Wilmington Trust’s Capital Considerations

On April 9, Head of Wealth Management Lisa Roberts moderated a discussion with our investment team on the current volatility and economic outlook. Chief Investment Officer Tony Roth, Chief Investment Strategist Meghan Shue, and Chief Economist Luke Tilley shared valuable insights on the recent market drawdown1Disclosure number, please reference additional details in the Disclosures section at the bottom of this page. and what they are watching in the weeks ahead. During the conversation, the team provided insight on:  Their expectation for recession What they believe the impact tariffs will have on the economy The resiliency of the U.S. economy

Advancements in AI algorithms are shifting the balance between computing power and efficiency, reducing reliance on high-powered GPUs and accelerating AI democratization. CIO Tony Roth and Anshumali Shrivastava, a computer science professor at Rice University and founder of Third AI Corp explore the revolutionary impact of DeepSeek on the AI ecosystem and delve into AI’s growing role in industries from finance to education, the implications for white- and blue-collar jobs, and how AI-driven advancements could redefine global productivity, economic policy, and even medicine. 

Wilmington Trust's Chief investment Officer Tony Roth, Chief Economist Luke Tilley, Head of Head of Investment Strategy Meghan Shue, speak with Denise Monahan, market leader Pennsylvania and Southern New Jersey about the 2025 Capital Markets Forecasts, Investing in a Chutes & Ladders Economy: Gaming Out Portfolios in 2025, the team's economic and investment outlook for the year ahead. During the discussion, they explored the team's baseline expectation for the economy and markets. They also took a look at the principal upside and downside risks, which they liken to the chutes and ladders you would encounter when playing the board game. Finally, they explain what it means for the team's investment strategy.

As artificial intelligence technologies grow, the importance of safeguarding your information can become more critical. Listen as Chief Investment Officer Tony Roth and James Kaplan, partner and chief technology officer of McKinsey’s Enterprise Technology practice discuss how you can use AI to secure yourself, and how to stay protected from it.

In this episode of "Capital Considerations," Tony is joined by Chief Economist Luke Tilley and Head of Investment Strategy Megan Shue to reflect on the surprises of the first half of 2024—particularly around inflation and economic growth—and project their cautiously optimistic market and economic expectations through the end of the year. For more information on our midyear market and economic outlook, please see our latest Capital Perspectives publication.

Why is it important to stay focused on the data in order to make informed investment decisions? Listen as Chief Investment Officer Tony Roth speaks again with Shehzad Qazi from China Beige Book about the challenges the Chinese economy is facing. They examine three obstacles: global supply-chain dynamics; the struggle to boost domestic consumption amid economic shifts and social pressures; and the complexities of managing overleverage in sectors like real estate and infrastructure. 

With cryptocurrencies—and Bitcoin (BTC) in particular—back in the news and driving markets, Tony sat down with portfolio manager Jason Lee to discuss hot topics such as, what is BTC “halving” and why is it important; what the differences are between owning spot BTC exchange-traded funds vs. owning BTC directly; and the challenges BTC confronts in being used as an everyday currency.

Chief Investment Officer Tony Roth, Head of Investment Strategy Meghan Shue, and Chief Economist Luke Tilley discuss the twists and turns of the market and economy while keeping their eyes peeled for opportunities in the face of persistent obstacles, such as inflation. Discover why they believe that although equity values may seem fairly priced, there's still room for growth in markets. Gain insights into their predictions for Fed rate cuts and how these could provide a valuable tailwind for investors, turning market dips into strategic buying opportunities. Tune in now for expert analysis and actionable insights to help guide your investment decisions.

We are revisiting a previous episode of Capital Considerations where I explored the intersection of art and finance with Charlie Banta, former board president of the Buffalo AKG Art Museum. During our discussion, we spoke about the intricacies of investing in art, how certain high-value assets can appreciate in value long term, and the possibility of using art to secure a loan. However you view art, it can be a strategic asset in an investment portfolio and may add value to your estate for future generations. You should consider discussing your plans with your advisor.  

During a recent event in New York City Chief Investment Officer Tony Roth, Head of Investment Strategy Meghan Shue, and Chief Economist Luke Tilley discussed their 2024 Capital Markets Forecast, the team's economic and investment outlook for the year ahead. During the in-depth discussion, which was moderated by CNBC's Sue Herera, they shared their thoughts on the year ahead, the overall economy, and the current investing climate.