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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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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Nov 21, 2025
Few would debate the potential that AI has to upset the labor markets. However, people seem to have different ideas about which jobs AI will eliminate first, and which jobs are safe for now.
- So, which are truly at risk — and which aren't?
- Further, what can workers do to protect themselves from AI-related job...
Nov 14, 2025
Recent polls suggest younger Americans are less inclined to believe in the so-called American Dream and the benefits of capitalism. But why?
- Especially when so many non-Americans still do?
- Could it be social media has skewed what the American Dream really is?
- Or is there truly a generational difference in the appeal of...
Nov 6, 2025
A lot of folks seem to believe that the recent tariffs will drive a lot of manufacturing jobs back to the United States. However, the decline of the traditional “blue-collar workforce” in the United States has been decades in the making.
- Will the imposition of a new tax be the magic bullet to reverse this trend?