We have lost count of how many years “unprecedented uncertainty” has led annual outlooks, and yet here we are again. The next few months are likely to be a balancing act between a slowing economic impulse and sticky data that keeps the Fed from...

In just this past month, Lauren Goodwin and Julia Hermann have spent time with investors across various political climates in the U.S., road-showed in the Middle East, and fielded questions from Europe, Japan, and Korea. This episode peels back...

Lauren Goodwin and Julia Hermann take a fresh look at the AI trade, evaluating both its promises and pitfalls. As investors set their sights on 2025, navigate tax considerations, and anticipate the tech policies of the incoming Trump administra...

It’s been a couple weeks since the U.S. election, and the market is buzzing with post-election “Trump trades”. Lauren Goodwin and Julia Hermann break down which ones to follow and which to fade on the latest Market Matters. 

The results are in. Donald Trump won the 2024 Presidential election, and Republicans have taken control of both the Senate and the House of Representatives. What does it mean for investors? Which of the week’s market moves are likely here to st...

As election week unfolds and uncertainty fills the air, one question stands out: what policies are least at risk of change? Lauren Goodwin and Michael LoGalbo explore three key areas that are expected to remain steady this week on Market Matter...

Why are interest rates rising after a Fed cut? Is it all about the election – and what are the implications on long-term rates? Lauren Goodwin and Julia Hermann talk through each of these questions this week on Market Matters.

The U.S. election may be decided by U.S. citizens, but its impact will be felt by a far larger base. Nadège Dufossé, Global head of Multi-Asset at Candriam, joins host Lauren Goodwin to discuss the global implications of any potential policy ch...

The economic scene is shifting, and so is the team’s outlook. Join Lauren Goodwin, Julia Hermann, and Michael LoGalbo as they unravel the Fed’s interest rate cuts and their impacts on the economy.

The 2017 Tax Cuts and Jobs Act included tax cuts for households that are set to expire in 2025. How might tax policy evolve, and what does it mean for investors? Scott Sprauer of MacKay Municipal Managers joins host Lauren Goodwin to discuss al...

This episode shares the political landscape ahead of the 2024 U.S. election with Jon Paone and Kerry Cole, members of New York Life Insurance Company’s Office of Government Affairs.  

The Federal Reserve went big, starting its easing cycle with a 50bp interest rate cut. Does the pace of easing matter? How far will the Fed go? How do allocation decisions change on the way down? Lauren Goodwin and Julia Hermann talk through ea...

The first debate between Donald Trump and Kamala Harris has investors talking about what’s at stake in the U.S. election and who could win. Host Lauren Goodwin welcomes Jeff Bush of the Washington Update for his take on all things politics.&nbs...

Commercial real estate has been in the news for its risks – related to office space – but interest rate turning points may be creating a generational opportunity for allocation. Simon Martin of Tristan Capital Partners and Thomas O’Hanlon of NY...

Investors have flocked to private credit as higher interest rates meant higher yield.  Now, with interest rates moving lower, credit managers are looking for differentiated sources of value add. Host Lauren Goodwin speaks with Patrick Koeh...

Private equity has been at a standstill for the last several quarters, but is that changing? Louise Smith of Apogem Capital joins host Lauren Goodwin to discuss the private equity landscape: capital conditions, opportunities, risks, and allocat...

Private markets are now accessible by retail investors, but is it a good thing? Jeremy Held of Bow River Capital joins host Lauren Goodwin to discuss the democratization of alts, associated risks, potential opportunities, and how investors can ...

Introducing: a new Global Private Markets Outlook from New York Life Investments. Lauren Goodwin shares how changes in the economy and capital markets are disrupting – and opening – this space. This episode is the first in a series of episodes ...

Q2 earnings season is underway... what will it take to make the podium, and where are the disappointments? Julia Hermann and Michael LoGalbo commentate on this competition from the sidelines. 

The 2024 election season is already shaping up to be one of the wildest in history. With three and a half months until election day, Lauren Goodwin and Michael LoGalbo share how investors can stay about the noise and focus on policy, not politi...

It’s midyear Macro Pulse time! Lauren Goodwin, Julia Hermann, and Michael LoGalbo share their midyear outlook, including an updated economic view, thoughts on the Fed, why small caps are rallying, and their best allocation ideas. 

Our Fed cut checklist has been valuable tool for gauging this Fed's patient policy. For the last two years, only one of our four conditions was met. Now, others are falling in line. Lauren Goodwin and Julia Hermann discuss how recent data may f...

France and the UK have gone to the polls – with stakes that feel similar, but diverging market reactions. Lauren Goodwin and Julia Hermann discuss the lessons for investors on both sides of the pond. 

Lauren Goodwin hosts Alex Cook, Head of Strategic Capabilities at New York Life, as they explore how artificial intelligence is ushering in transformation at New York Life. They focus on AI’s practical applications, ethical considerations, and ...

The infrastructure required to enable the AI boom is daunting – and presents investment opportunities across the real estate spectrum. Julia Hermann hosts Simon Martin, Chief Investment Strategist at Tristan Capital Partners, to explore the nex...