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Oct 20, 2022 • 37min

U.S. midterm elections: Who will prevail?

Capital Group political economist Matt Miller discusses his outlook for the U.S. midterm elections ahead of the November 8 contest. Will Republicans ride a “red wave” back into power, or will Democrats maintain slim majorities in the House and Senate? Tune in to hear Matt’s view on that, and what the outcome could mean for financial markets. Related Resources: Can midterm elections move markets? 5 charts to watch U.S. midterm elections: Will the House flip? This content is published by Capital Client Group, Inc. For industry-leading insights, support tools and more, subscribe to Capital Ideas at getcapitalideas.com. The Capital Ideas website is not intended for use outside the U.S. In Canada visit capitalgroup.com/ca for Capital Group insights.  
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Oct 7, 2022 • 20min

Chip War with author Chris Miller

Author Chris Miller offers an overview of his new book, Chip War: The Fight for the World's Most Critical Technology. In this podcast, Miller discusses the geopolitical struggle to both expand and control the semiconductor industry. The outcome, he argues, could have major implications for technological leadership, the global economy and national security. Related Resources:Semiconductors could be the new oil: Here’s why This content is published by Capital Client Group, Inc. For industry-leading insights, support tools and more, subscribe to Capital Ideas at getcapitalideas.com. The Capital Ideas website is not intended for use outside the U.S. In Canada visit capitalgroup.com/ca for Capital Group insights.
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Sep 23, 2022 • 26min

COVID distortions fanned the flames of inflation

Why has inflation remained so high for so long? Will it stay with us or eventually fade away? In this podcast, Capital Group portfolio manager Julian Abdey offers his view on those pivotal questions, along with some insightful thoughts on what it means for the markets and the economy going forward. Related Resources:Is high inflation the ultimate pandemic distortion? This content is published by Capital Client Group, Inc. For industry-leading insights, support tools and more, subscribe to Capital Ideas at getcapitalideas.com. The Capital Ideas website is not intended for use outside the U.S. In Canada visit capitalgroup.com/ca for Capital Group insights.
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Sep 9, 2022 • 38min

The Fed Unbound with author Lev Menand

The U.S. Federal Reserve’s role has evolved over the past several decades — and not in a good way, says author Lev Menand. A law professor and former economist at the Federal Reserve Bank of New York, Menand argues here — and in his new book, The Fed unbound: Central banking in a time of crisis — that the Fed’s expanded responsibility of backstopping shadow banks and other speculative players during economic downturns serves mainly to enable more (and more severe) financial crises. Related resources: Guide to recessions  This content is published by Capital Client Group, Inc.  For industry-leading insights, support tools and more, subscribe to Capital Ideas at getcapitalideas.com. The Capital Ideas website is not intended for use outside the U.S. In Canada visit capitalgroup.com/ca for Capital Group insights.
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Aug 26, 2022 • 33min

4 portfolio managers on braving bear markets

How is Capital Group’s investment team managing ahead of a possible recession? We asked four veteran equity portfolio managers how they are positioning their portfolios and where they’re finding opportunities. Related resources: Braving bear markets: 5 lessons from seasoned investors  When volatility is rising, boring is beautiful 10 investment themes for 2022 This content is published by Capital Client Group, Inc. For industry-leading insights, support tools and more, subscribe to Capital Ideas at getcapitalideas.com. The Capital Ideas website is not intended for use outside the U.S. In Canada visit capitalgroup.com/ca for Capital Group insights.
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Aug 12, 2022 • 54min

All-weather investing amid the storm

Where can equity investors look to find opportunities in today’s high-inflation, rising-rate environment? Portfolio manager Diana Wagner and investment analyst Ryan Brown share where they’re seeking safe harbor. Related resources: Midyear Outlook report (PDF)  Midyear Outlook  E-book: 10 investment themes for 2022 This content is published by Capital Client Group, Inc. To view the webinar or attend future webinar events, visit capitalideaswebinars.com. For industry-leading insights, support tools and more, subscribe to Capital Ideas at getcapitalideas.com. The Capital Ideas website is not intended for use outside the U.S. In Canada, visit capitalgroup.com/ca for Capital Group insights.
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Jul 29, 2022 • 37min

From the dollar to bitcoin: Currency deep dive

With global foreign exchange markets changing rapidly, Capital Group currencies analyst Jens Sondergaard shares his outlook on a strong U.S. dollar, a weak euro and a sliding yen that appears to be running away from its reputation as a safe-haven asset. Related Resources:2022 Midyear Outlook E-book: 10 investment themes for 2022 This content is published by Capital Client Group, Inc. 
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Jul 15, 2022 • 49min

Midyear Outlook

Our Midyear Outlook for 2022 arrives against a backdrop of high inflation, slowing growth and a looming recession. We checked in with equity portfolio manager Noriko Chen and fixed income portfolio manager Pramod Atluri to get their perspectives on the market and to find out how they’re adapting their portfolios to this most turbulent season. Related resources: Midyear Outlook report (PDF) Midyear Outlook E-book: 10 investment themes for 2022 This content is published by Capital Client Group, Inc. To view the webinar or attend future webinar events, visit capitalideaswebinars.com. For industry-leading insights, support tools and more, subscribe to Capital Ideas at getcapitalideas.com. The Capital Ideas website is not intended for use outside the U.S. In Canada, visit capitalgroup.com/ca for Capital Group insights.
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Jul 1, 2022 • 37min

Talking tech: Software and social media

The recent market downturn has not been kind to technology investors. We checked in with veteran equity investment analysts Julien Gaertner and Ryan Brown to get their perspectives on software and social media, respectively. Are these industries at an inflection point? This content is published by Capital Client Group, Inc.  For industry-leading insights, support tools and more, subscribe to Capital Ideas at getcapitalideas.com. The Capital Ideas website is not intended for use outside the U.S. In Canada visit capitalgroup.com/ca for Capital Group insights.
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Jun 24, 2022 • 24min

Wheels up: The return of air travel

Just in time for the summer travel season, Capital Group equity analyst Todd Saligman discusses his outlook for the airline industry as it recovers from the worst downturn in its history. With the easing of COVID restrictions in many countries, airlines are one of the top beneficiaries of a global economic reawakening. Related resource: Air travel is taking off again This content is published by Capital Client Group, Inc.  For industry-leading insights, support tools and more, subscribe to Capital Ideas at getcapitalideas.com. The Capital Ideas website is not intended for use outside the U.S. In Canada visit capitalgroup.com/ca for Capital Group insights.

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