Signal or Noise?

5 Questions for 2025

Signal or Noise?

Show Notes

On our first episode of 2025, Charlie and Peter discuss five key questions shaping the current economic and financial landscape. Together they offer insights into potential market trends, investment strategies and economic indicators to watch as you navigate the complexities of the new year. They wrap with a Signal or Noise rewind and their thoughts on whether high investor optimism is a signal or just noise.

More from Signal or Noise?

Oct 8, 2026

With the SpaceX IPO putting concentrated wealth in the spotlight, Charlie and Creative Planning Chief Investment Strategist Ramesh Poola discuss how concentrated stock positions develop, why they can create significant risk and strategies investors can consider to diversify while managing tax implications.

Sep 9, 2026

Peter and Charlie discuss what’s driving expectations for higher interest rates, what rate hikes could mean for investors, and how markets performed over the past decade before sharing what each sees as the biggest risk facing investors today.

Aug 27, 2026

With the United States’ national debt now topping $40 trillion, Peter and Charlie discuss how we got here, whether we can grow our way out of it, what an actual debt crisis would look like and more. Plus, get their take on whether a U.S. debt crisis is a signal or just noise.

Aug 13, 2026

From saving early to investing in your health, Peter and Charlie share 10 practical tips for building wealth and working toward long-term financial success. Plus, discover where you can see Peter and Charlie live at a regional CONNECT26 event.

Jul 23, 2026

An April 2021 Twitter exchange between Peter Mallouk and Mark Cuban resulted in two $1,000,000 bets. Peter and Charlie discuss how the bets came about, how things are going and what investors can learn from them.

See all episodes →