Bloomberg Surveillance

Bloomberg Surveillance TV: October 25, 2024

Oct 25, 2024

Mohamed El-Erian, President of Queens' College Cambridge and Bloomberg Opinion columnist, discusses the ongoing shifts in global finance and the dollar's potential decline as the primary payment system. Ed Mills, Raymond James Washington Policy Analyst, shares insights on the U.S. presidential election dynamics, predicting early clarity on the outcome. The conversation delves into the rising gold prices, economic policy impacts on bond yields, and fiscal strategies of Kamala Harris and Donald Trump, highlighting key factors that could shape market expectations.

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Mohamed El-Erian

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Gold prices have surged 32% this year, driven by central banks diversifying away from the dollar payment system.

Geopolitical events and U.S. sanctions have sparked interest in alternative economic networks that challenge traditional dollar reliance.

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Gold Prices and Global Dynamics

Gold prices have shown remarkable volatility, with a significant 32 percent increase year to date, outpacing traditional equity benchmarks like the S&P 500, which is up 22 percent. The movement of gold is attributed not only to conventional economic factors like interest rates and inflation but also indicates a broader, secular trend. This trend is characterized by central banks diversifying their reserves away from the U.S. dollar and shifting towards alternative payment systems. While this transformation is gradual, it poses a long-term threat to U.S. global economic influence, necessitating serious attention from policymakers.

Intro

2min

Gold Price Surge and Global Financial Dynamics

8min

Bond Yields and Election Strategies

4min

Election Strategies and Uncertainties

6min

Innovations in Risk Management and Wealth Strategies

2min

Economic Forecasts and Political Influence

4min

Tariff Impact Analysis and Economic Divergence

3min

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- Ed Mills, Raymond James Washington Policy Analyst
- Mohamed El-Erian, Queens' College Cambridge President & Bloomberg Opinion columnist
- Sonia Meskin, UBS Investment Bank Senior Economist

Ed Mills of Raymond James believes there will be clarity on the winner of the election that night or early on Wednesday. Mohamed El-Erian of Queens College Cambridge says, "There is no other payment system to replace the dollar payment system, but you can build pipes around it." Sonia Meskin of UBS estimates, "Kamala Harris would probably extend the deficit by about $2 trillion, whereas Trump would extend by just over $4 trillion."

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