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Trading Perspectives: An Economic Podcast

In this podcast, John & Sam exchange perspectives on current events that are impacting our economy and influencing investment strategies. Trading Perspectives is hosted by Oakworth Capital Bank"s Chief Investment Officer, John Norris along with Sam Clement, Associate Managing Director. *Oakworth Asset Management is a registered investment advisor. All advisory services, including investment management and financial planning, are offered through Oakworth Asset Management, LLC, which is owned by

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24:21

Beating the Heat

Trading Perspectives: An Economic Podcast ·

2023/07/19

Although the economic data has been a little cooler recently, the temperatures outside have been blisteringly hot. What are people doing to escape heat? Further, what can governments around the world do to combat what seems to be more volatile weather patterns? Can they do anything at all? In this week’s Trading Perspectives, Sam, Courtney and John discuss the current heatwave and how they are trying to stay cool. Is there something we all can be doing to reduce stress on the climate?

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24:22

Where Did Our Trust Go?

Trading Perspectives: An Economic Podcast ·

2023/07/12

Recently, Gallup released the results of its annual survey tracking Americans’ faith in their public and private institutions. Not surprisingly, the results were pretty disappointing. It seems, we don’t place a lot of trust in much in 2023. However, this has been a trend going back decades. But where did our trust go and why? In this week’s Trading Perspectives, Sam, Courtney and John discuss their own faith in various institutions. Are there any generational or gender differences? Further, who

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21:20

Did You Have a Meatless Holiday?

Trading Perspectives: An Economic Podcast ·

2023/07/05

Considering all of the advancements in artificial animal protein products, are they logical substitutes to the real thing? After all, all of that soy and pea proteins have to come from somewhere. That doesn’t even include the palm and coconut oil many of these companies use. Further, are animals really as bad for the environment as many would lead you to believe? Then, (and finally) are American consumers ready to switch to meat grown in a lab? Is that sort of thing even kosher or halal? Let alone

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22:20

How Much Would You Pay to Explore the World?

Trading Perspectives: An Economic Podcast ·

2023/06/28

Last week, the terrible saga of the OceanGate Titan made global headlines. Will this put an end to commercial exploration or give it a spark? What’s more, who should pay for search and rescue missions when things go awry? Finally, is there any real difference between hubris and risk taking? In this week’s Trading Perspectives, Sam, Courtney and John discuss the recent disaster and what it would take for them to take such risks when exploring the world.

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24:11

The High Cost of Hidden Fees

Trading Perspectives: An Economic Podcast ·

2023/06/21

It seems there is always a ‘gotcha’ hidden fee whenever you purchase anything. From thinking you are getting a good deal to sticker shock, this has been a bane for consumers for years. A fee here, a fee there and you are in the poorhouse before you know it. How can companies get away with all of the hidden costs? Or is it the consumer’s responsibility to find out all of the costs before making their purchase? Finally, is it the government’s responsibility to get to the bottom of this? In this week’s

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24:14

Are They Really Taking My Stove?

Trading Perspectives: An Economic Podcast ·

2023/06/14

Recently, the Administration has pushed for the eventual elimination of natural gas stoves. Intuitively, this could eventually entail hot water heaters, furnaces and other gas powered appliances or products. Is this feasible? Who will produce all of the necessary parts, wires and final products? How much additional electrical capacity will we need? Can the current grid even withstand a mandated uptick in demand for electricity? How do we get from here to there in an economically doable fashion? In

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23:04

The Vanishing Hourly Worker

Trading Perspectives: An Economic Podcast ·

2023/06/07

From Dothan, Alabama, to Edinburgh, Scotland, it seems good help is hard to find. Despite soft economic data, the labor markets remain surprisingly strong. This is especially true for hourly workers. Why are they in such short supply? Are there just not enough people to do the work? Or is there something else happening here? In this week’s Trading Perspectives, Sam, Courtney and John discuss chronic labor shortages here at home as well as over in the UK. How can this be... with economic activity as

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22:28

America's Population Problem

Trading Perspectives: An Economic Podcast ·

2023/06/01

Americans currently aren’t having enough children to replenish the population. Fortunately, immigration should be able to make up some of the domestic shortfall. What is the cause of this? Is it economic in nature? Or is it societal? Essentially, why are Americans waiting longer to have children and having fewer of them? What are the financial implications of more or less children? Are there any long term consequences? In this week’s Trading Perspectives, Sam and John discuss America’s birthrate

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26:11

What Keeps You Up at Night?

Trading Perspectives: An Economic Podcast ·

2023/05/25

At a recent presentation, someone asked John what kept him up at night. Was it the debt ceiling imbroglio? The Federal Reserve? The potential for a recession? War in Asia? War in Ukraine? With so many different problems from which to choose, what keeps you up at night? Is it one of these things or something completely different altogether? In this week’s Trading Perspectives, Sam, Courtney and John discuss their greatest fears for the present and the future. Are there any generational or gender

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22:22

The Boys of Summer Make How Much?

