025 has become uncertain, but additional cuts in 2026 remain likely. The S&P and Dow Jones Indexes gained 0.72% and 0.75%, respectively over the course of last week. Disclosures: These materials have been designed for general informational and ed...

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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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