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In this episode, Dinesh goes into an in-depth examination of the issue of tariffs, laying out from first principles how tariffs affect our economy in both positive and negative ways. Economist Brian Wesbury, chief economist at First Trust Advisors, joins Dinesh for a comprehensive examination of Trump’s economic policy, with an emphasis on how it is going to affect our pocketbooks and long-term savings. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Exclusive breakdown of President Trump's economic strategy for 2025! Discover how immigration policies, potential tariffs, energy deregulation, and tax cuts could transform the U.S. economy. Insights from top economists at LPL and First Trust Advisors reveal the potential market impacts. Consumer confidence is rising, and the markets are watching closely. Watch now to understand the economic landscape ahead! For charts and more episode information, visit: https://getreadyforthefuture.com/trumps-economic-comeback/

On episode 172 of The Compound and Friends, Michael Batnick and Downtown Josh Brown are joined by Brian Wesbury, Chief Economist at First Trust Advisors to discuss his outlook on 2024, Recessions, Monetary Policy, Bitcoin, being an Eagle Scout and more! This episode is sponsored by iShares by BlackRock! To learn more, visit: ishares.com/bitcoin! IBIT is the largest spot bitcoin ETP by AUM as of 11/30/24 and most traded spot bitcoin ETP by 20-day avg. trading volumes from 1/11/24-7/24/24. Source BlackRock and Bloomberg. This information must be accompanied by a current iShares Bitcoin Trust ETF prospectus, which may be obtained by clicking here. Please read the prospectus carefully before investing. Investing involves a high degree of risk, including possible loss of principal. An investment in the Trust is not suitable for all investors, may be deemed speculative and is not intended as a complete investment program. The iShares Bitcoin Trust ETF is not an investment company registered under the Investment Company Act of 1940, and therefore is not subject to the same regulatory requirements as mutual funds or ETFs registered under the Investment Company Act of 1940. This information should not be relied upon as research, investment advice, or a recommendation regarding any products, strategies, or any security in particular. This material is strictly for illustrative, educational, or informational purposes and is subject to change. Investing in digital assets involves significant risks due to their extreme price volatility and the potential for loss, theft, or compromise of private keys. iSHARES and BLACKROCK are trademarks of BlackRock, Inc., or its subsidiaries in the United States and elsewhere. All other marks are the property of their respective owners. Investing involves the risk of loss. This podcast is for informational purposes only and should not be or regarded as personalized investment advice or relied upon for investment decisions. Michael Batnick and Josh Brown are employees of Ritholtz Wealth Management and may maintain positions in the securities discussed in this video. All opinions expressed by them are solely their own opinion and do not reflect the opinion of Ritholtz Wealth Management. The Compound Media, Incorporated, an affiliate of Ritholtz Wealth Management, receives payment from various entities for advertisements in affiliated podcasts, blogs and emails. Inclusion of such advertisements does not constitute or imply endorsement, sponsorship or recommendation thereof, or any affiliation therewith, by the Content Creator or by Ritholtz Wealth Management or any of its employees. For additional advertisement disclaimers see here https://ritholtzwealth.com/advertising-disclaimers. Investments in securities involve the risk of loss. Any mention of a particular security and related performance data is not a recommendation to buy or sell that security. The information provided on this website (including any information that may be accessed through this website) is not directed at any investor or category of investors and is provided solely as general information. ETFs invested in digital assets are speculative and involve a high degree of risk. Before making an investment decision, you should consider carefully the risks included in the prospectus. The trading prices of many digital assets, including bitcoin, have experienced extreme volatility in recent periods and may continue to do so. Extreme volatility in the future, including further declines in the trading prices of bitcoin, could have a material adverse effect on the value of the ETF shares and the shares could lose all or substantially all of their value. Obviously nothing on this channel should be considered as personalized financial advice or a solicitation to buy or sell any securities. See our disclosures here: https://ritholtzwealth.com/podcast-youtube-disclosures/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode of The Lumber Word, we welcome the return of Brian Wesbury, one of the nation's leading economists, and the Chief Economist at First Trust Advisors. Known for his bold market predictions, Brian shares his insights on today's economic trends and offers a unique perspective on the future of global finance. We dig into the lumber and housing markets, looking ahead to 2025, and Brian breaks down what he thinks is next for tariffs and their impact. We also dissect the November Housing Starts and what the 2025 building activity could look like. Whether you're a trader, builder, or just looking to stay ahead, this episode is packed with valuable insights to give you an edge in the industry. Tune in now!

