Ep. 86 Launch Financial-How Rising Rates Will Impact Your Home-Buying Process with Jody Eichenblatt
Release Date: 05/05/2022
Ep. 247 Launch Financial- Investors Worry Over Global Trade News to Kick Start September
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Overview: Tune into this week's episode of Launch Financial as we discuss investors worry over global trade developments, tariffs, and yields as we enter September and leave a strong summer behind. All eyes are on a big week ahead of earnings reports and jobs report on Friday that may impact the Federal Reserve on their stance of cutting rates ahead of their meeting later this month. Show Notes:
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Ep. 246 Launch Financial- All Eyes On Federal Reserve Amid Central Bank Board Firing
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Overview: Tune into this week's episode of Launch Financial as all eyes are on the Federal Reserve board member removal from President Trump and the future of interest rate policy. A big week ahead for the tech space with Nvidia earnings reporting Wednesday. Email for inquiries or questions. Show Notes:
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Ep. 245 Launch Financial- Big Retail Earnings Week Signal the State of the Consumer
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Overview: Tune into this week's episode of Launch Financiasl as we discuss a big week ahead of economic data, particularly indicators on the state of the consumer with major retailers reporting earnings. We will also await further rhetoric from the Federal Reserve as we gear towards the September meeting. Show Notes: RSVP to Beers with Brad!
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Ep. 244 Launch Financial- Economic Data Indicates Economic Worry
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Overview: Tune into this week's episode of Launch Financial as we discuss a slew of economic reports and earnings that are stirring worry on the strength of the economy. All eyes remain on global trade developments and comments, as well as further outlook on the consumer and retailers from this week's earnings reports. Show Notes:
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Ep. 243 Launch Financial- Mega Cap Tech Earnings Post Strong Results
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Overview: Tune into week's episode of Launch Financial as we discuss a massive week of economic data including PCE inflationary data, strong earnings from mega cap tech firms of the "Magnificent Seven", and commentary from the Federal Reserve after holding interest rates steady for the time being. Stay tuned for more economic reporting and our thoughts! Show Notes:
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Ep. 242 Launch Financial- Major Averages Hit Fresh Records Amid Earnings Week
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Overview: Tune into this week's episode of Launch Financial as we discuss a big week of economic data including earnings season with megacap tech companies reporting, global trade developments, and major averages setting fresh records following last week's inflation readings. We will continue to look for clues on the economic landscape with earnings outlook and global trade updates. Show Notes:
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Ep. 241 Launch Financial- Markets Continue Recovery Rally with Nasdaq Hitting an All Time High
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Overview: Tune into this week's episode of Launch Financial as we discuss a slew of economic data, including an overview of the Big Beautiful Bill, Federal Reserve rhetoric and continued push and pull between Jerome Powell and President Trump, as well as the continued market reocvery rally with the Nasdaq hitting all time highs this morning. All eyes continue to look out for global trade developments. Show Notes:
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Ep. 240 Launch Financial- S&P500 Sets Record to Close Out A Volatile Q2 & First Half of the Year
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Overview: Tune into this week's episode of Launch Financial as we wrap up the second quarter of 2025 and reflect on how the markets volatile ride through the first half of the year. Plus we share our outlook for Q3 and beyond—and top of mind planning items to tackle for the rest of 2025. Email with any questions. Show Notes:
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Ep. 239 Launch Financial- Federal Reserve Emphasizes Wait & See Approach to Interest Rates
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Overview: In Episode 239 of Launch Financial, we’re gearing up for quarter end as well as a big week ahead as markets await several key economic indicators. We discuss the Federal Reserve’s continued “wait and see” approach to interest rate cuts, and how rising global geopolitical tensions are adding pressure and uncertainty to the economic outlook and markets. Tune in for a quick breakdown of what we are watching out for and thoughts on the current state of the economy. Show Notes:
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Ep. 238 Launch Financial- Retail Sales Slip In May As Consumers Digest Tariff Fears
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Overview: Tune into this week's episode of Launch Financial as we unpack the latest economic headlines starting with May’s lower-than-expected retail sales and what that might signal about consumer confidence heading into summer. We also preview the Federal Reserve’s interest rate meeting set to conclude tomorrow that is expected to hold rates steady. Plus, we drop some early hints about potential shifts in the tax code that could impact your financial planning Show Notes:
info_outlineOverview: Join us for a very speicial episode of Launch Financial this week as we are joined with recurring guest, Jody Eichenblatt. On this week's episode we are going to continue our discussion since our last recording with Jody about rising interest rates and get Jody's professional opinion on how these hikes will ultimately impact the consumer and the home-buying process. Tune in for a great episode!
A little about Jody, Jody Eichenblatt (NMLSR# 181198) is a Senior Mortgage Consultant with over 18 years of experience in the mortgage industry holding a license in Virginia, Maryland, the District of Columbia and Florida. Jody’s professional service is founded on delivering the best possible customer experience for his clients and partners.
Whether you are a first time homebuyer or seasoned refinancer Jody understands that each transaction is unique and special and treats it as such. Listening to his clients objectives and clearly communicating all of the available options is what makes Jody a success.
Jody graduated from the University of Maryland Robert H Smith School of Business with a MBA, and a BS in Marketing and Logistics. In his free time Jody enjoys running, hiking, biking, traveling and most of all spending time with his wife Kim, son Ryan daughter Taylor and mini Aussiedoodle Teddy. For questions about the episode, email [email protected].