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The Investor Mindset

Plus… the sinking U.S. dollar, AI, home prices, Kamala’s economics interview, and the fate of Intel

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The Psychology of Investing

Trish and Rob take a step back from the news of the day and discuss the key mental attributes one must cultivate to achieve financial success. Anyone can do it, but it does take some discipline and awareness of key concepts. Developing these life skills should not only matter to us as individuals but ought to become a top educational priority nationwide.    

Start Thinking Like an Investor

The Sinking Dollar

In the wake of the big Fed rate cut, the U.S. dollar has declined relative to other major currencies as well as gold. Trish and Rob explain the relationship between interest rates and foreign exchange rates as well as the impact a weaker dollar could have on markets.

Lower Rates, Weaker Dollar

AI: Prepare for the “Unimaginable”

Former Google CEO Eric Schmidt, one of the most successful technologists in the world, has been vocal about the scale of changes that he anticipates will result from AI-related innovations. In his view, these immense changes will not just transform the economy but society as a whole. Trish and Rob react with their own perspective on the long-term implications of the AI revolution.

Profound Changes Ahead

Where Are Home Prices Heading?

Residential real estate is a key asset for millions of Americans. House prices have surged in the inflationary environment of the last few years. High rates have to some extent frozen the market, limiting supply, but low rates could generate even more demand. With the Fed now cutting rates, where do we go from here?

Residential Real Estate

Kamala’s Economic Policies

In a rare sit-down interview, Presidential candidate Kalama Harris opined on various economic issues, including housing, tariffs, inflation and taxes, and contrasted her positions with those of her rival Donald Trump. Trish and Rob assess her claims and dive into the key economic policy issues of the election.  

Kamala’s Big Economic Interview

Semiconductors

The semiconductor industry is evolving rapidly. Nowhere is this more visible than in the meteoric rise of NVIDIA and the simultaneous collapse of Intel. Mobile phone chip designer Qualcomm is now circling Intel and reportedly looking to buy pieces of the business, if not the entire thing. Trish and Rob consider the prospects of a deal, including very important national security implications.  

The Demise of Intel

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