Episode 88: Halftime Analysis for Investors: Macro Themes and Market Drivers for 2H2026 and Beyond:
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The episode discusses macro themes and market drivers for the second half of 2026, focusing on the implications of AI investment, energy prices, and Federal Reserve policies.
War, oil spikes, and a transition at the Federal Reserve contributed to a volatile first half of 2026, but the relative calm at the year’s mid-point is an opportune time to examine some of the forces that could drive markets in the coming quarters. U.S. Economist Matt Bush and Market Strategist Maria Giraldo join Macro Markets to discuss the investment implications of our latest Quarterly Macro Themes, including the growth engine and inflationary impact of AI investment, expectations for rates and spreads, the wild card of energy prices, and more. Related Content: Second Quarter 2026 Quarterly Macro Themes Our latest Macro Themes updates our economic outlook, examining drivers of growth and emerging risks in the second half of 2026. Read 2Q26 Quarterly Macro Themes Macro Markets: The Complexity Premium in Structured Credit: The Opportunity Set Today Karthik Narayanan joins Macro Market to discuss the appeal of structured credit, opportunity and risk in the current environment, and where we are investing today. Listen Now “Space X is the new proxy for risk appetite.” Anne Walsh, CIO, joins CNBC Power Lunch to discuss Federal Reserve policy, the emerging threat of an equity market…
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