PODCAST · business
Markets in Focus
by Raymond James Investment Management
Cut through the noise and focus on the forces reshaping investing with Raymond James Investment Management’s Markets in Focus podcast series. Join us for inclusive conversations that track the developments refining investment thinking and disrupting the ever-changing global market landscape. For additional insights, visit http://marketsinfocuspodcast.com. About Raymond James Investment Management Raymond James Investment Management is a global asset management company that combines the exceptional insight and agility of individual investment teams with the strength and stability of a full-service firm. Together with our boutique investment managers – Chartwell Investment Partners, ClariVest Asset Management, Cougar Global Investments, Eagle Asset Management, Reams Asset Management and Scout Investments – we offer a range of investment strategies and asset classes, each with a focus on risk-adjusted returns and alpha generat
Episodes
-
Where should you place your income bet?
What’s the main driver of inflation in this economy? It’s not monetary policy, says James Camp, CFA, Managing Director of Fixed Income and Strategic Income at Eagle Asset Management. James joins Matt Orton, CFA, to unpack the long-term structural trends shaping income investing, today’s striking...
-
Preparing to navigate in the fog
Equities have set new record highs each week, but will a government shutdown – and the absence of key economic data – change their trajectory? Chief Market Strategist Matt Orton, CFA, and Market Strategy Research Associate Joey Del Guercio, CFA, discuss why corporate earnings may take on more...
-
Navigating the small-cap landscape
Chief Market Strategist Matt Orton, CFA, asks Steven DeSanctis, managing director and head of small- and mid-cap equity strategy at Jefferies, about the second-order effects of lower interest rates on small-cap companies and how major indices tracking these companies have changed. They also…
more -
Where could investors see the effects of lower rates?
Chief Market Strategist Matt Orton, CFA, and Market Strategy Research Associate Joey Del Guercio, CFA, discuss what’s dominating investor psyches: How September cuts from the Fed could affect the investment landscape. Meanwhile, although major hyperscalers with cash on their balance sheets may...
-
Green shoots in small caps?
Chief Market Strategist Matt Orton, CFA, sits down with Jim Furey, CFA, founder of small-cap specialist Furey Research Partners, to pinpoint exactly what’s shaping today’s small-cap dynamics. Furey reveals the subtle yet powerful ways interest rates influence smaller companies, explores where the...
-
Exploring the growth of emerging markets
What’s driving the interest in emerging markets and international investing? Kevin Carter, Founder & Chief Investment Officer of EMQQ Global, joins Chief Market Strategist Matt Orton, CFA, to explore how the falling dollar and other factors have been drivers of the emerging markets rally and the...
-
Alternatives to the recession narrative
As Chief Market Strategist Matt Orton, CFA, and Market Strategy Research Associate Joey Del Guercio, CFA, look at the first earnings announcements issued after “Liberation Day,” they consider how risk sentiment is holding up and what happened to the divergence between hard and soft economic data...
-
Truth, Policy, and the American Way
Matt Orton, CFA sits down with Ed Mills, managing director and Washington policy analyst at Raymond James, to break down the policy catalysts most likely to move markets.
-
Investing 2025: It’s not a zero-sum game
Chief Market Strategist Matt Orton, CFA, and Market Strategy Research Associate Joey Del Guercio, CFA, delve into how to calibrate the case for global equities. They also explore what the conflict between Israel and Iran could mean for oil— and everything else —alongside Matt’s takeaways from his...
-
Buckle up and make diversification great again
Are rising risk asset prices the result of long-term allocation changes or short-term trades? Matt Orton, CFA, and Joey Del Guercio, CFA, talk about debt downgrades, risk asset prices, and whether bond market disruptions are caused by structural flows or genuine increases in the costs of capital....
-
Is the dollar too big to fail?
Questions about the U.S. dollar’s future as the world’s reserve currency aren’t new. And, yes, some central banks have slowly begun moving to dollar alternatives over the past several decades. Now the questions are back. Announced U.S. tariffs have turbocharged volatility, cast a shadow over...
-
Resetting market expectations
Although it’s too early to say that corporate earnings have fallen off a cliff, Matt Orton, CFA, argues that estimates need to be revised downwards — even if they may not need to fall that much. He and Joey Del Guercio consider alternatives to calling a bottom for equities, ask whether the United...
-
Where should investors look while markets wait for tariff clarity?
