Holiday rally in equity market; latest in Israel-Hamas war; busy travel season amid uncertainty in airline industry; Fed unlikely to cut rates until after US election; chaotic week for OpenAI founder and Nvidia's earnings report
The holiday rally in the equity market is in full force and is driven by positive year-on-year earnings and the return of the corporate bid.
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The Wheel: A Big Idea Inspiring Countless Innovations
The launch of the Spider S&P 500 ETF by State Street 30 years ago revolutionized investing. The ETF inspired a new way for people to invest and continues to shape the market. The demand for ETFs like Spy remains strong, although investors should carefully consider the associated risks. Despite recent market fluctuations, investing differently through ETFs continues to be an attractive option for many.
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Broadening the Market and Tug of War Between Earnings Outlook and Multiple
Equity portfolio manager Jack Kefrey discusses the factors required to see the market rally broaden in the coming year. The holiday rally has been strong, driven by positive year-on-year earnings and the return of the corporate bid. Achieving a broader market hinges on factors such as clarity on federal spending, the tug of war between earnings outlook and the multiple, and the impact of bond market developments.
Factors Influencing Housing Activity and Bond Market Forecasts
The housing market is expected to experience increased activity, driven by a shift to renovation and expectations of a freeing up of housing activity. The forecast for bond markets suggests a need for rate cuts next year, although the possibility of prolonged high real rates remains as a counterbalance for economic growth and inflation control. The bond market also carries implications for equity markets and influences investment decisions.
Jack Caffrey, JP Morgan Asset Management Equity Portfolio Manager, says the holiday rally in the equity market is in full force. Aaron David Miller, Carnegie Endowment for International Peace Senior Fellow, discusses the latest in the Israel-Hamas war and its impact on domestic politics. Helane Becker, TD Cowen Senior Research Analyst, walks through what's expected to be the busiest holiday travel season in years amid uncertainty in the airline industry. Earl Davis, BMO Global Asset Management Head of Fixed Income & Money Markets, doesn't expect the Fed to cut rates until after the US presidential election. Mandeep Singh, Bloomberg Intelligence Sr. Technology Analyst, recaps a chaotic week for OpenAI founder Sam Altman and Nvidia's lukewarm earnings report. Get the Bloomberg Surveillance newsletter, delivered every weekday. Sign up now: https://www.bloomberg.com/account/newsletters/surveillance