Behind the Markets Podcast

Show from 2026-06-19 Host Jeremy Schwartz and Professor Siegel discuss the Federal Reserve's latest meeting, the outlook for interest rates, and how falling oil prices could influence inflation, monetary policy, and investor sentiment in the months ahead. Professor Siegel explains why declining energy prices could lead to significantly lower inflation readings, shares his views on the political and economic challenges of raising rates in that environment, and discusses the potential for market leadership to broaden beyond AI-related stocks as energy prices stabilize. (25:43) Jeremy is joined by Tyson Tuttle, CEO of Circuit AI, to explore how artificial intelligence is transforming manufacturing and industrial businesses by improving productivity, addressing skilled labor shortages, and helping companies accelerate revenue growth. Tyson explains how Circuit AI applies AI to automate complex quoting, technical documentation, and service workflows while preserving valuable institutional knowledge. The conversation also covers AI's long-term impact on employment, the rapid buildout of AI infrastructure, the outlook for semiconductors and enterprise software, token economics, and why startups may be best positioned to capitalize on the next wave of AI-driven innovation. Learn more: https://www.circuit.ai/ Tyson Tuttle: https://www.linkedin.com/in/tuttle/ WisdomTree: https://www.wisdomtree.com/investments

Show from 02/13/26 Host Jeremy Schwartz and Professor Siegel discuss a strong employment report and a softer-than-expected CPI print, highlighting rising real wages, easing rental inflation, and stabilization in unemployment claims. Professor Siegel also addresses growing AI-driven market anxiety, tariff developments, and why he believes the ongoing rotation away from the MAG-7 does not derail the broader bull market. (35:13) Jeremy is joined by Jeff Wenniger, Sam Rines, and Chris Gannatti to break down major global developments, including Russia’s potential return to the dollar system, Taiwan and Singapore’s strong GDP prints, and Japan’s election results strengthening fiscal and defense tailwinds. The group explores the global defense spending supercycle, Asia’s critical role in AI supply chains, and how AI disruption fears are driving sharp rotations within U.S. equities, particularly in software. They also debate whether AI-driven margin compression, pricing competition, and shifting capital flows signal a broader geographic and sector rotation toward international markets and non-tech sectors. WisdomTree: https://www.wisdomtree.com/investments

Show from 01/30/26 Host Jeremy Schwartz and Professor Siegel discuss the appointment of Kevin Warsh as incoming Fed Chair, expressing optimism about his independence and stance on inflation. The Professor also comments on the latest inflation print, the Fed’s balance sheet strategy, and the potential impact of tariffs and money supply trends. (13:43) Jeremy is joined by Chris Gannatti, Sam Rines, and Jeff Weniger for a wide-ranging conversation covering tech earnings from Meta and Microsoft, the implications of AI investments on memory and fiber infrastructure, and recent commodity surges in metals like silver and copper. They also explore geopolitical risks in the Middle East and Cuba, European investor sentiment toward U.S. equities and currencies, commodity allocation trends, and macroeconomic developments in Italy with WisdomTree’s Peter Braganti. Piergiacomo Peter Braganti, Director, Macro Research at WisdomTree: https://x.com/peterbraganti Chris started a substack, follow him here: https://christophergannatti.substack.com/ WisdomTree: https://www.wisdomtree.com/investments

Show from 09/16/26 Host Jeremy Schwartz and Professor Siegel assess recent market data, including mixed signals from CPI and PPI, speculation about Q4 GDP being between 2% and 5%, and jobless claims falling below 200K. Professor Siegel also discusses the Fed’s direction amid political distractions and sees continued momentum for small caps amid easing mortgage spreads. (22:32) Jeremy is joined by WisdomTree’s Jeff Weniger, Chris Gannatti, and Sam Rines to dive into market rotation, the AI narrative, and geopolitical developments. The group explores physical AI with Tesla, credit card rate caps and their implications on credit access, and how crypto and stablecoin regulations may disrupt traditional banking. They also cover a K-shaped economy reflected in early earnings reports and wrap with observations from Asia, the rise of Vietnamese EVs, and speculation on the U.S. revisiting a Greenland acquisition. WisdomTree: https://www.wisdomtree.com/investments

Show from 02/01/26 Host Jeremy Schwartz and Professor Siegel discuss the strong start to 2026, noting positive holiday spending, a dip in jobless claims, and the potential for a 3% Q4 GDP growth. Professor Siegel outlines three key market events to watch in January: the risk of a government shutdown, the Supreme Court’s decision on tariffs, and the selection of the new Fed chair. (12:34) Jeremy continues with guests Sam Rines and Jeff Weniger, who delve into geopolitical tensions impacting oil markets, the Fed’s potential policy direction, and the outlook for global equity markets. The group discusses AI competition between China and the U.S., emerging strength in Japan and India, and the implications of upcoming IPOs like SpaceX and OpenAI. They also touch on commodity allocations, shifts in value and growth indices, and how holiday spending reflects broader economic resilience. WisdomTree: https://www.wisdomtree.com/investments