Shifting Economy, Market Volatility and Outlook

We invite you to join us as Bill Adams, Chief Economist, and Eric Teal, Chief Investment Officer, discuss the shifting economy, market volatility and outlook.

Professional host, emcee, and moderator Eva Saha will moderate the discussion as our subject matter experts share their latest updates and insights, followed by Q&A.

We’ll discuss:
When will inflation finally get under control?
Will the Fed be able to cut interest rates this year?
Do tariffs really matter to U.S. investors, and is volatility an investor’s friend or foe?
Second-half market outlook: Will U.S. stocks revive in ’25, and are international stocks an opportunity or value trap?

Speakers





Bill Adams SVP
Chief Economist Comerica Bank.
Bill Adams is Senior Vice President and Chief Economist at Comerica Bank. He develops Comerica’s forecasts of the U.S. national economy, as well as forecasts of regional economies where Comerica’s clients do business. Under his leadership, Comerica Economics has been recognized by Bloomberg as one of the most accurate forecasters of the U.S. economy. Adams’ observations on the economy are highly sought-after, leading him to travel across the country providing numerous presentations each year to business executives, investors and policymakers. His commentary is frequently referenced in major financial news outlets including the Wall Street Journal, Fox Business and NPR’s Marketplace. Adams holds a master’s degree from the Johns Hopkins School of Advanced International Studies and a bachelor’s degree from Harvard. 






Eric Teal Chief Investment Officer
Comerica Wealth Management.
Eric Teal is Chief Investment Officer for Comerica Wealth Management and is responsible for providing enterprise-wide leadership of investment strategy, portfolio construction and enhancement of the Comerica Investment Management brand. Teal brings more than 30 years of leadership and investment experience from across national and regional institutions with prior roles in investment management, strategic oversight, and leadership in wealth management.  His prior responsibilities included developing and directing investment strategies, overseeing portfolio management, research, trading compliance and risk management functions.
Teal holds a bachelor’s degree in economics and international studies from Rhodes College (Memphis, Tennessee), a master’s degree in business administration from the University of Memphis and completed the International Economics and Trade Study Program at the London School of Economics.






Eva Saha Emcee
Host & Moderator.
Eva Saha is best known for having worked as a TV personality on the Emmy Award winning entertainment show, 190 North, on Chicago's ABC7. Her natural, warm and commanding presence – both on and off-camera – has also made her the host of choice for a variety of in-person and virtual-event clients, from Fortune 500 companies to associations and nonprofit organizations. Eva is known to bring out the best in people. Her ability to relate to all personalities and people of different backgrounds and cultures enablers her to effectively interview and moderate discussions among Fortune 500 CEOs and customers of those companies alike. A formerly practicing accountant for an international energy company and corporate attorney for a world-renowned firm, Eva brings focus, dedication and depth to the job. Eva is an active volunteer and advocate for a plethora of causes, working to advance literacy and improve the welfare of disadvantaged women, children and victims of abuse and human trafficking.