How will the 2024 election affect the economy, the markets, the deficits, and your wallet? Our favorite economist is back on the podcast for a third time with his straightforward opinions!    Bob Stein is the Deputy Chief Economist at First Trust Advisors, where he's responsible for commenting on and forecasting the U.S. economy.    In this Off the Wall discussion, Bob shares his thoughts and predictions for the 2024 electoral races for the House, Senate and White House, and their impacts on the American people.    Bob breaks down the scenarios and possible outcomes for the election, including what would happen in a parallel universe (thanks for the fun prompt, Dave). So, buckle up and get ready for some ponder-worthy possibilities!    “As of today, the one thing I can tell you for sure is that my odds will change between now and Election Day, maybe multiple times, maybe by dinner tonight. But as of right now, I think Donald Trump has about a 60% chance of winning. Harris only 40.” – Bob Stein    Episode Timeline/Key Highlights:  [00:00] Introducing Bob Stein & the topic of today's episode.  [02:28] What is the likely outcome of the House election and how will it impact the US economy?  [04:06] Will Hakeem Jeffries become speaker of the House and a presidential candidate for 2028?  [06:48] What is the likely outcome of the Senate election? What are the odds the Democrats take the Senate?  [10:25] If Republicans take the Senate, what impact will it have on the economy, markets, deficit, and people's wallets?  [11:31] Bob's predictions on the 2024 Presidential Election results.  [15:06] If Trump or Harris won, how would it affect the economy, markets, deficits, and people's wallets?  [18:33] If Harris won the election, would tax cuts get extended?  [20:48] Potential outcomes of a red sweep, blue sweep, or divided government.  [23:48] What are the realistic policies being supported by Trump and Harris?  [29:06] Are there any policy ideas that the presidential candidates are putting forward that you think, if it's enacted, would be potentially harmful to the economy or the average American?  [30:07] Potential changes to the Supreme Court after the election.  [33:46] Low probability surprises we could see happen in the 2024 Presidential Election.    Please see important podcast disclosure information at https://monumentwealthmanagement.com/disclosures.      Resources Mentioned:  First Trust: https://www.ftportfolios.com  Listen to our first episode with Bob (Predictions for the Economic & Political Landscape 2022): https://bit.ly/3fU48CH  Listen to our last episode with Bob (2024 Presidential Election Predictions): https://bit.ly/bobstein2  Subscribe to our blog: https://bit.ly/MonumentWealthBlog  Subscribe to Monument #Unfiltered: https://bit.ly/monumentunfiltered    About Bob Stein:  Bob is Deputy Chief Economist at First Trust Advisors, L.P., where he is responsible for forecasting the U.S. economy and writing economic commentaries. With Bob's projections, First Trust has won numerous awards for its economic forecasts, including being ranked #1 in the world by Consensus Economics for accurately predicting GDP growth and Consumer Price Inflation in the United States in 2022. In addition, First Trust is consistently ranked in the top five by Bloomberg for forecasting economic indicators. Bob has also won several Crystal Ball Awards from Zillow for forecasting home prices. Prior to joining First Trust in 2006, Bob was Assistant Secretary for Economic Policy at the U.S. Treasury Department. While there, Bob was responsible for briefing the Secretary of the Treasury on U.S. macroeconomic developments, formulating policy proposals, and helping generate the official economic forecast used by the President for budget proposals. Day to day, he led a team of twenty economists conducting in-depth economic analysis and research.    Between 1996 and 2002, Bob was an economist on Capitol Hill, including the last two years (2001-02) as chief economist for the Senate Budget Committee. While on Capitol Hill, Bob also worked for the Senate Banking Committee and Joint Economic Committee. Prior to his tenure on Capitol Hill, Bob was an economic journalist for Investor's Business Daily. Bob received a BA in both Economics and Government from Georgetown University. He has been a CFA charter holder since 2003.    Connect with Bob Stein on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/robert-stein-4234ba18  Follow him on X: https://x.com/BobStein_FT    Connect with Monument Wealth Management:  Visit our website: https://bit.ly/monumentwealthwebsite   Follow us on Instagram: https://bit.ly/MonumentWealthIG   Connect on LinkedIn: https://bit.ly/MonumentWealthLI   Connect on Facebook: https://bit.ly/MonumentWealthFB   Connect on YouTube: https://bit.ly/YouTubeMWMFit  Subscribe to Monument #Unfiltered: https://bit.ly/monumentunfiltered    About “Off the Wall”:  OFF THE WALL is a podcast for business professionals and high-net-worth investors who want to build wealth with purpose. A little bit Wall Street, a little bit off-the-wall; it's your go-to for straightforward, unfiltered wealth advice on topics that founders, business owners, and executives care about.    Learn more about our hosts, Dave and Jessica on our website at https://monumentwealthmanagement.com. 

Joseph LaVorgna, Chief Economist at SMBC Nikko Securities and former Chief and former Chief Economist for the White House National Economic Council; Bob Stein, Deputy Chief Economist at First Trust Advisors and former Chief Economist for the Senate Budget Committee; and Brian Wesbury, Chief Economist at First Trust Advisors and former Chief Economist for the Joint Economic Committee of the US Congress, join Jim and Bob for a discussion on ethics in economics a well as their current views of the economy, inflation and the direction of interest rates. This was a hell of a conversation.

