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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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23:07

The Only Thing That Is Certain Is Uncertainty.

Trading Perspectives: An Economic Podcast ·

2025/03/13

It had all been going so nicely, had it not? The markets and the economy were better than the experts expected in 2024. Business owner and consumer confidence spiked after the November elections, and the world has been in a flurry of activity since. Unfortunately, people don’t seem to be having as much fun as they were. The markets have been bleeding red ink, and the headlines have been talking about a recession. How did we get here so quickly? And how quickly can we leave? In this week’s Trading

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19:29

Are Tariffs Really All That Bad?

Trading Perspectives: An Economic Podcast ·

2025/03/06

Investors have been very skittish for the last couple of weeks. The potential for trade wars with the Canadians and Mexicans have people on edge, and for good reason. The economy was slowing enough on its own already. However, are tariffs really the economic death knells people think they are? Will they really cause U.S. consumer prices to go through the roof? Why do this and why do it now? In this week’s Trading Perspectives, Sam Clement and John Norris discuss the recent concerns over potential

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21:46

How Long Can We Mask the U.S. Consumer’s Pain?

Trading Perspectives: An Economic Podcast ·

2025/02/27

Recent economic reports and corporate earnings releases suggest the vaunted U.S. consumer might be running out of steam. The official savings rate has plummeted. Consumer confidence gauges are down. Loan delinquencies are up. Mid-tier restaurant closings are becoming commonplace. So, how much longer can the ultra-wealthy continue to spend at its current level to mask these problems? Will a pullback in the stock market close the wallets of the income group currently holding the economy together? Are

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21:05

Is This the Golden Age?

Trading Perspectives: An Economic Podcast ·

2025/02/21

Over the last 12 months, gold has been one of the best performing asset classes, but why? It is a shiny metal, which doesn’t pay a dividend or interest and doesn’t generate any profits. So, why are investors flocking to it? Further, how much longer will gold, and other precious metals, be, well, golden? The answer might just be basic economics. In this week’s Trading Perspectives, Sam Clement and John Norris discuss the recent rise in gold prices. While it might be amazing to some, Sam and John

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22:02

Peace to Last or Peace for Now?

Trading Perspectives: An Economic Podcast ·

2025/02/13

This week, there were some positive signs the warring parties in Gaza and Ukraine might be willing to sit at the negotiating table to end the recent hostilities. However, given the historical differences between the groups, what is the real likelihood of a lasting peace? Or will whatever happens end up being a short-term bandage for an otherwise longstanding wound? Can the Trump administration really put a permanent end to conflicts which have been for centuries or even millennia? In this week’s

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38:24

2025. What’s Really Going to Happen

Trading Perspectives: An Economic Podcast ·

2025/02/06

After two consecutive years of surprising economic growth and stock market returns, what can 2025 do for an encore? However, there are some serious questions. Just how strong is the labor market? Will inflation subside enough to give American consumers a break on the necessities? Will all of this debt ultimately cause the economy to crash? Will the new Trump Administration really be able to pull off everything the President has promised? The list of worries is almost endless. In this week’s Trading

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25:04

Is the News About Artificial Intelligence for Real?

Trading Perspectives: An Economic Podcast ·

2025/01/30

This week, a Chinese company named DeepSeek shocked the markets by claiming it had made huge advancements in Artificial Intelligence at a fraction of the cost and effort of the big tech giants in the United States. Is it too good to be true? Further, what would it mean for the average worker if the AI industry were able to expand even more rapidly than currently imagined? Will there be any jobs left? Or will our computers, tablets, smartphones and other devices put us all out of work? In this

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26:35

One Week Down, 207 to Go

Trading Perspectives: An Economic Podcast ·

2025/01/23

The first week of Donald Trump’s second term in office was a whirlwind of activity. What surprised some people was he did a lot of what he said he was going to do, even some of the head-scratching stuff. However, how much was political posturing and how much was actually trying to govern more effectively? Did any of the executive orders make economic or societal sense? How much more can we expect and what will the economic ramifications be? In this week’s Trading Perspectives, Sam Clement and John

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23:09

Government Inefficiency and Wildfires….The Chicken or...

Trading Perspectives: An Economic Podcast ·

2025/01/16

The recent wildfires in Los Angeles have been horrific to witness and even more so to live through. But could they have been avoided? If not avoided, could an effective governmental response mitigated the damage to the error? Was it climate change or government inefficiency which exacerbated an already bad situation? Are there any generational differences of opinion? In this week’s Trading Perspectives, Sam Clement and John Norris discuss the wildfires in California and debate whether it had to be

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28:51

The Transition to End All Transitions

Trading Perspectives: An Economic Podcast ·

2025/01/09

The current transition of power from the Biden Administration to Trump Part 2 has been one for the books. The current president has been issuing pardons and making executive orders like has not been seen in recent memory. For his part, the new president has been acting like he is already in office and appears willing to alienate a good chunk of the world in the process. Are these good things? Are they the new normal? What do they mean for the smooth transition of power in the future? In this week’s

