Wilmington Trust's Capital Considerations

Fixed Income: Bursting More with Possibility or Risk?

A demand for income and a reduction in supply of higher-quality instruments have led investors to look beyond garden-variety government and investment-grade corporate for some yield love. Tony welcomes Jeff Katz, senior product specialist and securitized fixed income expert for TCW/Metwest, to explore what fixed income bubbles have been or are in the process of being created as a result of monetary policy—and whether any of these bubbles are at risk of popping

The Fed, Part II—Becoming More or Less Effective?

Tony is once again joined by Charles Plosser, president and CEO of the Federal Reserve Bank of Philadelphia from 2006 to 2015, to explore the potential risks of overcommunication from the Fed, and just how reliable rate and inflation dynamics can be two to three years down the road. Hear whether Plosser sees the central bank as becoming more—or less—effective over time.

The Fed, Part I—Not Enough in Reserve?

It would be hard to overstate how large the Federal Reserve looms in investors’ minds or its influence on financial markets. While the central bank has received praise for its quick and decisive action during the current crisis, focusing on liquidity and keeping capital flowing, questions must be raised about its recent messaging in light of the recently announced most significant changes to its long-term strategy in nearly a decade. Tony welcomes Charles Plosser, president and CEO of the Federal Reserve Bank of Philadelphia from 2006 to 2015, for this important discussion.

Out of (Small) Business?

Small business revenues and the number of small businesses open are both down roughly 19% since January. And safety concerns in light of COVID-19 have escalated the crumbling of brick and mortar stores, moving more shoppers to the virus-free realms of online shopping. What does this all mean for shifts in consumer behavior and the future of small businesses in America? Chief Investment Officer Tony Roth and President of the National Federation of Independent Business Brad Close answer these questions and more

Are Value Stocks Dead?

Is the declaration of death of value stocks premature? After a decade or so of weakness relative to growth, value’s heartbeat is suddenly quickening. Hear our Head of Equity and Nontraditional Investments Matt Glaser and our Chief Investment Officer Tony Roth tackle the age-old value/growth debate and discuss what trends we can expect to unfold for equities overall.

Taking Stock of the Market

August 3, 2020—Never could we have predicted in January that 2020 would be unprecedented in so many ways. We face a continuing pandemic, domestic unrest, and an economy that has yet to fully reopen. As we move deeper into the summer and try to understand what the “next normal” will be, it’s time to test any previous assumptions, and pivot in the face of unparalleled change. Learn the strategies we’re considering for portfolio success.

China & the U.S.: Cold War II?

Rising trade tensions in the past few years saw half a trillion dollars in tariffs by the U.S. on Chinese goods and retaliation in kind. Then came COVID-19 and a whole other kind of blame game ensued. In Part II of our discussion on China, Tony and Dr. Stephen Roach, a Senior Fellow at Yale University’s Jackson School of Global Affairs, discuss whether U.S.-China relations have reached a tipping point.

China: The #2 Economy, with a Bullet

July 20—This is the first of two episodes where we shine the spotlight on China, which is front and center on the world stage. Tony and Dr. Stephen Roach, a Senior Fellow at Yale University’s Jackson School of Global Affairs, discusses China’s ascendancy over the last four decades and the pressures this uber-economic power faces to sustain and even exceed its high growth rate.