Ben Carson, U.S. Housing & Urban Development Secretary, says opportunity zones will bring investment into areas that were previously economically-deprived. Ron Temple, Lazard Asset Management Co-Head of Multi-Asset & Head of U.S. Equity, says the Fed is tackling a mid-cycle adjustment. Gregory Valliere, AFG Investments Chief U.S. Policy Strategist, says there's uncertainty for farmers in the midst of U.S., China trade tensions. And Alicia Levine, BNY Mellon Strategist, says there are "li...
Aug 09, 2019•25 min
Steve Wieting, Citi Private Bank Chief Investment Strategist, doubts that the Fed has any insight of what's next on trade. David Kostin, Goldman Sachs Chief Equity Strategist, says the gap between bond and earnings yields is the highest we've seen in a long time. Sonia Meskin, Standard Chartered U.S. Economist, discusses the outlook for the U.S. economy. And Annie Massa, Bloomberg Asset Management Reporter, discusses her Bloomberg Businessweek story, "Asset Managers With $74 Trillion on Brink of...
Aug 08, 2019•29 min
Conrad DeQuadros, RDQ Economics Senior Economist & Founding Partner, hopes the Fed realizes their role in driving the markets. David Pearl, Epoch Investment Partners Co-CIO and Portfolio Manager, says monetary policy in Europe has run out of gas. Fred Bergsten, Peterson Institute for International Economics Founding Director, thinks the Chinese have been quite careful not to manipulate in the sense of "driving their currency down." John Normand, JPMorgan Head of Cross Asset Fundamental Strat...
Aug 07, 2019•31 min
Liz Ann Sonders, Charles Schwab Chief Investment Strategist, encourages diversification in this market environment. Robin Brooks, IIF MD & Chief Economist, says China's overall trade surplus is still large. Steven Major, HSBC Managing Director & Global Head of Fixed Income Research, cuts his year-end-2019 U.S. 10-year yield forecast to 1.50%. Lawrence Summers, Former U.S. Treasury Secretary, says we're in quite "uncharted territory" with President Trump weighing in on monetary policy and...
Aug 06, 2019•35 min
Marc Chandler, Bannockburn Global Forex Chief Market Strategist and Managing Partner, discusses the unintended consequences of U.S.-China tensions. Henrietta Treyz, Veda Partners Director of Economic Policy, says the U.S.-China trade war is more political than economic. Alan Ruskin, Deutsche Bank Securities Managing Director & Chief International Strategist, sees a level of disruption that could come from trade war escalation that's not being fully priced into the market. Lale Topcuoglu, JOH...
Aug 05, 2019•36 min
Michelle Meyer, Bank of America Merrill Lynch Head of U.S. Economics, says markets are encouraged by the dovish central bank pivot. Henrietta Treyz, Veda Partners Director of Economic Policy, does not expect President Trump's tariff threat to make China purchase more U.S. agricultural products. Ellen Zentner, Morgan Stanley Chief U.S. Economist, says the Fed failed to be aggressive enough. Kathy Jones, Charles Schwab Chief Fixed Income Strategist, explains why average wage growth is being held d...
Aug 02, 2019•44 min
Adam Posen, Peterson Institute President, says the Bank of England can't do anything ahead of Brexit. Willem Buiter, Citi Special Economic Advisor, only sees the BOE hiking rates in response to a soft Brexit. Vincent Reinhart, Standish Mellon Asset Management Chief Economist, says he no longer takes "Japanification" as a bad term. Andrew Slimmon, Morgan Stanley Investment Management Senior Portfolio Manager, does a deep dive into consumer staple stocks. And Amanda Renteria, Clinton 2016 Presiden...
Aug 01, 2019•36 min
Stephen Stanley, Amherst Pierpont Chief Economist, doesn't think the Fed is paying a lot of attention to growth. Meredith Sumpter, Eurasia Group Head of Research Strategy & Operations, says Washington and Shanghai are not getting to "core issues." Priya Misra, TD Securities Global Head of Rates Strategy, says we could get a post-ECB-type reaction if the market doesn’t get an explicit commitment to more cuts. And Kevin Cirilli, Bloomberg Chief Washington Correspondent, joins us from the Democ...
