Traditionally and historically, the stock market has always been a good barometer for the economy, but that hasn’t been the reality in the modern era. 

 

Even today, the stock market is on a steady incline, and in great shape - seemingly nothing to see here, right? Unfortunately, no. In reality, the economic fundamentals do not match this optimistic trajectory. 

 

Even though the irrationality of the market going up continues to rule the day, we have to be aware that we’re truly in for a reckoning this year. 

 

What are the glaring signs that there’s a lot more to the economy than what is being reported? What should we actually be looking for in order to avoid getting caught up in the financial hype machine? 

 

In today’s episode, our producer Matt Johnson returns, as we discuss the truth about the market and what you won’t hear in the media..