Investor focus has shifted from fiscal policy to tariff effects, and the ensuing roller coaster of multi-standard-deviation market moves has left everyone wondering what comes next. Matt Orton, CFA, and Joey del Guercio discuss what’s happening with inflation expectations, whether the “Fed put”…
more -
The recession that wasn’t: The COVID economy and the Fed’s response
The U.S. Federal Reserve had difficulty meeting its interest rate targets in the two decades leading up to COVID — will a more proactive approach deliver better results? Matt Orton, CFA, is joined by Neil Aggarwal, Portfolio Manager and Head of Securitized Products at Reams Asset Management, and...
-
Megatrends poised to propel emerging markets
A steady flow of concerning news from China has caused an extended downturn for emerging market stocks. Still, in his interview with Matt Orton, CFA, Chief Market Strategist at Raymond James Investment Management, renowned EM investor Kevin T. Carter noted that he believes the long-term growth...
-
Setting the stage for small caps
A turbulent 2022 for all categories of stocks and a long-term cycle of outperformance from large caps have caused many investors to lose confidence in small caps. Yet the long-term outlook for small caps could be bright, according to Matt McGeary, CFA, a manager of small- and mid-cap strategies…
more -
Secular Growth in Tech: Where's the Smart Money?
Now that the era of “growth at any price” has ended, newly converted value enthusiasts are questioning margins and the true return on their investments. Tariq Siddiqi, CFA, Senior Research Analyst at Eagle Asset Management, refuses to follow the crowd and keeps growth profiles at the forefront,...
-
Bonds are back
Bonds are once again asserting their role as a store of value, portfolio diversifier, and income generator. James Camp, CFA, Managing Director of Fixed Income and Strategic Income at Eagle Asset Management, and Burton Mulford, CFA, Portfolio Manager overseeing all of Eagle's municipal strategies,...
-
Factor investing: A compass for volatile markets
Inflation was the dominant story for the market in 2022, but not the only story. Beneath the surface, factors such as growth vs. value often shifted rapidly, temporarily altering the character of the market. Steve Singleton, Head of Portfolio and Investment Risk at Raymond James Investment...
-
Investing in the face of a recession
With recession looming in 2023, it’s worth considering how much the Fed can even do at this point, and whether monetary and fiscal policies have a chance of cushioning the shock once again. Jason Richey, CFA, Co-Portfolio Manager at Cougar Global Investments, provides insights on U.S. versus...
-
Emerging markets: Poised to support growth?
Global storms are brewing, and a key question for investors is whether a global recession is inevitable. Antonina Tarassiouk, fixed income analyst at Reams Asset Management, and David Vaughn, chief investment officer for non-U.S. and global strategies at ClariVest Asset Management, discuss…
more -
Credit market cross-currents: macro uncertainty and alpha potential
The credit market has been impacted by duration shocks, high inflation, and rising borrowing costs, leading to deteriorating credit risk. Andy Toburen, CFA, Senior Portfolio Manager at Chartwell Investment Partners, unpacks it all and shares how investors can navigate the dynamic credit markets…
more -
Why bank stocks are more hyper-cyclical than ever
The business cycle and the strength of the consumer are expected to play key roles in setting the direction of the financial sector in the rest of 2022. Enrique Acedo, Research Analyst on the Equity Income Investment Team at Eagle Asset Manager, joins Matt Orton to discuss signs of worry and…
more -
Energy investing in a high-octane era of change
“Drill, baby, drill” once was the mantra in the energy patch. But for the past decade, deep value investors have set the tone, demanding dividends and saying, “Show me the money.” Now the industry again is in flux, with no shortage of catalysts: pandemic, war, inflation, looming recession, growth...
-
Opportunities in the wake of inflation
No one thought 2022 would be easy, but the war in Ukraine, with its shocks to global energy and commodity markets, has made taming inflation even harder. James Camp, CFA, Managing Director of Fixed Income and Strategic Income at Eagle Asset Management, shares his perspective on credit and equity...
-
Is the Fed a match for inflation?
It would be nice if U.S. equities could find a bottom and recover without a recession. That’s what normal market activity often has looked like in the past. Trouble is, we haven’t had a lot of normal market activity in the last 15 years, says Jason Richey, CFA, Portfolio Manager at Cougar Global...
-
The next step in ESG investing
It’s not new for companies to report on their efforts to curb greenhouse gases and fight climate change, but there are few dependable and universal ways to compare one company to the next. Now the SEC has proposed new rules aimed at standardizing such disclosures. Joy Facos, Head of Sustainable...
-
Blockchain technology: Was Crypto just the beginning?
