TAM Market Pulse: Tom Wald

Inflation has reemerged from the non-threatening rates of the past decade to become a gripping development with which markets must contend. How surprised should we have been when April’s CPI made its highest monthly jump since 2013? Are we looking at a substantial change in the long-term trend, or will current rates be transitory in nature and return to their previously benign levels in the not-too-distant future? Transamerica Asset Management, Inc., CIO Tom Wald takes a close look at the inflation data in his latest podcast and considers what it could mean for investors now and in the long term. 

How things have changed since 2021 began. Many of the biggest concerns that occupied investors when the calendar turned are no longer the worries they were, and they are now becoming market catalysts. Yet with these catalysts a new wall of worry has emerged, giving investors plenty to think about as they weigh opportunities ahead. In his new podcast, Transamerica Asset Management, Inc., CIO Tom Wald discusses the prospects of rising inflation, interest rates, infrastructure spending, and other factors that could influence the economy and markets, and what investors should know as they consider their next moves. Given where we were a year ago, how should investors feel about the risks they face today?

The internal battle being fought within the markets right now presents investors with inherent contradictions. On the one hand, economic and corporate earnings growth is exceeding previous expectations, which the markets should like. However, the resulting rise in long-term interest rates and subsequent risk of modestly higher inflation is something they are not cheering. These developments were not on the landscape when the calendar turned to 2021, but they now occupy the attention of investors far and wide. In his new podcast, Transamerica Asset Management, Inc., CIO Tom Wald summarizes what’s unfolding and breaks down the moving targets to follow. 

In the blink of an eye, a virtual army of Millennial investors organized on social media and effected a short squeeze for the ages that left some of the world’s most prominent hedge funds reeling. As the dust from this noteworthy event continues to settle, it’s fair to ask whether it represents just a blip on the radar or if it’s a new paradigm for investing that’s here for good? And what impact does it figure to have on the markets as 2021 unfolds? Tom Wald, CIO of Transamerica Asset Management, Inc., examines these questions and many others in his latest podcast. 

We have lived through real history in 2020, and it’s finally time to look forward to a much-anticipated 2021. In his new podcast, Tom Wald, CIO of Transamerica Asset Management, Inc., summarizes his new engaging and extensive paper, “Where We Stand: The Transamerica 2021 Market Outlook.” He examines the most memorable aspects of the year that was and what investors should know about the markets and economies as the calendar turns. Will 2021 begin like 2020 ended, and what keys factors should investors monitor as the new year unfolds? As Tom says, we could be witnessing the “storm before the calm.” Listen and learn what that may mean for your portfolio.  

These are historic times, to say the least. Positive developments in the search for a COVID-19 vaccine combined with the climax and fallout of a remarkable election have converged the political and investment worlds in ways few have ever seen. What can investors expect next? Tom Wald, CIO of Transamerica Asset Management, Inc., explores in his new podcast the current investing climate and what looms ahead. There have been some recent bumps on the road, but how much should we like the road we’re on? Tom considers that question and much more.

We have entered uncharted waters. COVID-19 and the search for a vaccine, the pace of economic recovery in the U.S. and beyond, the final stretch of the presidential and congressional elections – rarely have so many factors come together at once to create such an atmosphere. Investors need to understand what’s unfolding right now and be ready for opportunities that may present themselves. In his latest podcast, Tom Wald, CIO of Transamerica Asset Management, Inc., discusses how medical, political, and economic news could lead to an eventful October, a month already known for its historic market activity. Tom covers what he believes could have the biggest impacts and prepares investors to potentially take advantage of possible price fluctuations to come.

Several developing situations demand our attention right now. There’s COVID-19 and the search for a vaccine, the economy, corporate earnings, interest rates and Fed policy, fiscal stimulus, and, of course, a looming election. Determining whether the markets continue to move forward or reverse direction requires taking a step back and looking at the big picture. In his new podcast, Tom Wald, CIO of Transamerica Asset Management, Inc., discusses a potential “Back to the Future” market path unfolding over the next year or two alongside a more friendly investment environment and recoveries in the economy and corporate earnings. Tom provides his thoughts on what awaits investors in the coming months amid a very dynamic investing landscape.

The world has changed over the past six months in ways no one could have expected, yet market opportunities remain alive and well for anyone who’s looking. Tom Wald, CIO of Transamerica Asset Management, Inc., sums up the Transamerica 2020 Mid-Year Market Outlook in his latest podcast. He looks at where he believes the economy and markets are headed after an eventful opening half of the year, how investors should be feeling, and the ongoing risks COVID-19 and other factors pose. With the pandemic surging and elections looming, these are interesting times, indeed. Hear Tom tell investors what they need to know as the second half of 2020 begins. 

We’re seeing catastrophic economic numbers caused by the COVID-19 pandemic unveiled on a regular basis these days, yet stocks have enjoyed a remarkably strong run since hitting lows back on March 23. Should we be surprised by this, and what can we expect next? Join Tom Wald, CIO of Transamerica Asset Management, Inc., as he talks about the four catalysts he believes will continue to drive markets in the coming weeks. Tom also shares his perspective on the events that have propelled historic market selloffs over the past 100 years, and how they compare to today’s happenings.