On the podcast this week, we welcome back Dave Sekera. Dave is the chief US market strategist for Morningstar Research Services. In his role, Dave publishes research and commentary on the state of the markets and economy and is a leading voice on Morningstar.com and our other platforms. Dave and Susan Dziubinski also do a weekly show for Morningstar.com called The Morning Filter. Before assuming his current role, Dave was a managing director for DBRS Morningstar. Prior to joining Morningstar in 2010, Dave worked in the alternative asset management field. He earned his bachelor’s degree in finance and decision sciences from Miami University and holds the Chartered Financial Analyst designation. You can follow him on X @Morningstar Markets. Dave, welcome back to The Long View.

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Market Outlook: Healthcare, Tariffs, AI, and Inflation

“2025 Market Outlook: Markets Are Priced to Perfection, but Will It Last?” by Dave Sekera, Morningstar.com, Jan. 10, 2025.

“Don’t Panic: It’s Not 2022 All Over Again,” by Dave Sekera, Morningstar.com, Aug. 5, 2024.

“Healthcare: Valuations Look Fair Overall, With Select Industries Still Undervalued,” by Karen Andersen, Morningstar.com, Oct. 3, 2024.

“5 Stocks to Buy to Invest in AI With Less Risk,” The Morning Filter, Morningstar.com, Aug. 5, 2024.

“Fed Rate Cut Shows the Main Battle Against Inflation Has Been Won,” by Preston Caldwell, Morningstar.com, Sept. 18, 2024.

“We Expect GDP Growth to Weaken Until Fed’s Rate Cuts Kick In,” by Preston Caldwell, Morningstar.com, Oct. 3, 2024.

“US Stock Market Outlook: Tariffs Are 2025’s Wild Card,” by Dave Sekera, Morningstar.com, Dec. 2, 2024.

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“Dave Sekera: Taking the Market’s Temperature,” The Long View podcast, Morningstar.com, July 18, 2023.

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