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208
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Oct 2026
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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 brains of leading industry professionals at www.cfasocietychicago.org.
Rich, Tony and Jessica are back to talk about the set-up of the market into earnings. The bond market is a disaster, so why are stocks near all-time highs? Is the market mis-pricing because we are in a bubble? What should we watch for?
Jessica, Tony and Rich are back to react to the news from the FOMC and discuss the various market reactions to the news
This week, Jessica Noviskis, Tony Zhang and Rich Excell once again explore all of the macro that matters for markets. It is a fixed income heavy episode because bond yields are where all investors are focused. Have a listen to see what you think Make sure to claim your continuing education credits as well!
Tony Zhang PhD, CFA, Jessica Noviskis CFA and Rich Excell CFA, CMT are back discussing the macro that matters for the markets. Treasury auctions that are struggling and a bond market that sees risks are one sign inflation is still a market concern. Does the equity market care? Are we really going to get the rate hikes priced in? Join us to listen to our latest market thoughts and when you finish, reach out to CFA Society Chicago to get your Continuing Education credits!
Tony Zhang, Jessica Noviskis and Rich Excell are back to talk about the macro that matters! This time, it is all about the FOMC - is the bond market already giving up on Chairman Warsh? What does that mean for stocks? Will investors switch at some level? It is also about earnings - they have been off the charts, so why aren't stocks higher? The gang touches on all of this. Make sure you reach out to cfachicago.org to get your CE credits after you listen
What's new since the last Macro Matters? We have a new co-host! Jessica Noviskis joins Tony Zhang and Rich Excell to cover the market moves of the last 2 weeks. As many were on holiday, they may have missed the economic news on inflation (PCE) and growth (ISM). They likely didn't miss the price action in semis & memory that are dragging the Nasdaq lower. Does this make the July earnings season even more important? Have a listen to find out
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 them know what you think, and reach out to CFA Soicety Chicago to get your continuing education credits after you do.
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 stocks to crypto. Is there a common thread going through them all? There just might be.
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 week - as it will impact everything - AI, Iran and lots more. The macro ALWAYS matters, so listen in to see what people are talking about
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 about oil supply or demand? These are the questions you should be asking
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