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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 Economist, John Norris along with Associate Managing Director and Portfolio Manager, Sam Clement. 

 

 

 

 

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Nov 26, 2018

In episode 16 of Trading Perspectives, John and Sam discuss raising minimum wage, a topic that has been debated for years. Based on recent studies by the US Census Bureau, many states have decided to pay a minimum wage of $15.00/hr instead of the federal rate of $7.25.  Would a higher minimum wage be good for...


Nov 19, 2018

In episode 15 of Trading Perspectives John and Sam talk about the biggest shopping day of the year known as Black Friday.  Where did the term Black Friday come from?  Is it still as relevant to consumers and how does it compare to Cyber Monday? 


Nov 13, 2018

In episode 14 of Trading Perspectives, local business owner, Bew White, talks to John and Sam about what it’s like to be the largest importer in the state of Alabama during the trade war.   Mr. White is the owner of outdoor furniture company, Summer Classics, and imports products from China on a regular basis.  How...


Nov 5, 2018

With the Mid-Term Elections less than 24 hours away, John and Sam discuss a variety of different outcomes and the possible impact on the economy in 2019.  Will the democrats take the house as predicted in the polls? Find out what John and Sam are predicting in this week’s episode of Trading Perspectives.