Bob is back! Robert Stein, Deputy Chief Economist at First Trust Advisors, joins us again for our final episode of the year. With the midterms in the rear view and 2023 just around the corner, many people are wondering: What is the 2023 economy going to look like? What can we expect for the 2024 presidential election? Why are gas prices coming down? What can we expect with inflation and the housing market over the next two years? In this episode of Off the Wall, hosts David Armstrong and Jessica Gibbs get Bob's take on the 2022 midterm results and his predictions for a looming 2023 recession and the 2024 presidential election. Bob shares his perspective on who will and will not run for president in 2024, how inflation and home prices will change in 2023, and what changes we can expect in government over the next two years. “I think there's going to be a lot of paralysis on Capitol Hill and spending time on investigations. I'm not pro or con, it's just how they're going to spend their time, looking into various things. There's not going to be a lot of legislation on new territory, whether it's green energy, whether it's tech, whether it's taxes, those bills will not get to the President's desk.”  – Bob Stein Episode Timeline/Key Highlights: [01:15] Introducing Bob Stein & The topics of today's episode. [03:08] Addressing the 2022 Midterms Results: Why did the Republican party lose a seat in the Senate and barely capture the House? [08:49] Were the 2022 Midterm elections a rebuke of President Trump? [09:35] The Democrats' strategy during the primaries to throw money and advertising behind Trump-endorsed candidates [10:36] Bob's thoughts on the Republican presidential run: What chance does Trump have to get nominated? What chance does Ron DeSantis have to get nominated? Are any candidates being overlooked? [14:27] Will Biden run for president again? Will Kamala Harris run again? [15:56] Why is Gavin Newsom so popular? [18:53] Would Biden run with Newsom? [19:54] Taxes, infrastructure, tech, green energy, fuel prices, inflation - Bob's predictions for the future. [22:39] Why are gas prices coming down? [25:25] Changes in the government, inflation, and housing we can expect in the next two years. [37:33] Are mortgage interest rates going to increase in 2023? Please see important podcast disclosure information at https://monumentwealthmanagement.com/disclosures.     Resources Mentioned: Listen to Bob's episode from June 2022: https://bit.ly/3fU48CH   About Robert Stein, CFA: Bob is Deputy Chief Economist at First Trust Advisors. He is responsible for managing forecasting and analyzing economic indicators as well as writing economic commentaries. Prior to joining First Trust, Bob was Assistant Secretary for Economic Policy at the U.S. Treasury Department. While there, Bob was responsible for briefing the Secretary of the Treasury on U.S. macroeconomic developments and formulating policy proposals. Day to day, he was responsible for leading a team of twenty economists conducting in-depth economic analysis and research. Between 1996 and 2002, Bob was chief economist for the Senate Budget Committee on Capitol Hill and an economist for the Senate Banking Committee and Joint Economic Committee. Prior to his tenure on Capitol Hill and the Treasury Department, Bob was a journalist for Investor's Business Daily where he covered the economy and authored many front-page stories. Bob received a BA in both Economics and Government from Georgetown University. He is also a CFA Charterholder.   Connect with Bob: Connect with him on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/robert-stein-4234ba18 Follow him on Twitter: https://twitter.com/BobStein_FT   Connect with Monument Wealth Management: Visit our website: https://bit.ly/monumentwealthwebsite Follow us on Instagram: https://bit.ly/MonumentWealthIG Follow us on Twitter: https://bit.ly/MonumentWealthTW Connect with us on LinkedIn: https://bit.ly/MonumentWealthLI Connect with us on Facebook: https://bit.ly/MonumentWealthFB   About “Off the Wall”: Off the Wall is a podcast aimed at helping you answer the questions: What is the point of my wealth, and what actions can I take to accomplish that purpose? Your answers to those questions will be different from everyone else's. As Wealth Managers, we're skilled at helping our clients think through these challenging, but important, questions.  Learn more about our hosts, Dave and Jessica on our website at https://monumentwealthmanagement.com.  

Host Bart Zandbergen was joined in the podcast studio by Ryan Issakainen, CFA, with First Trust Advisors. Ryan specializes in ETF's and ETF strategies. His goal as an ETF Strategist is to provide insights to investors as to how they might wade through the myriad of choices that are available to them, while determining which ETFs best align with their investment objectives. In this special episode, Ryan discusses his market insights pertaining to inflation, ETF's, and the potential of a recession. He also shares his thoughts on the Bio-Tech Industry and what its potential may be for investors.   In this episode learn more about: -Factors that may affect the potential of a recession -The Micro and Marco Market Outlook of First Trust Advisors -Factors that could impact the potential of inflation subsiding -Why the Bio Tech Industry may be attractive to investors *** The Zandbergen Report, where wealth strategies and investment wisdom collide, is led by host Bart Zandbergen. The show is also available on Apple Podcasts, Google Play Store, Podbean and Spotify. Interested in being a guest on The Zandbergen Report? Email podcast@bartzandbergen.com. Learn more about Bart by visiting www.BartZandbergen.com *** NO OFFER OR SOLICITATION: The contents of this podcast episode: (i) do not constitute an offer of securities or a solicitation of an offer to buy securities, and (ii) may not be relied upon in making an investment decision related to any investment offering Axxcess Wealth Management, LLC, an SEC Registered Investment Advisor. Axxcess does not warrant the accuracy or completeness of the information contained herein. Opinions are our current opinions and are subject to change without notice. Prices, quotes, rates are subject to change without notice. Generally, investments are NOT FDIC INSURED, NOT BANK GUARANTEED and MAY LOSE VALUE.

