What’s really driving the economy—and how should investors think about it? In this podcast, John & Sam exchange perspectives on current events that are impacting our economy and influencing investment strategies. Trading Perspectives is hosted by Oakworth Capital Bank's Chief Investment Officer, John Norris along with Sam Clement, Associate Managing Director.
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Mar 6, 2026
In economic and military terms, Europe, as a whole, has had a pretty tough go of it since the Financial Crisis of 2008. While still a major player in global affairs, the data suggests it might not carry the same weight it did previously. From essentially being equal partners with the U.S., in many ways, it now seems to...
Feb 26, 2026
Since the Federal Reserve has a dual mandate of price stability and full employment, investors tend to focus on the inflation and jobs reports. Just how many jobs is the economy creating? What does that mean for future monetary policy and economic growth? How will that impact my investment portfolio? However, recently,...
Jan 12, 2026
The U.S. military recently arrested Venezuelan President Nicholas Maduro on a slew of drug-related issues.
- However, was Washington’s goal really Maduro?
- Or was it access to Venezuela’s massive oil reserves?
- Also, what message does this recent action send to other international leaders?
- And, finally, what is the...
Dec 19, 2025
This week, a major American automaker announced a significant write-down on its investments in electric vehicles (EVs).
- Does this mean the company overinvested or simply invested too early?
- Are American consumers fundamentally resistant to EVs?
- Or have various governments pushed EVs faster than the sector, market and...
Dec 3, 2025
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It seems an increasing number of Americans are finding it harder to see "the light at the end of their financial tunnel."
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