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First Trust ROI PodcastEp 49 | Brian Wesbury | Unconventional Wisdom on Tariffs, Taxes, and the Fed | ROI PodcastBrian Wesbury discusses why the conventional wisdom about tariffs and inflation is wrong, how the Fed can save taxpayers $2 trillion over the next decade, and the positives and negatives of the Big, Beautiful Bill. ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Subscribe Here to the ROI Podcast & other First Trust Market News Website: First Trust PortfoliosConnect with us on LinkedIn: First Trust LinkedInFollow us on X: First Trust on XSubscribe to the First Trust YouTube ChannelSubscribe to the ROI Podcast YouTube Channel2025-06-3041 min
Conservative Review with Daniel HorowitzThe Vision and Message that Are Lacking in Trump’s BBB | 6/5/25We begin today by celebrating Trump’s travel ban but also cautioning that he needs to expand it beyond data-sharing to vetting Sharia, anti-American beliefs. Next, we’re joined by economist Brian Wesbury for a discussion about inflation and the Trump reconciliation bill. Wesbury cuts through the gaslighting and excuses to show that the bill fails to deal with the fundamental issue of our time. Republicans have failed to convey to the American people how welfare and entitlements are both responsible for inflation and also depressing income. He offers us a crash course in economics that Republicans in Congress can...2025-06-051h 14
Chicago's Morning Answer with Dan ProftJune 4, 20250:00 - HeteroAwesomeness Month 13:02 - Elon Musk comes out against the Big Beautiful Bill 27:15 - US Open qualifying 30:14 - Mamet on Maher podcast 55:25 - James A. Gagliano, retired FBI supervisory special agent and a doctoral candidate in homeland security at St. John’s University, on the "unhealthy" direction of college campuses - "we are becoming the architects of our own demise" 01:11:51 - CA 400M champ Clara Adams stripped of title 01:26:04 - Chief Economist at First Trust Portfolios LP, Brian Wesbury, on the Big Beautiful Bill - "the last two...2025-06-042h 26First Trust ROI PodcastEp 45 | Brian Wesbury | Trading Quarter-Zips for Farmland | ROI PodcastBrian Wesbury shares his views on why the Trump Administration is upending global trade, why tariffs may be an insufficient cure for problems created by big government, and where the US economy is headed for the rest of 2025.----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Subscribe Here to the ROI Podcast & other First Trust Market News Website: First Trust PortfoliosConnect with us on LinkedIn: First Trust LinkedInFollow us on X: First Trust on XSubscribe to the First Trust YouTube ChannelSubscribe to the ROI Podcast YouTube Channel2025-05-0559 minFirst Trust ROI PodcastEp 39 | Brian Wesbury | Why Government Spending Cuts May Cause Short-Term Pain, But Long-Term Prosperity | ROI PodcastBrian Wesbury explains why cutting government spending could be painful in the near-term but boost longer-term economic growth, similarities and difference between Trump and Reagan, and how he thinks about investing in an overvalued market.----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Subscribe Here to the ROI Podcast & other First Trust Market News Website: First Trust PortfoliosConnect with us on LinkedIn: First Trust LinkedInFollow us on X: First Trust on XSubscribe to the First Trust YouTube ChannelSubscribe to the ROI Podcast YouTube Channel2025-02-1047 min
The Compound and FriendsWhy Brian Wesbury is BearishOn episode 172 of The Compound and Friends, Michael Batnick and Downtown Josh Brown are joined by Brian Wesbury, Chief Economist at First Trust Advisors to discuss his outlook on 2025, Recessions, Monetary Policy, Bitcoin, being an Eagle Scout and more!This episode is sponsored by iShares by BlackRock! To learn more, visit: ishares.com/bitcoin!IBIT is the largest spot bitcoin ETP by AUM as of 11/30/24 and most traded spot bitcoin ETP by 20-day avg. trading volumes from 1/11/24-7/24/24. Source BlackRock and Bloomberg.This information must be accompanied...2025-01-031h 32
The Lumber WordEP 103: Bold Predictions with Economist Brian WesburyIn this episode of The Lumber Word, we welcome the return of Brian Wesbury, one of the nation’s leading economists, and the Chief Economist at First Trust Advisors. Known for his bold market predictions, Brian shares his insights on today’s economic trends and offers a unique perspective on the future of global finance.
