In this episode, we look through the media noise to the data to help us understand how our modestly positive “base case” may unfold in 2025.

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 look through the media noise to the data to help us understand how our modestly positive &ldquo;base case&rdquo; may unfold in 2025.
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To read this week's Sight|Lines, <a href="https://www.stifel.com/Newsletters/AdGraphics/InSight/Sightlines/2025/SL022725.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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Signals From the Noise: How Our 2025 Base Case Might Unfold

In this first episode of 2026 we discuss our Outlook 2026: Rewiring Growth, reviewing the forces that shaped 2025 and the themes—from AI and policy to geopolitics and fiscal risks—that may define markets in the year ahead.

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 first episode of 2026 we discuss our&nbsp;Outlook 2026:&nbsp;Rewiring Growth, reviewing the forces that shaped 2025 and the themes&mdash;from AI and policy to geopolitics and fiscal risks&mdash;that may define markets in the year ahead.
To read this week's Sight|Lines,&nbsp;<a href="https://www.stifel.com/Newsletters/AdGraphics/InSight/Sightlines/2026/SL010626.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;

Outlook 2026: Rewiring Growth Spotlight No. 1: A Brief Summary

In this last episode of 2025, we discuss how artificial intelligence has moved rapidly into the mainstream, where it is already delivering measurable productivity gains, why so many companies remain stuck in pilot mode, and what execution, governance, and reskilling will mean for long-term growth and investment returns. 

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 last episode of 2025, we discuss how artificial intelligence has moved rapidly into the mainstream, where it is already delivering measurable productivity gains, why so many companies remain stuck in pilot mode, and what execution, governance, and reskilling will mean for long-term growth and investment returns.&nbsp;
To read this week's Sight|Lines,&nbsp;<a href="https://www.stifel.com/Newsletters/AdGraphics/InSight/Sightlines/2025/SL122225.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 at Home and at Work: Signs of Real Impact

In this episode, we discuss the Fed’s year-end rate cut, what the new projections reveal about internal disagreements, and why policymakers may be preparing to pause even as labor market and inflation risks remain in play.

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 the Fed&rsquo;s year-end rate cut, what the new projections reveal about internal disagreements, and why policymakers may be preparing to pause even as labor market and inflation risks remain in play.
To read this week's Sight|Lines,&nbsp;<a href="https://www.stifel.com/Newsletters/AdGraphics/InSight/Sightlines/2025/SL121225.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;

Signals From the Noise: How Our 2025 Base Case Might Unfold

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