Market Minutes Recap – How to Invest Sustainably Amid Hawkish Fed Moves

As inflation reaches a 40-year high, an increasingly aggressive Federal Reserve (Fed) is attempting to dampen inflation without clouding the outlook for economic growth. Is a 75 basis points rate hike possible in May? Find out in this week’s Key Wealth Matters Podcast where our team takes a data-driven approach to provide insights on key economic indicators most pertinent to investors. Amid a volatile market, more investors than ever are also reviewing their current portfolio allocations. In the spirit of Earth Day, is it possible to invest sustainably? George Mateyo, Chief Investment Officer, and Rajeev Sharma, Managing Director of Fixed Income provide commentary on the future of Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) investing.
Speakers:
George Mateyo, Chief Investment Officer, KeyBank Investment Center
Brian Pietrangelo, Managing Director of Investment Strategy, KeyBank Investment Center
Rajeev Sharma, Managing Director of Fixed Income, KeyBank Investment Center 
  • 01:09 – Recap of key economic indicators for the week  
  • 01:23 – Outlook on the market and commentary on Fed actions to confront inflation    
  • 07:54 – Fixed income reaction to a Fed that is behind the curve
  • 13:26 – The momentum behind ESG investing, the green bond market, and why Europe is a leader in sustainable investing   
     
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