The US and Iran signed a ceasefire deal on June 17th. By the weekend it nearly broke — Israeli strikes in Lebanon, Iran threatening to close the Strait of Hormuz again. Meanwhile the market just had its 11th winning week out of 12, and the Fed is now signaling a possible rate hike instead of cuts.

In this episode Markens Benoit breaks down what actually happened this week in plain English — no jargon, no Wall Street speak — and shares four practical steps to keep your family calm and protected no matter what the headlines say.

What we cover:

— The real timeline of the US-Iran ceasefire — signed, tested, nearly broken

— Why the Fed is now talking about rate hikes instead of cuts

— Four steps to stay calm without ignoring what's actually happening

— Why your family's plan can't depend on getting every headline right

— What to watch this week — Thursday's inflation report and ongoing Iran talks

The bottom line:

The market will always have its chaos. Your family deserves a plan that doesn't.

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HOST: Markens Benoit, Certified Financial Fiduciary

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This week the Dow hit 52,000 for the first time ever. A peace deal between the US and Iran sent markets soaring. The Fed signaled a possible rate hike — not the cuts everyone expected. And today markets are closed in observance of Juneteenth.

In this episode Markens Benoit connects this week's market news to the deeper meaning of Juneteenth — and why delaying your family's financial protection plan carries a real cost.

What we cover:

— This week's market moves: Iran peace deal, Dow record, Fed rate hike signal

— The real history of Juneteenth and why it became a market holiday

— Why "freedom delayed is freedom denied" applies directly to your financial plan

— Three steps every family can take today — no matter where you're starting from

— Why the families already protected didn't have to react to this week's chaos

The bottom line:

It's never too late to start. But every day you wait is a day your family goes unprotected.

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PHONE: 508-835-3708

Sunday night — Trump announced the Iran deal is complete. The Strait of Hormuz reopens Friday. Friday — SpaceX debuted on the Nasdaq under ticker SPCX. Up 19% on day one. $75 billion raised. Biggest IPO in history. Elon Musk became the world's first trillionaire.

Two historic events in 72 hours.

In this episode:

✅ Last week day by day — 900 point Dow drop, 929 point surge, SpaceX debut

✅ What the Iran deal means for your gas, groceries, and utility bills

✅ Why you shouldn't chase SpaceX stock right now

✅ 3 things every family needs when markets hit euphoria

✅ What to watch this week — Iran signing ceremony, SpaceX trading, Fed signals

The market will always have its chaos and its euphoria. Your family deserves a plan that handles both.

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This week the Dow dropped 953 points on Monday. By Thursday it was back above 50,000. SpaceX completed the biggest IPO in history. Iran escalated — then Trump signaled a deal. Micron erased a week of losses in one session.

In this episode:

✅ Day by day breakdown of the wildest week of 2026

✅ Top 5 market movers — Iran, Micron, Intel, Oracle, SpaceX

✅ Why panic selling Monday cost families real money

✅ 3 things every family needs when markets go wild

✅ What to watch next week — Iran deal, SpaceX trading, Fed signals

The market will always have its chaos. Your family deserves a plan that doesn't.

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Everything looked fine Thursday. By Monday morning markets were down 5%, Iran struck, and oil was rising. Here's what it means for your family. Prospirion.com/calendar

This week the market gave us everything — all-time records, a tech selloff, a potential Iran ceasefire, oil dropping 10%, and the May jobs report. All in five days.

In this episode, Markens Benoit breaks it all down in plain English — no jargon, no Wall Street speak — just what happened, what it means, and what your family needs to know heading into next week.

What we cover:

• Why the S&P 500 and Dow hit record highs early in the week
• Why Broadcom's earnings sent chip stocks tumbling Thursday
• What the Iran ceasefire deal means for oil prices and your grocery bill
• Why the Dow surged 875 points the same day tech sold off
• What today's jobs report means for interest rates and your mortgage
• The three things every family needs to have in place before the next market swing

The bottom line: Records don't pay your mortgage. Records don't protect your family. Your plan does.

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May was a record-setting month — nine straight weeks

of gains. Now comes June, historically the toughest

month for stocks.

In this episode, Markens breaks down what's happening

with oil prices, the Iran situation, the jobs report

this Friday, and what it all means for your family's

finances — in plain English.

Because one good month doesn't mean your family is

protected.

Key topics:

- Why June has a reputation as a tough month for stocks

- How the Iran situation affects your grocery and gas bills

- What economic data to watch this week

- The 3 decisions families make before the chaos starts

Book a free 15-minute call at Prospirion.com/calendar.

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