We dig into the lumber and housing markets, looking ahead to 2025, and Brian breaks down what he thinks is next for tariffs and their impact. We also dissect the November Housing Starts and what the 2025 building activity could look like. Whether you’re a tra...2024-12-1949 minConservative Review with Daniel HorowitzWithout Reforming the Fed, Inflation Will Soar | 11/14/24Now is the time for serious governing. We need to cut expensive programs and reform the government’s role in our lives. With that said, I explain why I am pessimistic about the current leadership in Congress and their will to change their priorities. I also discuss my thoughts on Trump’s Cabinet picks and note that it’s the West Wing leadership that will control the direction more than department heads. The main course today is a deep dive into how the Federal Reserve is responsible for inflation and the housing crisis and how to reform it. Famed economist B...2024-11-141h 11First Trust ROI PodcastEp 33 | Brian Wesbury | Post-Election Economic Insights | ROI PodcastIn this episode, Brian Wesbury discusses the implications of Trump's recent election victory. Recorded the day after Election Day, Brian explores potential changes in economic and tax policies, providing insights into the future economic landscape.----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Subscribe Here to the ROI Podcast & other First Trust Market News Website: First Trust PortfoliosConnect with us on LinkedIn: First Trust LinkedInFollow us on X: First Trust on XSubscribe to the First Trust YouTube ChannelSubscribe to the ROI Podcast YouTube Channel2024-11-1132 min
Movie Deputy REVIEWSAmerica: Imagine the World Without Her (2014)Dinesh D'Souza is an incredible filmmaker. He has brought many titles to us over the years that always find new ways of teaching us what we didn't know we didn't know. Come along on this journey as we address and review such a poignant movie on such a historic day.
Orignal Review:
Dinesh D'Souza once again challenges what we think we know. In this riveting history lesson, he takes us down a path that we didn't even know we wanted to take. We've all been taught history, the wars (Revolutionary, Civil, Mexican-American, WW1, WW2, Korean, V...2024-11-0514 min
ImprimisThe Dangers of Price ControlsSEPTEMBER 2024 | VOLUME 53, ISSUE 9The Dangers of Price ControlsHenry Hazlitt and Brian WesburyThe first issue of Imprimis, published in May 1972, featured an article titled “The Dangers of Price Controls” by Henry Hazlitt. The Federal Reserve back then was printing large amounts of money to fund massive government spending on Great Society programs launched during the presidency of Lyndon Johnson. As a result of printing so much money, the U.S. economy was suffering from rapid inflation. To address inflation, Federal Reserve Chair Arthur Burns and the Nixon administration dreamed up wage and price controls.2024-10-2814 minHillsdale College Podcast Network SuperfeedThe Dangers of Price ControlsSEPTEMBER 2024 | VOLUME 53, ISSUE 9The Dangers of Price ControlsHenry Hazlitt and Brian WesburyThe first issue of Imprimis, published in May 1972, featured an article titled “The Dangers of Price Controls” by Henry Hazlitt. The Federal Reserve back then was printing large amounts of money to fund massive government spending on Great Society programs launched during the presidency of Lyndon Johnson. As a result of printing so much money, the U.S. economy was suffering from rapid inflation. To address inflation, Federal Reserve Chair Arthur Burns and the Nixon administration dreamed up wage and price controls.2024-10-2814 min
The Hale ReportEpisode 61: Brian WesburyOn the 61st episode of the Hale Report, Lyric Hughes Hale welcomes Brian Wesbury. Chief economist at First Trust LP, he has advised the Federal Reserve and Congress.
Mr Wesbury is a well-known business economist and a contrarian pundit on global economic issues, and a frequent media commentator.2024-10-221h 03
The Julia La Roche Show#190 Brian Wesbury: 'The Morphine Is Wearing Off' And We're Headed For Recession And A Market CorrectionBrian Wesbury, Chief Economist at First Trust Advisors LP, joins Julia La Roche episode 190 to discuss the macro picture and why the economy is likely headed toward recession. He also thinks this overvalued stock market could see a 15-20% correction.
Links:
website: https://www.ftportfolios.com/
blog: https://www.ftportfolios.com/retail/blogs/Economics/index.aspx
X: https://x.com/wesbury
0:00 Welcome Brian Wesbury
1:09 Macro view
3:30 Why we're going to have a recession
4:25 Health of the economy 2024-08-1350 min
3 Martini LunchHarris Picks Walz, Why Markets Are Volatile, Why You Shouldn't PanicBrian Wesbury, Chief Economist at First Trust LP and the former Chief Economist for the Joint Economic Committee of Congress, is in for Jim. Today, Brian and Greg dissect Kamala Harris choosing Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz as her running mate and why it may be a gift to the GOP. Brian also explains why the markets are in turmoil right now, why you shouldn't panic, and more.First, they respond to the breaking news that Harris-Walz will be the ticket for Democrats in 2024. They explain why this is the furthest left ticket in recent memory and why it...2024-08-0630 minThe Lumber WordEP 85: Is Housing Recession-proof This Time?In this week's episode of The Lumber Word, we’re joined by Brian Wesbury, Chief Economist for First Trust. Brian shares his expert analysis of the housing market, discussing interest rates, housing supply, and what economic signals mean for the future of housing. He also weighs in on whether we’re in a recession and offers predictions for the prices of new and existing homes. Tune in for this insightful conversation and stay ahead in the housing sector!
