Capital Ideas Investing Podcast

Capital Group political economist Matt Miller discusses his outlook for the U.S. midterm elections ahead of the November 8 contest. Will Republicans ride a “red wave” back into power, or will Democrats maintain slim majorities in the House and Senate? Tune in to hear Matt’s view on that, and what the outcome could mean for financial markets. Related Resources: Can midterm elections move markets? 5 charts to watch U.S. midterm elections: Will the House flip? This content is published by Capital Client Group, Inc. For industry-leading insights, support tools and more, subscribe to Capital Ideas at getcapitalideas.com. The Capital Ideas website is not intended for use outside the U.S. In Canada visit capitalgroup.com/ca for Capital Group insights.  

Author Chris Miller offers an overview of his new book, Chip War: The Fight for the World's Most Critical Technology. In this podcast, Miller discusses the geopolitical struggle to both expand and control the semiconductor industry. The outcome, he argues, could have major implications for technological leadership, the global economy and national security. Related Resources:Semiconductors could be the new oil: Here’s why This content is published by Capital Client Group, Inc. For industry-leading insights, support tools and more, subscribe to Capital Ideas at getcapitalideas.com. The Capital Ideas website is not intended for use outside the U.S. In Canada visit capitalgroup.com/ca for Capital Group insights.

Why has inflation remained so high for so long? Will it stay with us or eventually fade away? In this podcast, Capital Group portfolio manager Julian Abdey offers his view on those pivotal questions, along with some insightful thoughts on what it means for the markets and the economy going forward. Related Resources:Is high inflation the ultimate pandemic distortion? This content is published by Capital Client Group, Inc. For industry-leading insights, support tools and more, subscribe to Capital Ideas at getcapitalideas.com. The Capital Ideas website is not intended for use outside the U.S. In Canada visit capitalgroup.com/ca for Capital Group insights.

The U.S. Federal Reserve’s role has evolved over the past several decades — and not in a good way, says author Lev Menand. A law professor and former economist at the Federal Reserve Bank of New York, Menand argues here — and in his new book, The Fed unbound: Central banking in a time of crisis — that the Fed’s expanded responsibility of backstopping shadow banks and other speculative players during economic downturns serves mainly to enable more (and more severe) financial crises. Related resources: Guide to recessions  This content is published by Capital Client Group, Inc.  For industry-leading insights, support tools and more, subscribe to Capital Ideas at getcapitalideas.com. The Capital Ideas website is not intended for use outside the U.S. In Canada visit capitalgroup.com/ca for Capital Group insights.

How is Capital Group’s investment team managing ahead of a possible recession? We asked four veteran equity portfolio managers how they are positioning their portfolios and where they’re finding opportunities. Related resources: Braving bear markets: 5 lessons from seasoned investors  When volatility is rising, boring is beautiful 10 investment themes for 2022 This content is published by Capital Client Group, Inc. For industry-leading insights, support tools and more, subscribe to Capital Ideas at getcapitalideas.com. The Capital Ideas website is not intended for use outside the U.S. In Canada visit capitalgroup.com/ca for Capital Group insights.

Where can equity investors look to find opportunities in today’s high-inflation, rising-rate environment? Portfolio manager Diana Wagner and investment analyst Ryan Brown share where they’re seeking safe harbor. Related resources: Midyear Outlook report (PDF)  Midyear Outlook  E-book: 10 investment themes for 2022 This content is published by Capital Client Group, Inc. To view the webinar or attend future webinar events, visit capitalideaswebinars.com. For industry-leading insights, support tools and more, subscribe to Capital Ideas at getcapitalideas.com. The Capital Ideas website is not intended for use outside the U.S. In Canada, visit capitalgroup.com/ca for Capital Group insights.

With global foreign exchange markets changing rapidly, Capital Group currencies analyst Jens Sondergaard shares his outlook on a strong U.S. dollar, a weak euro and a sliding yen that appears to be running away from its reputation as a safe-haven asset. Related Resources:2022 Midyear Outlook E-book: 10 investment themes for 2022 This content is published by Capital Client Group, Inc. 

