INVESTMENT STRATEGY OUARTERLY
Members of the Raymond James Investment Strategy Committee share their views on the markets, the economy and key themes that are impacting investors.
Markets & Investing
PPLI and PPVA: Vehicles for tax-efficient growth
For high-net-worth clients, private placement life insurance and private placement variable annuities marry tax advantages with investment flexibility.
Markets & Investing


Market and economic dynamics of the past echoing today
6/25/2025
Raymond James Chief Investment Officer Larry Adam offers insight into his team's latest quarterly outlook.
Markets & Investing
Fixed income focus
6/23/2025
Doug Drabik discusses fixed income market conditions and offers insight for bond investors.
Markets and Investing
A concerning press conference from the Fed Chairman
6/20/2025
Chief Economist Eugenio J. Aleman discusses current economic conditions.
Economy & Policy

The recent oil price spike is unlikely to drag on
6/20/2025
Review the latest Weekly Headings by CIO Larry Adam.
Markets & Investing

Budget reconciliation process comes into focus
6/17/2025
Washington Policy Analyst Ed Mills discusses potential paths forward for Congress on what is expected to be the most expensive bill in U.S. history.
Economy & Policy

Buying a bond at a premium doesn’t mean you will lose money
6/16/2025
Drew O’Neil discusses fixed income market conditions and offers insight for bond investors.
Markets and Investing
Early signs of economic weakness are starting to emerge
6/13/2025
Review the latest Weekly Headings by CIO Larry Adam.
Markets & Investing
Higher oil prices complicate monetary policy
6/13/2025
Chief Economist Eugenio J. Aleman discusses current economic conditions.
Economy & Policy
Gold has glittered amidst storming markets
What makes gold a widely considered inflation hedge for shielding wealth?
Markets & Investing