2025 Market Insights: What Investors Need to Know

In this week’s episode of Retire in Texas, Darryl Lyons, CEO and Co-Founder of PAX Financial Group, explores Charles Schwab's 2025 US Stock and Economic Outlook and its implications for investors in the coming year. Darryl provides a thoughtful breakdown of the report's key insights, covering everything from tariffs and trade policies to economic growth, housing affordability, and opportunities in the stock market.

This episode takes a balanced look at how policy changes, economic trends, and market volatility might shape the 2025 financial landscape, helping listeners better understand what to expect in the months ahead. Whether you’re a seasoned investor or someone simply curious about where the economy may be headed, this discussion offers clarity and actionable takeaways.

Key highlights of the episode include:

• The potential impact of tariffs, mass deportations, and trade dynamics on the US economy and inflation.
• Why small businesses remain optimistic despite inflationary challenges and how they drive job growth.
• The importance of domestic production, innovation, and unexpected market upsides.
• Insights into the housing market, affordability concerns, and the role of foreign labor in construction.
• Opportunities in stocks, small-cap companies, private credit, and international markets as we enter 2025.
• Practical advice for weathering market pullbacks and preparing for volatility in a shifting economic environment.

To learn more and explore how PAX Financial Group can guide you through economic changes, visit www.PAXFinancialGroup.com. If you found this episode valuable, share it with someone else who might benefit!

Resource:

2025 Schwab Market Outlook | Schwab Funds