What's on the economic and political horizon? Bob Stein, Deputy Chief Economist at First Trust Advisors, joins the podcast to share what he thinks the future of the tech sector, trade wars, energy, banks and taxes will be. Bob also gives his predictions on what will happen in the upcoming congressional elections in 2022 and the presidential election in 2024.   Follow Bob Stein on Twitter @BobStein_FT     Learn more about Monument Wealth Management at: www.monumentwealthmanagement.com   Please see important podcast Disclosure Information: https://monumentwealthmanagement.com/disclosures

Show from 4/8/22Wharton Finance Professor Jeremy Siegel talks Fed policy during his market update. Then, Host Jeremy Schwartz and Guest Host Kevin Flanagan cover the latest financial conditions. They take a deep dive into interest rates, inflation pressures, US vs Europe and more with experts in the space. Guests:Brian Wesbury - Chief Economist at First Trust AdvisorsFor more on First Trust Advisors, visit their website: https://www.ftportfolios.com/ Check out his blog here: https://www.ftportfolios.com/retail/blogs/economics/index.aspx Follow him on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/brianwesbury/ Follow Brian on Twitter: @wesbury Brent Donnelly – President of Spectra Markets For more on Spectra Markets, visit their website: https://www.spectramarkets.com/ Purchase his book “Alpha Trader: The Mindset, Methodology and Mathematics of Professional Trading” here: https://www.amazon.com/Alpha-Trader-Methodology-Mathematics-Professional-ebook/dp/B095MF9JRW Follow Brent on Twitter: @donnelly_brentSign up for Brent's AM/FX daily macro letter: https://www.spectramarkets.com/am-fx/ See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

The markets got off to a strong start this year, but is this growth set to continue? As the economy slowly starts to rise from the ashes of the pandemic, 2021’s forecast looks good – even despite some potential obstacles along the way. With inflation, stimulus packages, and government bills all hot topics in the media right now, we asked Andrew Opdyke to share his thoughts. Andrew is a Certified Financial Advisor, Economist at First Trust Advisors, and a returning guest on the Secure Your Retirement podcast. Listen in as he reveals his expectations about how the markets and economy will develop over the next quarter and beyond. In this episode find out: Andrew’s thoughts on the economic and market performance of 2021 so far The stimulus accelerated spending effect How inflation could impact the next quarter When the proposed infrastructure bill may impact the economy Andrew’s expectations for 2021’s second quarter Why Andrew is paying close attention to inflation and COVID-19 variants Andrew’s personal and economic forecast for the rest of 2021 Tweetable Quotes: “From an economic perspective, reopening is the best possible stimulus we could ask for.” – Andrew Opdyke “Uncertainty is going to remain with us.” – Andrew Opdyke Important Links & Mentions https://youtu.be/qb_Zt8INjLg (Andrew Opdyke - The Economic Outlook For 2021) https://podcasts.google.com/feed/aHR0cHM6Ly9mZWVkcy5jYXB0aXZhdGUuZm0vc2VjdXJlLXlvdXItcmV0aXJlbWVudA/episode/YWQ4OGI1NWUtZTg0Yi00ZDM1LTllYTQtNjQ4MGRkMzM5ZGU4?sa=X&ved=0CAUQkfYCahcKEwiw6YaZjYzuAhUAAAAAHQAAAAAQCA&hl=en-GB (Andrew Opdyke - Does the Economy Impact Your Retirement?) https://www.linkedin.com/in/andrewopdyke/ (Andrew’s LinkedIn) https://pomwealth.net/blog (Peace of Mind Wealth Management blog) Resources: If you are in or nearing retirement and you want to gain clarity on what questions you should be asking, learn what the biggest retirement myths are, and identify what you can do to achieve peace of mind for your retirement, get started today by requesting our complimentary video course, Four Steps to Secure Your Retirement! To access the course, simply visit http://pomwealth.net/podcast (POMWealth.net/podcast). To receive our free book, Get Off the Retirement Rollercoaster, leave a 5-star rating review on Apple Podcasts and send a screenshot to morgan@pomwealth.net.

Supporta "bitcoinforma": https://anchor.fm/bitcoinforma/supportTelegram: t.me/bitcoinformaLa società di investimento con sede a New York SkyBridge Capital ha presentato istanza per un fondo negoziato in borsa Bitcoin ( BTC ), o ETF, con la Securities and Exchange Commission degli Stati Uniti. SkyBridge ha presentato il deposito il 19 marzo in collaborazione con il consulente per gli investimenti First Trust Advisors. First Trust fungerà da consulente del fondo e Skybridge fungerà da sub-consulente. I documenti affermano che il First Trust SkyBridge Bitcoin ETF cercherà di quotare le sue azioni sulla Borsa di New York Arca. Un simbolo ticker deve ancora essere annunciato per il fondo.#cryptocurrency #bitcoin #blockchain #btc #crypto #price #instacryptocurrency #instabitcoin #instablockchain #andamento #analisi #cryptonews --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/appSupport this podcast: https://anchor.fm/bitcoin-informa/support

Supporta "bitcoinforma": https://anchor.fm/bitcoinforma/support Telegram: t.me/bitcoinforma La società di investimento con sede a New York SkyBridge Capital ha presentato istanza per un fondo negoziato in borsa Bitcoin ( BTC ), o ETF, con la Securities and Exchange Commission degli Stati Uniti. SkyBridge ha presentato il deposito il 19 marzo in collaborazione con il consulente per gli investimenti First Trust Advisors. First Trust fungerà da consulente del fondo e Skybridge fungerà da sub-consulente. I documenti affermano che il First Trust SkyBridge Bitcoin ETF cercherà di quotare le sue azioni sulla Borsa di New York Arca. Un simbolo ticker deve ancora essere annunciato per il fondo. #cryptocurrency #bitcoin #blockchain #btc #crypto #price #instacryptocurrency #instabitcoin #instablockchain #andamento #analisi #cryptonews --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/bitcoin-informa/support

