# Money Talk 8-1-26

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Podcast: [Money Talk](https://stenobird.com/podcast/money-talk-6044349)
Published: 2026-08-01T16:00:00+00:00
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## Resource

Saturday, August 1st. The Fed Says Little, Markets Hear Plenty For our Week in Review, Dave Spano and Dr. Brian Jacobsen will break down a rate pause from the Fed, AI producing both big winners and notable losers, and consumers continue to send mixed signals about the economy. They'll also discuss oil prices and earnings season results. Microsoft and Amazon proved AI spending can pay off, while Meta and Apple reminded investors that growth still has to meet expectations. Plus, segments on smarter money habits and when retirement planning should actually start.

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