Odd Lots Bloomberg Presents "What Goes Up"
May 29, 2019
Gina Martin-Adams, Chief Equity Strategist at Bloomberg, and Emily Barrett, a correspondent specializing in bonds and FX markets, dive into the current state of financial markets. They discuss the shift in U.S.-China relations and its impact on market dynamics. Insights into Fed minute interpretations reveal apparent economic nuances, while they share surprising market tales, including a penny stock's remarkable surge and humorous anecdotes from the financial world. Their lively exchange captures the complexities of today's trading environment.
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Tech War, Not Trade War
- The recent U.S.-China trade war escalation has shifted into a tech war.
- This shift is more significant than tariffs and has caused increased market volatility.
Market Price as Sentiment Indicator
- Quantifying geopolitical risks like trade wars is difficult due to behavioral factors in markets.
- Use market price action as an aggregate measure of millions of opinions.
Key Economic Indicators to Watch
- Monitor key economic indicators like manufacturing PMI, initial jobless claims, and bond market inversions to understand market direction.
- Also consider consumer confidence for additional insights.