Steven Friese, Financial Advisor - Stifel

05/06/2026

The UAE's decision to exit the cartel grabbed headlines, but the bigger story has been unfolding for years: OPEC's grip on global oil markets has been quietly slipping.

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05/01/2026

In this week's Economic Insight, Stifel's Chief Economist, Lindsey Piegza, PhD, takes a closer look at the latest Fed decision and the outlook for monetary policy.

04/30/2026

04/29/2026

Amid the many headlines affecting markets in recent weeks, one we've been following closely is the nomination hearing for Kevin Warsh as Federal Reserve Chair, which offered early insight into how he might lead the Fed.

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04/27/2026

In this week's Economic Insight, Stifel's Chief Economist, Lindsey Piegza, Ph.D, takes a closer look at the Federal Reserve March meeting recap and an update on member composition.

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04/22/2026

Airlines are loving full planes but grappling with higher costs, particularly jet fuel prices, which have surged amid the U.S./Israel-Iran conflict. Naturally, that pressure shows up in higher ticket prices, baggage fees, and possibly your blood pressure.

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04/15/2026

"It's a bright spot on the moon, and we would like to call it Carroll."
– Artemis II astronaut Jeremy Hansen on naming a moon crater after the mission commander's wife, who passed away in 2020.

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04/08/2026

When it comes to artificial intelligence and the job market, headlines tend to swing between "The Robots Are Coming" and "Everything Is Fine." In reality, the picture is much more nuanced and a lot more human. While technology is changing how we work, it isn't hitting every industry at the same speed.

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04/07/2026

In this week's Economic Insight, Stifel's Chief Economist, Lindsey Piegza, Ph.D, takes a closer look at the latest March payrolls report and what it means for future Fed policy.

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04/01/2026

Remember when tokens were just how many games you could play at the arcade? We've come a long way. Today, "tokens" might mean spins of Wheel of Fortune … or the basic building blocks artificial intelligence uses to read, think, and respond.

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03/25/2026

With spring just around the corner, youth sports season is officially kicking into high gear. Across the country, fields are being lined, schedules are filling up, and parents are dusting off folding chairs for long weekends on the sidelines. Youth sports have morphed into a massive industry, with families spending tens of billions annually on travel teams, elite training, and enough uniforms to clothe a small army.

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