Bob Doll discusses margin pressure, Greg Daco talks about strong retail sales, Meghan Graper emphasizes investment discipline, Sri Natarajan analyzes banks' transitional quarter, and Henrietta Treyz highlights Congress' eagerness for aid to Israel.
Margins are expected to come under pressure in the future.
The credit market shows resilience, but a more selective approach to investment decisions is emerging.
Deep dives
Support for Israel: Congress eager to provide military aid and financial assistance
Congress is eager to support President Biden in providing military assistance and financial aid to Israel. There is a strong desire to supply munitions and increase enforcement of the Iron Dome system. Financial support, potentially exceeding $10 billion, is also being discussed. While there might be initial hesitations to voice opposing views, opposition may emerge from both the far right and the far left. However, troop deployment from the US is not currently seen as likely.
Resilient credit market in the face of volatile treasuries
The credit market has shown resilience despite the volatility in the treasury market. Three-month spread balls remain low, and the corporate index has remained stable. While there may be some concerns about higher interest payments for high yield companies, the investment grade market seems insulated with little immediate need for issuers to enter the market. However, a more selective approach to investment decisions is becoming apparent.
Congress to provide financial and military aid to Israel
Congress is expected to provide financial and military aid to Israel, potentially exceeding $10 billion. There is a strong desire to support Israel with munitions, increased enforcement of the Iron Dome system, and additional funding. While there might be factions emerging from both the far right and far left, initial hesitations to voice opposing views are currently prevalent. However, troop deployment from the US is not currently seen as likely.
Congress support for aid and potential troop deployment
Congress is eager to support President Biden in providing military assistance and financial aid to Israel. While there might be initial hesitations to voice opposing views, opposition may emerge from both the far right and the far left. However, troop deployment from the US is not currently seen as likely, as the focus is on containment and preventing escalation of the conflict.
Bob Doll, Crossmark Global Investments Chief Investment Officer, says margins will come under pressure going forward. Greg Daco, EY Chief Economist, discusses September's strong retail sales report. Meghan Graper, Barclays Global Debt Capital Markets Co-Head, says that more discipline is being applied to investment decisions. Sri Natarajan, Bloomberg News, says recent banks earnings reflect a 'transitional quarter.' Henrietta Treyz says Congress is eager to begin the voting process on aid for Israel. Get the Bloomberg Surveillance newsletter, delivered every weekday. Sign up now: https://www.bloomberg.com/account/newsletters/surveillance