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Basis Points episodes

October 05, 2022 When Is a Recession Actually a Recession?
This week on the Basis Points podcast, Kevin Flanagan takes listeners down memory lane to define the framework of a recession and how it compares with where the US economy has been, where it is and where we believe it might be headed.
Basis Points: 1/100th of 1 percent.
5 min
September 28, 2022Navigating the Uncharted Waters Between Growth and Inflation
This week on the Basis Points podcast, Kevin Flanagan is joined by WisdomTree thought leaders Jeff Weniger, Nitesh Shah and Aneeka Gupta to cover a compelling blend of global research and analysis regarding the recent dramatic shift in monetary policy by just about every central bank in the developed world, including:
The latest economic and investing developments in emerging and developed markets.

A macroeconomic outlook.

Market preparedness and engagement.
Basis Point: 1/100th of 1 percent.
11 min
September 21, 2022 Fed Watch: Full Steam Ahead
At today’s FOMC meeting, the Fed raised the Fed Funds target by 75 basis points. This week on the Basis Points podcast, Kevin Flanagan discusses the driving factors behind this decision and what we might expect from the Fed in the future.
Basis Points: 1/100th of 1 percent.
5 min
September 07, 2022 Will It Be A 'Four' Gone Conclusion?
This week on the Basis Points podcast, Kevin Flanagan recaps the Fed’s latest messaging on inflation and rising rates, their impact on the money and bond markets and turns to the latest jobs report for answers.
Basis Points: 1/100th of 1 percent.
5 min
August 24, 2022 Aiming for High Income, with a Quality Screen
We’ll say it again, there is income back in fixed income! This week on the Basis Points podcast, Kevin Flanagan reviews developments in the high yield market. And he focuses in on how considering a quality screen in your allocation approach could be beneficial.
Basis Points: 1/100th of 1 percent.
High Yield Market Cap is proxied by the Bloomberg Barclays U.S. Corporate High Yield Index.
The benchmark Agg is the U.S. Aggregate Bond Index.
6 min
August 17, 2022 Will Powell Play “Fed Texas Hold’Em”?
Will the Fed hold‘em, fold‘em or stay? This week on the Basis Points podcast, Kevin Flanagan weighs in on the latest debate in the money and bond markets, and contemplates the future landscape regarding interest rate hikes. During the episode, Kevin deals out notable perspectives and possible approaches to consider under the current environment and discusses shorter duration profiles in a fixed income portfolio to help mitigate risk against the current backdrop. Listen now to find out whether we think the Fed is bluffing.
5 min
August 10, 2022 Back in the Summer of '69
This week on the Basis Points podcast, Kevin Flanagan provides perspective on the latest labor market data as policy officials continue pushing back against the recession narrative and gear up for the Jackson Hole Conference taking place later this month.
5 min
August 03, 2022 Don't Go Chasing Waterfalls
What a week for the money and bond markets. This week on the Basis Points podcast, Kevin Flanagan continues his discussion on the sticky topic of inflation and breaks down the impact of the latest monetary policies on bond yields as it relates to the volatile market backdrop. Listen now to learn more about potential solutions for positioning your fixed income portfolio today.
Basis Points: 1/100th of 1 percent.
6 min
July 28, 2022 Fed Watch: Back-to-Back in the History Books
At this week’s FOMC meeting, the Fed made history with another 75-point rate hike. This week on the Basis Points podcast, Kevin Flanagan discusses how the latest regulatory updates and developments affect the Fixed Income sector to help equip investors and advisors as talks of a possible recession continue.
Basis Points: 1/100th of 1 percent.
5 min
July 20, 2022 Is it Just a Matter of How Shallow or Deep?
What type of rate hike are we going to see at next week's July FOMC meeting? This week on the Basis Points podcast, Kevin Flanagan weighs in on the buzz around recession talk and what the yield curve could look like in the near term.
Basis point: 1/100th of 1 percent.
5 min