Guardian Financial, Inc.'s Podcast

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Markets This Week: Yield Curve Steepens, VIX Hits 2026 Low, China Slows — What's Actually Happening

Markets This Week: Yield Curve Steepens, VIX Hits 2026 Low, China Slows — What's Actually Happening19. Aug.5 Min.

A full breakdown of what's moving markets right now — the S&P, Nasdaq, and Russell 2000 diverging from the Dow, a steepening yield curve, the VIX sitting at its 2026 low, and gold catching a bid as the dollar softens. We also cover the headlines shaping the bigger picture: China's slowing economic recovery, the AI productivity conversation heating up on earnings calls, Alphabet's first Australian bond sale, and Meta's upcoming trial over youth social media use. This video is for educati...