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CFA Society Chicago

CFA Society Chicago 201 Episodes Jun 29, 2026

CFA Society Chicago presents a podcast where Society Members host discussions on a range of topics related to the investment industry. Hear from leading industry experts on 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.

Episodes

Macro Matters - price stability Jun 29, 2026 50:16 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. 
Macro Matters - a little bit of everything Jun 10, 2026 49:42 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. 
Macro Matters - Trump & Xi meeting May 13, 2026 43:10 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
Macro Matters - April month-end version Apr 30, 2026 58:28 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
Macro Matters - Is the market macro? Apr 16, 2026 55:12 Tony Zhang PhD, CFA and RIch Excell CFA, CMT are back for another episode. We ask the rhetorical question "is the market macro?' We know you know the answer and are frustrated by it.  However, the 'macro' might be driving the rally even more than the sell-off. This macro has little to do with the Iran War!   Have a listen to find out
Macro Matters - it's no April Fools, the Iran War is all that matters right now Apr 1, 2026 49:27 Tony Zhang PhD, CFA and Rich Excell CFA, CMT discuss what may be the most macro of markets since we started Macro Matters. It may seem obvious, but right now, the Iran War is all that matters. What are the scenarios investors should worry about? What are the key indicators to watch to know which scenario may be playing out?  Have a listen to find out
Macro Matters - is it too oily? Mar 9, 2026 41:18 Tony Zhang and Rich Excell are back with another episode of Macro Matters The market has presumably moved on from its AI concerns and is now focused on another big problem all together - the conflict in the Middle East. Oil prices have moved about $100. What are the impacts? What are investors doing? Tune in to find out
Macro Matters - why is everyone so negative? Feb 23, 2026 43:07 Tony Zhang, Blaine Reed and Rich Excell are back and the topic is negativity. There is so much negative sentiment in the markets right now. What is driving it? Is it based on reality or is this a buying opportunity? 
Macro Matters - Monday February 9 - is the AI trade over? Is the market doomed? Feb 11, 2026 54:07 Tony Zhang, Blaine Reed and Rich Excell are back to talk about what is happening in the markets. It has been all about AI for the last 2 years. However, don't look now but the US is lagging Europe by 13.5% over the last 12 months and by 19% vs. emerging markets over the same time.  Anyone notice energy besting technology by 20% this year? Is the AI trade over? Is the market doomed?
Macro Matters - Kicking off 2026! Jan 23, 2026 41:21 Tony Zhang, Blaine Reed and Rich Excell are back with the first episode of 2026. At least nothing has been going on so far this year!  The teams talks about 'Sell America', tech stocks, term premia and capital flows. A lot to cover in a short time This podcast is worth 0.75 PL (continuing education) credits. For those that listened and want their credit for this episode, or others, reach out to in
Macro Matters - post FOMC show - last one for 2025! Dec 11, 2025 58:31 Tony Zhang, Blaine Reed and Rich Excell get together again to discuss the market reaction to the latest FOMC rate cut. What is the FOMC saying about 2026? What are the various markets thinking? How are Blaine, Tony and Rich trying to navigate the markets?  Have a listen to find out
Macro Matters - AI, job losses, rate cuts & affordability Nov 17, 2025 44:17 Tony Zhang, Blaine Reed and Rich Excell are back to discuss the macro that matters for the markets.  The latest narratives driving markets are the usual - AI and rates - and the new - job losses and affordability.   Can Fed rate cuts help job losses from AI? Have a listen to find out

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