Best Consumer Sentiment Analysis Podcasts (2025)

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Fed Fractures & Holiday Futures: The 2025 Market Wrap 26:09

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4d ago26:09

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In this week's episode, our experts discuss recent market activity, economic data delays due to the recent government shutdown, and the Federal Reserve’s latest rate cut. The Fed’s decision was marked by rare dissent, reflecting uncertainty about inflation and future policy direction, with only one rate cut projected for 2026. We analyze the implic…

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AI‑n’t a Bubble (Yet): Winners, Losers, and the H1:2026 Equity Sprint 24:20

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On this week’s episode, a busy week of mixed economic signals—initial jobless claims hit a very low 191,000 while ADP reported a -32,000 decline in private payrolls—and a split economy where ISM Manufacturing remains in contraction as Services continue to expand. With a delayed September PCE inflation (the Fed’s preferred inflation gauge) arriving …

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Economic Crosswinds and Fed Uncertainty: Positioning for 2026 28:18

25d ago28:18

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With the historic government shutdown behind us, we dig back into key economic data captured over the duration of the shutdown: highlights include a modest improvement in housing activity, favorable labor market indicators despite data being somewhat stale, and mixed signals from the Federal Reserve amid uncertainty over December rate cuts. Equity …

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Penny for Your Thoughts? Consumer Trends and the Fog of Uncertainty Persists 25:16

1M ago25:16

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This week, we cover the historic end of U.S. penny production resulting from high manufacturing costs and obsolescence. Market updates focused on lingering uncertainty due to delayed economic data from the recent government shutdown, while Federal Reserve policy remains unclear, with rate cuts seen as a toss up ahead of December’s meeting. With hol…

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Afraid of the Dark: Sentiment Falters as Record-Long Shutdown Continues 22:39

1M ago22:39

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This week, we explore the economic impact of the ongoing government shutdown, now in its 38th day, and its effect on labor market data and investor sentiment. Our experts discuss alternative employment indicators, strong Q3 earnings, and the influence of AI on market performance. They also examine the Federal Reserve’s cautious stance on inflation …

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Trick or Treat? Fed Slashes Rates but Future Uncertainty Dampens Spirits 19:38

1M ago19:38

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Cynthia Honcharenko, Director of Fixed Income Portfolio Management, joins the podcast to deliver a report on this week’s Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC) meeting; be sure to read her companion piece, “The Gentle Cut: Easing Without Euphoria” on our Weekly Investment Brief feed. Our discussion tracks how the equity and bond markets behaved leadi…

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Play Ball: Fed Seems Poised To Cut Rates at Next Week’s FOMC Meeting 24:35

2M ago24:35

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Amid the ongoing government shutdown, we look at alternate sources of data to draw a picture of what’s happening with inflation, the labor market, and home sales. Our experts provide insights on the market’s reaction to these reports, the anticipated Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC) meeting next week, and the performance of different sectors an…

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Risky Business: Credit Concerns Spook the Markets 20:19

2M ago20:19

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The ongoing government shutdown delayed updates of the Consumer Price Index, Producer Price Index, weekly unemployment claims, and retail sales. Still, there was plenty to cover from this week, including the potential impact on the banking sector amid emerging credit concerns, the strength and state of the consumer, recent earnings reports, a dip i…

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Navigating Market Uncertainty: Rate Cuts, Gold Highs, and the Power of Hope 21:57

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Speakers: Brian Pietrangelo, Managing Director of Investment Strategy George Mateyo, Chief Investment Officer Rajeev Sharma, Head of Fixed Income Stephen Hoedt, Head of Equities 01:58 – Our team of experts discusses the impact of the government shutdown on economic data releases, inflation concerns, and labor market trends. 04:35 – Analysis of bond…

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An Economic Rundown of the Government Shutdown 19:54

2M ago19:54

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Speakers: Brian Pietrangelo, Managing Director of Investment Strategy George Mateyo, Chief Investment Officer Rajeev Sharma, Head of Fixed Income 00:54 – We review the key economic data and market activity from the past week, including the Job Openings and Labor Turnover Survey (JOLTS) report, the September ADP National Employment Report showing a …

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The Economy Today: Birdie, Par or Bogey? 25:39

3M ago25:39

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Joel Redmond, Managing Director of Business Advisory Services at Key Private Bank, joins the podcast this week to provide some insights and advice for business owners. He also addresses recent legislation changes that might affect capital gains tax exclusions for certain C corporations. Brian and George break down the news and numbers of the week a…

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Back to the Future: What the 90s Can Tell Us About Today 20:38

