Behind the Markets Podcast

Tech Turbulence Today, A Retirement Sketchbook for Tomorrow

Mar 27, 2026
Jamie Hopkins, Chief Wealth Officer and author offering behavioral retirement planning tips. Chris Gennady, thematic analyst on robotics, drones, and innovation. Michael Fridman, tech advisor focusing on AI, cybersecurity, semiconductors, and geopolitics. Jeff Weniger, equity strategist covering macro and valuation trends. They dig into recent tech sell-offs, cybersecurity dislocations, memory and semiconductors, robotics/drone innovation, and behavioral retirement planning, automation, and fraud risks.
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INSIGHT

Fade The Street's Hawkish ECB And BOJ Expectations

  • Market moves are driving unrealistic ECB/BOJ hawkishness priced into rates.
  • Jeff Weniger says central banks typically won't hike into equity sell-offs and he would fade expectations for multiple ECB/BOJ hikes.
ADVICE

Use An Aged Image To Boost Retirement Saving

  • Connect with a vivid image of your future self to boost saving and healthy choices.
  • Jamie Hopkins cites research where aged photos increased retirement savings more than current-photo personalization.
ADVICE

Automate Savings And Debt Repayment To Reduce Mistakes

  • Automate savings, investments and debt repayments to reduce emotional errors and combat fraud risk.
  • Jamie Hopkins recommends automation especially as cognitive load and sophisticated fraud increase with AI.
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