Huw van Steenis, Vice Chair at Oliver Wyman and expert in finance, joins to discuss the current economic landscape. He highlights President Trump's stance on interest rates, advocating for cuts to stimulate the economy. The conversation also dives into the challenges small businesses face due to rising tariffs and the resilience of larger corporations. Huw examines the implications of cash flow issues and market uncertainties, providing insights into investment strategies amidst these evolving dynamics.
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Tariffs Strain Small Business Cash Flow
Small businesses struggle with cash flow due to tariff-driven cost spikes, risking inventory shortages.
Large retailers like Walmart have buffers, but smaller firms can't easily absorb sudden price increases.
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Tariff Rhetoric Hurts Confidence Early
Tariff rhetoric already hurts business confidence and supply chain activity even without formal changes.
Retailers and small businesses reduce orders, signaling systemic stress and delayed corporate deals.
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Private Equity Adapts to Tariff Stress
Private equity focuses on cash conservation and cost reduction amid stress from tariffs.
Credit investors see opportunities buying at wider spreads, reflecting varying stress levels between equity and credit.
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Watch Tom and Paul LIVE every day on YouTube: http://bit.ly/3vTiACF. Bloomberg Surveillance hosted by Tom Keene & Paul SweeneyApril 23rd, 2025 Featuring: 1) Huw van Steenis, Vice Chair at Oliver Wyman, joins in studio for an extended discussion on Nixonian elements of Trump admin, global corporate and business confidence, and how it's all intersecting with what he sees in the financial and banking sectors. Markets and the economy are facing increased uncertainty, with President Trump most recently saying he has no intention of firing Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell, despite his frustration with the central bank not moving more quickly to slash interest rates. Trump wants Powell to lower interest rates, saying it's a "perfect time" to do so, and would like to see the chairman be "early or on time, as opposed to late". 2) Dan Ives, Global Head: Technology at Wedbush Securities, breaks down Tesla earnings. CEO Elon Musk says he will devote more time to Tesla starting next month, scaling back his work with the US government, which has been a concern for investors. Tesla's stock jumped 7% despite missing analysts' estimates for revenue and earnings, with the company citing weakness in its core automotive business and tariff headwinds. 3) Chris Grisanti, Chief Equity Strategist at MAI Capital Management, brings us into the market open and what lower corporate earnings will mean for equities. Stocks and bonds rose as global markets reacted positively to the Trump administration's easing of tensions, including President Trump's statement that he has no intention of firing Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell. 4) Mick Mulroy, co-founder of the Lobo Institute, joins to discuss turmoil at the Defense Department. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth has been courting controversy, including sharing sensitive details about an impending US attack on Houthi militants on an unsecured commercial chat platform and purging some of his handpicked staff. Despite calls for Hegseth to be fired, President Donald Trump remains supportive, attributing the controversies to "disgruntled employees" and saying Hegseth is "doing a great job." 5) Lisa Mateo joins with the latest headlines in newspapers across the US, including WSJ's story on fashion in Little League and Bloomberg's report on the hottest amenity at US airports.
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