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26:53

Our Predictions for 2025: Part 2

Trading Perspectives: An Economic Podcast ·

2025/01/02

As we start 2025, a lot of people want to know what the upcoming year holds for them, the economy and the investment markets. So, what does the crystal ball hold in store for the upcoming year? Will stocks continue to climb? Will the economy continue to add jobs? Will the Republicans be able to govern effectively? There are a lot of questions and even more opinions, but what is the truth? In this week’s Trading Perspectives, Sam Clement and John Norris go through the second half of Oakworth’s

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23:09

Our Predictions for 2025: Part 1

Trading Perspectives: An Economic Podcast ·

2024/12/26

After another strong, if confusing, year in 2024, what can the US economy and financial markets do for an encore? What does the crystal ball hold in store for the upcoming year? Will stocks continue to climb? Will the economy continue to add jobs? Will the Republicans be able to govern effectively? There are a lot of questions and even more opinions. In this week’s Trading Perspectives, Sam Clement, John Norris and special guest Ryan Bernal go through half of Oakworth’s Investment Committee’s

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28:09

2024 In the Rearview

Trading Perspectives: An Economic Podcast ·

2024/12/19

This year has been another wild one in the markets, economy, society and geopolitics. But what have we learned? What was most surprising about events throughout the rest of the world? What changes happened in our domestic society, for good or bad? How strong is the U.S. economy, really? Does anyone tell the truth anymore? In this week’s Trading Perspectives, Sam Clement and John Norris discuss the year that was in 2024, and where they think everything is headed in the upcoming year.

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22:57

What If They Threw a Revolution And No One Cared?

Trading Perspectives: An Economic Podcast ·

2024/12/11

Over the weekend, Syrian rebels overthrew the Assad dynasty, which had ruled the country for 5 decades. On Monday, the US stock market shrugged, and meaningful news coverage of the event was hard to find. Do American investors simply not care about the rest of the world? After all, there seem to be a lot of global problems and US stocks are at an all-time high. Further, what is it about the Middle East where just about all countries have a powerful king or some other form of strongman or junta

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21:30

Silver & Gold for Christmas? Not So Fast.

Trading Perspectives: An Economic Podcast ·

2024/12/05

The global wholesale diamond market has essentially collapsed over the last several years. Publicaly traded jewelry companies have been struggling with softer revenue and earnings. With the exception of perhaps ultra-high end brands, the demand for fine jewelry has essentially stalled. Is this due to the consumer being strapped for cash? Or have consumer preferences changed? After all, the demand for fine china and antique wooden furniture also seems to have waned. Could it be generational

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18:06

Is the Holiday Shopping Going to Be Merry?

Trading Perspectives: An Economic Podcast ·

2024/11/25

Last week, Target Corporation announced disappointing sales growth for its 3rd Quarter of 2024. This was just another hint at a broader U.S. consumer slowdown or cooling. While spending forecasts aren’t dire, how much fuel does the average American household have in the tank to propel the upcoming holiday shopping season? Will it be merry and bright for retailers? Or will Santa be leaving coal in their stockings? In this week’s Trading Perspectives, Sam Clement and John Norris discuss the upcoming

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24:51

Crypto Assets are Soaring... Again

Trading Perspectives: An Economic Podcast ·

2024/11/20

Though November 20th, Bitcoin has more than doubled in value since the start of 2024. Since the end of 2022, it has more than quintupled. But why? Even the most passionate crypto investors have a difficult time explaining exactly what Bitcoin is in terms the average person can understand. It doesn’t pay dividends or interest. It doesn’t generate revenue or profits. You can’t hold it. Heck, you can’t even see it. So why do certain investors love it as much as they do? This asset class which exists

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24:11

With the Election Over, Is the USA Still a Good...

Trading Perspectives: An Economic Podcast ·

2024/11/14

Now that the U.S. elections are finally over, investors are looking at their portfolios and wondering if the United States is still worth the risk. Will it still be able to generate attractive rates of growth? Are its institutions still relatively stable? Is its currency still sound? Will the Republicans spoil a good thing? On this week’s Trading Perspectives, Sam Clement and John Norris discuss how the U.S. remains the most attractive investment market for the foreseeable future.

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23:35

Stocks Soared After the Election. What's Next?

Trading Perspectives: An Economic Podcast ·

2024/11/07

The U.S. stock market took off like a rocket the day after the election. Why did it rally as strongly as it did? Was it policy? Something to do with Trump himself? Relief the painful campaign process was finally over? Or could it be the next 2-4 years looks a little less cloudy than it did on Monday? After all, investors have already had 4 years of a Trump presidency. Or could it be some sort of combination? In this week’s Trading Perspectives, Sam Clement and John Norris discuss the markets’

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25:51

A Minimum Wage or a Living Wage?

Trading Perspectives: An Economic Podcast ·

2024/10/31

Leading up to election, social media has been inundated with posts about minimum and living wages. However, what are they exactly? Do they actually work? Whom do they benefit and whom do they hurt, if anybody? Or, are they mostly political props candidate use to curry favor with voters? In this week’s Trading Perspectives, Sam Clement and John Norris discuss the minimum wage and the concept of a living wage, and why they are difficult to enact, at best, across a nation the size of the United

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