Dr. Lindsey Piegza

Chief Economist - Stifel Financial

Economic Update
Webinar took place on:
January 25, 2023

PCBS webinar PCBS Instructor, Dr. Lindsey Piegza will explore the current state of the economy amid the ongoing pandemic and its implications for future growth, interest rates, and monetary policy. She will discuss macroeconomic trends in consumer spending and investment, as well as new policy initiatives and their potential economic effects. She will also examine how the changing global and political landscape may impact economic recovery. Attendees will gain insights to help advise management teams on the potential impact of economic issues on their organizations.

This presentation will help you:

  • Advise management on the potential impact of economic issues facing their banks;
  • Understand the changing global and political environment and its impact on economic recovery;
  • Learn about macroeconomic trends in consumer spending and investment; and
  • Consider new monetary and fiscal policy initiatives and their effects.

Download the slide presentation:

Piegza Economic Outlook Presentation Slides – PCBS webinar (PowerPoint format)

Dr. Lindsey Piegza is the Chief Economist for Stifel Financial. She is an expert in economic trends, world economies, financial markets, and monetary and fiscal policies. Prior to her current role, she spent eight years as a Senior Economist for an investment bank in New York City, consulting with clients in the U.S., Europe, Asia, and the Middle East. Piegza is a highly sought-after speaker and is often quoted in the business press. She is a regular guest on CNBC, Bloomberg, CNN, and Fox Business, and contributes monthly op-eds to The Hill.

In addition to her role with Stifel, Piegza is an instructor at the Pacific Coast Banking School and a member of the Chicago Federal Reserve Advisory Committee. She is a well-respected author and has published academic papers in prestigious journals. She is a member of various organizations and was named a 2019 Woman of Influence by the Chicago Business Journal. She holds a Ph.D. in economics from the City University of New York and is based in Stifel’s downtown Chicago office.