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SUMMARY:The New Capital Cycle: AI\, Capex\, and the Bond Market Boom
DESCRIPTION:04/21/2026\n11:30 – Doors Open\n12:00 – Lunch Begins \nThe Charlotte City Club \n121 W Trade St. 31st Floor \nCharlotte\, NC 28202 \nJoin the Charlotte Economics Club for an in-depth conversation with Guy LeBas\, Chief Fixed Income Strategist and Head of Fixed Income for Janney Capital Management\, as he explores the forces reshaping today’s capital markets. \nAs Janney’s Chief Fixed Income Strategist\, Guy provides direction to the firm’s clients on the macroeconomic\, interest rate\, and bond market investing climate. He authors widely followed bond market research and oversees discretionarily managed bond portfolios designed to generate consistent income across varying rate environments. Earlier in his career\, he served as Interest Rate Risk Manager for U.S. Trust\, overseeing risk and return on $20 billion of bank assets and derivatives. \nA frequent guest on CNBC\, Bloomberg TV\, and Fox Business News\, and a regular speaker at financial industry conferences\, Guy brings both analytical depth and real-world portfolio management experience to this timely discussion.
URL:https://charlotteeconclub.org/event/the-new-capital-cycle-ai-capex-and-the-bond-market-boom/
LOCATION:The Charlotte City Club\, 121W Trade St. 31st Floor\, Charlotte\, NC\, 28202\, United States
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SUMMARY:The New Capital Cycle: AI\, Capex\, and the Bond Market Boom
DESCRIPTION:04/21/2026\n11:30 – Doors Open\n12:00 – Lunch Begins \nThe Charlotte City Club \n121 W Trade St. 31st Floor \nCharlotte\, NC 28202 \nJoin the Charlotte Economics Club for an in-depth conversation with Guy LeBas\, Chief Fixed Income Strategist and Head of Fixed Income for Janney Capital Management\, as he explores the forces reshaping today’s capital markets. \nAs Janney’s Chief Fixed Income Strategist\, Guy provides direction to the firm’s clients on the macroeconomic\, interest rate\, and bond market investing climate. He authors widely followed bond market research and oversees discretionarily managed bond portfolios designed to generate consistent income across varying rate environments. Earlier in his career\, he served as Interest Rate Risk Manager for U.S. Trust\, overseeing risk and return on $20 billion of bank assets and derivatives. \nA frequent guest on CNBC\, Bloomberg TV\, and Fox Business News\, and a regular speaker at financial industry conferences\, Guy brings both analytical depth and real-world portfolio management experience to this timely discussion.
URL:https://charlotteeconclub.org/event/the-new-capital-cycle-ai-capex-and-the-bond-market-boom-nonmember/
LOCATION:The Charlotte City Club\, 121W Trade St. 31st Floor\, Charlotte\, NC\, 28202\, United States
CATEGORIES:Events,non-member
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SUMMARY:Commodities in a Fragmenting World: Repricing Risk in Resource Producers
DESCRIPTION:05/12/2026\n11:30 – Doors Open\n12:00 – Lunch Begins \nThe Charlotte City Club \n121 W Trade St. 31st Floor \nCharlotte\, NC 28202 \nThe Charlotte Economics Club welcomes William Thomson\, Founder and Managing Partner of Massif Capital\, for a discussion on current trends in global commodity markets. \nMr. Thomson will share insights on how geopolitical shifts\, supply chain changes\, and evolving market conditions are impacting resource producers and investment decisions across the real asset sector. \nHe brings experience from private equity\, credit and political risk insurance\, and advisory work with NATO leadership in Afghanistan. Prior to founding Massif Capital\, he managed a portfolio of credit and political risk insurance policies at Chaucer\, a Lloyd’s of London syndicate\, with a focus on project finance and cross-border trade. \nMr. Thomson holds a degree from Trinity College and a master’s in government from Harvard University. He is also a member of the Value Investors Club and has been recognized for his work within the investment community. \nJoin us for an engaging conversation on the forces reshaping resource markets and what they mean for investors\, operators\, and policymakers alike. \n 
URL:https://charlotteeconclub.org/event/commodities-in-a-fragmenting-world-repricing-risk-in-resource-producers-nonmember/
LOCATION:The Charlotte City Club\, 121W Trade St. 31st Floor\, Charlotte\, NC\, 28202\, United States
CATEGORIES:Events,non-member
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SUMMARY:Commodities in a Fragmenting World: Repricing Risk in Resource Producers
