The Wealth Recap

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Your week in markets and money. The Wealth Recap covers major financial stories of the week and explores what they may mean for everyday financial life. From gas prices and job reports to market performance and interest rates, each episode is designed to help listeners build financial awareness and understanding. AI-assisted in drafting, with all content reviewed for accuracy and compliance by Buckley Wealth, an SEC-registered investment adviser. This podcast is for educational and informational purposes only and does not constitute personalized financial advice. Listeners should consult their own financial advisor before making investment decisions. New episodes every Wednesday. For more information, visit buckleywealth.com.

Episodes

  1. Strong Hiring, Stubborn Prices, and What "Depletion" Really Means

    4d ago

    Strong Hiring, Stubborn Prices, and What "Depletion" Really Means

    This week on The Wealth Recap: a strong May jobs report, inflation crossing 4 percent, and what the two together may mean for the path of interest rates, including why a headline above 4 percent does not necessarily mean price pressures are broad-based. Then, a closer look at the 2026 Social Security Trustees Report and what "depletion" actually means, including why scheduled benefits would not fall to zero. We also explore a quiet shift in how families pass down wealth, giving gradually during life rather than leaving a single inheritance. And to close, the economics behind the 2026 World Cup, and why economists tend to view giant event forecasts with caution. New episodes weekly. Sources:- U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Employment Situation, May 2026: https://www.bls.gov/news.release/empsit.nr0.htm- U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Consumer Price Index, May 2026: https://www.bls.gov/news.release/cpi.htm- CNBC, "The May inflation numbers are due out Wednesday morning. Here's what to expect": https://www.cnbc.com/2026/06/09/the-may-inflation-numbers-are-due-out-wednesday-morning-heres-what-to-expect.html- Barron's, "When Fear Came to the Stock Market": https://www.barrons.com/articles/stock-market-fear-volatility-vix-75bbe42a- Social Security Administration, 2026 Trustees Report (press release): https://www.ssa.gov/news/en/press/releases/2026-06-09.html- The Wall Street Journal, "Social Security Now Expects Shortfall Earlier, in Late 2032": https://www.wsj.com/politics/policy/social-security-trust-insolvency-2032-d26bf25e- The Wall Street Journal, "Forget the Inheritance. These Readers Are Passing Down Their Money Now.": https://www.wsj.com/economy/forget-the-inheritance-these-readers-are-passing-down-their-money-now-36805713- Barron's, "The $13 Billion World Cup: Inside FIFA's Massive Moneymaking Play": https://www.barrons.com/articles/world-cup-2026-fifa-money-business-77731ad1

    10 min
  2. The $1.25 Trillion Credit Card Problem, Retirement Savings Hit a Record, the World Cup Economy, and a Policy Debate About Your Retirement Plan

    Jun 4

    The $1.25 Trillion Credit Card Problem, Retirement Savings Hit a Record, the World Cup Economy, and a Policy Debate About Your Retirement Plan