Today’s blockchain and cryptocurrency news Brought to you by OliveAI.com/careers Bitcoin is up slightly at $56,094 Ethereum is up slightly at $1,766 and Binance Coin is down .5% at 258.76 Top gainers in the last 24 hours: Matrix up 51% VSP up 34% Dawn up 33% Coinbase is delaying its direct listing until April Lindsay Lohan is partnering with Justin Sun to debut NFTs on Tron. Tony Hawk to auction NFT of his last Ollie 540. The latest Bitcoin ETF is coming from First Trust Advisors and Skybridge Capital. Fireblocks raised $133M to stay independant and bring crypto custody to megabanks.

Podcast #11   Covid Cases Are Down more than 20% since their peak in the first week of January…which was also 1-2 weeks after the holidays when many of us travelled to be with our families. As of Wednesday, Jan 27th, 25.6 myn vaccine doses had been administered here in the U.S. 82.5 myn doses have been administered in 59 countries worldwide, which means that we Americans who represent 4.3% of the planet's population have received 31% of all vaccine doses, or more than 7x the per capita amount of our population vs the total population of the planet. Yeah, Trump did a horrible job. Americans have received more than 7x as many doses/capita than the rest of the world. PJ, did you catch Creepy, lying Joe Biden claim he inherited a mess regarding the vaccine rollout? What a stinking, rotten, liar!   According to the CDC and First Trust Advisors, as of Jan 20th, we had achieved 38% herd immunity. The Fauch….who by the way…is the highest paid federal employee at $417k/yr…(the president only earns $400k)…the Fauch, who by my estimation is a buffoon…has stated that we need a herd immunity as high as 90% to defeat the Chinese bat-shit fever. That implies that the R/0 of Covid is 10, which means that on avg, every person who catches Covid, infects 10 other people. The highest known R/0 of any known virus is measles at 12. An R/0 of 10 would make the Chinese Flu the second most contagious virus known to mankind. Thank you Chairman Xi!   The formula for Herd Immunity is simple… HI=1-(1/R/0). IF…and it's a BIG IF the R/0 is 10, then Herd immunity would be acquired if 90% of our population (HI=1-1/10) has convalescent antibodies, ie they had Covid and have recovered and/or received a vaccine.   I suspect, from everything I have read, that the R/0 is closer to 4, which means herd immunity will be achieved when 75% of us have recovered from the virus and or have been vaccinated. Now, if you are an investor, this is REALLY important. We are administering 1.25 myn doses per day; half of which are second shots. That means we are fully vaccinating about 625,000 per day. Every month, we are adding 19,000,000 people to the list of those with full antibodies…. Plus all of those who recovered from Covid during that month. 19,000,000 complete vaccinations per month equals about 6% of our population.   So, by the end of February, about 46% of us will have antibodies…PLUS the addition of those who recover from the virus between now and Feb 28th. Let's say, for the sake of argument that about 2% of the population recovers every month; that is on the conservative side, as it appears that about 3.5% of the population has contracted and defeated the virus every month.  But…let's use the number of 8%/month of the population that gains immunity every month. That means by the end of March, we should have 54% herd immunity. By the end of April, we should be up to 62% By the end of May, we should be around 70% immunity. Before the end of June, we should reach full herd immunity…so, plan accordingly. Things will start-up slowly; I suspect the first cruise ships to dis-embark ports w/ paying passengers won't be full….but will start to fill-up as the months drag on. Same goes for airliners, restaurants and hotels. Understand that the stock market is the greatest discounting mechanism in the world…which simply means that equity investors look 6-9 months out into the future, and try to buy stocks before the herd figures out what is going on. So, cruise lines, airlines, hotels and restaurants should start to pick-up steam by the middle of summer…or about 6 months from now…as long as vaccine distribution continues to stay on track. Novavax announced its vaccine is 89.3% effective. JNJ announced this AM that it's single dose vaccine is 66% effective, while AZN announced it is experiencing vaccine...

