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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Jul 31, 2024
This week, Israel assassinated high ranking officials in both Hamas and Hezbollah. The world currently awaits Iran’s reaction and response to the killing of its allies. Will it lead to a greater escalation of hostilities in the Middle East? If so, just how involved with the United States get? With all of the anti-Israel protests happening in this country, will young Americans be willing to fight and die for U.S., Israeli and other western interests in the United States? Or will Generation Z question the validity of the interests after the last decades of American wars without a clear-cut objective?
In this week’s Trading Perspectives, Sam Clement and John Norris discuss the increasing tension in the Middle East. Will younger Americans step up to defend their long-time ally in the region, Israel?