In Episode 72 of “Market News with Rodney Lake,” Professor Lake, director of the GW Investment Institute, covers the equity markets, interest rates, energy trends, and market headlines. He reviews strong year-to-date performance in the S&P 500 and Nasdaq, noting the market’s stabilization following tariff-related volatility. Likewise, Lake examines how the current yield curve and anticipated Federal Reserve rate cuts may influence both valuations and mortgage costs. In market headlines, he spotlights Michael and Susan Dell’s historic $6.25 billion contribution to the Invest America initiative, which will fund investment accounts for 25 million children. Lake concludes by analyzing key energy and inflation dynamics—from lower oil prices to rising electricity costs and the accelerating global transition toward electric vehicles, particularly in the U.S. and China.

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