Stifel Investment Strategy Brief Podcast

Stifel Investment Strategy Brief Podcast

Hosted by Michael O’Keeffe, Stifel Chief Investment Officer, the Investment Strategy Brief is a monthly market update from Stifel’s Investment Strategy team. Discussion topics include: Macroeconomic and Geopolitical Insights Analysis of Markets and Related Insights Developing or Fading Investment Themes A more in-depth video version of each month’s brief and the presentation deck can be found in the episode notes. 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

Episodes

August 18, 2025 11 mins

In this episode, we discuss economic/market headwinds, tailwinds, and resulting crosswinds, and how these create risks and opportunities in the current environment.


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In this episode we share our outlook for the second half of 2025, digging into geopolitics, Washington policy, the economy, and the markets.


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June 16, 2025 17 mins

In this episode, we discuss geopolitcal tensions, like the Israel strikes on Iran, as well as continued policy uncertainty in DC, then turn to implications on the economy and markets.


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May 27, 2025 17 mins

In this episode, we discuss the continued Washington D.C. policy tensions and the effects of the related uncertainty on the economy and the markets. 


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April 24, 2025 16 mins

In this episode, we discuss how we’re watching for the uncertainty in the current environment to fade, including a focus on how recent equity market behavior compares to history.


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March 21, 2025 16 mins

 In this episode, we discuss some key areas of change in D.C. policy and the corresponding economic and market implications. 


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February 19, 2025 17 mins

In this episode, we provide an update on how the economic and market environments are reacting to changes in Washington D.C., making some investors pessimistic and others optimistic about the future.


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January 21, 2025 22 mins

In this episode we discuss in depth our outlook for the upcoming year as shared in Outlook 2025: Gravitational Shifts. You can read the full report, watch a video summary, or view the replay of this week’s client webinar.


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December 16, 2024 20 mins

In our December Investment Strategy Brief, we discuss the incoming administration, developing geopolitical events, and their potential impact on the economy and markets.

 


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November 20, 2024 13 mins

In this episode, we dive a little deeper into the policies of the incoming Trump administration and Republican-controlled Congress and the related implications for the economy and markets.


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October 21, 2024 16 mins

In this episode, we discuss the forces driving the better-than-expected economic and market results while spelling out some serious risks that may create some market turbulence.


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September 23, 2024 21 mins

In this episode, we discuss the details of the Fed’s half-point rate cut, other tailwinds to the economy and the markets, as well as headwinds too.


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July 29, 2024 23 mins

In this episode, we discuss the idea of Embracing Change happening in the second half, like an anticipated economic slowdown after a strong first half, the upcoming U.S. elections, and the market rotation that began in July. We also invite you to view our Client Webinar on the U.S. Elections. 


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June 20, 2024 19 mins

In this episode, we discuss the environment and what’s in focus for the second half of 2024, including the results of different elections around the world and possible implications for U.S. elections.


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May 24, 2024 16 mins

In this episode, we discuss how the Fed will maintain its restrictive policy as officials await evidence of cooling inflation, reinforcing the “higher for longer” interest rate environment.


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April 17, 2024 15 mins

In this episode, we continue our discussion about optimism around artificial intelligence and identify some additional headwinds that may lead us toward an economic slowdown.


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March 18, 2024 19 mins

In this episode, we discuss the idea that economists and market experts appear even more positive looking forward, and how we’re challenging ourselves to watch for a slowdown, especially with the consumer. 


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February 20, 2024 14 mins

In this episode, we discuss how 2024 is unfolding relative to our outlook, and we also discuss the role of artificial intelligence in the strong equity market and economic results.


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January 22, 2024 5 mins

Podcast Summary: In this episode, we review our report Outlook 2024: Embracing Change. You can also view our reportvideo, and webinar replay


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December 19, 2023 21 mins

In this episode, we review the subtle pivot in Fed policy/messaging from the December meeting, along with economic and market implications.


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