Howard Margolis, Senior Vice President/Investments - Stifel

06/16/2026

We are pleased to share the latest Weekly Economic Brief from Stifel's Chief Economist, Dr. Lindsey Piegza, Ph.D., which provides a summary of the key developments impacting the economy and financial markets.

06/15/2026

Agriculture accounted for nearly 7% of the U.S. economy just 25 years ago but is currently only around 4.5%. While globalization of the food industry has afforded consumers access to a myriad of markets and different products often at lower prices, the shifting composition of players has left the industry increasingly vulnerable to global supply and price shocks. Today, the traditional model of locally grown produce has shifted, where family-run farms play a minority role to international suppliers and big business distributors.

Read the full piece here: https://livesocial.seismic.com/avm0mN

06/15/2026

I am pleased to share my Summer edition of my Retirement Plan quarterly newsletter for my 401(k)/Profit-Sharing Plan clients. This Quarter's topics include:

1. Smart Savings Tips
2. Trump Accounts
3. Roth IRAs/Supplemental Savings
4. Employee Education, and
5. Plan Sponsor Fiduciary Responsibilities

Questions on any of these topics? Reply to my post...

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06/12/2026

The case for "higher for longer" interest rates is strengthening. Firming inflation, a resilient job market, and mounting government debt are putting upward pressure on rates and complicating the Fed's path forward. In this , our CIO Office breaks down the data driving this shift - and the potential implications for growth and equity market volatility.

https://stifel.info/SL061226

06/11/2026

Congress passed a reconciliation bill to fund immigration enforcement agencies, setting the stage for potential movement on economic policy bills such as housing and crypto legislation. Brian Gardner outlines what's next and the hurdles facing these proposals, along with a possible markup of artificial intelligence legislation, the SEC's next steps on equity market structure, and the implications of a recent update on the Social Security trust fund.

Read about this and more in Potomac Perspective: https://livesocial.seismic.com/auG6hp

06/11/2026

Charitable giving has the power to transform communities, empower individuals, and create lasting change. Through Stifel Donor-Advised Funds, charitable giving could be amplified for the causes that matter most to you.

These Great Grant Stories highlight the generosity and impact of just a few grant stories: https://livesocial.seismic.com/aCDtAt

06/10/2026

Reports from Microsoft are exposing AI's potential cost problem. Good news: The robots can do the work. Bad news: It might be cheaper to hire a human instead.

For more information on this and to read the full piece, click here: https://livesocial.seismic.com/afpR7r

06/10/2026

To all the fathers who lead with love and wisdom, today we honor you. Happy Father's Day!

06/09/2026

If it sounds too good to be true, it probably is. Learn how financial scams actually work in the social media era and how to protect yourself from fake crypto deals, phishing messages, and "get rich quick" schemes.

06/08/2026

We are pleased to share the latest Weekly Economic Brief from Stifel's Chief Economist, Dr. Lindsey Piegza, Ph.D, which provides a summary of the key developments impacting the economy and financial markets.