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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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Nov 30, 2021

Recently, the new Omicron variant has been generating headlines around the world, leading many countries to restrict travel. Are the Draconian economic lockdowns of 2020 next? Or have we learned from the past, understanding much of those mandates didn't stop the spread of the virus as much as throttled economic activity. In this week's Trading Perspectives, Sam, Courtney, and John discuss the newest of the COVID-19 variants, and ask the question: "is this deja vu all over again?"