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About this episode

The episode discusses the impact of geopolitical events on U.S. equity markets and features insights from Robinhood's Chief Investment Officer for retail investors.

A tenuous ceasefire in the Middle East and a potential opening of the Strait of Hormuz pushed U.S. equity markets to all-time highs last week. But the damage from higher oil prices might’ve already been done, calling into question the strength of the global economy and the hopes that companies can keep churning out higher profits. Stephanie Guild, Robinhood Markets Chief Investment Officer drops in with perspective for retail investors, and what sectors we should keep our eyes on outside of the Magnificent 7. Plus, the centuries old heavy metals ratio is sending warning signals. Should we tune it in? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

People in this episode

Host: Caleb Silver

Guest: Stephanie Guild

Topics covered

• U.S. equity markets
• Middle East ceasefire
• oil prices
• global economy
• retail investing
• heavy metals
• investment sectors

Keywords

• equity markets
• Middle East
• oil prices
• global economy
• retail investors
• investment sectors
• heavy metals ratio

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Robinhood Markets, U.S. equity markets, Magnificent 7

Products: heavy metals ratio

Places: Middle East, Strait of Hormuz

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