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Jobs Report, Fed Rate Cuts & International Stocks – Craig Bolanos on WGN 720

Craig Bolanos, Co-Founder and Wealth Advisor at VestGen Wealth Partners, joins John Williams on WGN 720 to discuss the latest jobs report, market reaction to headline numbers and revisions, and what it all means for interest rates in 2026. Hear Craig’s insights on Fed rate cut expectations, why international stocks may outperform U.S. markets, mean reversion and valuation gaps, fund flows into small- and mid-cap stocks, and why diversification by geography and market cap matters now more than ever for retirees and long-term investors. About Craig Bolanos Craig Bolanos is a Co-Founder and Wealth Advisor at VestGen Wealth Partners, helping clients across generations get retired and stay retired. His media appearances deliver timely market updates, retirement strategies, and practical financial insights. 00:00 – Introduction & Valentine’s Day Banter 00:32 – Strong Jobs Report: 130,000 Added, 4.3% Unemployment 01:10 – Can We Trust Jobs Report Revisions? 02:00 – Market Reaction: “Buy the Rumor, Sell the News” 02:38 – Fed Rate Cuts: Will We Get Two This Year? 03:20 – The Risk of a “Run-Hot” Economy 04:05 – Are Stocks Overvalued? Understanding P/E Ratios 04:50 – U.S. vs. Europe: 22x vs. 15x Earnings 05:35 – Why International Stocks May Outperform 06:05 – The Importance of Advisor Communication 06:50 – Are Investors Too Late to Go Global? 07:35 – Innovation, Fund Flows & Missed Trends 08:15 – Mean Reversion & the “Shark Chart” Explained 09:00 – Small & Mid-Cap Fund Flows 09:35 – Why This May Be the Year to Diversify 10:00 – Closing Thoughts & How to Connect with VestGen Learn More & Connect Visit: https://hubs.ly/Q042YKjZ0 Follow VestGen on LinkedIn: https://hubs.ly/Q042YL_W0 Listen to more radio appearances: https://hubs.ly/Q042YKGr0 Disclosure The views and opinions presented here are those of Craig Bolanos, and not necessarily those of VestGen Wealth Partners or Private Client Services. They are not intended to be specific investment, tax or legal advice for any individual and should not be construed as such. All information is believed to be from reliable sources, but we make no representations as to their completeness or accuracy. All economic and performance information is historical and not indicative of future results. Any market indices mentioned are unmanaged, and all investing carries risk. Securities offered by Registered Representatives through Private Client Services. Member FINRA/SIPC. Advisory products and services offered by Investment Advisory Representatives through VestGen Advisors, a Registered Investment Advisor. Private Client Services and VestGen Wealth Partners are unaffiliated entities.