2026 Market Outlook, Interest Rates, Venezuela & the Future of the U.S. Dollar
Investment Friday · Hannah Chapman
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Show Notes
Investment Friday is entering an exciting new chapter!
In this episode, Hannah Chapman, CFP®, APMA®, CRPC® and Brad Haines, CFA®, FRM®, Chief Investment Officer at Juncture Wealth Strategies, share why Investment Friday is officially becoming its own podcast — launching February 2026 — and what that means for listeners who want grounded, historically informed financial insight without fear-based headlines.
Together, they unpack:
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What really happened in markets in 2025
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What the early data is telling us about 2026
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Why “bad news can be good news” for markets
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Labor market trends and interest rate expectations
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The Venezuela situation and its global implications
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The U.S. dollar's role as the world's reserve currency — and what happens if that changes
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Why entrepreneurship, innovation, and equity markets endure through every cycle
This episode is a reminder that you don't need to live in financial fight-or-flight. With the right context, history, and perspective, you can stay invested, informed, and grounded — even in uncertain times.
Connect with Hannah at [email protected] and online at https://x2wealthplanning.com
Connect with Brad at [email protected] and online at https://www.juncturewealth.com