A sudden crypto crash and shifting mortgage rates have investors asking big questions. 💥💰

In this episode, Landis Wiley and Chief Investment Officer Allen Wallace break down:
✅ What caused the recent crypto “flash crash” and whether it could spill into traditional markets
✅ How leverage and psychology drive volatility
✅ Why mortgage rates haven’t dropped—even as the Fed cuts rates
✅ What to consider before refinancing your home

Tune in for clear explanations and practical insights—without the hype.

#CryptoCrash #MortgageRates #InvestingPodcast #InterestRates #Refinance #FinancialPlanning #BasepointWealth

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Headlines are turning negative — but does that mean a recession is here? In this episode of The Point, Landis Wiley and Allen Wallace, CIO at Basepoint Wealth, break down the current economic and market outlook.

📉 They discuss inflation pressures, job revisions, and what the Fed’s next moves could mean for investors.

🏦 Plus, a reality check on the AI boom: can massive spending and sky-high valuations keep markets moving, or is it overhyped?

💡 Finally, they share portfolio strategies — from international exposure to gold, silver, and cash — designed to balance opportunity with caution. ⚖️

#MarketUpdate #EconomicOutlook #RecessionRisk #InterestRates #Inflation #FedPolicy #PortfolioManagement #InvestingStrategy #ArtificialIntelligence #AIBoom

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Basepoint Wealth, LLC is a registered investment advisor. Please visit www.basepointwealth.com for more information and important disclosures.

Can we really trust the numbers that shape our economy? In this episode of The Point Podcast, we break down the reliability of key economic data, from the monthly jobs surveys to CPI inflation and GDP growth. Understanding the difference between the household survey and the establishment survey (and why they don’t always agree) is critical for interpreting what the data truly means.

Join us as we explore the nuances behind the headlines and how these reports impact markets, policy, and everyday financial decisions.

🔍 What You’ll Learn in This Episode:

• 📊 The key differences between the household survey and establishment survey in jobs reports
• 🏠 Why conflicting jobs data can create confusion for economists, markets, and policymakers
• 💡 How CPI and GDP are measured — and what they reveal (or hide) about economic health
• 📈 Why data reliability matters when making financial and policy decisions

If you’ve ever wondered why the numbers don’t always add up, this episode will give you clarity.

#JobsReport, #EconomicData, #CPI, #GDP, #LaborMarket, #InflationInsights, #DataReliability

We hope you’ve gained some valuable insights or maybe even a fresh perspective on our topic today. We would love to hear from you with your questions or specific topics you would like us to cover. Simply email us your questions or suggestions to info@basepointwealth.com and who knows, your topic might be featured next.

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Basepoint Wealth, LLC is a registered investment advisor. Please visit www.basepointwealth.com for more information and important disclosures.