
Episode #12
8.18.26
The market keeps making new highs, but the signals underneath the surface are starting to shift. This week, we’re watching a softer consumer, the Fed’s next clues, and a new phase of AI spending that could create...


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Hosted by Jacob Woodrum, CFA, CFP · business · EN-US
A new weekly update from Jacob Woodrum, created specifically for current clients, offering insight into what to expect in the markets in the coming week.
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The Week Ahead is hosted by Jacob Woodrum, CFA, CFP. The show has published 12 episodes to date.
Recent episodes include "8.18.26" (18 August 2026, 9 minutes), "8.3.26" (3 August 2026, 10 minutes), and "6.22.26" (22 June 2026, 10 minutes).
The Week Ahead publishes roughly every two weeks, with episodes averaging 9 minutes across 12 episodes.
Booking probability for The Week Ahead is 35%, and the host is rated Selective on guests. The Week Ahead requires a Pod Score of 80 or higher. The Week Ahead's contact route on record: public web form.
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Jacob Woodrum, CFA, CFP hosts The Week Ahead, a business podcast with 12 episodes published.
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Episode #12
The market keeps making new highs, but the signals underneath the surface are starting to shift. This week, we’re watching a softer consumer, the Fed’s next clues, and a new phase of AI spending that could create...

Episode #11
This week, Jacob is taking you behind the scenes of the recent changes we made to our Prime Portfolios and explaining the thinking behind each decision. He'll talk about why we trimmed stocks after a strong rally, why...

Episode #9
In this week's The Week Ahead , I discuss why the economy may be stronger than the headlines suggest, including accelerating earnings growth, a resilient labor market, and how lower oil prices could help ease inflation...

Episode #9
<p>In this week's The Week Ahead, I discuss why the economy may be stronger than the headlines suggest, including accelerating earnings growth, a resilient labor market, and how lower oil prices could help ease...

Episode #8
<p>What I Learned Behind the Velvet Ropes – Last week, I spent three days in Washington, D.C. hearing from former Fed Chair Janet Yellen, bestselling NY Times author Morgan Housel, and political strategists Karl Rove...

Episode #7
<p>After a rainy Memorial Day weekend at Dollywood with his family, Jacob shares a simple lesson that perfectly mirrors today’s market environment: preparation doesn’t stop storms, but it can keep storms from ruining...

Episode #6
<p>Markets are hitting record highs, but underneath the surface, the story is starting to change. In this episode of The Week Ahead, we break down why market leadership is broadening beyond Big Tech, how AI is...

Episode #5
<p>Markets are hitting highs, but the real story isn’t in the headlines. This week, we’re breaking down the structural shifts that actually matter for your portfolio.</p><p>Hobart Wealth is a DBA of Hobart Private...

Episode #4
<p>There’s a lot to take in right now, but not all of it deserves a reaction. This week is a good opportunity to zoom out and refocus on what actually drives long-term outcomes. Let’s sort through what matters… and what...

Episode #3
<p>Markets are pulling back - but this isn’t about panic, it’s about what’s changing underneath the surface. This week, we break down the real signals driving the shift and what disciplined investors should be focused...

Episode #2
<p>Welcome to "The Week Ahead." A new bi-weekly update from Jacob Woodrum, created specifically for current clients, offering insight into what to expect in the markets in the coming week.</p><p>Hobart Wealth is a DBA...

Episode #1
<p>Welcome to "The Week Ahead." A new weekly update from Jacob Woodrum, created specifically for current clients, offering insight into what to expect in the markets in the coming week.</p><p>Hobart Wealth is a DBA of...
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