Q1 2026 Economic Update & Outlook
Q1 2026 Economic Update & Outlook  
Podcast: Money Sense
Published On: Tue Mar 31 2026
Description: Early 2026 opened with optimism around AI, but rising oil prices and geopolitical tension quickly shifted sentiment. Mike Roth explains what changed, why rate cuts may be fewer than expected, and where volatility creates both risk and opportunity. 00:00 Welcome to Money Sense02:04 Q1 2026 Market Overview06:34 Why AI Is Driving Market Volatility15:55 Iran, Oil Shocks & Global Market Impact21:03 The Fog of War: Headlines vs Reality23:32 Interest Rates & Fed Cuts in 202624:46 AI Winners, Losers & Valuation Shifts29:39 Understanding Private Credit37:47 How Today’s Economy Affects Everyday Life #MarketOutlook #EconomicUpdate #Inflation #InterestRates #FederalReserve #Geopolitics #OilPrices #AIInvesting #ArtificialIntelligence #StockMarket #WealthManagement #FinancialPlanning #PrivateCredit #MarketVolatility #MoneySensePodcast ELLENBECKER INVESTMENT GROUP Presenter of the Money Sense Podcast. Ellenbecker Investment Group (EIG), a registered investment advisor, provides comprehensive financial planning and fiduciary wealth management for individuals, families, businesses, and charitable foundations. Website: ellenbecker.com This podcast is for educational purposes only and should not be considered legal, tax, or financial advice. Guest opinions represent the views of the individuals speaking, and references to companies do not imply endorsement by Ellenbecker Investment Group.