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Show Notes:

Post on X from Wall St. Wingman on 2/9: https://x.com/WallStWingman/status/2020898540608741392?s=20

Post on X from Mike Silva on: 2/9 https://x.com/mikepsilva/status/2020968911827763445?s=20

#338 Topics:

Market Volatility: Mixed market returns with S&P 500 up 1.4% year-to-date; NASDAQ down 0.8%.

Jobs Report: January payrolls increased by 130,000; unemployment dropped to 4.3%, with slowest job growth in two decades.

Trucking Volumes Rise: Spot rates climbed $0.61/mile; volumes hit multi-year high, signaling robust economic strength.

Inflation Insights: Real-time inflation shows sub-1% annual rate, suggesting potential for more aggressive Fed rate cuts.

Tech CapEx Surge: Mega tech firms plan $200 billion in AI infrastructure spending, betting on long-term growth.

Broader Market Strength: Non-tech sectors support market stability amid outperformance from transportation stocks.

The Independent Advisors Podcast Episode 338: It doesn't always make sense.