Markets Ready for FOMC and Amazon Earnings Breakdown
May 1, 2024
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Guests on the podcast include Gargi Chaudhuri from BlackRock, Stuart Kaiser from Citi, and Brian Wieser from Madison & Walls. They discuss playing the Fed soft landing, market spook pre-FOMC, Amazon earnings, and Paramount. Bloomberg's Lisa Mateo presents Newspaper Headlines.
Focus on quality equity investments during rising rates
Prioritize large-cap quality companies for growth sustainability
Deep dives
Changing Dynamics in Financial Services
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Market Impact of Rising Interest Rates
Stuart Kaiser forecasts that rising rates will highlight equity selectivity, focusing on growth areas. Longer yield curves could pose challenges for investors, suggesting staying quality-focused in equities and short on inflation-linked fixed income.
Investment Strategies amid Rate Rise
Short duration in the fixed income market is recommended with a focus on the front end to the belly of the curve. Consider high-quality equity investments amidst rising real rates for optimal returns.
Strategic Portfolio Adjustments during Market Volatility
Emphasis on large-cap quality companies for growth sustainability, shifting away from small caps in a rising rate environment. Investing in defensive high yield and active management for corporate credit is advised.
Navigating Market Uncertainty
Earnings growth stability is key in equity investments, advocating for a focus on companies with low leverage and cash flow stability. Transitioning from broadening themes to quality growth sectors is recommended for sustainable returns.
Watch Tom and Paul LIVE every day on YouTube: http://bit.ly/3vTiACF. Bloomberg Surveillance hosted by Tom Keene and Paul SweeneyMay 1st, 2024 Featuring:
Gargi Chaudhuri, Chief Investment and Portfolio Strategist, Americas at BlackRock, on ways to play the Fed soft landing and unclear geopolitical outlook
Stuart Kaiser, Head of US Equity Trading Strategy at Citi, on the data spooking markets pre-FOMC
Brian Wieser, Principal at Madison & Walls, on Amazon earnings and can also discuss Paramount
Bloomberg's Lisa Mateo with her Newspaper Headlines