How Economic and Political Forces Affect the Stock Market

The Bridge To Knowledge with David Barol

Markets are fluctuating, headlines are swirling, and many investors are left asking: What’s really driving all of this? In this episode, David breaks down the relationship between politics, consumer confidence, and the stock market. We’ll talk about the economic and political forces that shape market behavior, highlighting how leadership, consumer confidence, interest rates, and inflation all influence investor decisions and portfolio outcomes.

Here’s some of what we discuss in this episode:

📊 Why consumer confidence drives the stock market

📉 The psychology behind market downturns and crashes

💼 What interest rates really mean for your investments

🔎 Using economic tools to assess risk

🌍 How global events shape sentiment and market risk

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