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Simons Says PodcastEpisode #16 — Brian Wesbury, Chief Economist at First TrustEconomists make easy targets. Their work is an inexact science that frequently produces misguided calls, prompting sneers and ridicule from the investing class. Enter Brian Wesbury, an economist who has often proved the skeptics wrong. He’s been rewarded with “top forecasting” awards while going against the grain from many of his colleagues. Hear of Brian’s background, his opinion on the politics of economics, as well as his calls for an upcoming recession.2024-06-2639 minFirst Trust ROI PodcastEp 23 | Brian Wesbury | Is Government Spending Boosting or Slowing the Economy? | ROI PodcastOn this episode of the podcast, Ryan asks Brian Wesbury about the impact of government spending on economic growth, the upcoming presidential election, and whether or not tariffs are an effective policy tool.----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Subscribe Here to the ROI Podcast & other First Trust Market News Website: First Trust PortfoliosConnect with us on LinkedIn: First Trust LinkedInFollow us on X: First Trust on XSubscribe to the First Trust YouTube ChannelSubscribe to the ROI Podcast YouTube Channel2024-06-1740 minFirst Trust ROI PodcastEp 21 | Brian Wesbury | A Recession is Still Likely…But Here’s Why We Could Be Wrong | ROI PodcastBrian Wesbury joins the ROI Podcast for a wide ranging discussion about the state of the US economy, why government spending suppresses growth, and what factors could ultimately prevent an economic recession.----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Subscribe Here to the ROI Podcast & other First Trust Market News Website: First Trust PortfoliosConnect with us on LinkedIn: First Trust LinkedInFollow us on X: First Trust on XSubscribe to the First Trust YouTube ChannelSubscribe to the ROI Podcast YouTube Channel2024-05-2039 minThe Lumber WordEP 64: National Top Economists, Brian Wesbury, Talks Everything Housing and Lumber With UsIn this episode of "The Lumber Word Podcast," renowned economist Brian Wesbury from First Trust joins the discussion, offering insights into crucial economic aspects such as lumber trading, housing trends, and interest rates. The conversation delves into key indicators like housing starts, permits, and home sales, exploring the dynamics of building regions and the size of new homes. Brian's expertise sheds light on the potential trajectory of interest rates and speculations about Federal Reserve actions. The hosts address the political landscape's role in a successful housing market, tackling concerns about the disappearance of affordable homes and discussing prospects for...2024-02-2248 min
Futures Edge Show: Finance Unfiltered with Jim Iuorio and Bob IaccinoThe Impossible Fight with Brian WesburyBrian Wesbury (@wesbury), Chief Economist at First Trust, covers a range of topics from the state of the stock market to central bank meetings, inflation, Bitcoin and government policies. As the economic toll of the response to the COVID-19 pandemic lingers, he explores the long-term consequences of massive monetary and fiscal stimulus. He weighs in on the issue of interest rates and their manipulation by central banks, raising questions about the sustainability of low rates and points out the potential risks associated with such policies. The discussion touches upon the concept of a national bank and digital currency. He e...2023-11-0654 min
Market InsightsSpeaker Series - Andrew Opdyke (First Trust)Andrew is a Senior Economist and a member of the First Trust Economics Team that Bloomberg has ranked as one of the top forecasters of the U.S. economy over the past several years.
At First Trust, Andrew is responsible for analyzing economic indicators, writing economic commentaries, and producing articles on the First Trust Economics Blog. Andrew provides research and analysis to Chief Economist Brian Wesbury, Chief Market Strategist Bob Carey, and First Trust CEO Jim Bowen.
Cogent’s 2017 Survey of Advisors rated First Trust’s thought leadership material as number one for most read and...2023-10-3032 minFirst Trust ROI PodcastEp 6 - Brian Wesbury - Will Inflation Keep Trending Lower…and Is a Recession Still Coming? - ROI PodcastIn this episode of the First Trust ROI Podcast, Ryan talks with Brian Wesbury, Chief Economist at First Trust about his expectations for the US economy, inflation, and the Fed. 📚 Suggested Authors to read: Ludwig von Mises & Milton Friedman----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Subscribe Here to the ROI Podcast & other First Trust Market News Website: First Trust PortfoliosConnect with us on LinkedIn: First Trust LinkedInFollow us on X: First Trust on XSubscribe to the First Trust YouTube ChannelSubscribe to the ROI Podcast YouT...2023-10-2350 min
" Your Financial Future" with Nick Colarossi"Your Financial Future" with Nick Colarossi of NJC Investments 07/08/2023We review possibly Undervalued AI Stocks, Top Income Ideas for 2023, stock picks from Cathie Wood and Mark Mahaney, and areas of the market that Economist Brian Wesbury thinks you should be focused on for the second half of 2023.2023-07-0859 min
Futures Edge Show: Finance Unfiltered with Jim Iuorio and Bob IaccinoEthics in Economics with Joe LaVorgna, Brian Wesbury and Bob SteinJoseph LaVorgna, Chief Economist at SMBC Nikko Securities and former Chief and former Chief Economist for the White House National Economic Council; Bob Stein, Deputy Chief Economist at First Trust Advisors and former Chief Economist for the Senate Budget Committee; and Brian Wesbury, Chief Economist at First Trust Advisors and former Chief Economist for the Joint Economic Committee of the US Congress, join Jim and Bob for a discussion on ethics in economics a well as their current views of the economy, inflation and the direction of interest rates. This was a hell of a conversation.
