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Leslie Falconio

CIO & Head of Taxable Fixed Income Strategy at UBS Financial Services, providing insights on fixed income strategies.

Top 10 podcasts with Leslie Falconio

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Aug 7, 2024 • 22min

Fixed Income Conversation Corner with Alex Obaza (T.Rowe Price) and Leslie Falconio (UBS CIO)

Join Alex Obaza, Portfolio Manager at T.Rowe Price, and Leslie Falconio, Head of Taxable Fixed Income Strategy Americas at UBS, as they explore the evolving landscape for fixed income investors. They discuss the U.S. economy's resilience amid recession fears and the implications of anticipated Fed rate cuts. The pair highlight strategic opportunities in high-quality corporate bonds and agency mortgage-backed securities, advising a cautious yet proactive approach to navigating today's market challenges.
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Jul 18, 2024 • 12min

Top of the Morning: Fixed Income Strategist - A shorter runway

Leslie Falconio, Head of Taxable Fixed Income Strategy at UBS, discusses how investors should position themselves as growth and inflation trend lower, and the upcoming rate cutting cycle. Topics include data alignment with Fed guidance, impact of monetary policy adjustments on total return, and CIO recommendations for strategic fixed income positioning amid market volatility.
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Jun 11, 2024 • 12min

Top of the Morning: Fixed Income Strategist - First-Half Review

Leslie Falconio and John Murtagh of UBS CIO discuss fixed income performance drivers, rate volatility, Fed rate cut expectations, upcoming FOMC meeting, US monetary policy, and recommendations for fixed income investors in agency MBS, investment-grade corporates, tips, treasuries, and munis for incremental income and price appreciation.
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Mar 20, 2024 • 20min

Fixed Income Conversation Corner with Scott DiMaggio (AllianceBernstein) and Leslie Falconio (UBS CIO)

Scott DiMaggio and Leslie Falconio discuss shifts in market sentiment, economic outlook, and interest rate predictions. They explore navigating bond markets, concerns and risks in the fixed income market, and insights on global opportunities for investors.
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Oct 11, 2024 • 27min

Markets Monitor Banks, Inflation Data, and the 2024 Election

Leslie Falconio, CIO of UBS Financial Services, dives into fixed income strategies and discusses why she anticipates a soft landing without significant yield declines. Jennifer Lee, Senior Economist at BMO Capital Markets, analyzes recent inflation data and its implications for the U.S. economy, highlighting consumer resilience. Joe Mathieu explores dynamic presidential campaign strategies, focusing on the contrasting approaches of Kamala Harris and Donald Trump, while emphasizing the importance of the Latino vote in the 2024 election.
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Sep 26, 2024 • 17min

Top of the Morning: Fixed Income Strategist - Beginning our initial descent

Leslie Falconio, Head of Taxable Fixed Income Strategy Americas, and Barry McAlinden, Senior Fixed Income Strategist, delve into the Federal Reserve's recent interest rate cuts and their effects on fixed income assets. They discuss the anticipated policy easing and its implications for credit sectors, including investment-grade and high-yield bonds. With a focus on strategic positioning, they emphasize the appeal of bonds offering yields over 4% and analyze how evolving monetary policies influence investment decisions. Insights into market dynamics and default risks are also highlighted.
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Sep 20, 2024 • 24min

CIO Fixed Income Roundtable Series: Post-FOMC edition

Leslie Falconio, Head of Taxable Fixed Income Strategy for the Americas, joins Senior Fixed Income Strategists Barry McAlinden and Frank Sileo to analyze the recent Federal Reserve interest rate cut. They discuss its surprising market reactions and what it means for fixed income assets going forward. Topics include the resilience of investment-grade credit amidst economic shifts and the positive trends in Treasury and preferred securities markets. The conversation highlights strategic adjustments for investors in a new monetary environment.
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Aug 6, 2024 • 36min

CIO Livestream: Response to market volatility

Join Jason Draho, Head of Asset Allocation, David Lefkowitz, Head of Equities, and Leslie Falconio, Head of Taxable Fixed Income Strategy, as they unpack the recent market selloff and its implications. They explore the challenges of the Federal Reserve amid rising unemployment and discuss how to strategically navigate current volatility. The focus turns to potential opportunities in technology, energy, and industrial stocks, while also addressing the influence of the yen carry trade on asset classes. Stay informed and ready with their expert insights!
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Jun 20, 2024 • 27min

Top of the Morning: 2024 Second-half market outlook

Explore market insights with Jason Draho, Leslie Falconio, and Nadia Lovell as they discuss 2024 market outlook, equity positioning, fixed income analysis, and alternative investments. Get ready for the second half of the year with recommendations and expectations from industry experts.
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Jun 9, 2024 • 33min

CIO House View Monthly Livestream (June)

Leslie Falconio and David Lefkowitz discuss the volatility in interest rates and market trends. They analyze the drop in treasury yields, investment opportunities in various sectors, impact of AI on the market, uncertainties leading up to the election, recent OPEC decision on oil prices, and strategies for bond duration in the current interest rate environment.