This episode explores how negative headlines may be dampening investor confidence and economic momentum — and why underlying data and potential policy shifts suggest room for optimism.

To read this week's Sight|Lines, click 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 

This episode explores how negative headlines may be dampening investor confidence and economic momentum &mdash; and why underlying data and potential policy shifts suggest room for optimism.
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To read this week's Sight|Lines, <a href="https://www.stifel.com/Newsletters/AdGraphics/InSight/Sightlines/2025/SL050825.pdf">click here</a>.&nbsp;
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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 | <a href="http://www.stifel.com">www.stifel.com</a>&nbsp;

Stifel’s SightLines is a weekly podcast focusing on a key topic or two relevant in the current environment.

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

Stifel&rsquo;s SightLines is a weekly podcast focusing on a key topic or two relevant in the current environment.
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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 | <a href="http://www.stifel.com/">www.stifel.com</a>

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