Episode 22 of The Building Wealth Podcast, Market Volatility and Earnings Season

PEARL RIVER, N.Y. - July 13, 2026 - PRLog -- Financial educator and market strategist Steven P. Sitkowski has released Episode 22 of The Building Wealth Podcast, offering timely insights into the latest market volatility and the economic events investors should be watching as earnings season begins.

In this episode, Sitkowski explains how renewed geopolitical tensions in the Middle East, rising oil prices, and higher Treasury yields are influencing investor sentiment and driving short-term market swings. He emphasizes the importance of focusing on factors investors can control while understanding how global events can impact stocks, inflation, and interest rates.

Sitkowski also discusses why corporate earnings remain the most important long-term driver of stock prices, highlighting upcoming reports from major financial institutions and what investors should be listening for beyond the headline numbers. He examines sector performance, market breadth, the outlook for interest rates, and technical chart patterns that could determine the market's next major move.

The episode also takes a closer look at the performance of actively managed investment funds versus the S&P 500, encouraging investors to better understand how their money is managed and why education is one of the most valuable investing tools. In response to listener questions, Sitkowski reviews Oracle and Nebius as potential investment opportunities, demonstrating the technical and fundamental analysis he uses to evaluate stocks.

With more than 45 years of experience in financial education, Sitkowski continues to provide practical market analysis and investing education designed to help individuals become more informed and confident investors.

Read the full blog: https://www.marketmasterygroup.com/steven-sitkowski
Watch the podcast: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5Zfitqdi9_Y