3M ago20:38

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Cynthia Honcharenko, Director of Fixed Income Portfolio Management, joins the podcast to deliver a report on this week’s Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC) meeting; be sure to read her companion piece, “The Fed Cut Rates, But Didn’t Cut Loose” on our Weekly Investment Brief feed. Our discussion tracks how the equity and bond markets behaved leadi…

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Rate Expectations: A Somber Week Ahead of the September FOMC Meeting 23:22

3M ago23:22

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In this week's episode, we break down the factors and trends shaping the economy, including new reports that shed some light on labor and inflation. Expected rate cuts from the Federal Reserve at next week’s Federal Open Market Committee Meeting (FOMC) appear to be the main driving force behind movements in fixed income and equities. Please join us…

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Is the Economy O(k)? National 401(k) Day and a K-shaped Recovery 24:58

3M ago24:58

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In this week's episode, we discuss the Beige Book Report, and three employment reports including fresh numbers from a weaker-than-expected report from the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS). We also touch on the policies and politics bedeviling the Federal Reserve, and the likelihood of rate cuts later this month. As always, we analyze how all of the…

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Fed Independence: Cooking on the Grill for Labor Day Weekend 20:32

4M ago20:32

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In this week's episode, we discuss the latest economic and market news, including updates on unemployment claims, GDP growth, and inflation data. Our experts provide their insights and analysis on the implications of these and other economic developments, particularly the potential impact on the Federal Reserve's monetary policy decisions. We also …

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Fire in the (Jackson) Hole: Powell’s New Outlook Amid Ongoing Fed Turmoil 23:46

4M ago23:46

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In this week's episode, our experts review the now-stale minutes from July’s Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC) meeting, Fed Chairman Jerome Powell’s new dovishness from the Jackson Hole Economic Symposium, and what to look out for in the coming weeks as we near the end of a notable summer. Speakers: Brian Pietrangelo, Managing Director of Invest…

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A Round Robin for the Dog Days of Summer 19:36

4M ago19:36

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This week was lighter on economic news and reporting—certainly when compared to the previous two action-packed weeks—so we’re shaking things up for this episode. Each expert brings to the table a news item that caught his eye this week, and one topic that might not be receiving enough attention. Topics include skyrocketing investment into artificia…

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Woes and Whoas: Fallout From the July FOMC 29:44

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In this week's episode, we discuss eight reports and news items that are impacting the economy today, and which will likely have lingering effects into the future; these touch on the labor market in regard to unemployment and payrolls, housing, inflation, Gross Domestic Product (GDP), earnings season, and – the big news of the week – what came out …

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Scraping for Awareness: How Smart Companies Turn Public Data Into Strategic Advantage 7:59

5M ago7:59

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In this episode of the Datamam Podcast, we explore how companies use web scraping to move beyond dashboards and build real-time market awareness. From detecting competitor moves and monitoring inventory shifts to uncovering regulatory changes and unauthorized sellers, scraping has become a strategic sensor system. We dive into use cases across CPG,…

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The Deep Summer Economy: Feels So Good or On a Crazy Train? 22:07

5M ago22:07

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In this week's episode, we review the unemployment and home sales figures that were released this week, as well as the ongoing trade tensions and tariff negotiations between the United States and its trading partners. We also touch on the Federal Reserve’s policy decisions and President Trump’s visit to tour the renovations to the Federal Reserve h…

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The Magnificent 7 (Months of 2025) 25:17

5M ago25:17

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In this week's episode, we cover a wide range of reports that touch on inflation, consumer spending, manufacturing activity, and what might come out of the upcoming Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC) meeting on July 30. We also analyze the moves in both the bond markets and equities caused by the rumors of President Trump’s desire to remove Feder…

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Recap of Our 2025 Outlook Now that We Are at Mid-year 23:13

5M ago23:13

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In this week's episode, our experts discuss the state of the economy, markets, and investment outlook for the second half of 2025. Speakers: Brian Pietrangelo, Managing Director of Investment Strategy George Mateyo, Chief Investment Officer Rajeev Sharma, Managing Director of Fixed Income Stephen Hoedt, Head of Equities 01:36 - Recap of employment …

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Fed Still to Wait and See after updates to GDP and PCE 23:04

6M ago23:04

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In this episode, our experts opine on the economy, considering three key indicators making a splash this week: unemployment claims are down, but so was the first quarter estimate of Gross Domestic Product (GDP), while inflation stayed stickier than hoped for in May. Meanwhile, bond yields moved higher, and the stock market is having a heyday, despi…

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Summer of Uncertainty: the June FOMC meeting and the One Big Beautiful Bill 27:34

6M ago27:34

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The Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC) met this week to report on dampened economic projections, forecast two potential rate cuts in the remainder of the year, and reaffirm the wait-and-see approach that has been a hallmark of Fed policy thus far in 2025. Our experts analyze what came out of the meeting, how investors should respond, and what the…

