Behind the Markets Podcast

Show from 2026-07-10 Host Jeremy Schwartz is joined by Chris Gannatti and Jeff Weniger for a wide-ranging discussion on the latest developments driving technology markets and the economy. The group examines surging AI infrastructure spending, demand for memory chips, expectations for another strong earnings season, and the growing investment cycle surrounding data centers, hyperscalers and physica...

Show from 2026-07-02 Host Jeremy Schwartz and Professor Siegel discuss the latest jobs report, noting downward payroll revisions, an unusually sharp decline in labor force participation, and why broader labor market data still points to a steady economy rather than a significant slowdown. Professor Siegel also explains why lower oil prices and easing commodity inflation could keep the Fed on hold...

Host Jeremy Schwartz and Professor Siegel discuss the sharp rotation from growth into value, falling oil prices, stronger-than-expected economic data, and the implications of rising memory chip costs across the technology sector. Professor Siegel also shares his view that lower energy prices should help keep inflation contained, making additional interest rate hikes this year unlikely, while highl...

Show from 2026-06-19 Host Jeremy Schwartz and Professor Siegel discuss the Federal Reserve's latest meeting, the outlook for interest rates, and how falling oil prices could influence inflation, monetary policy, and investor sentiment in the months ahead. Professor Siegel explains why declining energy prices could lead to significantly lower inflation readings, shares his views on the political an...

Show from 2026-06-12 Host Jeremy Schwartz and Professor Siegel discuss the market’s positive reaction to a ceasefire agreement involving Iran, the reopening prospects for the Strait of Hormuz, and the potential impact of lower oil prices on inflation and economic growth. The Prof also highlights the highly anticipated SpaceX IPO, the wealth creation it could generate for investors, and previews ne...

Show from 2026-06-05 Host Jeremy Schwartz and Professor Siegel discuss the surprisingly strong jobs report, the implications for upcoming Federal Reserve policy, and continued strength in equity markets despite geopolitical tensions and questions around productivity gains from AI. Professor Siegel also comments on international diversification, the dominance of U.S. technology companies, and the d...

Show from 2026-05-29 Host Jeremy Schwartz and Professor Siegel discuss easing oil prices, lower Treasury yields, AI-driven market strength, recent economic data, and why investors should compare stock earnings yields to real bond yields rather than nominal bond yields. Professor Siegel notes that growth remains positive with no signs of recession, while also highlighting stronger money supply grow...

Show from 2026-05-22 Host Jeremy Schwartz is joined by Sam Rines, Jeff Weniger, Chris Gannatti and Jon Flynn to discuss geopolitical developments surrounding Iran negotiations, China’s growing pushback on ADRs and solar exports, and contrarian opportunities emerging in India, Europe and gold amid heavy investor outflows. The group also explores Nvidia’s latest earnings, the government’s new invest...

Show from 2026-05-15 Host Jeremy Schwartz and Professor Siegel discuss the market reaction to President Trump’s summit with China, with the Prof calling the outcome a disappointment due to tensions around Taiwan, limited progress on Iran and weaker-than-expected economic deals. Professor Siegel also highlights rising oil prices, higher long bond yields and the resilience of the U.S. economy despit...

Show from 2026-05-08 Host Jeff Weniger and Professor Siegel discuss a much stronger than expected jobs report, the implications for Fed policy and interest rates, and how resilient AI-driven earnings growth continues to support equity markets despite geopolitical uncertainty and elevated oil prices. The Prof also comments on valuations, the declining energy intensity of the economy, and why he wou...

Show from 2026-05-01 Host Jeremy Schwartz and Professor Siegel discuss the latest Fed meeting dynamics, highlighting the unusual dissents toward a neutral bias and what it signals about the direction of monetary policy, while also reviewing strong economic data including historically low jobless claims, resilient retail sales, and a solid GDP print. Siegel emphasizes continued market strength driv...

Show from 24/04/26 Host Jeremy Schwartz and Professor Siegel discuss resilient equity markets amid geopolitical tensions, strong earnings with a high beat rate, and continued strength in AI-driven demand. The Prof highlights steady economic data, manageable oil price pressures, and expectations for a Fed pause with attention turning to future policy decisions and inflation risks. (12:57) Jeremy co...

Show from 17/04/26 Host Jeremy Schwartz and Professor Siegel discuss easing geopolitical tensions in the Middle East, declining oil prices, and the market’s positive reaction driven by liquidity and defense spending. The Prof emphasizes there are no signs of recession despite low consumer sentiment and highlights continued strength in employment and earnings expectations. (12:32) Jeremy continues...

