Animal Spirits Podcast

On episode 321 of Animal Spirits, Michael Batnick and Ben Carlson discuss: Ben's trip to NYC, stock market vs. bond market valuations, the 4% inflation scenario, why the consumer is so important, record home values (again), the power of home equity, and much more! This episode is sponsored by Franklin Templeton. To learn more about the Franklin U.S. Low Volatility High Dividend Index ETF (LVHD), visit: https://www.franklintempleton.com/investments/capabilities/etfs If you'd like to apply for the Creative Media Editor position we're hiring, send a resume and portfolio to hiring@ritholtzwealth.com. Learn more at: https://www.linkedin.com/jobs/view/3677185959/ Find complete show notes on our blogs... Ben Carlson’s A Wealth of Common Sense Michael Batnick’s The Irrelevant Investor Feel free to shoot us an email at animalspiritspod@gmail.com with any feedback, questions, recommendations, or ideas for future topics of conversation.   Check out the latest in financial blogger fashion at The Compound shop: https:/