What’s in store for the U.S. economy in 2021? The economy is still recovering after COVID-19’s drastic impact, but with a new president and a vaccine rollout lined up for this year, what economic changes can we expect to see? We invited Andrew Opdyke to share his economic forecast on this episode of the Secure Your Retirement podcast. Andrew is a Certified Financial Advisor and Economist at First Trust Advisors, an asset management firm in the Midwest. He previously joined us on the podcast to discuss how the economy impacts retirement, and we’re delighted that he could join us once again. Listen to hear his thoughts on where our economy is heading in 2021. In this episode find out: How the economy will move forward after 2020’s crash and recovery Why the outlook for 2021 looks positive How stimulus packages will affect the economy long-term Why the economy cares about policy, not politics How election results may influence stimulus spending and inflation Why a slow COVID-19 vaccine rollout is making economists nervous Why Andrew maintains an optimistic outlook for 2021 Tweetable Quotes: “The policies we’re likely to see this year are going to be heavily focused on ‘how do we get back to where we were?’” – Andrew Opdyke “The math says 2021 should be a strong year.” – Andrew Opdyke Important Links & Mentions: https://podcasts.google.com/feed/aHR0cHM6Ly9mZWVkcy5jYXB0aXZhdGUuZm0vc2VjdXJlLXlvdXItcmV0aXJlbWVudA/episode/YWQ4OGI1NWUtZTg0Yi00ZDM1LTllYTQtNjQ4MGRkMzM5ZGU4?sa=X&ved=0CAUQkfYCahcKEwiw6YaZjYzuAhUAAAAAHQAAAAAQCA&hl=en-GB (Andrew Opdyke - Does the Economy Impact Your Retirement?) https://www.linkedin.com/in/andrewopdyke/ (Andrew’s LinkedIn) Resources: If you are in or nearing retirement and you want to gain clarity on what questions you should be asking, learn what the biggest retirement myths are, and identify what you can do to achieve peace of mind for your retirement, get started today by requesting our complimentary video course, Four Steps to Secure Your Retirement! To access the course, simply visit http://pomwealth.net/podcast (POMWealth.net/podcast). To receive our free book, Get Off the Retirement Rollercoaster, leave a 5-star rating review on Apple Podcasts and send a screenshot to mailto:morgan@pomwealth.net.

This week on The Compound Show, Josh talks with Brian Wesbury, Chief Economist at First Trust Advisors about his Dow 35,000 call for 2021, what to make of recent stimulus negotiations, his latest take on the Federal Reserve, reopening and the resurgent virus, how vaccines will affect the economy and more. You can read more from Brian at his blog on the First Trust website:https://www.ftportfolios.com/Ben Carlson (A Wealth Of Common Sense, Animal Spirits podcast) joins the show to reveal his twenty rules for retirement - how to save, how to invest and how to make all of your dreams for the future come true with the money you're earning today. Ben's book, 'Everything You Need To Know About Saving For Retirement', is available as paperback or Kindle on Amazon right now.If you're enjoying the show, be sure to leave us a rating and a review - they mean a lot and go a long way! Thank you!Obviously nothing on this channel should be considered as personalized financial advice or a solicitation to buy or sell any securities. See our disclosures here: https://ritholtzwealth.com/podcast-youtube-disclosures/ See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Show from 11/6/20In this special edition of the podcast Hosts Jeremy Siegel and Jeremy Schwartz talk about the 2020 election results from senate to president. They talk to two political experts about the future of poll analytics, the repercussions of the election results for each political party, and much more. Plus they get into the positive employment report, COVID-19, and market news.Guests:Brian Wesbury - Chief Economist at First Trust AdvisorsFollow him on Twitter: @wesburyFor more on First Trust Advisors visit their website: www.ftportfolios.com/John Zogby - Founder and Senior Partner at John Zogby StrategiesFor more on John Zogby Strategies visit their website: https://johnzogbystrategies.com/ Follow WisdomTree on Twitter: @WisdomTreeETFsFollow Jeremy Schwartz on Twitter: @JeremyDSchwartzAsk Siegel: If you have a pressing finance question we invite you to email us: asksiegel@wisdomtree.com See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Andrew Odyke is a Certified Financial Advisor and Economist at First Trust Advisors, an asset management firm in the Midwest. We talk with him regarding all things economy and how it impacts us and the decisions we make. On this Episode: Andrew gives his background and how he came to be an economist Andrew tells Radon and Murs his thoughts on the challenges we see in today’s economy Andrew discusses inflation in the economy and where it’s going now Radon and Murs hear Andrew talk about the government and equity and how it drives the market Andrew gives his opinion on the disconnect between the economy and the market Radon, Murs, and Andrew define GDP and discuss how it’s calculated Andrew talks about the recovering economy after Coronavirus Andrew talks about the effects of the election year and the economy Key Takeaways: Emotions can win in the short term, but numbers win in the long run Take a step back to find the opportunity rather than focusing on the negativity and concern surrounding the economy Make decisions based on what is in front of you rather than guess work Tweetable Quotes: "Math always speaks the truth"- Murs Tariq "At the end of the day, what economics is about is - what are the forces that impact how we interact with each, how businesses interact with each other, and how growth occurs in countries over time." - Andrew Opdyke Resources Mentioned: If you are in or nearing retirement and are looking to gain clarity on what questions you should be asking, learn what the biggest retirement myths are, and identify what you can do to achieve peace of mind for your retirement, get started today by requesting the complimentary video course, Four Steps to Secure Your Retirement. To access the course, simply visithttp://pomwealth.net/podcast ( POMWealth.net/podcast). To receive a free book, Get Off the Retirement Rollercoaster, leave a 5-star rating review on iTunes and send a screenshot to morgan@pomwealth.net.

