This episode of Fill the Gap features Steve Suttmeier, CMT, CFA, Chief Equity Technical Strategist at Merrill Lynch. Steve shares his journey from aspiring medical student to technical strategist, discussing his experiences at major financial institutions and the evolution of his technical analysis approach.

We explore current market dynamics, including the ongoing mega-cap melt-up, the influence of AI, and the risks of bubbles, with insights into sector rotations, global leadership trends, and the importance of monitoring interest rates and inflation. Steve emphasizes the value of technical signals for navigating market cycles and highlights opportunities in commodities, global ETFs, and emerging leadership themes.

Recorded October 15, 2025

Fill the Gap, hosted by David Lundgren, CMT, CFA and Tyler Wood, CMT brings veteran market analysts and money managers onto a monthly podcast.

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