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The Radio Free Hillsdale HourMark Kalthoff on the Purpose of a Liberal EducationThis week's guests: Mark Kalthoff, Barry Strauss, Brian WesburyWith classes starting once again for K-12 and college students, host Scot Bertram talks with Mark Kalthoff, Professor & Chairman of History and Dean of Faculty at Hillsdale College, on the value of learning and the purpose of a liberal education. Historian Barry Strauss discusses his recent book THE WAR THAT MADE THE ROMAN EMPIRE: ANTONY, CLEOPATRA, AND OCTAVIAN AT ACTIUM. And we hear excerpts from a recent Hillsdale lecture delivered by economist Brian Wesbury titled "The Alternative to the Great Reset".See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.2022-08-1949 minHillsdale College Podcast Network SuperfeedMark Kalthoff on the Purpose of a Liberal EducationThis week's guests: Mark Kalthoff, Barry Strauss, Brian WesburyWith classes starting once again for K-12 and college students, host Scot Bertram talks with Mark Kalthoff, Professor & Chairman of History and Dean of Faculty at Hillsdale College, on the value of learning and the purpose of a liberal education. Historian Barry Strauss discusses his recent book THE WAR THAT MADE THE ROMAN EMPIRE: ANTONY, CLEOPATRA, AND OCTAVIAN AT ACTIUM. And we hear excerpts from a recent Hillsdale lecture delivered by economist Brian Wesbury titled "The Alternative to the Great Reset".See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.2022-08-1949 min" Your Financial Future" with Nick Colarossi"Your Financial Future" with Nick Colarossi of NJC Investments 07/30/2022Hear why Economist Brian Wesbury thinks stocks are undervalued right now! We also discuss the importance of keeping a balanced portfolio in 2022. We share several growth, value, and income ideas for your research.2022-07-3059 min" Your Financial Future" with Nick Colarossi"Your Financial Future" with Nick Colarossi of NJC Investments 06/18/2022Investments that are working in 2022, including the top performing sector of the S & P 500 year to date, are reviewed in this week's program. We also hear from Economist Brian Wesbury on where he thinks markets are headed in 2022 and 2023 and why he is not predicting a recession this year.2022-06-2859 min
Futures Edge Show: Finance Unfiltered with Jim Iuorio and Bob IaccinoInflation is Political Kryptonite with Brian WesburyBrian Wesbury, Chief Economist at First Trust Advisors L.P. joins Jim and Bob to discuss all things Macro. If you want to know what drove this bout of inflation, why we are here, and what it all means, this is a can't-miss conversation. 2022-06-1353 min" Your Financial Future" with Nick Colarossi"Your Financial Future" with Nick Colarossi of NJC Investments 05/14/2022Continuing to explore investment ideas and strategies that are working right now in 2022 including commodities and energy. Market forecasts from Jeffery Gundlach and Brian Wesbury.2022-05-1459 min
Behind the Markets PodcastBehind The Markets Podcast: Brian Wesbury & Brent DonnellyShow from 4/8/22Wharton Finance Professor Jeremy Siegel talks Fed policy during his market update. Then, Host Jeremy Schwartz and Guest Host Kevin Flanagan cover the latest financial conditions. They take a deep dive into interest rates, inflation pressures, US vs Europe and more with experts in the space. Guests:Brian Wesbury - Chief Economist at First Trust AdvisorsFor more on First Trust Advisors, visit their website: https://www.ftportfolios.com/ Check out his blog here: https://www.ftportfolios.com/retail/blogs/economics/index.aspx F...2022-04-0853 min
Behind the Markets PodcastBehind The Markets Podcast: Brian Wesbury & Brent DonnellyShow from 4/8/22
Wharton Finance Professor Jeremy Siegel talks Fed policy during his market update. Then, Host Jeremy Schwartz and Guest Host Kevin Flanagan cover the latest financial conditions. They take a deep dive into interest rates, inflation pressures, US vs Europe and more with experts in the space.
