Goldman Sachs The Markets

Bonds or stocks: The 2025 income play

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Mar 21, 2025
Ashish Shah, global co-head and chief investment officer of Public Investing at Goldman Sachs Asset Management, dives into the shifting economic landscape. He discusses the implications of a potential slowdown and the Federal Reserve's evolving tactics. Shah highlights the income opportunities of 2025, debating the merits of bonds amid inflation worries. He also explores strategic trading avenues, especially with small-cap stocks. Listeners gain crucial insights into dynamic investment strategies in today's market.
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INSIGHT

Fed's Dovish Hold

  • The Federal Reserve (Fed) revised its inflation forecast upwards and growth forecast downwards.
  • They emphasized that the rise in inflation due to tariffs will be temporary.
INSIGHT

Economic Slowdown Signs

  • Economic slowdown signs include a deceleration of employment and changing consumer behavior.
  • Consumers are reducing spending in some areas as prices rise and incomes don't keep pace.
ADVICE

2025: The Year of Income

  • Consider bonds as a good source of income, especially given current market conditions.
  • Explore diverse income sources, including dividend-paying stocks, buy-write strategies, and credit markets.
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