Amanda Lynam, Amy Wu Silverman, and Chris Ailman discuss market skew, bond outlook, and equity bullishness. Topics include global credit outlook, skew in the market, potential soft landing for the US, and equity market outlook. Insights on market dispersion, interest rates, financial resilience of big tech companies, asset allocation strategies, and the impact of remote work on luxury housing market trends.
Google Maps assists EV drivers with real-time charging station information, alleviating range anxiety.
Unions organizing Starbucks employees nationwide with 21 wins in March, representing 376 new union-represented staff.
Deep dives
Google Maps to Help Find Charging Stations for Electric Vehicles
Google announced that its Maps app will assist drivers in finding charging stations for electric vehicles, providing real-time information on port availability and charging speeds, addressing the range anxiety concern for those considering EVs.
Growth in Unionization of Starbucks Workers Nationwide
An analysis by Bloomberg Law revealed that unions have organized over 10,000 Starbucks employees across the country, with 21 union wins in March resulting in 376 newly union-represented baristas and shift supervisors.
Anticipation for Taylor Swift's Upcoming Album Release
Taylor Swift's latest album is set to drop on Friday, generating excitement among fans. The album will be available on various formats, including vinyl and CD sets, catering to different preferences and embracing the resurgence of vinyl records.
Insight on the Market Trends: Luxury Home Price Reductions and EV Charging Solutions
Luxury homes in markets like Austin, Texas, and Tampa, Florida, are seeing price reductions, indicating a shift in the luxury housing market. On the other hand, Google Maps is introducing features to help EV drivers locate charging stations, addressing concerns about the accessibility of charging infrastructure for electric vehicles.
Watch Tom and Paul LIVE every day on YouTube: http://bit.ly/3vTiACF. Bloomberg Surveillance hosted by Tom Keene and Paul SweeneyApril 18th, 2024 Featuring:
Amanda Lynam, Head of Macro Credit Research at Blackrock, on the bond market and global credit outlook
Amy Wu Silverman, Managing Director and Head of Derivatives Strategy for RBC Capital Markets, on "skew" in the market
Chris Ailman, CIO at CalSTRS, on a potential soft landing for the US and equity market outlook
Bloomberg's Lisa Mateo with her Newspaper Headlines