Peter Atwater is President of Financial Insyghts and Adjunct Professor of Economics at William and Mary. He’s also author of the book The Confidence Map. As a pioneer in behavioral economics, we turn to him to understand how social mood is influencing the economy and markets.

In this conversation, we explore the hidden role of confidence in the choices we make, and why events described as being unprecedented are often entirely predictable—if we know what to look for. You’ll learn how to spot opportunities, avoid psychological traps, and navigate the road ahead with clarity and confidence.