Our Midyear Outlook for 2022 arrives against a backdrop of high inflation, slowing growth and a looming recession. We checked in with equity portfolio manager Noriko Chen and fixed income portfolio manager Pramod Atluri to get their perspectives on the market and to find out how they’re adapting their portfolios to this most turbulent season. Related resources: Midyear Outlook report (PDF) Midyear Outlook E-book: 10 investment themes for 2022 This content is published by Capital Client Group, Inc. To view the webinar or attend future webinar events, visit capitalideaswebinars.com. For industry-leading insights, support tools and more, subscribe to Capital Ideas at getcapitalideas.com. The Capital Ideas website is not intended for use outside the U.S. In Canada, visit capitalgroup.com/ca for Capital Group insights.

The recent market downturn has not been kind to technology investors. We checked in with veteran equity investment analysts Julien Gaertner and Ryan Brown to get their perspectives on software and social media, respectively. Are these industries at an inflection point? This content is published by Capital Client Group, Inc.  For industry-leading insights, support tools and more, subscribe to Capital Ideas at getcapitalideas.com. The Capital Ideas website is not intended for use outside the U.S. In Canada visit capitalgroup.com/ca for Capital Group insights.

Just in time for the summer travel season, Capital Group equity analyst Todd Saligman discusses his outlook for the airline industry as it recovers from the worst downturn in its history. With the easing of COVID restrictions in many countries, airlines are one of the top beneficiaries of a global economic reawakening. Related resource: Air travel is taking off again This content is published by Capital Client Group, Inc.  For industry-leading insights, support tools and more, subscribe to Capital Ideas at getcapitalideas.com. The Capital Ideas website is not intended for use outside the U.S. In Canada visit capitalgroup.com/ca for Capital Group insights.

Recorded live from the New York Stock Exchange, an equity portfolio manager and an equity investment analyst discuss the risks and opportunities of investing in today’s volatile market environment as Capital Group celebrates the launch of its exchange-traded funds. Related resources: 10 investment themes for 2022  E-book: 10 investment themes for 2022  This content is published by Capital Client Group, Inc. To view the webinar or attend future webinar events, visit capitalideaswebinars.com.  For industry-leading insights, support tools and more, subscribe to Capital Ideas at getcapitalideas.com. The Capital Ideas website is not intended for use outside the U.S. In Canada, visit capitalgroup.com/ca for Capital Group insights. 

Amid ongoing geopolitical risk, high inflation and rising interest rates, what are the prospects for U.S. equities today? Two portfolio managers who invest in both growth- and value-oriented U.S. stocks across their portfolios offer insight into topics ranging from technology, health care and energy to Bitcoin and the Metaverse. Related resources: 10 investment themes for 2022  E-book: 10 investment themes for 2022  The pros and cons of Bitcoin This content is published by Capital Client Group, Inc. To view the webinar or attend future webinar events, visit capitalideaswebinars.com.  For industry-leading insights, support tools and more, subscribe to Capital Ideas at getcapitalideas.com. The Capital Ideas website is not intended for use outside the U.S. In Canada, visit capitalgroup.com/ca for Capital Group insights. 

As the Federal Reserve and other central banks raise interest rates, investors are bracing for the consequences of tighter monetary policy around the world. In this podcast, Capital Group investment professionals offer their thoughts on the impact of high inflation and the trajectory of rising rates, as well as the potential investment implications. Is the era of easy money coming to an end? Tune in to hear their views. Related resources: Is the era of easy money coming to an end? This content is published by Capital Client Group, Inc. For industry-leading insights, support tools and more, subscribe to Capital Ideas at getcapitalideas.com. The Capital Ideas website is not intended for use outside the U.S. In Canada visit capitalgroup.com/ca for Capital Group insights.