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Behind the Code: How Modern Web Scraping Really Works 9:31

6M ago9:31

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What really powers the modern web scraping stack? In this episode, we break down the tools, techniques, and infrastructure behind large-scale data extraction from Selenium and Beautiful Soup to API scraping and proxy management. Whether you're just starting out or scaling operations across thousands of pages, this is your hands-on guide to turning …

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Private Credit: Good Vibrations for Investors? 24:04

6M ago24:04

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In this week's episode, Ather Bajwa, Managing Director of Multi-Strategy Research, joins us to deliver a masterclass in private credit – what it is, why it’s important, and what to consider before investing. We also unpack new surveys and reports across a variety of topics including unemployment, inflation, and volatility. As usual, we look at wher…

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Is Web Scraping Legal? Risks & Real-World Use Cases 10:03

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This episode explores the legal gray zones and ethical boundaries of web scraping, highlighting landmark court cases, websites' defensive tactics, and real-world applications across industries like law, real estate, and e-commerce. It is a must-listen for anyone working with data at scale.By Datamam

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Sell in May and Go Away to Your Dismay? 23:07

6M ago23:07

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In this week's episode we unpack three reports about the labor market; the mixed results show an uptick in new job openings amid increasing initial weekly unemployment claims, though the unemployment rate remains steady at 4.2%. We also discuss the Federal Reserve’s Beige Book report, which shows elevated levels of consumer and commercial uncertain…

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Diversification: The Safe Haven for Your Portfolio in Uncertain Times 23:13

7M ago23:13

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In this week's episode, we delve into the big economic news shaping our world and portfolios. We provide updates on the job market, modest gross domestic product (GDP) growth, the Personal Consumption Expenditures price index and an uptick in inflation, new tax policies and the National Deficit, and what the Federal Reserve might be thinking for th…

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The Hidden World of Web Scraping: Ethics and Innovations 7:08

7M ago7:08

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Web scraping powers everything from market intelligence to AI training, but most people have no idea how it really works. In this episode, we reveal the hidden world of web scraping. Explore how companies, from small retailers to major financial firms, use scraping to make smarter, faster decisions. You’ll hear real-world examples, learn how modern…

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Economic Insights for Your Memorial Day BBQ 23:30

7M ago23:30

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In this week's episode, our experts unpack the past few days following positive news on tariff discussions between the United States and China. We also provide observations on the final earnings calls of the first quarter of 2025, changes in consumer sentiment, ongoing uncertainty around the Federal Reserve, what happened in the Treasury Bond marke…

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What’s New From FOMC? Wait and See. 22:29

7M ago22:29

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In this week's episode, we review the news from Wednesday’s Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC) meeting, highlighting four themes: a slower path to rate cuts; rising risk of policy dilemma and potential stagflation; decisions will be made based on data, not any pre-committed timelines; a policy bias towards easing but with less conviction. Overall…

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Off to the Races: GDP, Inflation, and the Labor Market 23:56

8M ago23:56

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In this week's episode, our investment experts explore three major themes from the week: negative real gross domestic product (GDP) growth, inflation, and the labor market. We discuss how these factors affect equity and bond markets, and overall sentiment regarding the economy. We also consider if the relatively positive news from this week continu…

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Tariff Update and the Future of Fed Independence 23:30

8M ago23:30

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In this week's Market Minutes recap, hear from our team of investment experts as they share their perspectives on the latest market and economic activity. Our panel delves into the ongoing volatility from President Trump’s on-again/off-again tariffs, the public tensions between Trump and Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell and the question of a Fed…

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Market ‘Rebound’ and Pause on Tariffs 27:16

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In this week's jam-packed Market Minutes recap, hear from our team of experts as they share their perspectives on the latest economic reports. Our panel shares detailed insights into CPI inflation, initial unemployment claims, tariffs, the equities and bond market, and rate cuts. Speakers: Brian Pietrangelo, Managing Director of Investment Strategy…

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Trump’s Sweeping Tariffs 22:22

9M ago22:22

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In this week's jam-packed Market Minutes recap, hear from our team of experts as they share their perspectives on the latest economic reports. Our panel shares detailed insights into the ISM Report on Business, new non-farm payroll data, tariffs, the equities market, and rate cuts. Speakers: Brian Pietrangelo, Managing Director of Investment Strate…

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Inflation Up; Consumer Sentiment Down 23:53

9M ago23:53

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In this week's jam-packed Market Minutes recap, hear from our team of experts as they share their perspectives on the latest economic reports. Our panel shares detailed insights into the U.S. Consumer Confidence report, GDP, PCE inflation, equities, the credit market, and municipal bonds. Speakers: Brian Pietrangelo, Managing Director of Investment…

