In this episode, we explore the key geopolitical risks—from trade and AI to deficits and conflict—and their impact on 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 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 explore the key geopolitical risks&mdash;from trade and AI to deficits and conflict&mdash;and their impact on markets.
To read this week's Sight|Lines, <a href="https://www.stifel.com/Newsletters/AdGraphics/InSight/Sightlines/2025/SL082125.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;
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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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Relating Issues in the Current Environment: Stifel’s Geopolitical Risk Dashboard

In this episode we discuss AI-driven volatility and why “sell first” moments can ignore fundamentals. We share a stay-the-course process: assess fundamentals, judge AI’s impact, then decide: buy, hold, or sell with conviction.#AI #Investing #Markets #RiskManagement

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 

In this episode we discuss AI-driven volatility and why &ldquo;sell first&rdquo; moments can ignore fundamentals. We share a stay-the-course process: assess fundamentals, judge AI&rsquo;s impact, then decide: buy, hold, or sell with conviction.#AI #Investing #Markets #RiskManagement
To read this week's Sight|Lines,&nbsp;<a href="https://www.stifel.com/Newsletters/AdGraphics/InSight/Sightlines/2026/SL021326.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;

AI Optimism Abounds, but Some Industries Are Punished with Indiscriminate Selling

In this episode we discuss how a potential Warsh-led Federal Reserve could shift away from constant forward guidance toward transparency, accountability, and cleaner price discovery—and what that may mean for day-to-day volatility across rates, FX, and equities.#Fed #MonetaryPolicy #Volatility #Macro #Investing

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 

In this episode we discuss how a potential Warsh-led Federal Reserve could shift away from constant forward guidance toward transparency, accountability, and cleaner price discovery&mdash;and what that may mean for day-to-day volatility across rates, FX, and equities.#Fed #MonetaryPolicy #Volatility #Macro #Investing
To read this week's Sight|Lines,&nbsp;<a href="https://www.stifel.com/Newsletters/AdGraphics/InSight/Sightlines/2026/SL020526.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;

The Nomination of Kevin Warsh: His Leadership and Approach May Smooth Out How We Experience Risk

In this episode, we discuss gold’s surge as a potential signal of fiscal trajectory and sovereign-risk concerns, the roles of USD weakness, central bank buying, and ETF inflows.#Gold #FiscalTrajectory #USDollar #CentralBanks #ETFs #SovereignRisk #Markets #SightLines

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 

In this episode, we discuss gold&rsquo;s surge as a potential signal of fiscal trajectory and sovereign-risk concerns, the roles of USD weakness, central bank buying, and ETF inflows.#Gold #FiscalTrajectory #USDollar #CentralBanks #ETFs #SovereignRisk #Markets #SightLines
To read this week's Sight|Lines,&nbsp;<a href="https://www.stifel.com/Newsletters/AdGraphics/InSight/Sightlines/2026/SL022926.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;

Relating Issues in the Current Environment: Stifel’s Geopolitical Risk Dashboard

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