Is the AI boom creating the next investment bubble? And what do rising interest rates, inflation, and economic uncertainty mean for your portfolio?
On this episode of Kitchen Table Finance, the SRB Advisors team breaks down the third quarter of 2026 and what investors should be watching as we head into the final stretch of the year.
Dave, Nick, and Cole talk about the forces shaping today’s financial markets, separating the headlines from what actually matters to long-term investors.
In this episode:
- Q3 Market Review: How stocks and bonds performed during the third quarter.
- Inflation & Interest Rates: What’s driving inflation and why Treasury yields are rising.
- The Federal Deficit: How government borrowing and national debt could affect the economy and investors.
- The AI Boom: Is the massive investment in artificial intelligence sustainable, or are we seeing signs of another tech bubble?
- The 60/40 Portfolio: Why the traditional balance of stocks and bonds still matters, even in a rising interest rate environment.
- The 2026 Election: Does political control actually make a meaningful difference in long-term stock market returns?
- Is It Too Late to Invest? How investors should think about market highs, valuations, and the temptation to wait for a correction.
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