Guests:
Brian Wesbury - Chief Economist at First Trust Advisors
For more on First Trust Advisors, visit their website: https://www.ftportfolios.com/
Check out his blog here: https://www.ftportfolios.com/retail/blogs/economics/index.aspx
Follow him on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/brianwesbury/
Follow Brian on Twitter: @wesbury
...2022-04-0753 min" Your Financial Future" with Nick Colarossi"Your Financial Future" with Nick Colarossi of NJC Investments 02/26/2022Find out about some unique hedges against inflation and higher interest rates. We also discuss some growth investment ideas for long term investors that just may be on sale right now. Brian Wesbury, Chief economist of First Trust Securities, will tell us why he thinks stocks are undervalued and why he is so bullish for the rest of 2022. This is one you don't want to miss!2022-02-2659 min" Your Financial Future" with Nick Colarossi"Your Financial Future" with Nick Colarossi of NJC Investments 01/08/2022A wrap up of the markets in 2021, The Santa Claus Rally, and a kickoff to investing in 2022. We will cover some of the best stocks to invest in according to Investorplace.com including some of the best high dividend stocks to own right now. We also hear from Economist Brian Wesbury of First Trust Securities with his take on Inflation and why investors need to pay attention in 2022.2022-01-0959 min" Your Financial Future" with Nick Colarossi"Your Financial Future" with Nick Colarossi of NJC Investments 12/18/2021There are ways to protect your assets in volatile markets. Economist Brian Wesbury shares his 2022 targets for the Dow and the S & P. ETFs in the Semiconductor area are reviewed. Energy stocks to bone up on before winter sets in. How will President Trump's social media platform fare in 2022?2021-12-2059 min
Silver Leaf Investment Advisor OutlookRespect Millennials ( Per the Data)Don't believe the negative press. Financially speaking Millennials are doing just fine when compared to previous generations. This perspective is brought to you by a Millennial and gives me great satisfaction. Enjoy. Data provided by Brian Wesbury of First Trust.2021-12-1606 minSilver Leaf Investment Advisor OutlookFed Being Tempted into SinThe current state of affairs regarding the Federal Reserve according to Brian Wesbury of First Trust.2021-12-1605 minSilver Leaf Investment Advisor OutlookFocus on Data Not SpinFacts vs emotional interpretation of the market. Input from Brian Wesbury of First Trust.2021-12-1605 minSilver Leaf Investment Advisor Outlook5,000Brian Wesbury of First Trust discusses the upward trend in the SP 500 despite current headwinds.2021-12-1605 min" Your Financial Future" with Nick Colarossi"Your Financial Future" with Nick Colarossi of NJC Investments 12/04/2021Current Economic Outlook from Chief Economist at First Trust Securities, Brian Wesbury. Brian tells us why inflation will continue yet he believes stocks are still undervalued right now. We also take a look at some Commodity Hedge Ideas and some timely ETFs.2021-12-1159 min" Your Financial Future" with Nick Colarossi"Your Financial Future" with Nick Colarossi of NJC Investments 09/04/2021Economist Brian Wesbury just upped his price targets on the S & P 500, see why Brian thinks our markets are undervalued right now! We will review unique income investments currently yielding over 6 %. We also have some ideas in the ETF area to review, a way to invest in a sector using a basket of stocks rather than trying to pick just one or two stocks.2021-09-0859 minSilver Leaf Investment Advisor OutlookEpisode 9- Inflation RevisionismIn this episode we look at Brian Wesbury's comments about how economists are using revisionist history when analyzing the historic nature of current inflationary pressures.2021-08-3105 minSilver Leaf Investment Advisor OutlookEpisode 8- There is Nothing Normal about this RecoveryIn this episode we review Brian Wesbury's comments about the unusual nature of this recovery.2021-08-3105 minSilver Leaf Investment Advisor OutlookEpisode 7- 4500 or Higher?In this episode we dive into the numbers of a rising SP500 and what Brian Wesbury thinks is a reasonable valuation based off of market analytics.2021-08-3104 minSilver Leaf Investment Advisor OutlookEpisode 6 Twin DeficitsIn this episode we discuss Brian Wesbury's thoughts on the twin deficits.2021-08-3106 min" Your Financial Future" with Nick Colarossi"Your Financial Future" with Nick Colarossi of NJC Investments 07/10/2021Economist Brian Wesbury's take on Inflation, and ideas for investing for the rest of 2021. Stocks that may be undervalued as well as interesting Ideas in exciting area of Lithium Stocks reviewed.2021-07-1459 min" Your Financial Future" with Nick Colarossi"Your Financial Future" with Nick Colarossi of NJC Investments 04/24/2021How to prepare your portfolio for the possibility of rising inflation. Infrastructure and commodity investments reviewed. Investing in "Politically Neutral" companies. Brian Wesbury's Economic Outlook.2021-04-2559 min
