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.
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