CNBC's "Fast Money" Markets on edge as tariff deadline looms & the future of vaccine development in the FDA 3/31/25
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Mar 31, 2025 Tom Barkin, the Richmond Fed President, shares his expertise on monetary policy and economic conditions. He highlights the market's nervousness as President Trump’s tariffs loom, affecting retailers like Walmart and Apple. The conversation shifts to the abrupt resignation of the FDA's vaccine head, raising concerns about drug development and public trust in vaccines. Barkin also discusses the implications of inflation and evolving consumer behavior, stressing the need for adaptive investment strategies in these uncertain times.
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Market Uncertainty and Tariffs
- The market lacks a clearing event and clarity regarding tariffs.
- The S&P 500 bounced off the 5,500 level, a short-term put by the administration.
Market Rally and Earnings Season
- Today's rally was substantial due to quarter-end and improved sentiment.
- Upcoming earnings season will reveal better-than-expected numbers, but unhelpful guidance.
NVIDIA's Valuation and AI Compute Overcapacity
- NVIDIA, despite trading at 22 times forward, has seen significant price drops.
- The overcapacity in AI compute and decreased demand are affecting NVIDIA's valuation.