Looking Further at the Implications of the 2025 Transition of Power in Washington, D.C.

In this episode, we provide a summary of the initial economic and market implications of the upcoming transition of power in DC. 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 (col…

Republicans Win Big in 2024: Economic and Market Implications

In this episode, we unpack the results of the 2024 U.S. elections and discuss the economic and market implications of the strong showing from the Republican Party. To read this week's Sight|Lines, click here.  The views expressed in this podcast may not necessarily reflect the views of Stifel Fin…

Positive Economic Results May Be Giving Way to a Slowdown Soon

In this episode, we discuss the strong advance estimate of third quarter U.S. GDP along with mixed data showing a possibly softening jobs market. 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 it…

2024 U.S. Elections Are Close, What Does That Mean for Investors?

In this episode we discuss the upcoming U.S. elections and the market/investment implications. 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 communic…

The U.S. Debt Trajectory: The Need for a Fiscal Transition

In this episode we discuss the U.S. fiscal trajectory and the need for a fiscal transition.  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 communicat…

An Update – From Vision to Value: Our Long-Term Investment Themes

In this episode we turn our attention away from short term issues and focus on the long term with a discussion of our report From Vision to Value: Our Long Term Investment Themes. To read this week's Sight|Lines, click here.  The views expressed in this podcast may not necessarily reflect the vie…

After the Election: Challenges and Opportunities

With the election coming up, investors are on edge, focused on the near term. But in this episode, we look past the election to issues important to our future, like military conflict, U.S.-China competition, and our government's fiscal trajectory. To read this week's Sight|Lines, click here.  The…

Heightened Geopolitical Risk and a Slowing Global Economy Threaten the Soft Landing

In this episode, we discuss how global risks like middle east wars and weak economies put the U.S. at risk of recession…and weaker markets. 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 affi…

The Federal Reserve Cuts Rates 50 Basis Points: “Threading the Needle” Will Be Tough

In this episode, we unpack the results of the Fed’s September meeting, discussing how this first half point rate cut may affect the economy and markets going forward. To read this week's Sight|Lines, click here.  The views expressed in this podcast may not necessarily reflect the views of Stifel …

Will Rate Cuts Be Enough to Sustain the Bull Market, or is a Bear Market Inevitable?

In this episode, we review the latest inflation reports and what they mean for Fed policy, recession, and a possible market correction.  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 affilia…