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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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Mar 31, 2020

All said, the stimulus package will be a good thing and we have seen a recent rally in the stock market. However, what people need to realize is that as long as the stock market is on lock down mode, we can throw as much money at it as we want but it’s still going to be bad for GDP. Ultimately it will be ok, but what...


Mar 24, 2020

As the COVID-19 pandemic sets in the United States, many businesses are being forced to close their doors.  How is the pandemic effecting the local pizzeria versus the Airlines?  Outside of grocery stores and pharmacies, what qualifies as an essential business and who decides which businesses are worthy of a bailout...


Mar 17, 2020

The markets didn’t respond well to the Federal rate cut on Sunday, schools are closing, major sporting events have been called off and toilet paper has become a hot commodity.  Small shifts in behaviors have multiplied and people are in a state of panic.  Realistically, we are probably looking at 2-3 weeks before...


Mar 10, 2020

Some market experts have long maintained you can predict future economic growth by looking at interest rates and crude oil prices. Are today’s low rates and crude oil prices building a base for growth in the second half of the year or signaling something much more sinister?


Mar 2, 2020

After an awful week in the markets and the worst few days in DOW Jones history, John and Sam give an update on COVID-19 and how coronavirus fears are impacting the stock market.  How much longer will this continue?