Stifel SightLines Podcast

In this episode we discuss the headwinds and tailwinds shaping today’s markets — from tariff uncertainty and slowing growth to AI optimism and strong profit forecasts.

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In this episode we discuss the upcoming transfer of wealth and how Stifel is supporting the NextGen investor, further informed by our 2025 intern survey.

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In this episode we unpack June inflation data and some labor market trends to discern when the Fed may cut rates.

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In this episode, we discuss tariffs, inflation/Fed policy, the spending bill, and our outlook for the second half of 2025.

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This week on Sight|Lines, we revisit the Fed’s dual mandate – employment and inflation – in the context of recent data. With labor markets holding firm and inflation cooling, is the Fed ready to cut rates? We break down key indicators and preview what to expect at next week’s FOMC meeting.

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This week on Sight|Lines, we revisit the Fed’s dual mandate – employment and inflation – in the context of recent data. With labor markets holding firm and inflation cooling, is the Fed ready to cut rates? We break down key indicators and preview what to expect at next week’s FOMC meeting.

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In this episode, we discuss how industry leaders are expressing concerns about our Fiscal Trajectory, the political dynamics at play, and the implications for individual investors when the problem comes to a head in the future.

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In this episode, we unpack the positive first quarter earnings season and identify potential headwinds going forward.

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 In this episode, we discuss the short, medium, and long-term implications of Moody’s downgrade of US debt.

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In this episode, I share some helpful learnings from discussions I had with industry leaders at Stifel’s Blueprint conference, including insights on the economy, the markets, and industry innovation.

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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.

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In this episode, we review the first 100 days of the second Trump administration: actions, increased uncertainty, and some economic and market data.

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In this episode, we further explore how the current equity market environment isn’t that unusual, and that, as long-term investors, we should expect market weakness from time to time.

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In this episode we unpack the effect of tariffs and policy uncertainty on the stock market and interest rates.

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In this week’s episode, we review Trump's tariff pause and keen focus on U.S. China Competition.

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In this episode, we unpack the new trade policy, the potential economic disruptions, and the implications for investors.

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In this episode, we unpack the results of the March 2025 Fed meeting against the backdrop of policy changes in Washington D.C.

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In this episode, we discuss how Animal Spirits are fading over worries around uncertainty, and how the “hard” and “soft” data may be showing that fundamentals are holding up.

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In this episode, give the worries about geopolitics and tariffs, we unpack some negative data signaling a possible economic slowdown, but turn as well to the positive data that reinforce our view for slowing but positive economic growth going forward.

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