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
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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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Podcast Summary: In this episode, we review our report Outlook 2024: Embracing Change. You can also view our report, video, and webinar replay.
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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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In this month’s Investment Strategy Brief, we discuss cooling inflation, Fed policy, a stronger-than-expected economy, and continued tensions with things like Fiscal Transition and geopolitics.
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In this episode, we discuss the implications of the Israel-Hamas war as well as the concept of Fiscal Transition, whereby consumers, businesses, and our government must improve their management of debt going forward.
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In this month’s Investment Strategy Brief, we discuss the prospect of a “soft landing” for the U.S. economy given firming inflation. We share an update on the key factors influencing the economy and markets going forward.
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In this episode, we share our 2023 mid-year update, discussing inflation, Fed policy, the economy, and markets.
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