Bloomberg Surveillance
Fed Seen Delaying Rate Cuts and Gold Surges to Record
Apr 2, 2024
Chief Fixed Income Strategist at Charles Schwab discusses fixed income opportunities and positioning for a correction. Professor of Economic Policy at Harvard talks about balance of worry in jobs report and potential recession. Co-founder of Merk Investments shares insights on how high gold prices can go.
27:37
Episode guests
AI Summary
AI Chapters
Episode notes
Podcast summary created with Snipd AI
Quick takeaways
- The Fed is expected to delay rate cuts amid economic uncertainties, while gold prices surge to record highs driven by geopolitical tensions and fiscal policies.
Deep dives
Economic Insights: Soft Landing and Market Trends
The podcast episode delves into the current economic landscape, highlighting a concept of a 'soft landing' in the economy. The speaker, Kathy Jones, Chief Fixed Income Strategist at Charles Schwab, discusses the balance between strong economic growth and decreasing inflation. With the 10-year Treasury yield at 4.35% and positive economic indicators, the market faces uncertainties about the Federal Reserve's next steps in response to the economic conditions.
Remember Everything You Learn from Podcasts
Save insights instantly, chat with episodes, and build lasting knowledge - all powered by AI.
