Oct 13 2024 35 mins
Connor Miller, Chief Investment Officer for Capital Investment Advisors, joins Wes in the studio. They commiserate about a less-than-ideal jobs report. They discuss the cumulative effect of years of inflation and how that might usher in negative vibes despite encouraging CPI numbers. They delve into the Wall Street Journal’s article describing a global decline in birth rates and its potential to bring significant economic, social, and geopolitical consequences. But, they point out that, fortunately, the U.S. is still seeing population growth, partially from immigration, and will likely continue to for the foreseeable future. Finally, they dig deep into Wes's five reasons for being bullish about the United States.