    This week: Credit card delinquencies have reached their highest level since the financial crisis, with $1.25 trillion in total balances and average rates at 21%, and we explain how compound interest can work against borrowers. Americans are saving more for retirement than ever before, but the gap between who has access to a plan and who does not reveals a significant divide. The World Cup kicks off next week across eleven U.S. cities with projections of $17.2 billion in economic activity, and we look at whether those numbers hold up to scrutiny. And a policy proposal that could change what types of investments are available inside retirement plans has drawn nearly 45,000 public comments, centered on a concept worth understanding: fiduciary duty. Sources referenced in this episode:WSJ (Credit Card Debt) — https://www.wsj.com/personal-finance/credit/us-credit-card-debt-af5c7c77Federal Reserve Bank of New York (Consumer Credit Panel) — https://www.newyorkfed.org/microeconomics/hhdcFederal Reserve (G.19 Credit Card Rate Survey) — https://www.federalreserve.gov/releases/g19/current/Barron's (Retirement Savings) — https://www.barrons.com/articles/retirement-savings-rate-fidelity-e711bf75?refsec=retirement&mod=topics_retirementFidelity Investments (Q1 2026 Retirement Analysis) — https://newsroom.fidelity.com/pressreleases/fidelity-q1-2026-retirement-analysis--401-k--and-403-b--savings-rates-reach-record-levels--despite-u/s/f8f4ee41-ab58-4f14-9adb-dcb4feb3f2c7CBS News (World Cup Tourism) — https://www.cbsnews.com/news/world-cup-fifa-2026-tourism-usFIFA/WTO (Economic Impact Study) — https://digitalhub.fifa.com/m/152f754a8e1b3727/original/FIFA-World-Cup-2026-Socioeconomic-impact-analysis.pdfEuronews (World Cup Analysis) — https://www.euronews.com/business/2026/06/02/the-2026-world-cup-billions-promised-but-will-the-economic-boom-arriveBarron's (401(k) Alternatives Proposal) — https://www.barrons.com/advisor/articles/public-comments-alts-401k-rule-proposal-67b7fedf?refsec=economy-and-policy&mod=topics_economy-and-policyU.S. Department of Labor (Proposed Rule) — https://www.dol.gov/newsroom/releases/ebsa/ebsa20260330 New episodes weekly.

    13 min
  3. A New Fed Chair, Why Bonds Are Competing With Stocks, Potentially the Largest IPO in History, and a Building That Lost 97 Percent of Its Value

    May 27

    A New Fed Chair, Why Bonds Are Competing With Stocks, Potentially the Largest IPO in History, and a Building That Lost 97 Percent of Its Value

    This week: Kevin Warsh was sworn in as the new Federal Reserve Chair, and we explain what he means by a "reform-oriented" Fed and why the balance sheet may matter as much as interest rates. A key measure of expected stock returns versus bond yields has shrunk to its narrowest level since the dot-com era, and we explain the equity risk premium. SpaceX filed to go public at a valuation approaching $2 trillion — potentially the largest IPO in history — and we break down what an IPO is and how companies entering public markets can become part of major stock indices. And a building that sold for $100 million a decade ago just sold for $3 million, and the story behind that number may change how you think about real estate. Sources referenced in this episode:Barron's — https://www.barrons.com/articles/spacex-ipo-how-to-buy-risk-openai-anthropic-e48e5e9bCBS News — https://www.cbsnews.com/news/kevin-warsh-sworn-in-federal-reserve-chair/CBRE — https://www.cbre.com/insights/figures/denver-downtown-office-figures-q1-2026CNBC (CME FedWatch) — https://www.cnbc.com/2026/05/15/traders-now-see-next-fed-interest-rate-move-as-a-hike-following-inflation-surge.htmlCNN — https://edition.cnn.com/2026/05/22/economy/kevin-warsh-sworn-in-fed-chairFederal Reserve (H.4.1) — https://www.federalreserve.gov/releases/h41/current/Federal Reserve (H.15 Daily Yields) — https://www.federalreserve.gov/releases/h15/ICI (Active and Index Investing) — https://www.ici.org/research/stats/combined_active_index_0326WSJ (Equity Risk Premium) — https://www.wsj.com/finance/stocks/the-risk-premium-for-holding-stocks-over-bonds-is-vanishing-95be5b9dWSJ (Denver Office Conversions) — https://www.wsj.com/real-estate/commercial/america-s-emptiest-downtown-f1f4cdf1 New episodes weekly.

    15 min
  4. Bond Yields at 2007 Levels, a Cancelled Iran Strike, AI and the Changing Job Market, and What Borrowing Costs Right Now

    May 21

    Bond Yields at 2007 Levels, a Cancelled Iran Strike, AI and the Changing Job Market, and What Borrowing Costs Right Now

