Fix It Friday - Why the Markets Keep Rising When It Feels Like The World Is Falling Apart

Welcome to Fix-It Friday, the podcast segment that simplifies financial strategies to help you make smarter decisions hosted by Jonathan Blau, CEO of Fusion Family Wealth. This episode tackles the question many investors are asking: how can markets rise amid war, inflation, and economic fear? Jonathan breaks down the critical difference between short-term noise and long-term signal, explaining why earnings—not headlines—drive lasting market growth and why disciplined investors stay the course.

What You’ll Learn:

The difference between market “noise” and long-term “signal”

Why stock markets can rise even during global crises

How corporate earnings drive long-term investment outcomes

Why reacting emotionally to headlines can hurt your portfolio

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Key Timestamps:

00:00 – Disclaimer & Introduction

01:40 Breaking down current events vs. market performance

02:20 Noise vs. signal: the core investing principle