Trading Perspectives: An Economic Podcast ·

2023/05/17

Currently, four of the five big professional sports leagues are in action. While these depend on the common man for success, the money the athletes make is anything but common. The numbers boggle the mind. The question remains: “how much longer will the American public continue to pay the bills?” After all, a trip to the ballpark for a family of four can be an expensive undertaking. In this week’s Trading Perspectives, Sam, Courtney and John discuss the runaway salaries professional athletes make

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20:13

Will Inflation Ruin My Vacation?

Trading Perspectives: An Economic Podcast ·

2023/05/10

While the rate of inflation has recently gone down, prices remain higher than where they were this time last year. Will this impact any summer vacation plans? If so, how? Will more folks have staycations? Or will people make more PB&Js to take to the beach while on vacation? After all, the wallet might not be as thick in 2023. In this week’s Trading Perspectives, Sam, Courtney and John discuss how higher prices have impacted their personal travel plans for the summer. You might be surprised by the

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22:20

Is the Dollar Almighty?

Trading Perspectives: An Economic Podcast ·

2023/05/03

The US dollar has been the preferred reserve currency and method of international exchange since the end of WWII. How much longer can this continue? After all, the rest of the world wants a say about how the global financial system works. But is there an alternative to the greenback? Also, should Sam and Courtney get euros and pounds now or later? In this week’s Trading Perspectives, Sam, Courtney and John discuss the global currency markets, the best way to exchange currencies for the average

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25:15

The Nanny State

Trading Perspectives: An Economic Podcast ·

2023/04/26

Over time, the government has gotten more involved in the lives of American citizens. It seems there is a law, ordinance or tax on just about every action and transaction we make. While the argument is always that they are in “the public good,” at what point should that supersede individual rights? Are there any generational or gender differences in opinion? In this week’s Trading Perspectives, Sam, Courtney and John discuss governmental involvement in their day-to-day lives and what, if anything,

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23:20

Can You Be Influenced?

Trading Perspectives: An Economic Podcast ·

2023/04/19

Recently, Bud Light has made a lot of headlines for using social media influencer Dylan Mulvaney to promote its product. This has unleashed a firestorm of opinion on the role of influencers in general. Are they effective? Are they cost efficient? Are they the wave of the future as marketing departments get more granular in attracting specific demographics? In this week’s Trading Perspectives, Sam, Courtney and John discuss the use of social media influencers and the impact they have on their

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23:40

Pay What For a Used Car?

Trading Perspectives: An Economic Podcast ·

2023/04/13

Anyone who has been in the market for a new or used car lately knows they have gone up sharply in price. Inventories are still extremely low for both and borrowing costs are substantially higher. Can potential buyers still get the car of their dreams? Or is the dream becoming a nightmare? If so, when will it end? Will car prices ever come back down to a manageable level? In this week’s Trading Perspectives, Sam, Courtney and John discuss the sticker shock in the car industry. Will this impact their

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21:15

Are Layoffs Coming to Your Town?

Trading Perspectives: An Economic Podcast ·

2023/04/05

The U.S. labor markets have been incredibly strong for the last couple of years. However, a few months ago, cracks began to show as tech companies started to let workers go. For a while, the job losses seemed relatively contained to the sector, but they seem to be popping up everywhere. How much longer will it be before they hit your industry and your town? In this week’s Trading Perspectives, Sam, Courtney and John discuss the recent increase in layoff announcements. Is this a serious long-term

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24:23

Creatively Capitalistic?

Trading Perspectives: An Economic Podcast ·

2023/03/24

It seems every movie is a sequel or another rendition of long established characters and stories. The same could be said for music as well. Is our entertainment industry in a collective funk? Why do we keep seeing the same old same old, but only with new actors? Has creativity bottomed in the United States? If so, what does that say about the future? Or is there something else happening? In this week’s Trading Perspectives, Sam, Courtney and John ponder why everything seems to be a remake. John also

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29:58

TikTok or Not

Trading Perspectives: An Economic Podcast ·

2023/03/23

There has been an increased number of calls to ban the Chinese social media app, TikTok, in the US. The thought is that Beijing is using it to spy on Americans in order to both gain and skew information. However, would banning TikTok be a violation of the 1St Amendment? Would it be a violation of free speech? Is there any precedent for this sort of action during peace time? Or is this a big conspiracy hoax? In this week’s Trading Perspectives, Sam, Courtney and John discuss the ongoing TikTok saga

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26:58

Banking Breakdown

Trading Perspectives: An Economic Podcast ·

2023/03/15

It seems every day brings a new problem with some bank somewhere. How did this happen? Couldn’t anyone foresee these problems? Is there any end in sight? Will this ultimately be a repeat of 2008? Is there a flock of black swans out there? In this week’s Trading Perspectives, Sam, Courtney and John discuss the recent problems in the global financial system. Will these lead to a much bigger contagion? Or will cooler heads ultimately prevail?

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23:09

Chinese Take Away

Trading Perspectives: An Economic Podcast ·

2023/03/08

This past week, senior Chinese officials made it very clear Beijing feels threatened by the United States. Or was it just for show? Was the saber-rattling a way of saving face or a new way of doing business with the People’s Republic? With everything that is happening in the world, is the US really capable of handling a two front war against major powers? What is the ultimate endgame and what does success look like? In this week’s Trading Perspectives, Sam, Courtney and John discuss the ongoing

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