Jul 31, 2019•28 min
Lindsey Piegza, Stifel Chief Economist, says the Fed is optimistic in terms of growth and inflation. Jordan Rochester, Nomura G-10 FX Strategist, discusses the grim outlook for the British Pound in the case of a no-deal Brexit. Jennifer Hillman, CFR Senior Fellow for Trade & International Political Economy and Former Commissioner at the U.S. International Trade Commission, thinks it will be extremely hard for the U.S. & China to reach a trade deal this week. And Jennifer Bartashus, Bloom...
Jul 30, 2019•28 min
Shahab Jalinoos, Credit Suisse Head of FX & Macro Trading Strategy, says the dollar has already peaked in this cycle. Terry Haines, Pangea Policy Advisory Founder, says the threat of direct Chinese intervention in Hong Kong is still there. Admiral James Stavridis, Bloomberg Opinion Columnist and Former NATO Supreme Allied Commander, says that we have entered a red zone of miscalculation in the conflict with Iran. Tara Lachapelle, Bloomberg Opinion Columnist, explores Dish CEO Charlie Ergen's...
Jul 29, 2019•33 min
Peter Schaffrik, RBC Capital Markets Global Markets Strategist, says as long as the consumer stays strong, U.S. growth will keep a steady pace. Paul Sweeney, Bloomberg Surveillance Radio Anchor, recaps Amazon's second quarter results and previews the outlook for the e-commerce company. David Rosenberg, Gluskin Sheff Chief Economist, reacts to U.S. Second-quarter GDP and says he thinks small business employment serves as the canary in the coal mine for the economy. Tara Lachapelle, Bloomberg Opin...
Jul 26, 2019•29 min
Seema Shah, Principal Global Investors Chief Strategist, says the ECB is "laying the groundwork" for action in September by holding rates steady in July. Jeremy Stretch, CIBC Head of G10 FX Strategy, says currencies are becoming increasingly politicized. David Rubenstein, Carlyle Group co-founder and host of "Peer-to-Peer Conversations," discusses his latest episode with Lorne Michaels and how the SNL creator has evolved the show's humor. Shira Ovide, Bloomberg Opinion Columnist, thinks scrutiny...
Jul 25, 2019•34 min
Michael McKee, Bloomberg International Economics & Policy Correspondent, discusses the impact of weakening German manufacturing data ahead of the ECB's rate decision tomorrow. Bob Hormats, Kissinger Associates Vice Chair, says incoming U.K. Prime Minister Boris Johnson's proposed cabinet reflects the diversity of the Tory Party. Alicia Levine, BNY Mellon Chief Strategist, says global negative yields are inescapable in the U.S. Tim O'Brien, Bloomberg Opinion Columnist, says only legislators w...
Jul 24, 2019•28 min
Gabriela Santos, JPMorgan Asset Management Global Market Strategist, is bearish on European equities in the short term. Catherine Barnard, Cambridge University Professor, discusses the challenges incoming U.K. Tory Leader Boris Johnson could face if he has to govern without a majority. Narayana Kocherlakota, Bloomberg View Columnist & former Minneapolis Fed President, says Fed Chairman Jerome Powell has proven himself to be a consensus builder. Gita Gopinath, IMF Chief Economist, says inflat...
Jul 23, 2019•36 min
Robert Feldman, Morgan Stanley MUFG Securities Senior Advisor, discusses Japan's Prime Minster Abe's slim victory and his plan to hike tax rates. Peter Hooper, Deutsche Bank Securities Economic Research Global Head, says he expects several rate cuts by the end of this year assuming trade tensions worsen. Brooke Sutherland, Bloomberg Opinion Columnist, says aerospace is still a safe space to be invested in. Jonathan Portes, Kings College Economics and Public Policy Professor, says that none of th...