Rate & review the Simply Financial Podcast on ITunesSpecial Guest: Andrew OpdykeAn Economist at First Trust Advisors, Chartered Financial Analyst™ (CFA®)

Hey everybody! Trevor Chambers with Olde Raleigh Financial, once again, we continue with our Meet the Masters series as part of our blog called, Soundtrack to an Advisor's Life. I got a great guy today that I'm excited to have and host, Andrew Opdyke, he is from First Trust Portfolios, and he an economist there. Welcome buddy, how are you? Andrew Opdyle: I'm good Trevor, I'm happy to be with you today. How are you? Trevor: I'm really good. So we use some of your products, and I must say, I want to give a shout out to First Trust, you're really a first class organization, and I'm sure it must be challenging, but a fun organization to work for. And all the events you've ever been in have been so professionally run with you guys, and I just wanted to shout out to that. So my man, interesting times to be an economist, huh? Andrew Opdyle: Oh my gosh, I never thought, yeah, when I went through school in undergrad, grad school, all that, I never thought I'd spend this much time looking into things like epidemiology, and looking into how the constitution is written in specific areas related to election timing and things like that. So an unusual year for sure. Read Full Interview Transcript at: https://olderaleighfinancial.com/meet-the-masters-andrew-opdyke-cfa-discusses-china-first-trust-advisors-and-more/ Olde Raleigh Financial Group 3110 Edwards Mill Road, Suite 340 Raleigh, NC 27612 Phone: 919.861.8212 This material is provided as a courtesy and for educational purposes only from Olde Raleigh Financial Group, A member of Advisory Services Network and should not be construed as investment advice. All information contained in this video is derived from sources deemed to be reliable but cannot be guaranteed. All economic and performance data is historical and not indicative of future results. All views/opinions expressed in this video are solely those of the presenter and do not reflect the views/opinions held by Advisory Services Network, LLC. Please consult your investment professional, legal or tax advisor for specific information pertaining to your situation.

Rate & review the Simply Financial Podcast on ITunesSpecial Guest: Andrew OpdykeAn Economist at First Trust Advisors, Chartered Financial Analyst™ (CFA®)

Rate & review the Simply Financial Podcast on ITunesSpecial Guest: Andrew OpdykeAn Economist at First Trust Advisors, Chartered Financial Analyst™ (CFA®)

Rate & review the Simply Financial Podcast on ITunesSpecial Guest: Andrew OpdykeAn Economist at First Trust Advisors, Chartered Financial Analyst™ (CFA®)

We have the pleasure of catching up with Bob DeRochie, Fixed Income Specialist – Client Portfolio Manager at First Trust Advisors, to discuss the state of the fixed income markets following the significant recovery in credit risk during Q2.  Although much of the market is trading at rich levels, Bob still sees relative value opportunities across hybrid fixed income such as high yield, convertibles, and preferred equities.  But credit selection will be paramount as much of the ‘liquidity’ issues have been addressed by aggressive fiscal and monetary responses to the coronavirus pandemic. 

TOPICS: The ramifications of economic shutdown, defending the Electoral College, and a visit to Netherlands American CemeteryHost Scot Bertram shares a conversation between Hillsdale president Dr. Larry Arnn and Brian Wesbury, chief economist at First Trust Advisors, about the ramifications of economic shutdown. Trent England joins the show to discuss his new book WHY WE MUST DEFEND THE ELECTORAL COLLEGE. And on Memorial Day weekend, Tom Conner, former professor of history at Hillsdale, takes us on a tour of Netherlands American Cemetery.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

TOPICS: The ramifications of economic shutdown, defending the Electoral College, and a visit to Netherlands American Cemetery Host Scot Bertram shares a conversation between Hillsdale president Dr. Larry Arnn and Brian Wesbury, chief economist at First Trust Advisors, about the ramifications of economic shutdown. Trent England joins the show to discuss his new book WHY WE MUST DEFEND THE ELECTORAL COLLEGE. And on Memorial Day weekend, Tom Conner, former professor of history at Hillsdale, takes us on a tour of Netherlands American Cemetery.

In this episode, we discuss Bob’s overall outlook on the fixed income market as well as cover some less-followed areas of fixed income and where he sees attractive relative value.  In addition, Bob shares his outlook on interest rates heading into 2020 and why investors should expect a steeper yield curve.  There is no guarantee that past trends will continue or projections will be realized. Investing involves risk, including possible loss of principal. Asset allocation and diversification may not protect against market risk, loss of principal or volatility of returns. This information is subject to change and does not guarantee future results. The information presented is not intended to constitute an investment recommendation for, or advice to, any specific person. By providing this information, First Trust is not undertaking to give advice in any fiduciary capacity within the meaning of ERISA, the Internal Revenue Code or any other regulatory framework. Financial advisors are responsible for evaluating investment risks independently and for exercising independent judgment in determining whether or not the allocations are appropriate for their clients. FOR INSTITUTIONAL USE ONLY. NOT FOR PUBLIC DISTRIBUTION.

