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Hosted by First Citizens Wealth · 🇺🇸 US · EN-US · 80 episodes
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Making Sense explores the key forces shaping today’s markets—and how they impact the financial decisions investors face every day. Through timely conversations, our market and economic researchers cut through the noise and break down the headlines, trends and market movements that matter, helping you navigate volatility and make more informed investment decisions.Learn more at firstcitizens.com/market-update.
First Citizens Wealth hosts Making Sense, a business show with 80 episodes published.
This week, Blake Taylor, Market and Economic Research Analyst, recaps the market's reaction to softer inflation data and previews the key themes investors should watch in the week ahead. With earnings season winding down
In this week's episode, Blake Taylor, Market and Economic Research Analyst, recaps a volatile week for markets and previews the key events investors should watch in the week ahead. From rising bond yields and renewed inf
This week, Phillip Neuhart recaps financial markets' reactions to rising geopolitical tensions and previews what investors should watch in the week ahead. With a Federal Reserve meeting, major technology earnings, and se
How are geopolitical developments, inflation trends and the rapid buildout of artificial intelligence shaping the economy and financial markets? In our July Market Update, Head of Market and Economic Research Phillip Neu
In this week's episode, Blake Taylor, Market and Economic Research Analyst, recaps last week for markets and highlights the key themes investors should watch in the days ahead. Earnings season is off to a strong start, a
In this week's episode, Blake Taylor, Market and Economic Research Analyst, recaps the market's reaction to renewed tensions in the Middle East and previews the key events investors should watch in the week ahead. Last W
In this week’s episode, Phillip Neuhart, Head of Market and Economic Research, recaps the latest market-moving data and previews the key events investors should watch in the days ahead. He discusses last week’s softer em
Blake Taylor breaks down a volatile week across bonds, oil, and tech—explaining falling yields, shifting inflation signals, and what AI-driven earnings mean for consumers. Plus, what to watch in key labor data and the Fe
This month, Phillip Neuhart and Blake Taylor discuss where markets and the economy stand midway through 2026. The US economy has shown notable resilience despite a volatile first half, marked by geopolitical shocks, risi
Markets are adjusting to a more hawkish tone from the Federal Reserve after new Chairman Kevin Warsh signaled a clear commitment to price stability. In this episode, Blake Taylor, Market & Economic Research Analyst, disc
Markets saw increased volatility last week as pressures from interest rates, inflation, and geopolitics weighed on sentiment, even as broader equity performance remains solid year to date. In this episode, Blake Taylor,
In this episode, Phillip Neuhart, Head of Market and Economic Research and Thomas O’Keefe, Managing Director of Portfolio Strategy, are joined by Market and Economic Research Analyst Blake Taylor to discuss the Federal R
In this week’s episode, Phillip Neuhart, Head of Market and Economic Research, breaks down recent moves in equity markets, including reactions to U.S.–Iran developments, strength in AI-related stocks, and stronger-than-e
In this week's episode, Phillip Neuhart, Head of Market and Economic Research, analyzes the latest trends driving the US stock market as equities reach new all-time highs and Treasury yields pull back. He explores mixed
On May 27, 2026, Phillip Neuhart and Blake Taylor provided this month's Market Update. For more information, visit https://www.firstcitizens.com/wealth/market-outlook/2026/making-sense-may-market-update Markets in May 20
Interest rates are moving higher, with long-term Treasury yields reaching multi-decade highs as markets reassess inflation and Federal Reserve policy. In this episode, we explore shifting expectations toward a more hawki
Markets continue to climb, with equities reaching new highs alongside strong earnings growth—but rising inflation, higher interest rates, and energy risks are also in focus. In this episode, we cover the latest market mo
Blake Taylor, Market and Economic Research Analyst, covers what to watch in the week ahead. U.S. equities pushed to fresh all‑time highs last week, with the S&P 500 now more than 15% above its late‑March lows. This move
Blake Taylor, Market and Economic Research Analyst, discusses what to watch in the week ahead. U.S. equities hit new all-time highs alongside rising oil prices as markets focused on strong mega cap tech earnings, resilie
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