AI, Markets & the Economy
AI, Markets & the Economy: Navigating a New Era of Growth
Featuring Ryan Hammond, Managing Director, Global Investment Research at Goldman Sachs, alongside Jesse Giordano of Opal Wealth Advisors
Artificial intelligence is transforming industries, influencing financial markets, and redefining expectations for economic growth. At the same time, shifting monetary policy, interest rates, and corporate earnings are creating a complex economic landscape.
As these forces converge, new questions are emerging about the direction of the economy, the sustainability of market growth, and the long-term impact of AI.
Join us for an exclusive evening with Ryan Hammond, Managing Director, Global Investment Research at Goldman Sachs, and Jesse Giordano, CFP®, CAP®, RLP®, CBEC®, as they share perspectives on the economic developments, market dynamics, and technological advancements shaping the investment landscape as we head into 2027.
Inside the Conversation
The Macroeconomic Landscape
Where is the economy headed? Explore perspectives on GDP growth, Federal Reserve policy, and interest rates, and how these factors could influence economic conditions in the coming year.
Equity Markets, Earnings & Valuations
What’s driving equity markets, and how sustainable are current expectations? Examine the outlook for S&P 500 earnings, market valuations, and the factors influencing investor sentiment and market performance.
AI’s Influence on Markets & the Economy
Artificial intelligence has become a major force in financial markets, but its potential impact extends well beyond technology stocks. Explore how investors are approaching the AI opportunity and what its continued evolution could mean for productivity, economic growth, and the labor market.
An Evening of Perspective & Conversation
From the direction of monetary policy to the expanding influence of artificial intelligence, today’s economic environment presents important questions for investors, businesses, and the broader economy.
Featured Speaker:
Ryan Hammond
Managing Director, Global Investment Research
Goldman Sachs
Ryan is a senior strategist on the US Portfolio Strategy team within Global Investment Research, the macro team responsible for S&P 500 forecasts and thematic investment recommendations for the US equity market. He joined Goldman Sachs in 2015 and was named managing director in 2025.
Prior to joining the firm, Ryan worked as an economic consultant for Analysis Group, Inc. in Boston.
Ryan received a BA in Economics from the University of Chicago in 2013
Share the Experience
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Simply include your guest’s information when you RSVP.
Event Details
Thursday, November 19th
5:30 – 7:30 PM
Opal Wealth Advisors, 2 Jericho Plaza, Suite 208, Jericho, NY 11753
Enjoy a complimentary catered dinner and drinks.