Jul 22, 2019•29 min
James Sweeney, Credit Suisse Chief Economist, forecasts the Fed will cut rates from 25-50 basis points. Catherine Mann, Citigroup Global Chief Economist, says the incoming data from the U.S. and global economies do not warrant "dramatic" market pricing. Lisa Ellis, MoffettNathanson Partner, discusses how IBM's recent acquisition of Red Hat will strengthen its position in cloud computing. Anat Admati, Stanford Finance Professor, doesn't think the U.S. financial system is fundamentally safer than ...
Jul 19, 2019•35 min
Bob Michele, JPMorgan Asset Management CIO, warns U.S. Treasury yields are heading "all the way down to zero" over the next couple of years. Tom Porcelli, RBC Capital Markets Chief U.S. Economist, explains why there is "no economic justification" for the Federal Reserve to cut rates. Gerard Cassidy, RBC Capital Markets Equity Research Director, discusses overall bank earnings, noting the numbers were "slightly below expectations" across the board. Shira Ovide, Bloomberg Opinion Columnist, says N...
Jul 18, 2019•28 min
Taylor Riggs, Bloomberg News Reporter, breaks down Bank of America's earnings. Chris Marangi, Gabelli Funds Co-Chief Investment Officer, recaps commonalities in the major bank reports. Bloomberg's Maria Tadeo calls in from Chantilly, France to discuss her conversation with French Finance Minister Bruno Le Maire and his distaste for Facebook's Libra. Mitch Roschelle, PWC Partner & Business Development Leader, examines June housing starts, noting U.S. new-home construction fell for a second mo...
Jul 17, 2019•31 min
Sonali Basak, Bloomberg News Investment Banking Reporter, notes JP Morgan's net interest is on the decline. Tom Michaud, KBW Chief Executive, discusses why the dynamic of smaller to larger banks is shifting. John Stoltzfus, Oppenheimer Co. Chief Investment Strategist, says financials are a good place to be as a shareholder. Taylor Riggs, Bloomberg Reporter, notes there were "no big surprises" in Wells Fargo's earnings. Mark McCormick, TD Bank Global Head of FX Strategy, explains how he gauges th...
Jul 16, 2019•29 min
Jacob Kirkegaard, Peterson Institute Senior Fellow, thinks Europe will have a pragmatic new leadership team if Ursula von der Leyen is approved for Commission president. Bloomberg's Taylor Riggs reacts to Citigroup's second-quarter results. Ken Leon, CFRA Director, Equity Research previews this week's bank earnings and is enthused about U.S. banks' new ability to return cash. Duncan Fox, Bloomberg Intelligence Senior Industry Analyst, sees AB InBev's Asian IPO Suspension as a signal that there i...
Jul 15, 2019•26 min
Willem Buiter, Citi Special Economic Adviser, says Europe is yet to clean up the banking system following the financial crisis. Jane Foley, Rabobank Head of FX Strategy, says the South African rand is the most obvious EM FX trade. Susan Lund, McKinsey Partner, discusses her report, "The Future of work in America." And Kelsey Broderick, Eurasia Group China Analyst, says President Trump and his trade negotiators have different goals in talks with China. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy info...
Jul 12, 2019•28 min
Bob Doll, Nuveen Asset Management Chief Equity Strategist, explains the real issues the U.S. faces today but "doesn't see a recession any time soon." Chris Grisanti, Grisanti Capital Management CEO, shares best practices in investing and discusses value with the S&P 500 near record highs. Alicia Levine, BNY Mellon Chief Strategist, says, "The Fed's actions today are going to support the riskiest parts of the market." Paul Sweeney, Bloomberg Radio Anchor, calls in from Sun Valley where the to...
