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EPISODE · Apr 24, 2026 · 26 MIN

Signals in Motion: What the Data, the Fed, and AI Are Telling Us Now

from Key Wealth Matters · host Key Wealth Institute

Speakers:Brian Pietrangelo, Managing Director of Investment StrategyGeorge Mateyo, Chief Investment OfficerStephen Hoedt, Head of EquitiesRajeev Sharma, Head of Fixed Income01:48 - We open with key economic data, focusing on stable initial unemployment claims as a sign of labor market resilience and a strong March retail sales report that shows consumer spending remains healthy, even after adjusting for higher gasoline and auto prices. 03:04 - We frame the broader macro backdrop, noting limited economic releases during the week while setting up three major themes: geopolitical developments tied to Iran, renewed discussion around tariffs and potential refunds, and upcoming Federal Reserve dynamics. 05:18 - We discuss geopolitical risks from the Iran war, particularly impacts on oil prices, supply chains, airlines, and inflation, emphasizing the uncertainty around resolution and the potential for continued market volatility. 07:46 - We shift to corporate and labor market implications of AI, examining recent layoffs at major tech firms like Meta and Microsoft and debating whether these moves reflect profit protection, efficiency gains, or a deeper structural shift driven by AI adoption. 10:43 - We analyze market leadership and sector rotation, highlighting a resurgence in technology, semiconductors, and communication services after the Hormuz-related selloff, alongside weakness in cyclicals such as industrials, financials, and consumer discretionary. 13:31 - We explore AI’s productivity potential and its implications for the Fed, discussing how uneven AI adoption could reshape productivity, influence inflation, and factor into monetary policy thinking amid a possible change in Fed leadership. 14:31 - We conclude with Federal Reserve policy and bond market dynamics, covering expectations for a “Fed on hold,” a flat yield curve, diminished rate-cut expectations for 2026, Kevin Warsh’s confirmation hearing signals, and breaking news affecting Jerome Powell’s legal situation and Fed chair succession uncertainty. Additional ResourcesWatch: National Call Replay: Managing Wealth During the Fog of War, AI Disruption, & An Uncertain Economic Path Key QuestionsSubscribe to our Key Wealth Insights newsletterWeekly Investment BriefFollow us on LinkedIn

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Speakers:Brian Pietrangelo, Managing Director of Investment StrategyGeorge Mateyo, Chief Investment OfficerStephen Hoedt, Head of EquitiesRajeev Sharma, Head of Fixed Income01:48 - We open with key economic data, focusing on stable initial unemployment claims as a sign of labor market resilience and a strong March retail sales report that shows consumer spending remains healthy, even after adjusting for higher gasoline and auto prices. 03:04 - We frame the broader macro backdrop, noting limited economic releases during the week while setting up three major themes: geopolitical developments tied to Iran, renewed discussion around tariffs and potential refunds, and upcoming Federal Reserve dynamics. 05:18 - We discuss geopolitical risks from the Iran war, particularly impacts on oil prices, supply chains, airlines, and inflation, emphasizing the uncertainty around resolution and the potential for continued market volatility. 07:46 - We shift to corporate and labor market implications of AI, examining recent layoffs at major tech firms like Meta and Microsoft and debating whether these moves reflect profit protection, efficiency gains, or a deeper structural shift driven by AI adoption. 10:43 - We analyze market leadership and sector rotation, highlighting a resurgence in technology, semiconductors, and communication services after the Hormuz-related selloff, alongside weakness in cyclicals such as industrials, financials, and consumer discretionary. 13:31 - We explore AI’s productivity potential and its implications for the Fed, discussing how uneven AI adoption could reshape productivity, influence inflation, and factor into monetary policy thinking amid a possible change in Fed leadership. 14:31 - We conclude with Federal Reserve policy and bond market dynamics, covering expectations for a “Fed on hold,” a flat yield curve, diminished rate-cut expectations for 2026, Kevin Warsh’s confirmation hearing signals, and breaking news affecting Jerome Powell’s legal situation and Fed chair succession uncertainty. Additional ResourcesWatch: National Call Replay: Managing Wealth During the Fog of War, AI Disruption, & An Uncertain Economic Path Key QuestionsSubscribe to our Key Wealth Insights newsletterWeekly Investment BriefFollow us on LinkedIn

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