Potomac Perspective with Brian Gardner

What should we expect to hear when President Biden delivers his State of the Union address and is there a shakeup coming to the White House economic team? Stifel Chief Washington Policy Strategist Brian Gardner has the answers in the latest episode of Potomac Perspective. This material is prepared by the Washington Policy Strategy Group of Stifel, Nicolaus & Company, Incorporated (“Stifel”). T...

Time is running out before the nation hits its official borrowing cap. This doesn’t mean the government immediately starts defaulting on its obligations, but Congress will now be forced to debate a potential increase to the U.S. debt ceiling. In the latest episode of Potomac Perspective, Stifel Chief Washington Policy Strategist Brian Gardner looks at what’s at stake for investors.   This material...

The new year brings chaos in Congress, as House Republicans struggle to elect a leader. In the latest episode of Potomac Perspective, Stifel Chief Washington Strategist Brian Gardner has the latest on the battle for the gavel - and examines potential implications for the financial markets. This material is prepared by the Washington Policy Strategy Group of Stifel, Nicolaus & Company, Incorpor...

Omnibus or omnibust? In the latest episode of Potomac Perspective, Stifel Chief Washington Policy Strategist Brian Gardner looks at the chances Congress passes a year-end spending package. Also discussed: why 2023 is shaping up as the year of the regulator.    This material is prepared by the Washington Policy Strategy Group of Stifel, Nicolaus & Company, Incorporated (“Stifel”). This material...

Could a potential rail strike threaten to throw the lame duck session of Congress off track? In the latest episode of Potomac Perspective, Stifel Chief Washington Policy Strategist Brian Gardner runs through the potential market-moving items that lawmakers hope to address over the next several weeks.  This material is prepared by the Washington Policy Strategy Group of Stifel, Nicolaus & Compa...

The expected "red wave" turned out to be more of a ripple. In the latest episode of Potomac Perspective, Stifel Chief Washington Policy Strategist Brian Gardner identifies the key takeaways from the 2022 midterm election.  This material is prepared by the Washington Policy Strategy Group of Stifel, Nicolaus & Company, Incorporated (“Stifel”). This material is for informational purposes only an...

Political candidates around the country are making final appeals to voters, ahead of next week’s midterm election. Can Democrats ride out a predicted “red wave” of Republican victories? In the latest episode of Potomac Perspective, Stifel Chief Washington Policy Strategist Brian Gardner handicaps the key races with Punchbowl News Founder Jake Sherman, who has made a career out of covering Congress...

Midterm elections are three weeks away, and we could be headed toward divided government. In the latest episode of Potomac Perspective, Stifel Chief Washington Policy Strategist Brian Gardner says a “Red Wave”, which seemed to lose steam over the summer, appears to be regaining strength. This material is prepared by the Washington Policy Strategy Group of Stifel, Nicolaus & Company, Incorporat...

Congress may be in recess for the midterms, but there’s still a lot going on in Washington. In the latest episode of Potomac Perspective, Stifel Chief Washington Policy Strategist Brian Gardner says there’s potential movement on gas prices, banking regulation, and disaster assistance in the aftermath of Hurricane Ian. This material is prepared by the Washington Policy Strategy Group of Stifel, Nic...

Democrats and Republicans don’t agree on much, but Senator Joe Manchin’s plan to reform the nation’s permitting process for energy infrastructure is fueling opposition from both sides of the aisle. In the latest episode of Potomac Perspective, Stifel Chief Washington Policy Strategist Brian Gardner looks at the implications from that potential impasse. Also discussed: big bank CEOS get grilled by...

Congress returns from its summer break and confronts a busy month. In the latest edition of Potomac Perspective, Stifel Chief Washington Policy Strategist Brian Gardner takes a look at the most pressing DC agenda items, including government funding and a new defense bill. This material is prepared by the Washington Policy Strategy Group of Stifel, Nicolaus & Company, Incorporated (“Stifel”). T...

