Potomac Perspective with Brian Gardner
Stifel Chief Washington Policy Strategist Brian Gardner provides timely insight and analysis into how political, legislative, and regulatory developments are impacting business and capital markets.This material is prepared by the Washington Policy Strategy Group of Stifel,…
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No Clarity for Crypto (opens the original)
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The Clarity Act short circuits in Congress, leaving potential crypto regulation on the ropes. In the latest episode of Potomac Perspective, Stifel Chief Washington Policy Strategist Brian Gardner and co-host Neil Shapiro have the key developments. Also discussed: the latest on potential AI legislation, handicapping the midterm elections, and a preview of the upcoming super summit between Presidents Trump and Xi. This material is prepared by the Washington Policy Strategy Group of Stifel, Nicolau
Friendly Fire (opens the original)
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The United States and Canada appear headed for all all-out trade war, hitting each other with tit-for-tat tariffs. In the latest episode of Potomac Perspective, Stifel Chief Washington Policy Strategist Brian Gardner and co-host Neil Shapiro discuss the key developments. Plus, Treasury Secretary Bessent comes under friendly fire from an influential mentor. This material is prepared by the Washington Policy Strategy Group of Stifel, Nicolaus & Company, Incorporated (“Stifel”). This material is fo
Election Reflection (opens the original)
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What can we learn from primary results in key states ahead of this fall’s midterm elections? In the latest episode of Potomac Perspective, Stifel Chief Washington Policy Strategist Brian Gardner and co-host Neil Shapiro have the key takeaways. This material is prepared by the Washington Policy Strategy Group of Stifel, Nicolaus & Company, Incorporated (“Stifel”). This material is for informational purposes only and is not an offer or solicitation to purchase or sell any security or instrument or
The Senate Void (opens the original)
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The sudden death of Senator Lindsey Graham will likely impact the upcoming congressional agenda. In the latest episode of Potomac Perspective, Stifel Chief Washington Policy Strategist Brian Gardner and co-host Neil Shapiro explain why budget matters may be most affected. Plus, Democrats shoot down a defense bill in protest over the war in Iran and why New York is temporarily pulling the plug on AT data center construction. This material is prepared by the Washington Policy Strategy Group of Sti
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