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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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Jun 24, 2019

Episode 44 of Trading Perspectives features special guest Scott Reed, Senior Managing Director of Oakworth Capital Bank.  As Bernie Sanders and many left leaning politicians are making a push to break up big banks, John and Scott discuss how the role of banks has changed over recent decades.  How has technology...


Jun 17, 2019

Amidst the rising tensions with Iran, John and Sam talk about US military involvement in episode 43 of Trading Perspectives.  Secretary of State, Mike Pompeo says Iran was behind last week’s attack on oil tankers and the US is ready to take action if necessary.  What exactly does that look like in today’s world? Is...


Jun 10, 2019

Last Wednesday, Bernie Sanders traveled to Walmart’s annual shareholders meeting to demand that Walmart increase wages to $15/hr.  In episode 42, John and Sam talk about the effect that would have on employers in areas that are not as wealthy as San Francisco and New York.   If employee related costs went up, would...


Jun 3, 2019

In episode 41 of Trading Perspectives John and Sam talk about Bernie Sanders and his campaign to decrease pharmaceutical prices.  Is it really that easy to slash prices like Sanders says?  What would the average American have to do to see a decrease in prices?  There are two options.  Decrease demand or increase...