Kirsten Corio discusses US Open's revenue growth. Gillian Tan and Ira Boudway talk about equal pay for female athletes. Carlos Alcaraz stands to become one of the wealthiest athletes. Noah Syken explains AI technology at the tournament. Janet Lorin discusses college endowment returns and the end of student loan payment pause.
Yale University's President, Peter Salve, announced his retirement after 11 years, facing challenges like the COVID-19 pandemic and fundraising efforts.
Chief Investment Officer Bill Stone suggests that wages may impact core inflation and recommends focusing on less cyclical sectors for investments.
College endowments faced challenges with smaller endowments performing better, inflation eroding gains, and institutions investing in accessibility and new campus facilities.
Deep dives
Yale University's President Announces Retirement
Yale University's President, Peter Salve, has announced his retirement after 11 years of leading the university. Salve will be returning to his role as a professor. During his tenure, Salve faced various challenges, including the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic and fundraising efforts. Yale's endowment performed better than other Ivy League schools, but the university still grapples with important issues like affirmative action.
The Uncertainty of Monetary Policy and Inflation
As the Federal Reserve deliberates on monetary policy, there is uncertainty around the future of inflation. Chief Investment Officer Bill Stone suggests that wages may not come down significantly and could impact core inflation. Stone believes that the market may be underpricing the possibility of future rate hikes. He suggests that earnings have likely reached their low point and recommends focusing on less cyclical sectors.
The State of College Endowments
College endowments faced a challenging year, with returns averaging 8.7%. While this may not seem negative, inflation can erode gains, and smaller endowments generally performed better than larger ones. Harvard, Princeton, and other institutions have enlarged their freshman classes and invested in new campus facilities to spend money and show a commitment to accessibility.
The Impending Student Loan Repayment Crisis
As the moratorium on student loan repayments comes to an end, former students will start receiving bills and accruing interest starting in September. However, many loan servicers have changed, creating confusion. College graduates are advised to be proactive, stay in touch with their servicers, and evaluate repayment options.
Short-Term Market Outlook
The short-term market outlook remains uncertain. Bill Stone suggests that earnings have likely bottomed out, which may provide some support for stocks. He also mentions the possibility of sticky inflation and advises investors to consider positioning themselves with a mix of stocks and short-duration assets, such as T-bills and cash.
Kirsten Corio, USTA Chief Commercial Officer, discusses the US Open's revenue growth and business strategy. Bloomberg News Senior Reporter Gillian Tan and Bloomberg News Global Business Reporter Ira Boudway talk about equal pay for female athletes and how Carlos Alcaraz stands to become one of the wealthiest male athletes on the planet. Noah Syken, VP of Sports & Entertainment Partnerships at IBM, explains how AI technology is being used at the tournament. Bloomberg News Higher-Education Finance Reporter Janet Lorin breaks down college endowment returns and talks about the end of the student loan payment pause. And we Drive to the Close with Bill Stone, Chief Investment Officer at Glenview Trust Company. Hosts: Carol Massar and Tim Stenovec. Producer: Paul Brennan.