Current Events
Date-stamped commentary on the market headlines everyone's asking about.
When a market event grabs the headlines, Peter breaks it down. Bank failures, debt ceilings, elections, Fed decisions, tariffs — real-time analysis with long-term perspective.
- 1Ep. 17Oct 13, 2021
Debt Ceiling Debacle and the Growing U.S. National Debt
The national debt is always a hot topic, particularly when the country bumps up against the debt ceiling.
- 2Ep. 93Mar 28, 2023
What the Silicon Valley Bank Failure Means For You
The daily news cycle is of very little importance when it comes to long-term investing, but the failure of Silicon Valley Bank is the type of news item that catches the attention of even the most disciplined investor.
- 3Ep. 101May 23, 2023
Debt Ceiling Standoff: 3 Possible Outcomes ft Chris Kerckhoff
Plancorp’s CEO, Chris Kerckhoff, joins the show for a live recording at the Wealth Management EDGE Conference.
- 4Ep. 115Aug 29, 2023
Debunking Myths About FedNow
The Federal Reserve recently unveiled a new payments system called FedNow that would replace the United State’s antiquated system created more than 50 years ago. But like anything else, change can cause anxiety and there is a lot of false information floating around making matters worse.
- 5Ep. 135Jan 16, 2024
Bitcoin ETF’s Are Here, Should You Invest?
Last week, the Securities and Exchange Commission approved the first U.S. exchange-traded funds (ETFs) that can directly invest in bitcoin.
- 6Ep. 160Jul 10, 2024
How Will The US Presidential Election Impact The Stock Market?
Today we’re diving into a topic that grabs investors’ attention every four years: the Presidential election.
- 7Ep. 177Nov 6, 2024
Post Election Thoughts
I’m recording this episode on Election Day, so perhaps we already know which candidate won the presidency—and maybe we don’t.
- 8Ep. 192Feb 19, 2025
2025 Market Forecasts, Interest Rates, and Economic Risks With Dr. David Kelly
Dr. David Kelly, Chief Global Strategist at J.P. Morgan Asset Management, is one of the most respected voices in macroeconomic forecasting. His work is a go-to resource for professionals in the financial industry, helping investors make sense of market trends, policy shifts, and economic cycles.
- 9Ep. 207Jun 4, 2025
TACO Investing: Navigating Market Volatility in the Age of Policy Whiplash
Welcome to the world of TACO (“Trump Always Chickens Out”) investing. In this episode, we’ll use the TACO phenomenon as a lens to explore how investors can better understand and navigate short-term market swings caused by political news.
- 10Ep. 212Jul 9, 2025
2025 Midyear Market Update: Navigating Volatility, Tariffs, and Global Opportunities
We’re officially halfway through 2025, and today, I want to give you a midyear update on what’s been going on in markets, the economy, and politics—and what it all means for investors like you.
- 11Ep. 239Jan 14, 2026
The 2026 Market Outlook: Earnings, the Fed, the Magnificent Seven, and Long-Term Investing with Liz Ann Sonders
Today’s guest is Liz Ann Sonders, the Chief Investment Strategist at Charles Schwab—one of the most widely followed voices in markets and the economy, and someone I’ve personally been reading and learning from for nearly two decades.
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