Sam Potter
Bloomberg markets editor with expertise in complex financial instruments and market structure; provides analysis on structured products and their risks.
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Jan 2, 2025 • 14min
We Read Hundreds of 2025 Market Predictions So You Don’t Have To
Sam Potter, Senior Editor on Bloomberg's markets team, dives into the intriguing world of market forecasts for 2025. He discusses the pervasive uncertainty shaped by Donald Trump's potential return to the White House and how that influences Wall Street's predictions. Listeners will learn about the challenges of predicting market trends amid economic conditions and political upheaval. Plus, explore how uncertainty could lead to investment opportunities and the risks surrounding the current AI boom, drawing parallels to past market corrections.
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Sep 18, 2025 • 17min
Structured Products Are Back. Why the Boom and What’s the Catch?
Sam Potter, Bloomberg's markets editor, dives into the world of structured products—complex investment vehicles designed to reduce downside risk amid volatile markets. He explains how these hybrid bond-options work and why their popularity is surging, especially among wealthy investors seeking stability. Potter also highlights critical concerns, including hidden costs and the lessons learned from past financial disasters like Lehman Brothers, reminding us that no investment is truly risk-free.