Where is blockchain technology right now? Think of the internet in the late 1990s: There’s worlds of potential to transform the economy, but also every kind of practical question to be figured out. Matt Orton, CFA, Chief Market Strategist at Carillon Tower Advisers, talks with Tariq Siddiqi, CFA,...
-
Inflation, the Fed, and portfolio positioning
The inflation of 2021 had no shortage of drivers – including spiking consumer demand, supply chain disruptions, and unprecedented monetary and fiscal support for the economy. But what about the inflation of 2022? Rising housing costs are likely to continue to be a factor, while base effects could...
-
Growth vs. Value whiplash: What’s ahead in 2022?
Investors once were used to seeing momentum swing between growth and value stocks in a classic economic cycle. But the pandemic subverted all of that, creating shorter mini-cycles as cases rose and fell. Now with interest rates on the rise, a new chapter might be about to unfold. Matt Orton, CFA,...
-
Energy: Rough Past. Brighter Future?
Energy has seen its weight decline meaningfully across broader market indices over the past 10 years. But it was the best-performing sector in 2021 and many analysts are optimistic heading into 2022. Eric Chenoweth, CFA, senior investment analyst on the mid-cap equity team at Scout Investments,...
-
What happened to the reflation trade?
During the gold rush, the real money was made not by miners but by the businesses who sold the miners their picks and shovels. Now semiconductors are poised to be the picks and shovels of the coming decade, said Derek Smashey, CFA, Co-Portfolio Manager at Scout Investments. Smashey joins Matt...
-
Coping with concentration in small caps
Concentration in the small-cap indices is presenting challenges for investors and active managers. Peter Crivelli, Senior Vice President at Carillon Tower Advisers, joins Matt Orton, CFA, Carillon’s Chief Market Strategist, to navigate opportunity in the sectors taking up the most space.
-
The evolution of ETFs
Exchange-traded funds (ETFs) have grown in popularity and breadth since the early 2000s. How can investors assess potential pitfalls and conduct proper due diligence? Jason Richey, CFA, Co-Portfolio Manager at Cougar Global Investments, joins Matt Orton, CFA, Chief Market Strategist at Carillon...
-
“G”: The key to ESG success
Governance, the “G” in ESG, is about “seeing how deeply embedded these issues are in a company's strategy and ultimately their operations,” says Joy Facos, Head of Sustainable Investing and Corporate Responsibility. Joy joins Matt Orton, CFA, to talk about how environmental and social issues –…
more -
Not enough chips on the table
Recent supply chain issues have shed light on the importance of semiconductors in everyday life. Tariq Siddiqi, Senior Research Analyst at Eagle Asset Management joins Matt Orton, CFA, Director and Portfolio Specialist at Carillon Tower Advisers, to discuss how the chip shortage could impact the...
-
Moving past 'peak everything'
Is the seemingly unstoppable rise of equities a concern or an opportunity for investors? Matt Waz, Senior Vice President and Head of Consultant Relations, switches things up with Matt Orton, CFA, Director and Portfolio Specialist at Carillon Tower Advisers for a Q&A on “peak everything,”…
more -
Can denial defeat inflation?
The inflation debate is intensifying as fears rise but markets seem to be shrugging. What’s driving the disconnect and what happens if, and when, it gets resolved? Todd Thompson, CFA, Managing Director and Portfolio Manager at Reams Asset Management, and fellow Reams Portfolio Manager, Dimitri...
-
How can healthcare regain momentum?
Vaccine earnings may be transitory, but “I’m optimistic that the setup for the back half of this year will be more constructive” for the healthcare sector, said Michael Rich, CFA, Research Analyst at Eagle Asset Management. Rich joins Matt Orton, CFA, Director and Portfolio Specialist at Carillon...
-
Changing tides: enthusiasm rises for international equities
International equities are perking up as the world reopens. But stark differences in regional performance mean you need to know what you own. Angel Lupercio, Portfolio Co-Manager on the Scout International team, joins Matt Orton, CFA, Director and Portfolio Specialist at Carillon Tower Advisers…
more -
Don’t overlook mid-cap stocks
Mid-cap stocks have been pushed into the background as investors focus on rotation between large and small, and growth versus value. That might mean a missed opportunity. John Indellicate, CFA, Co-Portfolio Manager on Scout Investments’ Mid Cap Equity Team, and Tariq Siddiqi, CFA, Senior Research...
-
Moving money to munis?
