Stifel Investment Strategy Brief Podcast

In this episode we discuss the potential for peace in the Middle East and how that is shaping our outlook for the second half of 2026. View the Investment Strategy Brief slides related to this episode here Watch the video related to this episode  here The views expressed in this podcast may not necessarily reflect the views of Stifel Financial Corp. or its affiliates (collectively, Stifel). &...

In this episode we provide an update on AI, inflation, and the Market’s Narrow Path. View the Investment Strategy Brief slides related to this episode here Watch the video related to this episode here 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 informatio...

In this episode we provide an update on 2026 headwinds and tailwinds, including the Middle East conflict and artificial intelligence. View the Investment Strategy Brief slides related to this episode here Watch the video related to this episode here The views expressed in this podcast may not necessarily reflect the views of Stifel Financial Corp. or its affiliates (collectively, Stifel).  Th...

In this episode, we discuss the U.S./Israel - Iran war and some tactical considerations, as well as four scenarios to move towards an off-ramp to peace. View the Investment Strategy Brief slides related to this episode here Watch the video related to this episode here The views expressed in this podcast may not necessarily reflect the views of Stifel Financial Corp. or its affiliates (collectively...

In this episode we continue our discussion around our outlook for 2026 and AI optimism, including some early evidence that market performance is broadening, even amidst pockets of volatility around some AI fears.  View the Investment Strategy Brief slides related to this episode here Watch the video related to this episode here The views expressed in this podcast may not necessarily reflect t...

In this episode, we cover in detail our report Outlook 2026: Rewiring Growth , where we discuss a look back at 2025, how AI can fuel improved productivity and new sources of economic growth, our positive outlook for the coming year, and our bear and bull case scenarios. View the Investment Strategy Brief slides related to this episode here Watch the video related to this episode here The views exp...

In this episode we discuss the resilience of the current environment, the risks for a market pullback, and the opportunities ahead as AI improves productivity. View the Investment Strategy Brief slides related to this episode here Watch the video related to this episode here The views expressed in this podcast may not necessarily reflect the views of Stifel Financial Corp. or its affiliates (colle...

In this episode we discuss some drivers of the recent pullback in the equity markets and our views looking forward. View the Investment Strategy Brief slides related to this episode here Watch the video related to this episode here The views expressed in this podcast may not necessarily reflect the views of Stifel Financial Corp. or its affiliates (collectively, Stifel).  This communication i...

In this episode, we review the potential for a slowdown in the economy towards the end of the year, as well as the market implications and potential for a pullback in this elevated market environment. View the Investment Strategy Brief slides related to this episode here Watch the video related to this episode here The views expressed in this podcast may not necessarily reflect the views of Stifel...

In this episode, we discuss economic/market headwinds, tailwinds, and resulting crosswinds, and how these create risks and opportunities in the current environment. View the Investment Strategy Brief slides related to this episode here Watch the video related to this episode here The views expressed in this podcast may not necessarily reflect the views of Stifel Financial Corp. or its affiliates (...

In this episode we share our outlook for the second half of 2025, digging into geopolitics, Washington policy, the economy, and the markets. View the Investment Strategy Brief slides related to this episode here Watch the video related to this episode here The views expressed in this podcast may not necessarily reflect the views of Stifel Financial Corp. or its affiliates (collectively, Stifel). &...

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. View the Investment Strategy Brief slides related to this episode here Watch the video related to this episode here The views expressed in this podcast may not necessarily reflect the views of Stifel Financial Corp....

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.  View the Investment Strategy Brief slides related to this episode here Watch the video related to this episode here The views expressed in this podcast may not necessarily reflect the views of Stifel Financial Corp. or its affiliates (collective...

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. View the Investment Strategy Brief slides related to this episode, here Watch the video related to this episode, here The views expressed in this podcast may not necessarily reflect the views of Stifel Financial Cor...

 In this episode, we discuss some key areas of change in D.C. policy and the corresponding economic and market implications.  View the Investment Strategy Brief slides related to this episode, here Watch the video related to this episode, here The views expressed in this podcast may not necessarily reflect the views of Stifel Financial Corp. or its affiliates (collectively, Stifel). &nbs...

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. View the Investment Strategy Brief slides related to this episode, here Watch the video related to this episode, here The views expressed in this podcast may not necessarily reflect the views of Stife...

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 . View the Investment Strategy Brief slides related to this episode, here Watch the video related to this episode, here The views expre...

In our December Investment Strategy Brief, we discuss the incoming administration, developing geopolitical events, and their potential impact on the economy and markets.   View the Investment Strategy Brief slides related to this episode, here Watch the video related to this episode, here The views expressed in this podcast may not necessarily reflect the views of Stifel Financial Corp. or it...

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. View the Investment Strategy Brief slides related to this episode, here Watch the video related to this episode, here The views expressed in this podcast may not necessarily reflect the views of Stifel Financial...

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. View the Investment Strategy Brief slides related to this episode, here Watch the video related to this episode, here The views expressed in this podcast may not necessarily reflect the views of Stifel Financial Corp. or i...

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. View the Investment Strategy Brief slides related to this episode, here Watch the video related to this episode, here The views expressed in this podcast may not necessarily reflect the views of Stifel Financial Corp. or its affiliates (collectively, S...

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.  View the Investment Strategy Brief slides related to this episode, here Watch the video related to th...

In this episode, we discuss the imbalances of 2022 and some signs that may help us find balance on several issues looking forward. As promised in the discussion, here is the  link to our client webinar featuring Stifel’s Chief Washington Policy Strategist, Brian Gardner. View the Investment Strategy Brief slides related to this episode, here Watch the video related to this episode, here The views...

In this episode, we discuss the increasingly hawkish Fed policy, weak markets, and the risk of recession. View the Investment Strategy Brief slides related to this episode, here Watch the video related to this episode, here 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 fo...

In this episode, we share some modestly good news about supply chains and inflation and then discuss what we will focus on for the balance of 2022. View the Investment Strategy Brief slides related to this episode, here Watch the video related to this episode, here The views expressed in this podcast may not necessarily reflect the views of Stifel Financial Corp. or its affiliates (collectively, S...