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The Impact of Financial Landscapes on Global Economies with Brad Rutan (Ep. 74)

The Impact of Financial Landscapes on Global Economies with Brad Rutan (Ep. 74)

How do changing financial landscapes impact global economies and individual investors? How can understanding economic trends lead to better-informed financial decisions?

Listen in as Brent Mekosh speaks with Brad Rutan, Managing Director and Market Strategist at MFS Investment Management. This week, Brad covers the intricacies of bond markets, interest rates, and inflation while unveiling the profound influence these factors have on economic landscapes and investment strategies. 

Brent and Brad discuss:

  • Ways central bank policies influence bond markets and economic stability
  • The opportunities and challenges associated with different types of bond investments
  • How can understanding economic trends enhance the effectiveness of financial decision-making
  • The impact municipal bonds have upon local economies and investment strategies
  • And more!

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About Our Guest:

Bradford T. Rutan, CFA, is an investment product specialist and managing director leading the retail fixed-income product effort on a global basis at MFS Investment Management.  He works closely with the portfolio management teams and is responsible for communicating the investment philosophy, process, and positioning of MFS fixed-income investment strategies, as well as communicating investment perspectives to financial advisors, institutional clients, and MFS’ sales force and relationship managers.

2023 Debrief and Expectations for 2024 with Brent Mekosh and Bill Tucker (Ep. 65)

2023 Debrief and Expectations for 2024 with Brent Mekosh and Bill Tucker (Ep. 65)

2023 has been a remarkably eventful year, marked by dynamic shifts in financial markets, economic events, and political developments.

Join Brent Mekosh as he shares his insights into the key highlights of this period, including crucial conversations taking place among clients. 

What’s to come for 2024?

Brent shares his outlook, too!

Brent discusses:

  • Recent trends in equities, fixed income, inflation, and interest rates
  • How the debt refinancing in 2024 may impact the Fed’s actions
  • The potential impact of AI on society moving forward
  • A critical look at the traditional college education system and student loan policies
  • And more!

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