With the Biden Administration aiming to raise taxes, many investors are turning to municipal bonds as a solution. Compared to recent extreme moves in equity markets, the muni market has been downright calm in comparison. Burton Mulford, CFA, Portfolio Manager and trader for Eagle Asset…
more -
Unprecedented stimulus fuels market distortion
An experiment that started in the wake of the Global Financial Crisis is now entering its second decade, as fiscal and monetary stimulus pours liquidity into the markets. Todd Thompson, CFA, Managing Director and Portfolio Co-Manager at Reams Asset Management, wonders whether policymakers will…
more -
Online gaming industry bets on consumers
Consumers have poured into online gaming during the pandemic. Can iGaming companies keep up and adapt? David Cavanaugh, Senior Research Analyst at Eagle Asset Management, says yes – but they face a specific challenge. Dave joins Matt Orton, CFA, Director and Portfolio Specialist at Carillon Tower...
-
Is this as good as it gets? Post-COVID market outlook
With analysts predicting perfection and unprecedented stimulus fueling new market highs, where do we go from here? Matt Orton, CFA, Director and Portfolio Specialist with Carillon Tower Advisers, breaks down the possibilities and addresses investor concerns with Brian Lee, CFA, Senior Vice...
-
Deep value strikes back
Value came roaring back in late 2020 after years of growth dominance. But the next strategic play for investors might not be at either style extreme. Steve Singleton, Head of Risk for Carillon Tower Advisers, joins Matt Orton, CFA, Director and Portfolio Specialist, to discuss tactics.
-
Can small caps keep up the pace?
After small-cap stocks notched record-breaking performance in 2020, how will they deal with inflation fears? Eric Mintz, CFA, Portfolio Co-Manager at Eagle Asset Management, and Tim Miller, CFA, Portfolio Co-Manager for Scout Investments, join Matt Orton, CFA, Director and Portfolio Specialist at...
-
Bubbles and stonks
Bubble trouble is on the minds of many investors as markets reach new highs, meme stocks and digital currencies take off, and fears of inflation creep in. The big questions include: are we in a bubble, and if we are, is it possible to still invest wisely? Matt Orton, CFA, Director and Portfolio...
-
Beyond the “E” in ESG
Calls for social justice echoed loudly across America in 2020. How are environmental, social, and governance (ESG) portfolio managers taking these trends into account when analyzing possible investments? Joy Facos, Head of Responsible Investing at Carillon Tower Advisers, and Sheila King, CFA,...
-
Fiscal stimulus… forever?
2021 brought back talk of possible rising interest rates and inflation. Equity markets seem to reach new highs just about every day while questions are arising around the traditional safety of bonds. Matt Orton, CFA, Director and Portfolio Specialist at Carillon Tower Advisers, is joined by...
We're indexing this podcast's transcripts for the first time — this can take a minute or two. We'll show results as soon as they're ready.
No matches for "" in this podcast's transcripts.
No topics indexed yet for this podcast.
Loading reviews...
ABOUT THIS SHOW
Cut through the noise and focus on the forces reshaping investing with Raymond James Investment Management’s Markets in Focus podcast series. Join us for inclusive conversations that track the developments refining investment thinking and disrupting the ever-changing global market landscape. For additional insights, visit http://marketsinfocuspodcast.com.
About Raymond James Investment Management
Raymond James Investment Management is a global asset management company that combines the exceptional insight and agility of individual investment teams with the strength and stability of a full-service firm. Together with our boutique investment managers – Chartwell Investment Partners, ClariVest Asset Management, Cougar Global Investments, Eagle Asset Management, Reams Asset Management and Scout Investments – we offer a range of investment strategies and asset classes, each with a focus on risk-adjusted returns and alpha generat
HOSTED BY
Raymond James Investment Management
Loading similar podcasts...
Frequently Asked Questions
How many episodes does Markets in Focus have?
Markets in Focus currently has 50 episodes available on PodParley. New episodes are automatically indexed when they're published to the podcast feed.
What is Markets in Focus about?
Cut through the noise and focus on the forces reshaping investing with Raymond James Investment Management’s Markets in Focus podcast series. Join us for inclusive conversations that track the developments refining investment thinking and disrupting the ever-changing global market landscape. For...
How often does Markets in Focus release new episodes?
Markets in Focus has 50 episodes. Check the episode list to see recent publication dates and frequency.
Where can I listen to Markets in Focus?
You can listen to Markets in Focus on PodParley by clicking any episode. We provide an embedded audio player for direct listening, and you can also subscribe via your preferred podcast app using the RSS feed.
Who hosts Markets in Focus?
Markets in Focus is created and hosted by Raymond James Investment Management.
URL copied to clipboard!