In My Right MindStimulus and MeatPodcast #17:So-Called Stimulus Sucks, How Long Before You Can Eat Your Meat!Hello folks, and welcome back to In My Right Mind. This is the grandiloquent Russ Andrews along the ever-loquacious PJ Jaycox. Have you missed me buddy?My whole family travelled to New Orleans for 9 days to witness the marriage of my son Dalton to the beautiful Jenny Hathaway…or Jenny Andrews, now. I hosted a crab feast one night, and a $400 crawfish boil the nite before the wedding. The wedding was beautiful, with the lone exception being my speech/toast/roast...2021-03-2541 min" Your Financial Future" with Nick Colarossi"Your Financial Future" with Nick Colarossi of NJC Investments 03/20/2021How to get an Income Stream from the Tech Sector, hedging your portfolio for inflation and explanation of the "MT SAAS" Stocks. Why Economist Brian Wesbury is very Bullish for 2021!2021-03-2059 min
The Richard Syrett ShowThe Richard Syrett Show - Mar 10, 2021 - COVID Cases In The U.S, Canada Into A Republic?, Health, Climate Change Alarmism & Piers MorganCatch up on what you missed on a jam-packed episode of The Richard Syrett Show. Host Richard Syrett kicks off the show with a good friend of the show, Lou Schizas. Next, Chief Economist at First Trust Advisors L.P., Brian Wesbury provides some analysis on a tweet he posted that overlays data from surveys on mask usage with the number of coronavirus cases in the U.S., and the results are very interesting. “On Fact Check This” Andrew McDougall who is an Assistant Prof in Canadian Politics and Public Law at the University of Toronto appears on the show to d...2021-03-111h 30" Your Financial Future" with Nick Colarossi"Your Financial Future" with Nick Colarossi of NJC Investments 03/06/2021Hear from economist Brian Wesbury, on where the markets head in 2021. We also review Technology Stocks that just may be "cheap" right now. We also have ideas on how to hedge your portfolio for inflation.2021-03-0759 min" Your Financial Future" with Nick Colarossi"Your Financial Future" with Nick Colarossi of NJC Investments 01/09/2021Outlook for investment markets for 2021 from Economist Brian Wesbury. Review of ETFs in very dynamic segments of the Market. Some of the best stocks to own for 2021 according to Investorplace.com.2021-01-1059 min
630 KHOWBrian Wesbury2020-12-1821 minThe Compound and FriendsBrian Wesbury's Dow 35,000 call, Twenty Rules for Retirement Investing with Ben CarlsonThis week on The Compound Show, Josh talks with Brian Wesbury, Chief Economist at First Trust Advisors about his Dow 35,000 call for 2021, what to make of recent stimulus negotiations, his latest take on the Federal Reserve, reopening and the resurgent virus, how vaccines will affect the economy and more. You can read more from Brian at his blog on the First Trust website:https://www.ftportfolios.com/Ben Carlson (A Wealth Of Common Sense, Animal Spirits podcast) joins the show to reveal his twenty rules for retirement - how to save, how to invest...2020-12-181h 16" Your Financial Future" with Nick Colarossi"Your Financial Future" with Nick Colarossi of NJC Investments 11/07/2020How to position your investments post election. Market outlook for 2021 from Economist Brian Wesbury. Sectors of the market that may outperform in 2021 including Technology, Healthcare, Biotech, and Electric Vehicles.2020-11-0859 minBehind the Markets PodcastBehind The Markets Podcast: Jeremy Siegal, Brian Wesbury, & John ZogbyShow from 11/6/20In this special edition of the podcast Hosts Jeremy Siegel and Jeremy Schwartz talk about the 2020 election results from senate to president. They talk to two political experts about the future of poll analytics, the repercussions of the election results for each political party, and much more. Plus they get into the positive employment report, COVID-19, and market news.Guests:Brian Wesbury - Chief Economist at First Trust AdvisorsFollow him on Twitter: @wesburyFor more on First Trust Advisors visit their website: www.ftportfolios.c...2020-11-0753 minBehind the Markets PodcastBehind The Markets Podcast: Jeremy Siegal, Brian Wesbury, & John ZogbyShow from 11/6/20
In this special edition of the podcast Hosts Jeremy Siegel and Jeremy Schwartz talk about the 2020 election results from senate to president. They talk to two political experts about the future of poll analytics, the repercussions of the election results for each political party, and much more. Plus they get into the positive employment report, COVID-19, and market news.
