Episode Details

This week, Dave Spano and Dr. Brian Jacobsen tackle a high‑stakes mix of geopolitics and monetary policy, from escalating Middle East tensions and OPEC fractures to the curious push for rate hikes despite elevated oil prices. They break down a sharply divided Fed, increasingly hawkish signals from global central banks, and what could be Chair Powell’s closing chapter as a leadership transition approaches. Meanwhile, the hard data stay firm, solid GDP growth and jobless claims that echo a “Summer of ’69” labor market, plus practical insights on filing tax extensions and finding long‑term care solutions for a loved one.