In this episode we provide an update on 2026 headwinds and tailwinds, including the Middle East conflict and artificial intelligence.

View the Investment Strategy Brief slides related to this episode here

Watch the video related to this episode here

The views expressed in this podcast may not necessarily reflect the views of Stifel Financial Corp. or its affiliates (collectively, Stifel).  This communication is provided for information purposes only.  Past performance does not guarantee future results.  Investing involves risk, including the possible loss of principal.  Asset allocation and diversification do not ensure a profit or protect against loss.  © Stifel, Nicolaus & Company, Incorporated | Member SIPC & NYSE | www.stifel.com*

In this episode we provide an update on 2026 headwinds and tailwinds, including the Middle East conflict and artificial intelligence.
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View the Investment Strategy Brief slides related to this episode <a href="https://www.stifel.com/newsletters/AdGraphics/InSight/Research_Brief/2026/April-2026.pdf">here</a>
Watch the video related to this episode <a href="https://vimeo.com/stifel/isb-042026">here</a>
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The views expressed in this podcast may not necessarily reflect the views of Stifel Financial Corp. or its affiliates (collectively, Stifel). &nbsp;This communication is provided for information purposes only.&nbsp; Past performance does not guarantee future results.&nbsp; Investing involves risk, including the possible loss of principal. &nbsp;Asset allocation and diversification do not ensure a profit or protect against loss.&nbsp; &copy; Stifel, Nicolaus &amp; Company, Incorporated | Member SIPC &amp; NYSE | www.stifel.com*

Hosted by Michael O’Keeffe, Stifel Chief Investment Officer, the Investment Strategy Brief is a monthly market update from Stifel’s Investment Strategy team. Discussion topics include:
Macroeconomic and Geopolitical Insights
Analysis of Markets and Related Insights
Developing or Fading Investment Themes

A more in-depth video version of each month’s brief and the presentation deck can be found in the episode notes.

The views expressed in this podcast may not necessarily reflect the views of Stifel Financial Corp. or its affiliates (collectively, Stifel).  This communication is provided for information purposes only.  Past performance does not guarantee future results.  Investing involves risk, including the possible loss of principal.  Asset allocation and diversification do not ensure a profit or protect against loss.  © Stifel, Nicolaus & Company, Incorporated | Member SIPC & NYSE | www.stifel.com

Hosted by Michael O&rsquo;Keeffe, Stifel Chief Investment Officer, the Investment Strategy&nbsp;Brief is a monthly&nbsp;market update from Stifel&rsquo;s Investment Strategy team. Discussion topics&nbsp;include:
<ul>
<li>Macroeconomic and Geopolitical Insights</li>
<li>Analysis of Markets and Related Insights</li>
<li>Developing or Fading Investment Themes</li>
</ul>
A more in-depth video version of each month&rsquo;s brief and the presentation deck can be found in the episode notes.
<hr>
The views expressed in this podcast may not necessarily reflect the views of Stifel Financial Corp. or its affiliates (collectively, Stifel). &nbsp;This communication is provided for information purposes only.&nbsp; Past performance does not guarantee future results.&nbsp; Investing involves risk, including the possible loss of principal. &nbsp;Asset allocation and diversification do not ensure a profit or protect against loss.&nbsp; &copy; Stifel, Nicolaus &amp; Company, Incorporated | Member SIPC &amp; NYSE | <a href="http://www.stifel.com/">www.stifel.com</a>

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