Lance Norquest & Alan Beaulieu on Oil, Inflation, and Market Volatility

In this episode of the Optimize Wealth Podcast, Lance Norquest is joined by economist Alan Beaulieu for the first installment of Bellwether Wealth’s new biweekly insights series.

Together, they discuss how rising oil prices, global supply disruptions, and geopolitical tensions may influence economic growth, inflation, and investor sentiment in the months ahead.

Key topics include:

• the economic impact of sustained oil price volatility

• how global slowdowns can affect U.S. markets

• why reacting to headlines can hurt long-term outcomes

• what investors should focus on instead: quality, liquidity, and diversification

• how economic data can help remove emotional bias from decision-making

This conversation is designed to provide perspective during uncertain market conditions and reinforce the importance of disciplined, long-term planning. Listen now to gain timely economic insight and practical portfolio perspective.

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