Something More With Chris Boyd Show Podcasts

Chris talks with Jeffrey Kleintop, CFA, Chief Global Investment Strategist & Managing Director with Charles Schwab about the state of the global economy, inflation, and the possibility of recession. What are the potential opportunities and risks with international exposure? Opportunities include recovery from recession and risks include geo-political concerns and weather. When it comes to investing, geo-political risks are not necessarily higher today than in the past. Extreme weather could cause some disruptions at a time when the global economy is already vulnerable. Weather disruptions most significantly impact food production and transportation of goods. What does a global recession mean for investors? Only manufacturing and trade currently seem to be in a global recession. Services (education, travel, financial, etc.) are doing ok; however, there is concern that this sector may be weaking in the 2nd half of the year and lead to layoffs. On the good side, a slowing economic picture means that prices h