#74: Markets on the Move: U.S. Highs, Emerging Market Strength, and Fed Uncertainty

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U.S. markets are hitting record highs as the S&P 500, Dow, and Nasdaq push upward, fueled by strong corporate earnings, moderate inflation readings, and speculation about Federal Reserve interest rate cuts. But it’s not just mega-cap tech stocks like Nvidia and Microsoft driving the rally.

In this episode of Blue Chip NOW!, hosts Daniel Dusina, CFA, Matt Mondoux, CFA, CMT, CFP®, and Dan Seder, CFA, CMT, CFP® break down: 

• Why momentum is building in the stock market 📈 

• Record inflows into international and emerging markets 🌎 

• The $7 trillion sitting in money markets — and where it may go 💵 

• Mixed economic signals, from unemployment to retail sales ⚖️ 

• What the Fed’s upcoming decisions could mean for stocks, bonds, and the broader economy 

With investor sentiment shifting and cash reserves waiting to re-enter the market, this is a must-watch conversation for anyone tracking financial markets in 2025. 

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“The S&P has been above its 20-day moving average for 68 consecutive days—something that’s only happened nine times since 1957.” – Matthew Mondoux 

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Daniel Dusina, CFA: https://www.bluechippartners.com/about/our-team/daniel-dusina/ 

Matthew Mondoux, CFA, CMT, CFP®: https://www.bluechippartners.com/about/our-team/matthew-mondoux/  

Dan Seder, CFA, CMT, CFP®: https://www.bluechippartners.com/about/our-team/daniel-seder/   

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