Bullish or Bearish: Market Predictions for 2025

Retirement Approved with Matt Paul & Steve Paul

As we step into a new year, the financial landscape is rife with forecasts from various analysts and institutions. But how reliable are these forecasts, and should investors base their strategies on them? In this episode, Matt and Steve will look back at how 2024 performed compared to predictions and explain why you shouldn’t make investment decisions based on what people think might happen.

Matt and Steve also share their predictions for 2025, offering insights into potential market trends. While Matt remains optimistic, anticipating another double-digit year, Steve expresses caution due to looming inflation concerns and geopolitical risks. Both agree on the importance of staying informed and adaptable, as the market's unpredictability can lead to unexpected opportunities and challenges.

For investors, the key takeaway from this episode is clear: focus on having a solid plan and strategy rather than getting caught up in the noise of predictions.

What do you think might happen? Leave a comment and let us know.

Here’s what we discuss in this episode:

0:00 – Intro

1:18 – Should you listen to predictions?

1:14 – 2024 prediction recap

10:15 – Our 2025 predictions

17:15 – Stay diversified

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