CB3 Financial
Financial Commentary, Stock Market Updates, Educational Recordings, and 1-on-1 Interviews from CB3 Portfolio Manager Charles Brown, III (a.k.a. CB3)
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WEEKLY UPDATE ~ Ep. 91 - Inflation, Oil & the Fed: What CPI Means for Your Money (opens the original)
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Inflation remains front and center as the latest CPI report shows prices continuing to rise, with energy costs playing a major role. In this week’s market update, Charles Brown breaks down the latest inflation numbers, rising Treasury yields, mortgage rates, oil-market pressures, and what investors should watch as the Federal Reserve prepares its next interest-rate decision. He also examines what higher borrowing costs and persistent inflation could mean for stocks, bonds, housing, and portfolio
WEEKLY UPDATE ~ Ep. 90 - Jobs Roar Back: Why a September Fed Hike Looks Likely (opens the original)
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The August jobs report shattered expectations, with 162,000 new jobs, upward revisions to prior months, and unemployment holding at 4.1%. In this weekly market update, we examine why renewed hiring strength, stubborn inflation, and oil nearing $100 could push the Federal Reserve toward a September rate hike. We also discuss the pressure on real wages, signs of an AI-driven white-collar slowdown, and how we’re positioning the MP and DS portfolios ahead of the Fed meeting and the next CPI report.
WEEKLY UPDATE ~ Ep. 89 - Record Highs, an Unfinished War, and a Hawkish Fed (opens the original)
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The S&P 500 is back at an all-time high, AI stocks are surging, and investors are increasingly optimistic about a potential Iran peace deal. But beneath the headlines, major risks remain. In this week’s episode, Charles Brown of CB3 Financial breaks down what’s driving the market rally, why the Strait of Hormuz and the unresolved Iran agreement still matter for oil and inflation, and how Fed Chair Kevin Warsh could reshape the outlook for interest rates this fall. Charles also explains why CB3 c
WEEKLY UPDATE ~ Ep. 88 - Paper Truces, Rising Oil, and the Fed: What Investors Need to Know This August (opens the original)
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Markets may be near record highs, but the risks beneath the surface are growing. In this week's episode, Charles Brown examines the latest developments surrounding the U.S.–Iran truce, why he remains skeptical of its long-term impact, and how geopolitical tensions could continue to influence energy prices and market volatility. Charles also breaks down July's market performance, explains why a handful of technology stocks are driving most of the S&P 500's gains, and discusses what new Federal Re
WEEKLY UPDATE ~ Ep. 87 - Markets at the Highs: Stocks, Inflation, the Fed, and Global Risks (opens the original)
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In this week’s CB3 Financial Podcast Update, portfolio manager Charles Brown breaks down a turbulent week for investors as markets push toward record highs despite geopolitical tensions, inflation concerns, and uncertainty from the Federal Reserve. Charles examines why the S&P 500 has shown resilience, how broader market participation is changing the investment landscape, and why strong earnings are helping support stocks. He also discusses portfolio positioning, valuation concerns, energy risks
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