Bloomberg Surveillance cover image

Bloomberg Surveillance

Tariffs, Rates, and the US Economy

Nov 25, 2024
Frances Donald, Chief Economist at RBC, illustrates the K-shaped economy and warns about the balance of US economic policies. Lisa Mateo, a seasoned journalist, discusses the evolving landscape of media and current events. They dive into the impacts of US tariffs on global trade and how these reflect on local industries. The conversation also touches on the unpredictable nature of governmental decisions and their effects on economic forecasting, highlighting the need for clearer political signals in today’s climate.
28:21

Podcast summary created with Snipd AI

Quick takeaways

  • The podcast highlights the K-shaped recovery, illustrating how high-income households thrive while low-income families and small businesses struggle economically.
  • Analysts discuss the Federal Reserve's cautious approach to interest rates, influenced by economic indicators and the need to address divergent recovery experiences across demographics.

Deep dives

Trading Opportunities in Futures Markets

The futures market offers continuous trading opportunities, even when other markets slow down. Unlike ETF markets, where liquidity diminishes after regular hours, futures markets such as the CME Group's S&P 500 and NASDAQ 100 futures trade almost 24 hours a day. This provides traders with the ability to capitalize on market movements day and night, enhancing investor flexibility and responsiveness to global events. The high liquidity in futures markets positions them as attractive options for those seeking dynamic trading options.

Get the Snipd
podcast app

Unlock the knowledge in podcasts with the podcast player of the future.
App store bannerPlay store banner

AI-powered
podcast player

Listen to all your favourite podcasts with AI-powered features

Discover
highlights

Listen to the best highlights from the podcasts you love and dive into the full episode

Save any
moment

Hear something you like? Tap your headphones to save it with AI-generated key takeaways

Share
& Export

Send highlights to Twitter, WhatsApp or export them to Notion, Readwise & more

AI-powered
podcast player

Listen to all your favourite podcasts with AI-powered features

Discover
highlights

Listen to the best highlights from the podcasts you love and dive into the full episode