Bloomberg Surveillance
Bloomberg Surveillance: BlackRock's Russ Koesterich
Feb 14, 2024
BlackRock Global Allocation Fund Portfolio Manager Russ Koesterich predicts a rate cut by the Fed in June despite a higher CPI report and advises staying long on equities. The discussion also covers the transition of trading at Schwab to Ameritrade, economic data, barbelling the portfolio, and the market sell-off as a buying opportunity.
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Quick takeaways
- The Fed is expected to cut rates in June despite a hotter-than-expected January CPI report.
- For equity investments, a barbell strategy of investing in mega-cap tech names and higher-quality cyclicals is recommended.
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The economy is performing better than expected
Despite some areas of inflation remaining sticky, the broader issue is that inflation is heading lower. The market may have had high expectations for rate cuts in late 2023, but the reality is that the Fed will likely begin cutting rates later this spring or summer. While there may be some volatility and temporary setbacks, the overall narrative remains the same. The stock market is expected to perform well, with the potential for beating earnings estimates.
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