Show from 8/2/19In this episode of Behind the Markets hosts Jeremy Schwartz and Liqian Ren kick off the show getting a market update and talking fed policy with Professor Jeremy Siegel. Then they bring on an economist at First Trust Advisors to talk about trade, China, and the fed. Will job growth increase? What is the outlook for US equity markets? And what will be the effects of President Trump's trade decisions? Our guest will discuss all that and more.Guest:Brian Wesbury is Chief Economist at First Trust Advisors L.P., a financial services firm based in Wheaton, Illinois. Mr. Wesbury was a member of the Academic Advisory Council of the Federal Reserve Bank of Chicago from 1999-2007 and has been a regular attendee of the Economist Roundtable Luncheon at the Chicago Fed since 2007. In 2012, he was named a Fellow of the George W. Bush Presidential Center in Dallas, TX where he worked closely with its 4%-Growth Project. His writing appears in various magazines, newspapers and blogs, and he appears regularly on Fox, Bloomberg, CNBC and BNN Canada TV. In 1995 and 1996, he served as Chief Economist for the Joint Economic Committee of the U.S. Congress. The Wall Street Journal ranked Mr. Wesbury the nation’s #1 U.S. economic forecaster in 2001, and USA Today ranked him as one of the nation’s top 10 forecasters in 2004. Follow him on Twitter: @wesburyFor more on First Trust Advisors visit their website: https://www.ftportfolios.com/ See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

In this episode of Behind the Markets Jeremy Siegel gives the latest on the markets. Then Jeremy Schwartz dives into momentum investing with the CIO of Pitcairn. Plus in the second half of the show we add chief economist at First Trust Advisors to the mix to discuss investment opportunities. All that and more, tune in! Guests: Rick Pitcairn -Chief Investment Officer at Pitcairn More on Pitcairn at http://www.pitcairn.com/ Brian Wesbury - Chief Economist at First Trust Advisors More info about First Trust Advisors here https://www.ftportfolios.com/ See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Constance Hunter, Chief Economist of KPMG LLP, and Brian Wesbury, Chief Economist at First Trust Advisors, join hosts Jeremy Schwartz and Jeremy Siegel to discuss the markets' reaction to recent Fed Chair nominee, current proposed GOP tax plan, the jobs report, and much more on Behind the Markets. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

John, Janet, Scott and Mason review recent and upcoming changes and John interviews Brian Wesbury, Chief Economist at First Trust Advisors.

Today on the Larry Kudlow Show, Larry talks with Congressman Kevin Brady(R-TX). Also on the show is Lee Ohanian, Professor of Economics at UCLA. Ken Polcari, Director NY Floor Operations, along with Larry Glazer, managing partner at Mayflower Advisors join Larry. Larry talks with Brian Wesbury, Chief Economist at First Trust Advisors and David Malpass, Presiden to Encima Global join the show. As always, the Money/Politics Panel with Jennifer Rubin, Matt Lewis, and Guy Benson. All this and much more on The Larry Kudlow Show!

Today on the Larry Kudlow Show, Larry talks with Congressman Kevin Brady(R-TX). Also on the show is Lee Ohanian, Professor of Economics at UCLA. Ken Polcari, Director NY Floor Operations, along with Larry Glazer, managing partner at Mayflower Advisors join Larry. Larry talks with Brian Wesbury, Chief Economist at First Trust Advisors and David Malpass, Presiden to Encima Global join the show. As always, the Money/Politics Panel with Jennifer Rubin, Matt Lewis, and Guy Benson. All this and much more on The Larry Kudlow Show!

Today on the Larry Kudlow Show, Larry talks with Congressman Kevin Brady(R-TX). Also on the show is Lee Ohanian, Professor of Economics at UCLA. Ken Polcari, Director NY Floor Operations, along with Larry Glazer, managing partner at Mayflower Advisors join Larry. Larry talks with Brian Wesbury, Chief Economist at First Trust Advisors and David Malpass, Presiden to Encima Global join the show. As always, the Money/Politics Panel with Jennifer Rubin, Matt Lewis, and Guy Benson. All this and much more on The Larry Kudlow Show!

Options for Managing Risk and Yield In a Low Interest-rate Environment Three financial experts discussed 'Options for Managing Risk and Yield in a Low Interest-rate Environment' at a panel discussion held on October 2nd. The meeting was jointly sponsored by Chicago QWAFAFEW and Chicago PRMIA. The three panelists were: (1) Mr. Scott Maidel, CFA, CAIA, FRM, senior portfolio manager in the equity derivatives group for Russell Investments and co-portfolio manager of the new Russell Strategic Call Overwriting Fund. Russell Investments has more than $150 billion in assets under management and is headquartered in Seattle, WA. (2) Mr. John Gambla, CFA, FRM, PRM, a Senior Portfolio Manager for the Alternatives and Active Equity Investment Team at First Trust Advisors L.P. John is a portfolio manager for the new First Trust CBOE S&P 500 VIX Tail Hedge Fund (VIXH). First Trust Advisors, L.P. is headquartered in Wheaton, IL and has approximately $56 billion assets under management or supervision as of July 31, 2012. (3) Mr. Edward McRedmond, Senior VP - Institutional & Portfolio Strategies, Invesco PowerShares, a firm headquartered in Wheaton, IL with franchise assets of over $65 billion that offers more than 140 ETFs, including the PowerShares S&P 500 BuyWrite Portfolio (PBP) and PowerShares S&P 500 Low Volatility Portfolio (SPLV). Mr. Matt Moran of CBOE served as moderator for the meeting.

On a special edition of Talking Michigan Politics, Grand Rapids Press Political Editor Jeff sits down with Brian Wesbury, chief economist for First Trust Advisors in Wheaton, Ill., frequent guest on CNBC and Fox News, and a contributor to the Wall Street Journal's editorial page. Wesbury keynoted the lunch program at the West Michigan Policy Forum in Grand Rapids on Thursday.

First Trust Advisors chief economist Brian Wesbury lays out the case that mark to market was the culprit for the market downturn.