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Paul Dozier, a Director in the Guggenheim Investments Macroeconomic and Investment Research Group discusses the performance of equity markets during mid-term election years and provides an update on the latest economic data. Head of Guggenheim’s foreign exchange and derivatives trading desk, Managing Director Cameron Crosby, shares the latest on the currency markets. We also answer a listener’s question about the neutral rate.If you have a question you would like to direct to the podcast, please email macromarkets@guggenheiminvestments.comRelated Insights:Macro Markets Podcast: Episode #13U.S. Economist Matt Bush analyzes the latest Fed announcement and labor and inflation data, Investment Strategist Maria Giraldo discusses credit risk while the Fed tightens, and Managing Director Chris Keywork updates on the bank loan market.Listen to Macro Markets Podcast Ep. 13Fed Aggressiveness Following Delayed Liftoff Sets Up 2023 CollisionThe risks of tightening into a downturn.Read Macro AlertCredit Returns in the Upcoming Fed Hiking CycleThe outlook for credit amid rising inflation, monetary tightening and war in EuropeRead High-Yield and Bank Loan ReportInvesting involves risk, including the possible loss of principal.This material is not intended as a recommendation or as investment advice of any kind, including in connection with rollovers, transfers, and distributions. Such material is not provided in a fiduciary capacity, may not be relied upon for or in connection with the making of investment decisions, and does not constitute a solicitation of an offer to buy or sell securities. All content has been provided for informational or educational purposes only and is not intended to be and should not be construed as legal or tax advice and/or a legal opinion. Always consult a financial, tax and/or legal professional regarding your specific situation.Guggenheim Investments represents the following affiliated investment management businesses: Guggenheim Partners Investment Management, LLC, Security Investors, LLC, Guggenheim Funds Distributors, LLC, Guggenheim Funds Investment Advisors, LLC, Guggenheim Partners Advisors, LLC, Guggenheim Corporate Funding, LLC, Guggenheim Partners Europe Limited, Guggenheim Partners Fund Management (Europe) Limited, Guggenheim Partners Japan Limited, GS GAMMA Advisors, LLC, and Guggenheim Partners India Management.

Matt Bush, Guggenheim Investments’ U.S. Economist, provides an update on the macroeconomic outlook, including his analysis of the minutes from the last FOMC meeting. We also answer listener questions.

Matt Bush, a Managing Director and Guggenheim’s US Economist analyzes the latest Fed announcement and labor and inflation data, and offers his views on what investors can expect as policy starts to take hold. Maria Giraldo, a Managing Director and investment strategist in the Macroeconomic and Investment Research Group, discusses the fundamentals, relative value, and future prospects for credit risk while the Fed tightens. And the head of Guggenheim’s bank loan desk, Managing Director Chris Keywork, provides an update on his sector, which remains a market favorite and a positive outlier in the fixed-income universe.

Allen Li, Managing Director and Head of Guggenheim’s Municipal Bond Sector Team, discusses technical and fundamental drivers of the taxable and tax-exempt municipal market, and why it might be a good time to buy. Also, with the Fed poised to ramp up policy tightening and ongoing supply disruptions from lockdowns in China and the war in Ukraine, Paul Dozier, a Director in the Macroeconomic and Investment Research Group, brings us up to date on the economic outlook.

Karthik Narayanan, Head of the Structured Credit group for Guggenheim Investments, and Jared Drucker, a Director and senior member of the group, join Head of Thought Leadership Jay Diamond for a timely discussion of ABS, MBS, and CLOs, how the market has been responding to rapidly changing market conditions, and where they are finding value now. Matt Bush, US Economist for Guggenheim Investments, looks under the hood of the latest CPI release and shares his take on the Minutes from the March FOMC meeting.

Steve Brown, Assistant Chief Investment Officer for Guggenheim Investments, discusses the drivers of first quarter market volatility, portfolio management decision making, and the case for bonds now. Also featuring Aditya Agrawal, Head of the Agency MBS Sector Team, and Jerry Cai, a Vice President in the Macroeconomic and Investment Research Group.

Brian Smedley, Chief Economist for Guggenheim Investments and Head of our Macroeconomic and Investment Research Group, joins Jay Diamond, Head of Thought Leadership, to discuss the economic and market impact of the FOMC decision, war in Ukraine, and much more.

Anne Walsh, Guggenheim Investments CIO for Fixed Income, discusses risk, opportunity, and the benefits of active portfolio management. Also featuring Jenny Marler, head of Guggenheim Real Estate, with an update on the retail sector, and Paul Dozier, a director in the Macroeconomic and Investment Research  Group, does a deep dive on developments in Ukraine and recent economic data releases.

An update on the investment grade corporate bond market in the wake of the latest CPI inflation data and the expected removal of monetary policy accommodation. Featuring Justin Takata, Managing Director and Head of Investment Grade Corporate Credit Sector Team, and Paul Dozier, Director in the Macroeconomic and Research Group.

Floating rate assets and credit should perform well as monetary policy changes course. Featuring Matt Bush, U.S. economist and a managing director in our Macroeconomic and Investment Research Group; Adam Bloch, portfolio manager and one of the leaders of our Total Return team; and Karthik Narayanan, managing director and head of Guggenheim’s Structured Credit Team.