On Investors’ Minds

With inflation expectations on the rise, volatility has returned and stock and bonds are increasingly moving together.  This is driving interest in uncorrelated and absolute return strategies that can generate returns regardless of what's happening with broader market beta or the economy.  In this episode, Kerry Craig provides an introduction of a conversation hosted by Aaron Mulvihill and featuri...

In this 157th episode of the On Investors' Minds podcast, Kerry Craig is joined by special guest Kyle Hutzler, Executive Director for Asia Pacific Policy and Strategic Competitiveness within the J.P. Morgan Center for Geopolitics, to discuss the latest geopolitical developments impacting the world recently and how the financial markets have in turn reacted.  What's the current status of the Middle...

In this 156th episode of the On Investors' Minds - APAC Edition podcast, we present a special replay of Tai Hui's recent client webconference immediately after the completion of the U.S. Federal Reserve's June meeting.  How did new Fed chair, Kevin Warsh, leave his mark in his first meeting as the chair?  What changes are expected from the Fed through the end of 2026?  In addition to the FOMC reca...

In this 155th episode of the On Investors' Minds podcast, Tai Hui gives an update on the just announced U.S.-Iran agreement to reopen the Strait of Hormuz, and the immediate market reaction of leaning risk-on.  With key parties confirming a deal and a formal ceremony expected on Friday in Switzerland, momentum looks real - but still fragile, with the hardest parts, such as proving its safe, rebuil...

In this 154th episode of the On Investors' Minds podcast, Tai Hui explores the possible policy shifts resulting from the upcoming U.S. mid-term elections, and what tools are available for the Trump administration for the second half of the current presidential term.  Have previous mid-term elections supported or rather slowed down that president's ability to impact policy change?  What are likely...

In this 153rd episode of the On Investors' Minds podcast, Tai Hui dives into possible outcomes of the current ongoing Middle East conflict between the U.S. and Iran.  Although there are plenty of complex factors to consider, three clear scenarios around the Strait of Hormuz are most probable: i.) a near term reopening (our base case), ii.) an extended closure, and iii.) a worst-case deterioration...

In this 152nd episode of the On Investors' Minds podcast, Kerry Craig takes a closer look at what's behind the recent increased volatility in the global fixed income markets, leading to 10-year highs in U.S. government bond yields.  Outside of the U.S. how are other G7 government bonds performing?  How are rising global energy prices impacting the outlook for central bank interest rates?  What are...

In this 151st episode of the On Investors' Minds podcast, Tai Hui takes a closer look at the global economic impact of oil being constrained for the past three months.  What's the latest gap in daily world oil demand?  How did the world adjust in previous cases of significant oil price increases?  If oil and other energy supply is significantly disrupted for an extended period, how does that impac...

In this 150th episode of the On Investors' Minds podcast, we present a replay of Kerry Craig joined by James Burdis, Head of Global Strategic Relationship Client Group and Private Wealth Alternatives in Asia Pacific, discussing the latest trends in the alternatives asset space using the just released Guide to Alternatives for Q2 2026.  What role does alternatives play in an investment portfolio?  ...

After a dynamic start to 2026, the alternative investment landscape is evolving rapidly. In this episode, Kerry Craig provides an introduction of a conversation hosted by Aaron Mulvihill and featuring Jed Laskowitz, Global Head of Private Markets and Customized Solutions, and Anton Pil, Head of Global Alternative Investment Solutions.  Aaron, Jed, and Anton discuss perspectives on key alternative...

In this 148th episode of the On Investors' Minds podcast, Tai Hui takes a closer look at central banks globally and how each are handling the growing concerns around supply chain shocks in both energy and agriculture, as well as the continued uncertainty on the ongoing U.S.-Iran conflict.  What were the takeaways in the recently held (separately) U.S. Fed, European Central Bank, the Bank of Englan...

In this 147th episode of the On Investors' Minds - APAC Edition podcast, we present a replay of Tai Hui's recent client webconference immediately after the completion of the U.S. Federal Reserve's April meeting.  What were the biggest takeaways from the U.S. Fed's meeting, especially with this being Jerome Powell's last meeting as the chair of the Fed?  What are the latest developments around the...

In this 146th episode of the On Investors' Minds - APAC Edition podcast, Kerry Craig is joined by special guest, Helge Skibeli, Portfolio Manager in the International Equity Group based in New York, to take a closer look at where there is strong growth and positive momentum in the markets, despite not knowing how the current ongoing global conflicts will turn out.  Which markets are likely to see...

