Bloomberg Talks

HSBC US CEO Lisa McGeough speaks with Bloomberg's Sonali Basak. They discuss market outlook under current conditions as well as taking over as HSBC's US CEO. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Cathie Wood, the founder, CEO and chief investment officer of ARK Investment Management, still says Bitcoin will hit $1.5 million per coin by the year 2030. Wood also talks about the stocks she is buying, how many times the Federal Reserve will cut interest rates this year, President Donald Trump's support for crypto and the future of memecoins. She speaks with Bloomberg's Tim Stenovec and Sonali Basak. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

David Kostin, Chief US equity strategist at Goldman Sachs, shares his insights on the current tumultuous market. He labels the 'Magnificent Seven' stocks as the 'Maleficent Seven' due to their negative impact this year. Kostin lowers the S&P 500 price target for 2025 to 6,200, citing economic uncertainty. He discusses strategies for navigating market volatility, emphasizing diversification and investing in less sensitive stocks. The conversation also touches on adapting to the rise of AI and the importance of mental health resources during these turbulent times.

It's just over a week until the Chancellor Rachel Reeves will unveil her Spring Statement, which is expected to announce further spending cuts to keep the deficit and borrowing under control. This as many UK businesses are facing tax rises when an increase in employers' national insurance comes into force next month. Small businesses are key to driving the economic growth the government wants, so what would help them? The latest report from Goldman Sachs, built on their' 10,000 Small Businesses' programme, contains some key recommendations. Asahi Pompey, Global Head of Corporate Engagement at Goldman Sachs and President of the Goldman Sachs Foundation joined Stephen Carroll and Tom Mackenzie on Bloomberg Daybreak Europe to discuss.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

FTC Chair Andrew Ferguson discusses enforcement, the Trump Administration, and dealing with big tech. He speaks with Bloomberg's Caroline Hyde.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

UK Chancellor Rachel Reeves discusses the cost of tax measures and her pledge to get a grip on government borrowing and debt. She speaks with Bloomberg's Lizzy Burden.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

OECD Secretary General Mathias Hubert Paul Cormann discusses cutting the World Growth forecast, citing fallout from US tariffs. He speaks with Bloomberg's Jonathan Ferro, Lisa Abramowicz, and Annmarie Hordern.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

UN Under-Secretary-General Tom Fletcher discusses the EU's "Standing with Syria" conference in Brussels, and the humanitarian aid that is needed globally. He speaks with Bloomberg's Guy Johnson, Kriti Gupta, and Lizzy Burden.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Bank of Spain Governor Jose Luis Escriva discusses the post-Covid shift in the Spanish economy in an exclusive interview with Bloomberg's Kriti Gupta.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Torsten Slok, Apollo's chief economist, dives into the current economic landscape, highlighting the effects of DOGE layoffs on the labor market and the implications of tariffs on consumers. He discusses the challenges of navigating stagflation with rising inflation and slowing growth, and expresses concern over the 'wait and see' mentality gripping consumers and businesses. Slok also emphasizes the importance of upcoming Federal Reserve policies as economic indicators shift from soft to hard data, impacting job creation and overall market stability.