    This week: Bond yields hit levels not seen since before the 2008 financial crisis, with the 30-year Treasury reaching 5.2% and the 10-year at 4.68%, and we explain what that means for borrowing, saving, and the broader economy. President Trump called off a planned military strike on Iran on Monday, citing serious negotiations, and oil prices moved within minutes. Business schools are cutting MBA tuition by as much as 50% as AI reshapes what the job market rewards. And we take a snapshot of what it actually costs to borrow money right now, from mortgages to car loans to credit cards. Sources referenced in this episode:CME FedWatch (via CNBC) — https://www.cnbc.com/2026/05/15/traders-now-see-next-fed-interest-rate-move-as-a-hike-following-inflation-surge.htmlCNBC (Treasury yields) — https://www.cnbc.com/2026/05/19/treasurys-yields-inflation-traders-fed-interest-rates.htmlCNBC (Fed hike odds) — https://www.cnbc.com/2026/05/19/fed-to-hike-when-traders-see-a-rate-increase-coming.htmlCNBC (borrowing costs) — https://www.cnbc.com/2026/04/29/fed-interest-rates-april.htmlEdmunds (via CNBC) — see CNBC borrowing costs link aboveFederal Reserve (credit card rates) — https://fred.stlouisfed.org/series/TERMCBCCALLNSFreddie Mac — https://www.freddiemac.com/pmmsNPR — https://www.npr.org/2026/05/19/g-s1-122762/trump-says-hes-called-off-iran-strikeU.S. Department of Education — https://studentaid.gov/understand-aid/types/loans/interest-ratesWSJ — https://www.wsj.com/lifestyle/careers/there-is-a-fire-sale-on-m-b-a-s New episodes weekly.

    14 min
  5. Inflation Hits 3.8%, Why Mortgage Rates Haven't Budged, Trump in China, and the Gas Tax Debate

    May 14

    Inflation Hits 3.8%, Why Mortgage Rates Haven't Budged, Trump in China, and the Gas Tax Debate

    This week: A new inflation report shows consumer prices rose 3.8% over the past year, the highest rate since May 2023, with grocery prices posting their largest monthly increase since August 2022. The Federal Reserve cut rates three times last year, but mortgage rates have barely moved, and we explain why. President Trump traveled to Beijing this week for a state visit with President Xi, and we look at how trade policy between the two countries can affect consumer prices. And there is a growing debate over whether to suspend the federal gas tax, so we break down what it is, what it funds, and whether it would actually help at the pump. Sources referenced in this episode:AAA — https://gasprices.aaa.com/Bipartisan Policy Center — https://bipartisanpolicy.org/explainer/the-hidden-cost-of-a-gas-tax-holiday/BLS (CPI report) — https://www.bls.gov/news.release/cpi.nr0.htmBLS (full report PDF) — https://www.bls.gov/news.release/pdf/cpi.pdfCNBC (CPI analysis) — https://www.cnbc.com/2026/05/12/cpi-inflation-april-2026-.htmlCNBC (gas tax) — https://www.cnbc.com/2026/05/12/trump-gas-tax-suspension.htmlCNN (gas tax) — https://www.cnn.com/2026/05/11/business/federal-gas-tax-suspension-trumpCRS/CBO (Highway Trust Fund) — https://www.congress.gov/crs-product/R48472Freddie Mac — https://www.freddiemac.com/pmmsNPR — https://www.npr.org/2026/05/12/nx-s1-5818529/trump-china-iran-warEIA (state gas taxes) — https://www.eia.gov/todayinenergy/detail.php?id=67165 New episodes weekly.

    12 min
  6. What GDP Actually Tells You, the Great Wealth Transfer, Project Freedom on Pause, and the Double Squeeze on Families

    May 7

    What GDP Actually Tells You, the Great Wealth Transfer, Project Freedom on Pause, and the Double Squeeze on Families