Jul 11, 2019•25 min
Stephen Stanley, Amherst Pierpont Chief Economist, says that if the Fed is not planning on cutting in July, it needs to tell markets soon. Robert Albertson, Sandler O'Neill Chief Investment Strategist, thinks Deutsche Bank will "survive" their $8.3 billion overhaul plan. Henrietta Treyz, Veda Partners Director of Economic Policy, discusses Trump's position on Huawei in the aftermath of the G-20. Paul Sweeney, Bloomberg Radio Anchor, surveys the media sector from the Allen & Co. Conference in...
Jul 10, 2019•32 min
Lindsey Bell, CFRA Investment Strategist, says that while defensive stocks are performing well, the technology sector is "the best performing sector on a year-to-date basis." Chris Whalen, a former debt rater at Kroll Bond Rating Agency and now Whalen Global Advisors Chairman, has bearishly low expectations for Deutsche Bank's future. David Bloom, HSBC Global Head of FX Strategy, thinks that the power of the U.S. dollar is here to stay. Tom Porcelli, RBC Capital Markets Chief U.S. Economist, arg...
Jul 09, 2019•30 min
Filippo Alloatti, Hermes Senior Credit Analyst, says Deutsche Bank must now work with regulators on a new investment strategy to be "less of a problem" in the future. Alison Williams, Bloomberg Intelligence Senior Analyst of Global Investment Banks & Asset Managers, thinks Deutsche Bank CEO Christian Sewing has made "the best of bad choices" with the company's latest restructuring plan. Marcus Ashworth, Bloomberg Opinion Columnist, examines the embattled Deutsche Bank's retreat out of invest...
Jul 08, 2019•27 min
Julia Coronado, MacroPolicy Perspectives President and Founder, explains how the Fed must ideally move ahead of risks instead of waiting on data. Jason Furman, Former White House Council of Economic Advisers Chairman, predicts what the stronger than expected U.S. jobs report might mean for the Fed. Michael Darda, MKM Holdings Chief Economist & Market Strategist, doesn't think the strong employment report should be enough to prevent the Fed from easing policy. Larry Kudlow, White House Nation...
Jul 05, 2019•42 min
Kathy Fisher, Bernstein Head of Wealth & Investment Strategies, identifies the need for adaptability in a disruptive global economy. Frederik Ducrozet, Pictet Wealth Management Strategist, is pleasantly surprise by the choice to have Christine Lagarde take the helm from Mario Draghi. Peter Navarro, Assistant to the President for Trade and Manufacturing Policy, says U.S. Trade Representative Robert Lighthizer will soon meet face to face with China Vice Premier Liu He. Rick Atkinson, author of...
Jul 03, 2019•33 min
Jim Caron, Morgan Stanley Investment Management Fixed-Income Portfolio Manager, identifies one of the contributing factors to increased negative-yielding European debt: "borrowers are simply not borrowing." Jeffrey Wright, Eurasia Group U.S. Analyst, believes that the administration's reasoning behind no firm deadline in U.S.-China trade discussions is to avoid market pressure. Megan Greene, Harvard Kennedy School Senior Fellow, explains why the Fed will most likely cut rates. Jai Jacob, Lazard ...
Jul 02, 2019•23 min
Carl Weinberg, High Frequency Economics Chief Economist & Founder, says the industrial recession in Europe is ongoing with "no clear end in sight." Bob Profusek, Jones Day Global Chair of M&A, talks potential takeovers in the second half and what he's watching. Lindsey Piegza, Stifel Chief Economist, says durable goods and inventories are important market economic data points. And Daniel Ives, Wedbush Securities Analyst, explains how forthcoming trade talks between the U.S. and China wil...
Jul 01, 2019•28 min
Lori Calvasina, RBC Capital Markets Head of US Equity Strategy, explains why she thinks small cap stocks deserve to be underperforming. Robert Hormats, Kissinger Associates Vice-Chair, says rather than focusing on China, the U.S. ought to strengthen its own competitive capability. Shira Ovide, Bloomberg Opinion Technology Columnist, doesn't think there's a software guru at Apple. And Lawrence Ferrara, NYU Professor of Music, says copyright infringement claims have greatly increased over the past...
Jun 28, 2019•29 min
