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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May 26, 2020
China is trying to exert increasingly great authority over the Hong Kong government and economy. For years it’s been one country 2 systems. We saw protests last year before the COVID-19 pandemic and Beijing probably does not need Hong Kong like it did 25 years ago. With the rest of the world focused on the pandemic,...
May 19, 2020
In the last 2 months, America has lost decades worth of jobs. 2-3 million people a week are filing initial jobless claims. What does that mean for society in terms of future wage growth, mental health, divorce rates or crime rates? Businesses that are currently or planning to reopen will eventually adjust to operating...
May 12, 2020
This week’s episode features Stewart Welch, the Mayor of Mountain Brook, Alabama and Founder of the Welch Group. Although most people think they know how local governments work, Mayor Welch provides first hand insight into exactly how local municipalities work, where a majority of the revenue comes from, and the flow...
May 5, 2020
Now on the 3rd stimulus package, people are starting to complain about the trillions of dollars the US Treasury is throwing on the economy. How are we going to pay for it? And what will happen with interest rates moving forward?