Guests:
Brian Wesbury - Chief Economist at First Trust Advisors
Follow him on Twitter: @wesbury
For more on First Trust Advisors visit their website: www.ftportfolios.com/
John Zogby - Founder and Senior Partner at John Zogby Strategies
For...2020-11-0653 min" Your Financial Future" with Nick Colarossi"Your Financial Future" with Nick Colarossi of NJC Investments 10/31/2020Nick reviews several ETFs and Closed End Funds in dynamic growth sectors of the market that many analysts will do well no matter who wins the election! What the record GDP number means for your long term investments and we also get Economist Brian Wesbury's take on the recent market volatility and why he is bullish on the markets heading into 2021.2020-11-0159 min" Your Financial Future" with Nick Colarossi"Your Financial Future" with Nick Colarossi of NJC Investments 10/10/2020We review the top performing Sector ETF's in 2020, I think you'll be surprised. Economist Brian Wesbury with his latest take on the economy and the markets, why he believes markets are still undervalued. The top S & P Dividend Stocks right now according to Investor's Business Daily.2020-10-1159 min
The Green ZoneAddressing Your Market Concerns — With Brian Wesbury (Ep. 12)Are you worried about the current state of the market — or where it could be heading as we continue through the COVID-19 pandemic?To address some common investor concerns around the market, Jeff Green sits down with Brian Wesbury for today’s episode. As First Trust’s chief economist, Brian lends his insight and expertise to answer some of your market questions and to provide a 2021 market prediction.In this episode, you will learn:Why tech stocks won after the recent market volatilityMarket concern around the el...2020-10-0732 min" Your Financial Future" with Nick Colarossi"Your Financial Future" with Nick Colarossi of NJC Investments 09/12/2020Economist Brian Wesbury talks about recent market volatility and why he believes our markets are still undervalued! Exciting new investment ideas in the areas of 5G Technology and Artificial Intelligence are reviewed.2020-09-1359 min
Insight is Capital™ PodcastEp. 51 Brian Wesbury, Chief Economist, First Trust PortfoliosOur wide-ranging conversations with Brian Wesbury, Chief Market Economist, at First Trust Portfolios, where we discuss the state of the U.S. economy, the consequences of the COVID-19 lockdown, what empirical data says about the true state of affairs. Recently, Wesbury has been quoted as saying "The recession is over," and we discuss what he meant by that. Show notes: • What is your background? • What are some of your most remarkable findings during this pandemic period? • There's never been a full-on shutdown of the economy. • "The recession is over." What did...2020-08-181h 07" Your Financial Future" with Nick Colarossi"Your Financial Future" with Nick Colarossi of NJC Investments 08/15/2020Apple and Tesla are both splitting their shares this month! All the details on how that will work and what that may mean for those companies. Top stock picks from both The Motley Fool and The Oracle of Omaha, Warren Buffett. Brian Wesbury, Chief Economist at First Trust Securities, with his economic outlook and how you might invest for the rest of 2020 and beyond!2020-08-1659 min
Power-Up With The Full Audiobook That Keeps Story Seekers Hooked.The Story of Rich: A Financial Fable of Wealth and Reason During Uncertain Times by Brian S. Wesbury, J. D. JoycePlease visithttps://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/1/audiobook/464884to listen full audiobooks.
Title: The Story of Rich: A Financial Fable of Wealth and Reason During Uncertain Times
Author: Brian S. Wesbury, J. D. Joyce
Narrator: Kevin Stillwell
Format: Unabridged Audiobook
Length: 6 hours 51 minutes
Release date: July 20, 2020
Genres: Accounting & Finance
Publisher's Summary:
Joyce explains financial planning and investing through a fable. Fifty-eight-year-old Richard Viva of Houston sells his oilfield services businesses to a competitor and clears $12 million on the deal. Rich is proud of his success and excited about his newfound freedom. But he's also confused about what to do next. For three...2020-07-206h 51
630 KHOWBrian Wesbury2020-05-2707 min" Your Financial Future" with Nick Colarossi"Your Financial Future" with Nick Colarossi of NJC Investments 05/23/2020How to build a simple monthly income stream. Review of two closed end funds with monthly payouts from two of the best performing sectors of the market. Economic update and market forecast from Brian Wesbury, chief economist at First Trust Securities.2020-05-2459 min
The Radio Free Hillsdale HourLarry Arnn w/ Brian Wesbury, Trent England, & Tom ConnerTOPICS: The ramifications of economic shutdown, defending the Electoral College, and a visit to Netherlands American CemeteryHost Scot Bertram shares a conversation between Hillsdale president Dr. Larry Arnn and Brian Wesbury, chief economist at First Trust Advisors, about the ramifications of economic shutdown. Trent England joins the show to discuss his new book WHY WE MUST DEFEND THE ELECTORAL COLLEGE. And on Memorial Day weekend, Tom Conner, former professor of history at Hillsdale, takes us on a tour of Netherlands American Cemetery.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.2020-05-2246 min
