Market Insights
How long will the Fed wait to cut rates?
BOK Financial Chief Investment Officer Brian Henderson explains the potential consequences of keeping rates where they are for too long and what may happen when the Fed does cut rates.
2024 Annual Market Outlook
Will the U.S. economy avoid a recession? The BOK Financial investment management team addresses that question and more in our outlook on key issues impacting the economy and financial markets this year.
Soft landings, inflation and the road ahead
Are the Fed’s moves enough to ensure a soft landing, as everyone has hoped, or will we have a recession? BOK Financial Chief Investment Strategist Steve Wyett and Cavanal Hill Investment Management President Matt Stephani provide their views.
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2024 may start strong—but growth to slow
Economic growth may increase in the first quarter of 2024 despite high rates. BOK Financial CIO Brian Henderson explains.
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2024 Annual Market Outlook
Will the U.S. economy avoid a recession? The BOK Financial investment management team addresses that question and more in our outlook on key issues impacting the economy and financial markets this year.
Understanding corporate earnings season
Discover why earnings season is a pivotal time for investors. Find out which indicators to look for in earnings reports and why they matter. Understand the impact of economic conditions on earnings and stock prices, and explore why future-focused investing is often more critical than past earnings. BOK Financial Chief Investment Strategist Steve Wyett breaks it all down in his latest video. (Oct. 30, 2023)
The upside of higher interest rates
When people talk about interest rates moving higher, they often think about the negative impact on borrowers. Still, there is a positive impact on savers who put money away in short-term savings vehicles like CDs, traditional savings accounts and money market funds. BOK Financial Chief Investment Strategist Steve Wyett explains. (Aug. 28, 2023)
Have questions about the debt ceiling?
Join BOK Financial Chief Investment Strategist Steve Wyett for an easy-to-understand video explanation of what hitting the debt ceiling means, how the U.S. got here and how we can resolve this issue going forward. (Feb. 2, 2023)
"Supercore” inflation
Chief Investment Strategist Steve Wyett explains the Fed's latest inflation measure and why it matters. (March 22, 2023)
Reaction to Fed rates, inflation, and election results
After the Fed raised interest rates earlier this month, Chairman Powell indicated the ultimate Federal Funds target might be higher than previously expected. Chief Investment Strategist Steve Wyett discusses that topic along with continued job growth, high inflation, and the mid-term election. (Nov. 18, 2022)
Fed focused on curbing inflation
The Fed plans to keep monetary policy at restrictive levels until 2% inflation is achieved, rather than the stop-go policy approach it used four decades ago. (Sept. 15, 2022)
Is this a recession?
Historically it has been very rare that two consecutive quarters of negative real GDP growth were not a recession, but the definition of a recession is broader. Chief Investment Strategist Steve Wyett explores the latest data on spending, employment, manufacturing and trade which today are not at recessionary levels. (Aug. 4, 2022)
FOMC Institutes First Rate Hike Since 2018
The Federal Reserve raised the Federal Funds rate by 25 basis points at their March meeting. Chief Investment Officer Brian Henderson breaks down the Fed’s latest moves, and what to expect from them going forward. (March 18, 2022)
Market Volatility? Keep Calm and Carry On.
Chief Investment Strategist Steve Wyett reminds investors to not become overwhelmed by short-term events. (Feb. 25, 2022)
Fed Reaction to Lingering Inflation
Inflation has lasted longer and accelerated to levels the Fed did not expect. Steve Wyett, BOK Financial chief investment strategist, weighs in on what the persistent increase means and what moves the Fed may be considering. (Feb. 16, 2022)
Market Reactions to Omicron Variant
COVID-19 and its variants continue to affect markets around the world. Chief Investment Strategist Steve Wyett weighs in on the latest fluctuations resulting from the Omicron variant. (Dec. 3 2021)
Analysis of Federal Reserve’s Latest Moves
Brian Henderson, chief investment officer, and Liu Liu, director of investment research and management, break down economic impact of Federal Reserve’s latest meeting and actions. (Nov. 8, 2021)
SEC Approves First Bitcoin Futures-Backed ETF
Chief Investment Strategist Steve Wyett reminds investors to speculate responsibly. (Nov. 3, 2021)
Insights on Supply Chain and Labor Woes
Chief Investment Strategist Steve Wyett breaks down the cause and effect of the supply disruptions and when we might start seeing improvements. (Oct. 28, 2021)
Potential Tax Implications of Infrastructure Plan
Steve Wyett, Chief Investment Strategist for BOK Financial, provides an update on the infrastructure package and the proposed tax implications for corporations and individuals. (Sept. 24, 2021)
Employment and Price Stability
Our chief investment strategist, Steve Wyett, explores Fed’s latest reaction to changing market conditions and economic recovery. (June 21, 2021)
Wyett Addresses Growing Inflation Concerns
Our chief investment strategist, Steve Wyett, breaks down the latest Consumer and Product Price Indexes in his most recent video update. (May 14, 2021)
Is Inflation Just Around the Corner?
Steve Wyett, Chief Investment Strategist for BOK Financial, addresses growing concerns about potential inflation in his latest market update. (March 5, 2021)
Consumers Coming Back
The pandemic-driven recession was unique in its depth and duration, yet its recovery primed most households for a robust 2021.
Spring is in the air, boosting some retail sales
Spending on building and gardening materials is up, while furniture sales are down
Has the job market finally gone back to normal?
After reaching unseen levels, the ratio of open jobs to unemployed persons has been trending down
Path to 2% inflation may not be a straight line—nor a certainty
Potential for ‘echo wave’ of inflation still exists
Despite more multifamily housing, still too few homes
High shelter costs leading to ‘core’ inflation that’s nearly double Fed’s target
Can the U.S. avoid a second wave of inflation?
Fed is hoping that postponing rate cuts can keep inflation down
Consumers optimistic about the economy—to a degree
Consumer sentiment index has rebounded but is still below average