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Market Matters from New York Life Investments

New York Life Investments
Federal Reserve
Inflation
China
Labor Market
Interest Rates
2024 US Presidential Election
US Corporations
Economic Cycle
Earnings Season
Labor Hoarding
Yield Curve
Recession
Cash Buffers
Small Businesses
Immigration Policy
European Union
AI Boom
Human Capital
S&P 500 Index
Energy Policy

Hosts Lauren Goodwin and Julia Hermann bring a fresh look at what matters for the economy, markets, and a multi-asset portfolio. Tune in for a weekly dose of what’s driving portfolio decision-making at New York Life Investments.

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Latest Episodes

After a nine-month pause, the Fed has resumed an easing cycle. Lauren Goodwin and Sarah Hirsch explain why this will be the start of a sporadic, not sustained, easing cycle, and how that shapes the outlook for the economy and markets going forward.

The Fed is set to deliver its first rate cut in nine months. How will the latest jobs revision and inflation data shape the market outlook ahead? Lauren Goodwin and Julia Hermann break it down in this week’s episode of Market Matters.

Capital markets have priced out the worst-case scenario from U.S. policy uncertainty, but policy risks remain. Join Julia Hermann and Sarah Hirsch as they discuss the September Macro Pulse, examining what policy risks mean for inflation, the potentia... more

From diverging interest rate cycles to policy uncertainty, the first half of 2025 shifted private markets. Lauren Goodwin and Sarah Hirsch share their outlook across private markets asset classes and highlight where investors may find resilience and ... more

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Recent Guests

Florence Pisani
Chief economist at Candriam.
Candriam
Episode: The leaning tower of austerity: the future of sovereign debt in Europe (August 11, 2025)
Nicolas Jullien
Global Head of Fixed Income for Candriam.
Candriam
Episode: The leaning tower of austerity: the future of sovereign debt in Europe (August 11, 2025)
Valentina Chen
Head and Portfolio Manager of the Emerging Market Debt Team
MacKay Shields
Episode: The great wall of liabilities: the future of debt in China (August 4, 2025)
Steven Friedman
Managing Director and Senior Macroeconomist on the Global Fixed Income Team at MacKay Shields
MacKay Shields
Episode: The empire of IOU: the future of U.S. sovereign debt (July 28, 2025)
Kee Rabb
Managing Director at Apogem Capital
Apogem Capital
Episode: Checking in on the U.S. private markets, with Apogem and Bow River (May 5, 2025)
Brian Levitt
Global Market Strategist at Invesco, dedicated to investor education and author of financial literacy programs.
Invesco
Episode: Market strategy with special guest Brian Levitt (April 14, 2025)
Emile Gagna
Deputy Head of Economic Research at Candriam
Candriam
Episode: Are changes in Europe a game changer for investments? (March 10, 2025)
Julia Hermann
Investment expert discussing the AI landscape
New York Life Investments
Episode: What’s next for the AI trade (December 2, 2024)
Nadège Dufossé
Global head of multi-asset at Candriam and member of the executive committee
Candriam
Episode: Ballots, Bulls and Bears: global allocation with Nadège Dufossé (October 21, 2024)

Hosts

Lauren Goodwin
Host and Co-ordinator, expert in market matters from New York Life Investments, offering insights into economic trends and investment strategies.
Julia Hermann
Co-host and market analyst from New York Life Investments, providing critical assessments of economic dynamics and investment avenues.

Reviews

4.9 out of 5 stars from 77 ratings
  • Smooth & Krisp

    Long time listener first time rating. You all do a fantastic job navigating speed and accuracy while focusing on what is most important, or what matters!

    Thank you!

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    Foreman83
    United States3 years ago
  • Informative Fun

    I’ve been listening since this podcast launched and I’m a big fan. As the series continues, you start to grow along with LG & Robert and their nerdy jokes get funnier and funnier (that or quarantine is just getting to me). The length is good — not so long to make you fall asleep, but not too short to leave out pertinent information. My one critique is the app design update—it used to be a fun bright blue and modern logo, and now it’s a generic dark blue; a bit boring and what you’d expect from a... more

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Kraznov
    United States5 years ago

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Macro pulse: turning leaves, turning points (September 8, 2025)
Q: How do you see key policy risks evolving moving forward?
Policy risks are becoming more apparent in economic data, especially related to tariff-driven inflation and immigration-driven labor pressures.
Macro pulse: turning leaves, turning points (September 8, 2025)
Q: What is the outlook specifically for the US Federal Reserve through year end?
The market is pricing in at least two 25 basis point cuts by the end of 2025, but the team expects fewer cuts than market expectations and sees potential sporadic cuts without a consistent easing cycle.
Private markets: navigating a global market reset (September 1, 2025)
Q: So what does that really mean in practice regarding access to the private markets growing?
New investment products and technologies are expanding access to private markets for a broader range of investors, commonly through retirement plans.
Private markets: navigating a global market reset (September 1, 2025)
Q: Do you have views on what investors should think about when they're considering whether they should or when they should add private assets into their portfolios?
Investors should focus on selecting opportunities that enhance diversification and expose them to parts of the real economy often missing in public markets.
Private markets: navigating a global market reset (September 1, 2025)
Q: Can you talk a little bit about that concept, the divergence in interest rate cycles that we're seeing globally, as applied to the private markets in this case?
The US has experienced stickier rates while Europe is in a rate-cutting cycle, affecting private market valuations and activities differently in each region.

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This podcast centers around critical discussions on economic trends, market indicators, and investment strategies aimed at helping listeners navigate the complexities of the financial world. With a focus on multi-asset portfolios and the factors affecting portfolio decision-making, the hosts engage with influential industry experts and explore topics such as federal monetary policy, market dynamics, and significant economic shifts. The content is both timely and relevant, making it a valuable resource for those looking to stay informed about the latest developments impacting their investment decisions.

Notably, the format encourages a blend of insightful analysis and approachable commentary, reflecting the hosts' capability to simplify com... more

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