SCRIPTURES AND WALL STREET – RATE HIKE AND NO MARKET SELL OFF

Interest rates are rising. Oil is still above $100 a barrel. Mortgages and borrowing costs are climbing. Inflationary pressure remains. Yet instead of selling off, the stock market keeps moving higher. So what's going on? On this episode of Scriptures & Wall Street, Carlos Cortez Jr. breaks down why Wall Street can continue rallying even in a higher-rate environment—and why investors may be asking the wrong question. The market isn't necessarily celebrating higher interest rates. Carlos argues that, for now, investors are reacting to signs that corporate America, consumers, earnings, and credit markets have been able to withstand the pressure. But resilience today doesn't guarantee resilience tomorrow. With crude oil remaining elevated, transportation and manufacturing costs rising, refinancing becoming more expensive, and inflation potentially keeping rates higher for longer, the real question isn't simply: “Will the Fed raise rates again?” It's: “How long can the economy afford these rates?” For retirees, that question becomes even more important. Carlos explains why a retirement plan shouldn't depend entirely on cheap oil, falling interest rates, rising stocks, or bonds always providing protection. He compares retirement planning to the wise man in Matthew 7 who built his house on rock—the strength of the plan isn't proven when conditions are perfect; it's proven when the storm arrives. That's where Red Money and Green Money enter the conversation. Carlos explains why some retirement assets can remain exposed to growth while another portion can be positioned around contractual principal protection. He also takes a deeper look at an insurance-based Green Money strategy he presents as a potential bond alternative, including its liquidity restrictions, early-withdrawal considerations, insurer backing, and illustrated—not guaranteed—growth. And this episode isn't only for people already approaching retirement. Carlos directly challenges younger investors to start earlier, arguing that time may be one of the most powerful assets they have. Rather than waiting until their 40s or 50s to think seriously about financial independence, he encourages younger generations to begin building retirement assets while they're still building their careers. Because the question isn't whether Wall Street can survive higher rates today. It's whether your retirement is prepared if it can't tomorrow. FREE tax calculator http://corteztaxbill.com GALLUP -The CliftonStrengths® 34 Report https://www.gallup.com/cliftonstrengths/en/403127/cliftonstrengths-34-report.aspx The Color of Money https://rumble.com/v73vhby-scriptures-and-wallstreet-the-color-of-money-replay.html?e9s=src_v1_s%2Csrc_v1_s_o&sci=e9473b97-5241-472d-a848-0bf18daac052 ———————————————————————————————————— Schedule a consultation today! https://cortezwm.com Learn More About America First Retirement https://americafirstretirementplan.com/ Get your own private insurance account! https://privateinsuredaccount.com/ Like & Subscribe our Channels ———————————————————————————————————— Rumble https://rumble.com/user/ScripturesAndWallstreet Youtube https://www.youtube.com/@ScripturesAndWallstreet Spotify https://open.spotify.com/show/0d0qrDco0pTfSjeaLEa6Ux?si=2M13CUTkQBC6mWa7B0vWrA X https://x.com/scrptrandwallst I only ———————————————————————————————————— Support the show! SCRIPTURES AND WALL STREET - WALLSTREET DOESN’T CARE ABOUT YOUR YOUR HEALTH - WITH JAY CAMPBELL https://rumble.com/v71mjik-scriptures-and-wall-street-wallstreet-doesnt-care-about-your-your-health-wi.html High-quality, third-party verified research compounds https://biohackusa.live/ Lose weight and more with Plant Base Peptides http://getmeleanusa.com Silver and Gold https://cornerstoneassetmetals.com Fluoride Free Alkaline water : www.AmericaFirstWater.com The views and expressions used in Scriptures and Wallstreet are for educational & entertainment purposes only. All though Carlos Cortez Jr. is a registered financial adviser this is not financial advice. Any information taken from the scriptures and Wallstreet is strictly for educational and entertainment. If you would like to pursue a personalized financial plan please contact Cortez Wealth Management and schedule an appointment by going to cortezwm.com.