On this week’s episode of Market Matters, Lauren Goodwin and Julia Hermann deliver a midyear macro check-in, breaking down the four key forces shaping the second half of 2025: market complacency, labor market cooling, Fed policy uncertainty, and the sweeping impact of the “One Big Beautiful Bill.”

Lauren Goodwin and Julia Hermann assess how recent U.S. involvement in the Middle East may affect inflation, commodities, and asset allocation. They offer a practical lens to evaluate risk beyond headlines. Tune in for a thoughtful analysis.

Lauren Goodwin and Julia Hermann examine a key question hanging over global allocation: do investors want out of the U.S.? This week’s episode explores what recent Treasury auction results and a weaker U.S. dollar reveal about investor sentiment and global capital flows. As diversification gains attention, they examine whether these shifts signal a broader move away from U.S. assets or simply reflect a changing global landscape.

At the New York Life Investments’ Global Investor Forum, one theme was loud and clear: the global investment landscape is undergoing structural change. And rather than “wait and see” how these structural changes play out, our gathering of global investors focused on action, from assessing geopolitical risk to finding quality across asset classes. In this episode, Lauren Goodwin and Julia Hermann explore allocators’ fresh look at global diversification.

Lauren Goodwin and Julia Hermann introduce the newest member of the Global Market Strategy team, Sarah Hirsch! Julia and Sarah break down the latest macro data, including how tariff pressures are working their way into consumer activity. They explore what it all means for the Fed, the economic outlook, and investor positioning.

Bond yields are rising, and tariffs are back in focus. This broader spectrum of policy uncertainty may require investors to adjust. Julia Hermann and 'Macro Mike’ LoGalbo discuss options for duration management and diversification this week on the podcast.

U.S.–China tariffs have been rolled back – at least temporarily. Lauren Goodwin and Julia Hermann break down what this trade détente means for inflation, markets, and macro risks.

Geopolitical risk is increasing, becoming a key factor in the macroeconomic landscape. Lauren Goodwin and 'Macro Mike' LoGalbo explore the growing link between politics and portfolios—and how to navigate it.