Unlocking Your Financial Future

Author: BA Schrock Financial Group

Weekly financial and retirement guidance with Ben Schrock of BA Schrock Financial Group in Wadsworth, Ohio. Also serving the Cleveland and Akron areas. This podcast will help you learn important financial concepts that allow you to retire with confidence.
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2026 State of the Markets: What’s Really Driving Stocks?
Episode 152
Thursday, 26 February, 2026

Markets can look calm on the surface while powerful forces build underneath. In this episode, Ben and Keith step back from the day-to-day noise and examine the bigger structural trends shaping the investment landscape. They dig into how professional forecasters are positioning for the year ahead, what scenarios could surprise investors, and why disciplined strategy matters more than reacting to headlines. Here’s some of what we discuss in this episode: 📈 Earnings Power: Profits justify elevated valuations 💵 Consumer Strength: Spending still driving growth 🤖 AI Disruption: Productivity up, jobs pressured 🌍 Trade Noise: Tariffs loud, impact limited 🔌 Energy Demand: Data centers fueling growth 💻 Digital Currency: Asset class, not currency For more, visit us online: https://baschrock-fg.com/