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2026 Mid-Year Economic Outlook: Inflation, AI & Consumer Resilience with Andrew Davis, CFA (Ep. 22)

Jamie Hopkins, Esq., LLM, CFP®, ChFC®, CLU®, RICP®

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Kate Duffy, FBS^®, MFP

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July 20, 2026

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Is the economy slowing down, or simply returning to a more normal pace? In this episode of the Planning Perspectives Podcast, Jamie Hopkins and Kate Duffy welcome back Andrew Davis, CFA, Head of Investment Strategy at Bryn Mawr Trust Advisors, to discuss the trends shaping the economy and markets in 2026.

Key takeaways:

Why consumers and businesses remain resilient despite economic uncertainty
How inflation and Federal Reserve policy are influencing markets
What AI-driven productivity gains could mean for future growth
Why long-term investors should stay focused on fundamentals over headlines

Listen now for insights on the economy, markets, and the outlook for the second half of 2026.

Jamie Hopkins, Esq., LLM, CFP®, ChFC®, CLU®, RICP®

Bryn Mawr Trust
Bryn Mawr Trust Advisors

Jamie Hopkins oversees the private wealth management group’s financial advice strategies and growth initiatives, along with leading the institutional and personal trust businesses. He joined the company in 2023.

Kate Duffy, FBS^®, MFP

Bryn Mawr Trust Advisors

Kate Duffy collaborates with clients to provide wealth management strategies, financial planning, and investment advice. She joined the company in 2024.

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