Enlightenment - A Herold & Lantern Investments Podcast Keith Lanton

May 20, 2024Season 6 | Episode 19Grapple with the complexities of a surging inflation rate and its implications on our wallets as we approach Memorial Day. It's a hot topic that can't be ignored, and throughout this episode, we navigate the choppy waters of a post-pandemic economy, examining the Federal Reserve's battle against inflation through interest rate hikes. By understanding the origins and persistent nature of our current economic state, from supply chain shake-ups to shifts in consu...

May 13, 2024Season 6 | Episode 18Embark on a journey through the intricate web of the US economy and financial markets with me, Keith Lenton, where we'll unravel the complex interplay of corporate earnings and the looming shadow of national debt. Prepare to be enlightened on how these earnings are the linchpin for the stock market's stability and the unforeseeable ways soaring interest rates might fan the flames of inflation. In our latest episode, we dissect the strategic energy pivots from ...

May 6, 2024Season 6 | Episode 17Discover the intricate dance between consumer spending habits and inflation—Keith Lantin joins me to dissect the Federal Reserve's recent inaction on interest rates and Chairman Jerome Powell's composed approach, despite the inflation alarms sounding off. Drawing from insights in The Wall Street Journal, we parse the subtle signs that inflation might be taking a positive turn, all while considering the implications of Warren Buffett's latest musings on fiscal p...

April 29, 2024Season 6 | Episode 16Spring into the financial future as we dissect the latest economic indicators and their sway over the markets! Could stagflation be the specter haunting our economic outlook as we edge toward 2024, or is the market's trepidation overplayed? I'll guide you through the GDP and inflation landscape, interpreting the implications for investor sentiment and the persistent enigma of inflation's stubbornness. The Federal Reserve's interest rate dance and the impact ...

April 22, 2024Season 6, Episode 15Dive headfirst into the heart of the financial markets; we're dissecting everything from the tech sector's earnings groove to the implications of recent market pullbacks for your investment portfolio. As bond yields rise and pension funds shift their strategies, we're here to unpack the necessity for investors to recalibrate their risk radar. Holidays like Passover and Orthodox Easter serve as a backdrop to our deep exploration of a slew of factors impacting ...

April 15, 2024Season 6 | Episode 14Unravel the intricacies of a world where finance and global politics collide head-on, and discover how they shape our investment decisions. As the ticking clock counts down to the April 15th tax deadline, we're here to arm you with the insights you need to navigate the murky waters of tax filings, extensions, and last-minute IRA contributions. But that's just the tip of the iceberg. The financial markets are reeling from underwhelming bank earnings and volat...