Gargi Chaudhuri

Gargi Pal Chaudhuri, Chief Investment and Portfolio Strategist for the Americas at BlackRock, teams up with Glenn Purves, Global Head of Macro at the BlackRock Investment Institute, to dissect the recent tariff announcements from President Trump. They explore how these tariffs trigger market volatility and affect global supply chains. The duo discusses strategies for investors, focusing on diversification and defensive investments. They also delve into the resilience of gold and the complexities of the bond market, revealing how to navigate uncertain economic landscapes.

Gargi Chaudhuri from BlackRock discusses her Q4 outlook and equity preferences amid the Fed’s easing cycle. Jim Glassman offers insights on the latest US labor market trends and economic projections. Henrietta Treyz analyzes crucial political dynamics ahead of upcoming elections, focusing on key candidates like Harris and Trump. Dan Williams provides on-the-ground coverage of unfolding events in the Middle East following significant anniversaries. Lisa Mateo highlights notable trends in the media industry, including the effects of budget cuts.

Guests on the podcast include Gargi Chaudhuri from BlackRock, Stuart Kaiser from Citi, and Brian Wieser from Madison & Walls. They discuss playing the Fed soft landing, market spook pre-FOMC, Amazon earnings, and Paramount. Bloomberg's Lisa Mateo presents Newspaper Headlines.

Gargi Chaudhuri is the Chief Investment and Portfolio Strategist for the Americas at BlackRock, and Walter Piecyk is a Partner at Lightshed Partners. They dive into the implications of Fed Chair Jay Powell's recent conference and the expected rate cuts in 2025. Chaudhuri discusses the S&P outlook and equity strategies, while Piecyk previews Apple's earnings amidst concerns over innovation challenges and the impact of talent departures. The duo also explores the complexities of navigating stagflation and the dollar's depreciation on investment strategies.

Mark Zandi, Chief Economist at Moody's Analytics, dives deep into the Fed's recent rate cut, expressing concerns about troubling economic trends. Gargi Chaudhuri from BlackRock advises investors to focus on the bond market during this tough season for equities. Meanwhile, John Lovallo, UBS Analyst, discusses how lower rates could significantly boost housing demand, leading to increased sales and construction. Together, they paint a vivid picture of the shifting financial landscape and its implications for investors and homebuyers alike.