As part of Capital Ideas “10 investment themes for 2022” series, Hong Kong-based portfolio manager Steve Watson explores the challenges and opportunities of investing in China today. As an added bonus, Steve talks about the sweeping changes he’s witnessed in China since he first visited the country 40 years ago. Related resources: 10 investment themes for 2022  Ebook: 10 investment themes for 2022 This content is published by Capital Client Group, Inc. For industry-leading insights, support tools and more, subscribe to Capital Ideas at getcapitalideas.com.  The Capital Ideas website is not intended for use outside the U.S. In Canada visit capitalgroup.com/ca for Capital Group insights. 

A former U.S. ambassador to Germany weighs in on the geopolitical changes unfolding in Eastern Europe, and two equity portfolio managers share how they are positioning their international portfolios in light of these changes. Related resources: 10 investment themes for 2022  Ebook: 10 investment themes for 2022 This content is published by Capital Client Group, Inc. To view the webinar or attend future webinar events, visit capitalideaswebinars.com.  For industry-leading insights, support tools and more, subscribe to Capital Ideas at getcapitalideas.com. The Capital Ideas website is not intended for use outside the U.S. In Canada, visit capitalgroup.com/ca for Capital Group insights. 

There's no business like showbusiness. Given the amount of head-spinning disruption in the media & entertainment industry, that sentiment is more valid today than ever. In this podcast, we explore the big-picture trends driving the industry with two Capital Group analysts, Brad Barrett and Mihir Mehta, as part of our series on "10 investment themes for 2022." Is the "metaverse" the future of media, or just a fleeting internet buzz word? Tune in to hear their views. Related resources: 10 investment themes for 2022 article E-book: 10 investment themes for 2022 This content is published by Capital Client Group, Inc. For industry-leading insights, support tools and more, subscribe to Capital Ideas at getcapitalideas.com. The Capital Ideas website is not intended for use outside the U.S. In Canada visit capitalgroup.com/ca for Capital Group insights.

This episode, the first in a series of podcasts dedicated to the big, enduring ideas currently on the minds of Capital Group’s investment team, spotlights four of the 10 themes: health care, media, transportation and ESG. Related resources: 10 investment themes for 2022 article 10 investment themes for 2022 ebook This content is published by Capital Client Group, Inc. To view the webinar or attend future webinar events, visit capitalideaswebinars.com. For industry-leading insights, support tools and more, subscribe to Capital Ideas at getcapitalideas.com. The Capital Ideas website is not intended for use outside the U.S. In Canada, visit capitalgroup.com/ca for Capital Group insights.

Software companies have seen remarkable growth over the past decade, boosted by the shift to cloud computing and the digital transformation of our lives. But many software stocks that were the darlings of the pandemic era have taken a beating in 2022. Capital Group investment analyst Julien Gaertner discusses how software is changing the world and what’s coming next for leading software companies. Related resource: Storm cloud: Look past turbulence in software stocks  This content is published by Capital Client Group, Inc. For industry-leading insights, support tools and more, subscribe to Capital Ideas at getcapitalideas.com. The Capital Ideas website is not intended for use outside the U.S. In Canada visit capitalgroup.com/ca for Capital Group insights.

Ready for a deep dive into the world of experimental monetary policy? In this podcast, author Christopher Leonard discusses his new book, The Lords of Easy Money: How the Federal Reserve Broke the American Economy, with Capital Group’s Matt Miller and Anne Vandenabeele. It’s a timely interview as the Fed considers raising interest rates in 2022. This content is published by Capital Client Group, Inc. For industry-leading insights, support tools and more, subscribe to Capital Ideas at getcapitalideas.com. The Capital Ideas website is not intended for use outside the U.S. In Canada visit capitalgroup.com/ca for Capital Group insights.

Experience the coronavirus pandemic and subsequent economic crisis through the eyes of Capital Group’s investment team. With host Matt Miller as our guide, we revisit the audio moments that epitomized the team’s response to the events of the past two years. You can access full episodes from this “best of” edition here.  This content is published by Capital Client Group, Inc. For industry-leading insights, support tools and more, subscribe to Capital Ideas at getcapitalideas.com. The Capital Ideas website is not intended for use outside the U.S. In Canada visit capitalgroup.com/ca for Capital Group insights.