    This week: The government's first look at Q1 GDP shows the economy grew 2%, but AI-related investment did much of the heavy lifting while consumer spending on dining and everyday goods pulled back. The Wall Street Journal reports on the Great Wealth Transfer, an estimated $124 trillion set to change hands by 2048, and we explain what that actually looks like for many families. The U.S. pauses Project Freedom, its effort to guide ships through the Strait of Hormuz, as oil stays above $100 and gas hits $4.54. And the country is short roughly 4 to 5 million homes and millions of childcare slots at the same time, creating a double squeeze on family budgets. Sources referenced in this episode:AAA — https://gasprices.aaa.com/BEA — https://www.bea.gov/news/2026/gdp-advance-estimate-1st-quarter-2026CEPR — https://cepr.net/publications/first-quarter-gdp-2026/Cerulli Associates — https://www.cerulli.com/press-releases/cerulli-anticipates-124-trillion-in-wealth-will-transfer-through-2048CNBC — https://www.cnbc.com/2026/05/06/oil-prices-trump-pauses-strait-of-hormuz-escort-effort.htmlCNN — https://www.cnn.com/2026/05/04/world/live-news/iran-war-hormuz-trumpCongressional Research Service — https://www.congress.gov/crs-product/IN12628Federal Reserve — https://www.federalreserve.gov/releases/z1/dataviz/dfa/ISM — https://www.ismworld.org/NPR — https://www.npr.org/2026/05/05/nx-s1-5811770/iran-war-updatesSt. Louis Federal Reserve — https://www.stlouisfed.org/on-the-economy/2026/jan/tracking-ai-contribution-gdp-growthU.S. Treasury Department — https://home.treasury.gov/news/press-releases/jy0355Wall Street Journal — https://www.businessreport.com/article/the-110-trillion-great-wealth-transfer-may-take-decades-to-play-out New episodes every Wednesday.

    14 min
  7. OPEC Shakeup, Record-Low Confidence, the Fed Decision, and What AI’s Biggest Company Got Wrong...4/29/30

    Apr 30

    OPEC Shakeup, Record-Low Confidence, the Fed Decision, and What AI’s Biggest Company Got Wrong...4/29/30

    This week: The UAE quits OPEC after nearly 60 years, and we explain what OPEC is and why it matters for gas prices. Consumer confidence hits its lowest level since 1978, even as stocks sit near all-time highs. The Federal Reserve holds rates steady in its most divided vote in over 30 years. And the world's most valuable AI company misses its own growth targets, which tells us something important about how new industries work. Sources: NPR — UAE leaves OPEC: https://www.npr.org/2026/04/28/nx-s1-5802735/uae-leaves-opec-oilCNN — UAE/OPEC live updates + energy minister: https://www.cnn.com/2026/04/28/world/live-news/iran-war-trump-israelCNBC — Oil prices / market data: https://www.cnbc.com/2026/04/28/openai-reportedly-missed-revenue-targets-shares-of-oracle-and-these-chip-stocks-are-falling.htmlAAA — National gas prices: https://gasprices.aaa.com/CNBC — Consumer sentiment / inflation expectations: https://www.cnbc.com/2026/04/10/consumer-sentiment-inflation-fears-iran-war.htmlWSJ / Yahoo Finance — OpenAI missed targets: https://finance.yahoo.com/markets/stocks/articles/openai-misses-revenue-user-growth-144605121.htmlFederal Reserve — FOMC calendar: https://www.federalreserve.gov/monetarypolicy/fomccalendars.htmCNBC — Fed decision / 8-4 split / Powell presser: https://www.cnbc.com/2026/04/29/fed-interest-rate-decision-april-2026.htmNBC News — Powell staying on as governor: https://www.nbcnews.com/business/economy/powell-fed-meeting-interest-rates-rcna342520CNBC — OpenAI $122B funding round close: https://www.cnbc.com/2026/03/31/openai-funding-round-ipo.html

    14 min
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Your week in markets and money. The Wealth Recap covers major financial stories of the week and explores what they may mean for everyday financial life. From gas prices and job reports to market performance and interest rates, each episode is designed to help listeners build financial awareness and understanding. AI-assisted in drafting, with all content reviewed for accuracy and compliance by Buckley Wealth, an SEC-registered investment adviser. This podcast is for educational and informational purposes only and does not constitute personalized financial advice. Listeners should consult their own financial advisor before making investment decisions. New episodes every Wednesday. For more information, visit buckleywealth.com.

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