Halftime Report Live from the CAIS Alternatives Conference in Beverly Hills 10/14/25
Oct 14, 2025
Live from the CAIS Alternatives Conference, experts discuss the market's turnaround and the implications of early bank earnings. Franklin Templeton's CEO emphasizes the potential of alternatives and the need for retail investor access. Insights into rising gold prices and inflation concerns are shared, alongside a debate on the state of private credit. Fed Chair Powell addresses tightening liquidity, AI's impact on productivity, and the balance between inflation and employment. The panelists analyze market catalysts and credit dynamics, rounding out a lively discussion.
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Earnings Season Is The Near-Term Catalyst
- Earnings season is a catalyst likely to produce beats because consensus expectations are low.
- Early strong results in banks and industrials helped lift the market intraday.
Recheck Leverage And Rotate Where Needed
- Reassess leverage and liquidity for every position after volatile moves.
- Consider rotating into underowned areas like parts of healthcare and financials rather than adding to momentum trades.
Alts Are Expanding Rapidly
- Alternatives now span private equity, private credit, venture, real assets and collectibles and are growing fast.
- Total capital in alternatives could reach $29 trillion in five years as institutions and family offices increase allocations.