5 Minute Macro – Global Markets: In Trump We Trust?

With Donald Trump winning the US election and the Republican Party maintaining the House and flipping the Senate, does Trump’s agenda bode well for global markets? In this episode of Forstrong’s 5 Minute Macro, host John Teskey is joined by David Kletz, Lead Portfolio...

5 Minute Macro – R.I.P. 5.25% Risk-Free Rate?

With ongoing debate about the future of monetary policy, the U.S. Federal Reserve and Chairman Powell are at the helm of decisions that will influence global financial markets.   In this episode of Forstrong’s 5 Minute Macro, host John Teskey is joined by Tyler Mordy,...

5 Minute Macro – Coming to America: Rate Cuts

With recent soft economic data in the U.S. sparking renewed discussions about a possible slowdown, recession, and the likelihood of rate cuts, many are questioning whether the U.S. Federal Reserve has waited too long to act.   In this episode of Forstrong’s 5 Minute...

5 Minute Macro: Is the Trump Trade On?

With American politics on everyone’s mind, especially after this past weekends assassination attempt and President Biden’s recent debate struggles causing members of his own party to call on him to step aside, is the US poised for a second Trump term?   In...

5 Minute Macro: Election Waves and Market Moves

What impact will politics have on global markets this year? Nearly half of the global population will have the opportunity to elect new leaders, ranging from Mexico’s recent shift towards progressive reforms under Claudia Sheinbaum to November’s contentious...