In this 145th episode of the On Investors' Minds - APAC Edition podcast, Tai Hui recaps the three most important recent developments for investors; 1.) latest in the U.S.-Iran conflict, 2.) central banks' reaction, and 3.) U.S. first quarter corporate earnings.  What factors helped to move U.S. markets higher in recent weeks?  Where in the global economy is inflation showing up with the most impac...

In this 144th episode of the On Investors' Minds - APAC Edition podcast, we share this special video replay of Tai Hui and Kerry Craig leveraging the just released Q2 2026 edition of the Guide to the Markets - Asia, to walk through the latest developments in the U.S.-Iran cease-fire negotiations, the global macro implications on oil prices, and how they will affect the markets through the rest of...

In this 143rd episode of the On Investors' Minds - APAC Edition podcast, Tai Hui is joined by Meera Pandit and Stephanie Aliaga, both Global Market Strategists based in New York, for a timely exploration of Artificial Intelligence's impact on markets and the pathways to resilient, forward-looking portfolios.  AI is rapidly transforming the investment landscape, prompting new questions about risk,...

In this 142nd episode of the On Investors' Minds - APAC Edition podcast, Tai Hui is joined by Aaron Mulvihill, Global Alternatives Strategist, and Stephanie Aliaga, Global Market Strategist, both based in New York, to dive into how AI is reshaping opportunities and risks beyond the public market headlines. They discuss which sectors are most vulnerable to AI disruption, why private markets have be...

In this 141st episode of the On Investors' Minds - APAC Edition podcast, Tai Hui takes a closer look at the impact of elevated oil and wider energy prices with the U.S.-Iran conflict now entering its 4th week.  How significant has the damage to energy production infrastructure in the gulf region been since the start of the conflict?  What is the latest impact from ships not being able to travel th...

In this 140th episode of the On Investors' Minds - APAC Edition podcast, Tai Hui provides an update on the overnight U.S. Federal Reserve decision to maintain the target range for the federal funds rate at 3.50-3.75%.  How has the recent U.S.-Iran conflict impacted the Fed's decision making?  Will higher oil prices and prolonged tariffs increase the likelihood of a global recession?  What is the U...

In this 139th episode of the On Investors' Minds - APAC Edition podcast, we present a special video episode hosted by Marcella Chow and featuring Aaron Mulvihill, Global Market Strategist based in New York and Brian Coleman, Co-Head of Investments in the Private Credit Solutions Group.  Aaron and Brian dive into private credit, an asset class that continues to be popular with investors due to its...

In this 138th episode of the On Investors' Minds - APAC Edition podcast, we present a special video episode where Tai Hui is joined by Raisah Rasid and Marcella Chow to summarize the top questions the Market Insights Asia Pacific team is receiving from clients regarding the latest developments in the Middle East.  What's the latest situation that investors should be aware of?  How has the financia...

In this 137th episode of the On Investors' Minds - APAC Edition podcast, Tai Hui is joined by Kerry Craig, Global Market Strategist, to dive into the latest updates on the U.S. conflict with Iran, how the markets have reacted, and what investment portfolio considerations to make.  How has global trade routes and shipping prices been impacted since Iran's threat on any ships passing through the Str...

In this 136th episode of the On Investors' Minds - APAC Edition podcast, Tai Hui provides an initial assessment of the impact post the U.S. and Israel air strikes on Iran (and its retaliatory actions) during the weekend of February 28th.  What people and leadership changes have occurred?  Has there be any impact to energy prices and the overall energy markets so far?  Which equity sectors are expe...

In this 135th episode of the On Investors' Minds - APAC Edition podcast, Kerry Craig is joined by Kyle Williams, Portfolio Manager within the International Equity Group, based in London, to assess how Value style investing is well placed in the current financial markets.  What exactly is Value style investing?  How has the growth of U.S. tech stocks over the past couple of years lead to the appeal...

In this 134th episode of the On Investors' Minds - APAC Edition podcast, Tai Hui provides a timely update on the U.S. Supreme Court's ruling that U.S. President Trump exceeded his authority to impose "reciprocal" tariffs globally, as well as targeted import taxes intended to address fentanyl trafficking.  How did President Trump react to the Supreme Court's decision?  Will there be refunds of the...