Show from 10/04/26 Host Jeremy Schwartz and Professor Siegel discuss rising concerns around inflation and the possibility of a Fed rate hike driven by a recent increase in money supply and persistent energy price pressures. The Prof notes that while CPI came in slightly better than expected, resilient consumer spending and rising oil-related costs could complicate the Fed’s path, keeping policy re...

Show from 04/03/26 Host Jeremy Schwartz and Professor Siegel discuss a surprisingly strong jobs report, the impact of rising geopolitical tensions and oil prices on the economic outlook, and the recent acceleration in money supply and its implications for Fed policy. Professor Siegel notes that while the labor market remains firm and long-term optimism persists, increased uncertainty from war and...

Show from 03/27/26 Host Jeremy Schwartz, joined by Jeff Weniger, Michael Fridman, and Chris Gannatti, discuss the recent tech-led market selloff, compression in equity valuations, and geopolitical-driven volatility impacting oil, rates, and global markets. They highlight that despite multiple contraction, forward earnings expectations remain intact, while dislocations in areas like cybersecurity a...

Show from 03/20/26 Host Jeremy Schwartz is joined by Sam Rines and Chris Gannatti to break down the broader market and macro landscape. Sam analyzes the geopolitical situation involving Iran, energy markets, and global responses, noting potential de-escalation and limited long-term economic damage. Chris dives into major themes from NVIDIA’s GTC event, including the rise of AI agents, token-based...

Show from 03/13/26 Host Jeremy Schwartz and the WisdomTree team begin the episode discussing the surge in oil prices tied to tensions in the Middle East and how higher energy costs could affect consumers, transportation, and global supply chains. They also examine stress signals in private credit markets, the divergence between private equity firms and the broader S&P 500, and the recent rotation...

Show from 03/06/26 Host Jeremy Schwartz and Professor Siegel discuss the surprisingly weak payroll report and how it contrasts with strong economic indicators like ISM data and retail sales, with the Professor suggesting rising productivity—potentially driven by AI—may explain how GDP remains strong with little job growth. They also review geopolitical tensions involving Iran, rising oil prices, a...

Show from 02/27/26 Host Jeremy Schwartz and Professor Siegel discuss Professor Siegel’s response to a viral AI “doomsday” scenario, emphasizing that productivity gains from AI would expand output, wages and leisure rather than cause mass permanent unemployment, and arguing that macroeconomic growth from higher productivity would generate trillions in new income to absorb displaced workers. He also...

Show from 02/20/26 Host Jeremy Schwartz and Professor Siegel break down the latest GDP report, PCE inflation data and housing trends, with the Professor noting that fourth quarter growth was not as weak as headlines suggested once government distortions are adjusted for and that differences between CPI and PCE components explain the recent upside surprise in inflation. He emphasizes that the Supre...

Show from 02/13/26 Host Jeremy Schwartz and Professor Siegel discuss a strong employment report and a softer-than-expected CPI print, highlighting rising real wages, easing rental inflation, and stabilization in unemployment claims. Professor Siegel also addresses growing AI-driven market anxiety, tariff developments, and why he believes the ongoing rotation away from the MAG-7 does not derail the...

Show from 02/06/26 Host Jeremy Schwartz discusses recent volatility across asset classes, including sharp drawdowns in commodities, bitcoin, and select software stocks. (1:38) Jeremy continues the conversation with Blake Heimann and Michael Fridman, former PM at a major Israeli insurer, and the WisdomTree research team. The discussion centers around AI capital expenditure, the sustainability of te...

Show from 01/30/26 Host Jeremy Schwartz and Professor Siegel discuss the appointment of Kevin Warsh as incoming Fed Chair, expressing optimism about his independence and stance on inflation. The Professor also comments on the latest inflation print, the Fed’s balance sheet strategy, and the potential impact of tariffs and money supply trends. (13:43) Jeremy is joined by Chris Gannatti, Sam Rines,...

Show from 01/23/26 Host Jeremy Schwartz and Professor Siegel discuss updates on the Fed chair race, government shutdown prospects, and delayed tariff rulings. The Professor sees strong economic momentum, rising productivity, and continued strength in value and small-cap stocks. (11:23) Jeremy continues the conversation with Dave Goodson, Head of Securitized Credit at Voya, who discusses bond marke...