Protect Your Assets Market Briefing

E218 - Inflation, Fed Outlook, and Crypto Updates

Published: August 18, 2025

Duration: 9:59

This week’s market briefing reviews the latest performance numbers and developments. The Dow gained 1.7%, the S&P is up more than 9% year to date, and small caps showed strength. A higher-than-expected Producer Price Index raised concerns about inflation, while attention now shifts to the Fed’s September meeting. David Hollander discusses the three factors influencing today’s market: inflation, Fed policy, and corporate earnings. The update also covers crypto as Bitcoin approaches new highs, ETFs expand, and global regulations evolve. 

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