DESCRIPTION:05/12/2026\n11:30 – Doors Open\n12:00 – Lunch Begins \nThe Charlotte City Club \n121 W Trade St. 31st Floor \nCharlotte\, NC 28202 \nThe Charlotte Economics Club welcomes William Thomson\, Founder and Managing Partner of Massif Capital\, for a discussion on current trends in global commodity markets. \nMr. Thomson will share insights on how geopolitical shifts\, supply chain changes\, and evolving market conditions are impacting resource producers and investment decisions across the real asset sector. \nHe brings experience from private equity\, credit and political risk insurance\, and advisory work with NATO leadership in Afghanistan. Prior to founding Massif Capital\, he managed a portfolio of credit and political risk insurance policies at Chaucer\, a Lloyd’s of London syndicate\, with a focus on project finance and cross-border trade. \nMr. Thomson holds a degree from Trinity College and a master’s in government from Harvard University. He is also a member of the Value Investors Club and has been recognized for his work within the investment community. \nJoin us for an engaging conversation on the forces reshaping resource markets and what they mean for investors\, operators\, and policymakers alike. \n 
URL:https://charlotteeconclub.org/event/commodities-in-a-fragmenting-world-repricing-risk-in-resource-producers-members/
LOCATION:The Charlotte City Club\, 121W Trade St. 31st Floor\, Charlotte\, NC\, 28202\, United States
CATEGORIES:Events,Member,member
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SUMMARY:War and Money: Economic Impacts of Defense
DESCRIPTION:06/24/2026\n11:30 – Doors Open\n12:00 – Lunch Begins \nThe Charlotte City Club \n121 W Trade St. 31st Floor \nCharlotte\, NC 28202 \nJoin us for a timely discussion on how defense spending shapes jobs\, labor markets\, manufacturing\, innovation\, and the broader U.S. and global economy. Our panel will explore where military investment is currently focused\, how it supports U.S. policy abroad\, and what the future landscape of defense spending means for business\, industry\, and economic growth. \nPanelists: \nLieutenant General (Ret.) Robert S. Walsh – Brings decades of military leadership experience\, including command roles within the U.S. Marine Corps and extensive expertise in defense strategy and operations. \nErik M. Berdy – Provides deep knowledge in government relations\, public policy\, and strategic advisory work\, helping organizations navigate the intersection of business\, regulation\, and federal engagement. \nJeff Harrick – Leads Huntington Bank’s Aerospace & Defense vertical\, with more than 25 years of experience in corporate and leveraged finance\, capital markets\, M&A advisory\, and defense sector transactions across public and private companies. \nDiscover how defense priorities and economic realities are increasingly interconnected in today’s global environment\, and gain insights into the opportunities and challenges for business and industry.
URL:https://charlotteeconclub.org/event/war-and-money-economic-impacts-of-defense-member/
CATEGORIES:Events,Member,member
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SUMMARY:War and Money: Economic Impacts of Defense
DESCRIPTION:06/24/2026\n11:30 – Doors Open\n12:00 – Lunch Begins \nThe Charlotte City Club \n121 W Trade St. 31st Floor \nCharlotte\, NC 28202 \nJoin us for a timely discussion on how defense spending shapes jobs\, labor markets\, manufacturing\, innovation\, and the broader U.S. and global economy. Our panel will explore where military investment is currently focused\, how it supports U.S. policy abroad\, and what the future landscape of defense spending means for business\, industry\, and economic growth. \nPanelists: \nLieutenant General (Ret.) Robert S. Walsh – Brings decades of military leadership experience\, including command roles within the U.S. Marine Corps and extensive expertise in defense strategy and operations. \nErik M. Berdy – Provides deep knowledge in government relations\, public policy\, and strategic advisory work\, helping organizations navigate the intersection of business\, regulation\, and federal engagement. \nJeff Harrick – Leads Huntington Bank’s Aerospace & Defense vertical\, with more than 25 years of experience in corporate and leveraged finance\, capital markets\, M&A advisory\, and defense sector transactions across public and private companies. \nDiscover how defense priorities and economic realities are increasingly interconnected in today’s global environment\, and gain insights into the opportunities and challenges for business and industry.
URL:https://charlotteeconclub.org/event/war-and-money-economic-impacts-of-defense-non-member/
CATEGORIES:Events,non-member
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