New polling shows roughly two-thirds of registered voters have a “high level” of interest in the midterm elections. In the latest episode of Potomac Perspective, Stifel Chief Washington Policy Strategist Brian Gardner handicaps where things stand 11 weeks before Americans go to the polls and what it could mean for the financial markets. This material is prepared by the Washington Policy Strategy G...

In the latest edition of Potomac Perspective, Stifel Chief Washington Policy Strategist Brian Gardner recaps a string of recent legislative victories for President Biden. But, will it be enough to change the course of midterm election outcomes? This material is prepared by the Washington Policy Strategy Group of Stifel, Nicolaus & Company, Incorporated (“Stifel”). This material is for informat...

In the latest edition of Potomac Perspective, Stifel Chief Washington Policy Strategist Brain Gardner breaks down what's in and what's out of the new "Inflation Reduction Act", the surprise reconciliation bill from Democratic Senators Manchin and Schumer. Also discussed: efforts to ban stock trading among members of Congress, their families, and staffs.    This material is prepared by the Washingt...

In the latest episode of Potomac Perspective, Stifel Chief Washington Policy Strategist Brian Gardner explains how the Supreme Court may be looking to reign in regulatory agencies. Also discussed: why the president's legislative agenda faces a critical stretch and whether Democrats would consider running someone other than Joe Biden in the 2024 presidential election.  This material is prepared by...

In the latest episode of Potomac Perspective, Stifel Chief Washington Policy Strategist Brian Gardner looks at the latest efforts to jumpstart a long-stalled bill designed to boost U.S. competitiveness with China. Also discussed: how a swing in suburban voter registration trends could impact future elections.  This material is prepared by the Washington Policy Strategy Group of Stifel, Nicolaus &a...

In the latest episode of Potomac Perspective, Stifel Chief Washington Policy Strategist Brian Gardner has the latest on efforts to revive Build Back Better legislation. Also discussed: why the cryptocurrency industry could welcome regulation and President Biden's latest effort to help drive down skyrocketing gas prices. This material is prepared by the Washington Policy Strategy Group of Stifel, N...

In the latest episode of Potomac Perspective, Stifel Chief Washington Policy Strategist Brian Gardner gives his takeaways from key state primary elections. Also discussed: how ESG issues are becoming an increasingly stronger concern for both Corporate America and regulators. This material is prepared by the Washington Policy Strategy Group of Stifel, Nicolaus & Company, Incorporated (“St...

In the latest episode of Potomac Perspective, Stifel Chief Washington Policy Strategist Brian Gardner examines whether Trump-era tariffs against China will be renewed. Also discussed: President Biden's latest salvo in the war on inflation and whether an expected Supreme Court decision on abortion rights might influence the midterm elections.  This material is prepared by the Washington Policy...

In the latest episode of Potomac Perspective, Stifel Chief Washington Policy Strategist Brian Gardner takes an early look at this year's midterm elections and likely outcome scenarios. Also discussed: potential implications of Elon Musk's purchase of Twitter and how some parts of doomed Build Back Better legislation may live on in different forms.  This material is prepared by the Washington...

In the latest episode of Potomac Perspective, Stifel Chief Washington Policy Strategist Brian Gardner looks at the upcoming Congressional agenda. Also discussed: a potential stock buyback tax and how the President can manage skyrocketing inflation.    This material is prepared by the Washington Policy Strategy Group of Stifel, Nicolaus & Company, Incorporated (“Stifel”)....

In the latest episode of Potomac Perspective, Stifel Chief Washington Policy Strategist Brian Gardner takes a deep dive into President Biden’s proposed 2023 budget. Also discussed: the road toward federal legalization of cannabis and why today’s Republican party isn’t your father’s GOP anymore. This material is prepared by the Washington Policy Strategy Group of Stifel, Nic...

Potomac Perspectives with Brian Gardner is the newest podcast from Stifel. Listen as hosts Neil Shapiro and Brian Gardner discuss Brian’s background and what to expect from this series. This material is prepared by the Washington Policy Strategy Group of Stifel, Nicolaus & Company, Incorporated (“Stifel”). This material is for informational purposes only and is not an offer o...