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9/15/2026 - Why Is Witching Friday Important for Investors? Will the Federal Reserve Raise Interest Rates?

2026-09-1522:37

This week on Two Question Tuesday, host Bob Sellers asks Focused Wealth Management’s Phil DeAngelo and Michael Passante about two events that could influence the markets. They break down Witching Friday, why expiring options and futures can contribute to increased trading volume and volatility, and what investors should know about this quarterly event. The conversation then turns to the Federal Reserve, the possibility of an interest rate hike, persistent inflation, and why the market’s react...

9/8/2026 - How Could Rising Global Debt Affect the U.S. Economy and Investors? What Is the Best Way to Invest in Bonds as Interest Rates Change?

2026-09-0822:13

This week on 2 Question Tuesday Host Bob Sellers is joined by Phil DeAngelo, Managing Director of Focused Wealth Management, and Michael Passante, CFP®, CPWA®, Director of Financial Planning, to discuss rising debt levels in the U.S. and abroad and why economic growth may play an important role in managing those challenges. They examine debt levels in countries such as France and Japan, the strength of the U.S. private sector, and the potential impact of continued economic growth. The convers...

9/1/2026 - How Can Investors Potentially Capitalize on the Growth of Data Centers? Is Gold Still an Attractive Investment, and What Could a Weaker Dollar Mean for Investors?

2026-09-0819:05

In this episode of Two Question Tuesday, host Bob Sellers is joined by Phil DeAngelo, Managing Director of Focused Wealth Management, and Michael Passante, CFP®, CPWA®, Director of Financial Planning, to discuss the investment opportunities surrounding the continued growth of data centers and AI infrastructure, including utilities, independent power producers, nuclear energy, and technology. The conversation then turns to gold, inflation, global debt, interest rates, and what a weaker U.S. do...

8/25/2026 - What could derail this market rally? What determines the right mix of stocks and bonds in your portfolio?

2026-09-0820:56

This week on Two Question Tuesday, host Bob Sellers once again asks Focused Wealth Management’s Phil DeAngelo and Michael Passante what could derail the current market rally, from interest rates and government debt to geopolitical surprises and a slowdown in tech spending. They also explore how investors can think about the right mix of stocks and bonds, emphasizing that portfolio allocation should reflect individual goals, risk tolerance, income needs, market conditions, and time horizon—not...

8/18/2026 - Could AI Concentration in the S&P 500 Lead to Another Boom-and-Bust Cycle? How Could a Wealth Tax Affect Investment and Portfolio Management?

2026-08-1813:15

This week’s 2 Question Tuesday Bob Sellers asks Phil DeAngelo and Matthew Wyant II from Focused Wealth Management about whether the growing concentration of AI-related companies in the S&P 500 could create another boom-and-bust cycle. They also discuss how a potential wealth tax could influence investment decisions, capital movement, municipal bonds, and portfolio management. Submit your questions to [email protected] As always, if you have any questions at any time, please fe...

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2 Question Tuesday Presented by Focused Wealth Management