Talking About The Economy With Dr. David Kelly (Ep. 99)

Understanding today’s economy requires a keen eye on labor markets, Federal Reserve policies, and fiscal strategies.
How do these factors interplay to shape the financial landscape? What practical advice can help investors stay grounded amid market noise?
In this episode, Ryan Detrick, Chief Market Strategist at Carson Group & Sonu Varghese, VP, Global Macro Strategist at Carson Group, sit down with Dr. David Kelly, Chief Global Strategist at J.P. Morgan Asset Management.
Together they discuss the dynamic nature of the global economy. You'll learn about the practical applications of charts and data in economic analysis, the impact of monetary policy on recession fears, and the relationship between inflation and unemployment. Dr. Kelly also offers invaluable insights into the recent upward trends in productivity and the critical outlook for fiscal policy as we approach 2025.
They discuss:
The role of charts and data in economic storytelling
The evolving state of the labor market and productivity
Implications of Jay Powell's Jackson Hole comments
Key fiscal policy changes and their potential impacts
And more!
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LinkedIn: David Kelly - / drdavidkelly
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Connect with Ryan Detrick:
LinkedIn: Ryan Detrick - / ryandetrick
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Connect with Sonu Varghese:
LinkedIn: Sonu Varghese - / sonu-varghese-phd
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About Our Guest:
Dr. David Kelly is the Chief Global Strategist and Head of the Global Market Insights Strategy Team for J.P. Morgan Asset Management. With over 20 years of experience, David provides valuable insight and perspective on the economy and markets to the institutional investor and financial advisor global communities.
David’s research focuses on investment implications of an evolving economic environment. He has written extensively on all aspects of the U.S. economy and his proprietary U.S. economic forecasting model helps shape his views on both the economic landscape and prospective asset class returns. He currently sits on JP Morgan Fund’s operating committee.
Throughout his career, David has developed a unique ability to explain complex economic and market issues in a language that financial professionals can use to communicate to their clients. He is a keynote speaker at many national investment conferences and a frequent guest on CNBC, Bloomberg, and other financial media outlets.
Prior to joining J.P. Morgan Asset Management, David served as Economic Advisor to Putnam Investments. He has also served as a senior strategist/economist at SPP Investment Management, Primark Decision Economics, Lehman Brothers and DRI/McGraw-Hill.
David is a CFA® charterholder. He also has a Ph.D and M.A. in Economics from Michigan State University and a B.A. in Economics from University College Dublin in the Republic of Ireland.