Radio America NewsWhat Will Be the Economic Toll from COVID-19?On Thursday, the Department of Labor reported more than 4.4 million jobs lost in the past week. Over the past five weeks, 26.4 million people have filed first-time jobless claims. What are the short-term and long-term economic impacts of this hemorrhaging of jobs, productivity, and revenue? How much has the Paycheck Protection Program helped? And how aggressively can our economy re-engage when we're already hearing some schools may not be opening in the fall and the Centers for Disease Control believes the coronavirus could be worse in the coming winter than it is now?Brian Wesbury is chief econ...2020-04-2415 min" Your Financial Future" with Nick Colarossi"Your Financial Future" with Nick Colarossi of NJC Investments 04/04/2020Actionable ideas and market outlook as we begin to see a light at the end of the tunnel for long term investors. Timely stock and bond ideas for 2020 and beyond. Updated economic outlook from Economist Brian Wesbury of First Trust Securities.2020-04-0659 minRadio America NewsThe Economy: How Bad Will It Get & How Do We Turn It Around?On Thursday, the Department of Labor reported more than 6.6 million people filed new jobless claims over the past week. Combined with the nearly 3.3 million from last week, more than 10 million people since our economy largely shut down due to the coronavirus.With the nation effectively on pause at least through April, what will the economic toll be over the next few weeks and how quickly can those losses be reversed once we're past the crisis?Brian Wesbury is chief economist at First Trust Advisors and is a former chief economist for the Joint Economic of Congress...2020-04-0213 min" Your Financial Future" with Nick Colarossi"Your Financial Future" with Nick Colarossi of NJC Investments 03/28/2020Ideas on staying focused on the long term and staying diversified in quality investments. Market outlook from Brian Wesbury, Chief Economist, First Trust Securities. New stock ideas from the Motley Fool. Why the markets should have a strong recovery in the second half of 2020.2020-03-3059 min" Your Financial Future" with Nick Colarossi"Your Financial Future" with Nick Colarossi of NJC Investments 03/21/2020Market got you down? Need advice on your investments? Timely advice on how to profit for the long term including an economic and market forecast from Economist, Brian Wesbury, and ideas in 5G Technology.2020-03-2259 minRadio America News'The Markets Have Panicked'For the past couple of weeks, Wall Street has looked like a roller coaster. And while there have been days of big gains, the Dow Jones has dropped more than 4,000 points as of Tuesday's close. Monday witnessed the worst losses since the 2008 financial crisis.Concerns over coronavirus are attracting the most attention but upheaval in the oil market and record-low yields in the bond market also have investors jittery.Wall Street hates uncertainty but a top economist says the wild fluctuations we've seen recently are a major overreaction."I just believe that the markets...2020-03-1010 min
630 KHOWBrian Wesbury2020-03-1017 min" Your Financial Future" with Nick Colarossi"Your Financial Future" with Nick Colarossi of NJC Investments 01/18/2020Stocks that may be turnaround plays in 2020. 2020 Economic and Investment insights from First Trust Securities Chief Economist, Brian Wesbury. Monthly Income Ideas for aggressive fixed income investors.2020-01-2059 min" Your Financial Future" with Nick Colarossi"Your Financial Future" with Nick Colarossi of NJC Investments 12/21/2019A timely monthly income strategy, two new stocks added to Zacks' Focus list, stock picks for 2020 from Seeking Alpha, and a market outlook from Chief Economist Brian Wesbury of First Trust Securities.2019-12-2159 min
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Behind the Markets PodcastBehind the Markets: Brian WesburyShow from 8/2/19In this episode of Behind the Markets hosts Jeremy Schwartz and Liqian Ren kick off the show getting a market update and talking fed policy with Professor Jeremy Siegel. Then they bring on an economist at First Trust Advisors to talk about trade, China, and the fed. Will job growth increase? What is the outlook for US equity markets? And what will be the effects of President Trump's trade decisions? Our guest will discuss all that and more.Guest:Brian Wesbury is Chief Economist at First Trust Advisors L...2019-08-0232 min
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Behind the Markets PodcastBehind the Markets Podcast: Brian WesburyShow from 8/2/19
In this episode of Behind the Markets hosts Jeremy Schwartz and Liqian Ren kick off the show getting a market update and talking fed policy with Professor Jeremy Siegel. Then they bring on an economist at First Trust Advisors to talk about trade, China, and the fed. Will job growth increase? What is the outlook for US equity markets? And what will be the effects of President Trump's trade decisions? Our guest will discuss all that and more.
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Brian Wesbury is Chief Economist at First Trust Advisors L.P., a financial services firm based in Wheaton, Illinois...2019-08-0132 minBehind the Markets PodcastBehind The Markets Podcast: Rick Pitcairn & Brian WesburyIn this episode of Behind the Markets Jeremy Siegel gives the latest on the markets. Then Jeremy Schwartz dives into momentum investing with the CIO of Pitcairn. Plus in the second half of the show we add chief economist at First Trust Advisors to the mix to discuss investment opportunities. All that and more, tune in! Guests: Rick Pitcairn -Chief Investment Officer at Pitcairn More on Pitcairn at http://www.pitcairn.com/ Brian Wesbury - Chief Economist at First Trust Advisors More info about First Trust Advisors here https://www.ftportfolios...2018-06-0854 min