Each month, senior leaders of Hancock Whitney’s Asset Management team discuss the latest news and events that impact markets and the economy.
This month:
The team examines the impacts of the Trump administration's four pillars—deportation, deregulation, taxes, and tariffs. They also discuss this year's rough start for stocks and the outlook for potential Fed cuts in 2025.
March 2025 Markets and Economic Outlook Webinar
Key Highlights
- Tariff policy has roiled markets lately as uncertainty and inflationary worries intensify. What’s the latest and what is the outlook for U.S. businesses, consumers, and investors?
- What about other White House priorities like taxes and border security?
- A potential government shutdown looms at midnight on Friday, March 14. Where do negotiations stand?
- Domestic stocks have had a concerning start to the year, though earnings painted a different picture. What’s the outlook for the rest of the year?
- Recession odds are rising. How worrisome is the outlook for 2025? Is inflation still likely to continue its downward trend?
- On a brighter note, bonds have provided a comfortable buffer to stock volatility so far this year. What major themes are driving bonds this year?
- The Fed is navigating a tricky path as concerns about inflation battle with anxiety about economic growth. Do we expect the Fed to continue cutting rates?
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