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March Market Madness 21:21

9M ago21:21

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In this week's jam-packed Market Minutes recap, hear from our team of experts as they share their perspectives on the latest economic reports. Our panel shares detailed insights into the recent FOMC meeting, credit markets, and the yield curve Speakers: Brian Pietrangelo, Managing Director of Investment Strategy Cindy Honcharenko, Director of Portf…

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What Can we Observe from International Markets? 24:25

9M ago24:25

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In this week's Market Minutes recap, hear from our team of investment experts as they share their perspectives on the latest market and economic activity. Our panel shares detailed insights into the JOLTS report, CPI and PPI data, the equities market, tariffs, foreign government spending, the credit market, and the upcoming FOMC meeting. Speakers: …

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Will Inflation Take a Step Back When the Clocks Spring Forward? 23:29

9M ago23:29

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In this week's Market Minutes recap, hear from our team of investment experts as they share their perspectives on the latest market and economic activity. Our panel shares detailed insights into PMI data, the Fed’s Beige Book, the Employment Situation Report, the credit market, the U.S. dollar, and the upcoming Key Wealth National Call. Speakers: B…

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Has Consumer Spending Peaked? 25:39

10M ago25:39

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In this week's Market Minutes recap, hear from our team of investment experts as they share their perspectives on the latest market and economic activity. Our panel shares detailed insights into initial unemployment claims, PCE inflation, equities, treasuries, consumer spending, and the upcoming Key Wealth National Call. Speakers: Brian Pietrangelo…

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Remaining Cautious and Patient 21:21

10M ago21:21

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In this week's Market Minutes recap, hear from our team of investment experts as they share their perspectives on the latest market and economic activity. Our panel shares detailed insights into initial unemployment claims, the concept of a “Mar-A-Lago Accord”, the credit market, the FOMC meeting minutes, and the upcoming Key Wealth National Call. …

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Cocoa Prices Aren’t the Only Thing on the Rise 22:45

10M ago22:45

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In this week's Market Minutes recap, hear from our team of investment experts as they share their perspectives on the latest market and economic activity. Our panel shares detailed insights into CPI inflation data, retail sales, corporate earnings, the credit market, and commodity trends. Speakers: Brian Pietrangelo, Managing Director of Investment…

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An Indicative Ground Hog Week 20:28

10M ago20:28

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In this week's Market Minutes recap, hear from our team of investment experts as they share their perspectives on the latest market and economic activity. Our panel shares detailed insights into PMI data, the JOLTS report, Nonfarm Payrolls, potential rate cuts, the yield curve, fourth quarter earnings, recent tariff policies, and Super Bowl LIX pre…

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Will AI Live Up to The Hype? 24:34

11M ago24:34

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In this week's Market Minutes recap, hear from our team of investment experts as they share their perspectives on the latest market and economic activity. Our panel shares detailed insights into fourth quarter GDP, PCE inflation, the FOMC meeting, the equities market, and artificial intelligence (AI). Speakers: Brian Pietrangelo, Managing Director …

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A New Chapter Begins 21:27

11M ago21:27

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In this week's Market Minutes recap, hear from our team of investment experts as they share their perspectives on the latest market and economic activity. Our panel shares detailed insights into the initial unemployment claims, the equities market, interest rates, and the upcoming FOMC meeting. Speakers: Brian Pietrangelo, Managing Director of Inve…

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Guess Who's Back? 21:25

11M ago21:25

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In this week's Market Minutes recap, hear from our team of investment experts as they share their perspectives on the latest market and economic activity. Our panel shares detailed insights into the Beige Book, CPI data, the stock and bond markets, tariffs, the debt ceiling, and Key Wealth’s 2025 Outlook. Speakers: Brian Pietrangelo, Managing Direc…

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What a Year It's Been... Already! 24:11

11M ago24:11

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In this week's Market Minutes recap, hear from our team of investment experts as they share their perspectives on the latest market and economic activity. Our panel shares detailed insights into the JOLTS report, the Employment Situation, treasury yields, the Fed, and tariff policies. Speakers: Brian Pietrangelo, Managing Director of Investment Str…

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Market Minutes Recap - Market Update (Perspectives on the FOMC meeting, GDP, and predictions for 2025) 22:37

12M ago22:37

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In this week's jam-packed Market Minutes recap, hear from our team of experts as they share their perspectives on the latest economic reports. Our panel shares detailed insights into the FOMC meeting, GDP, and predictions for 2025. Speakers: Brian Pietrangelo, Managing Director of Investment Strategy Cindy Honcharenko, Director of Portfolio Managem…