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CFA Society Chicago is proud to present a podcast where Society Members will be hosting discussions on a range of topics related to the investment industry. Hear from leading industry experts on a variety of investment topics including equity and fixed income analysis, portfolio allocation, ESG investing, venture capital and private equity, and much more. Tune in to hear Society Members pick the b... more

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Whether it is in semis and memory stocks or the overall economy, the big talk of the market is price stability or lack thereof. Tony Zhang and Rich Excell are back to break down market moves from short-term rates and Kevin Warsh to the AI trade. Let ... more

Tony Zhang PhD, CFA and Rich Excell CFA, CMT are back after some R&R. Given it has been almost a month since we last talked, we looked at every asset class and guess what? There are some interesting moves going on in everything from gold to bonds to ... more

The market is back to its AI focus with the Iran War still in the background, particularly since commodities prices are impacting data. Tony Zhang and Rich Excell are back to talk about possibly the most important thing - the Trump & Xi meeting this ... more

It is FOMC Day! It's AI data center earnings day! It's oil ovre $100 day! It's something for everyone day

Rich Excell and Tony Zhang are back to try and decode what we are seeing in the markets. Are you an AI optimist or pessimist? Do you care abou... more

Tony Zhang PhD, CFA and RIch Excell CFA, CMT are back for another episode. We ask the rhetorical question "is the market macro?' We know you know the answer and are frustrated by it. However, the 'macro' might be driving the rally even more than the ... more

Tony Zhang PhD, CFA and Rich Excell CFA, CMT discuss what may be the most macro of markets since we started Macro Matters. It may seem obvious, but right now, the Iran War is all that matters. What are the scenarios investors should worry about? What... more

Tony Zhang and Rich Excell are back with another episode of Macro Matters

The market has presumably moved on from its AI concerns and is now focused on another big problem all together - the conflict in the Middle East. Oil prices have moved about ... more

Tony Zhang, Blaine Reed and Rich Excell are back and the topic is negativity. There is so much negative sentiment in the markets right now. What is driving it? Is it based on reality or is this a buying opportunity?

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Recent Guests

Greg Brown
Leading researcher in private asset performance literature and faculty at UNC Kenan-Flagler Business School.
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Blaine Reed
Member of CFA Society of Chicago
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Zed Francis
CIO and co-founder of Convexitas
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Brian Wesbury
Chief economist of First Trust and a member of the Academic Advisory Council of the Federal Reserve Bank of Chicago
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Episode: Investment Exchange Forum - 2025 Investment Themes - economic forecast
Reva Goujon
Geopolitical strategist and Director of Corporate Advisory at Rhodium Group
Rhodium Group
Episode: Investment Exchange Forum - 2025 Investment Themes - Geopolitics
Dave Sekera
US Market Strategist at Morningstar Research Services and CFA Charter holder
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Episode: Investment Exchange Forum - 2025 Investment Themes - Equity markets
Elizabeth Henderson
Head of Fixed Income at AAM
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Anthony Woodside
Head of Investment Strategy and Multi-Sector Fixed Income at LGIM America
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Episode: Investment Exchange Forum - 2025 Investment Themes - Fixed Income
Mike McGlone
Commodity Strategist at Bloomberg Intelligence and a fellow CFA Charterholder.
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Episode: Investment Exchange Forum - 2025 Investment Themes - Commodities

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Rich Excell
Host focused on macro insights; frequent CFA Society Chicago contributor with emphasis on macroeconomics, policy signals, and market implications.
Tony Zhang
Co-host with a market-analyst perspective, contributing to macro and asset-allocations discussions.
Blaine Reed
Co-host and financial commentator providing additional market viewpoints and scenario analysis.

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Investment Exchange Forum - 2025 Investment Themes - economic forecast
Q: Is there a reason to believe there's enough investor appetite or confidence for all this sovereign debt to be issued?
Investors may have concerns about the volume of sovereign debt, which could lead to higher borrowing costs for governments.
Investment Exchange Forum - 2025 Investment Themes - economic forecast
Q: How should we be thinking about the impact on the US economy of this cut to fiscal spending?
Cutting government spending will likely initially slow growth, but is necessary for long-term economic health.
Investment Exchange Forum - Investment Themes for 2025 - Convexitas' Zed Francis
Q: How do you kind of talk to clients to think about this topic of forecasting and volatility?
Forecasting anything in markets is incredibly difficult; recognizing the difference between implied and realized volatility is crucial.
Investment Exchange Forum - 2025 Investment Themes - Geopolitics
Q: What are the possibilities for positive outcomes in the current geopolitical landscape?
The possibilities include companies reshoring manufacturing to the U.S. and achieving successful international deals, provided there's deft diplomacy involved.
Investment Exchange Forum - 2025 Investment Themes - Geopolitics
Q: What are the potential implications of waning U.S. security guarantees on international relations?
The lack of credibility in U.S. security guarantees could embolden adversaries like China, potentially complicating relations with allies in the Indo-Pacific region.

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What is CFA Society Chicago about and what kind of topics does it cover?

This program delivers accessible, practitioner-focused discussions about macroeconomics, markets, and the forces shaping asset prices. Across episodes, hosts frequently dissect macro shocks, policy signals from the Fed, oil dynamics, and the impact of technology — notably AI — on earnings, productivity, and valuations. The format leans into timely, scenario-based analysis with practical implications for portfolio positioning, risk management, and strategic allocation. A standout trait is the blend of macro narration with bottom-up market observations, anchored by hosts who regularly reference CFA Society Chicago's audience and professional community. Potential listeners include investment professionals seeking frameworks to interpret cross-... more

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