Kevin Gordon

Kevin Gordon, macro strategist at Schwab, and Doug O’Laughlin, president of chip research firm SemiAnalysis, dig into a quarter-end rally that looks fragile. They hit market whiplash, mega-cap distortions, oil shock fears, and why instability matters most. Then the focus shifts to the chip selloff, AI trade panic, Nvidia valuation pressure, and AI risks for Microsoft and Meta.

Kevin Gordon, head of macro research and strategy at the Schwab Center for Financial Research, offers quick macro and market perspective. He discusses how the Iran conflict is driving wild swings in oil, gas, stocks, and bond yields. He explains shipping and Strait of Hormuz risks, potential consumer and inflation effects from higher fuel costs, sector rotation toward energy, and why reacting to headlines can be dangerous.

Ellen Zentner, Morgan Stanley economist, on consumer resilience and recession odds. Kevin Gordon, Charles Schwab macro strategist, brings chart-driven market and positioning analysis. Liz Ann Sonders, chief investment strategist, covers valuation shifts, retail flows and factor rotation. They discuss oil shocks, investor behavior, and how headlines reshape portfolio navigation.

Rick Wurster, President & CEO of Charles Schwab, discusses Schwab's strategic acquisition of Forge Global, aimed at enhancing client access to private markets. Kevin Gordon analyzes the implications of a potential US government shutdown on labor markets and investor sentiment. Kayla Culver emphasizes the importance of regulatory compliance for advisors in an evolving landscape. Mike Townsend explores how Washington politics influence market dynamics and the need for investors to differentiate between emotional responses and factual risks.

Kevin Gordon, Charles Schwab macro strategist known for clear market framing. Liz Ann Sonders, Schwab chief investment strategist famous for big-picture market calls. They explore market reactions to the war in Iran. They discuss headline-driven risk, patience vs. knee-jerk moves, sector rotation, retail positioning shifts, and how alternatives and debt concerns shape investor questions.