Bloomberg Surveillance

Daniel Alpert, Westwood Capital Managing Partner, examines the effects of fiscal stimulus on the labor market. George Bory, Wells Fargo Asset Management Head of Fixed Income Strategy, says don't give up on bonds just yet. Mercedes Carnethon, Northwestern University Professor & Department of Preventive Medicine Vice Chair, discusses the possible effects of Covid-19 mutations on current vaccines. Megan Greene, Harvard Kennedy School Senior Fellow, explains why the stimulus compromise doesn't resolve the debate over the Fed's emergency powers.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Raghuram Rajan, University of Chicago Booth School Professor and Former Reserve Bank of India Governor, warns of massive distress in the corporate sector. Julian Emanuel, BTIG Chief Equity & Derivatives Strategist, says the current stimulus discussions are being priced in as a down payment on a larger package for when President-elect Biden takes office. Dr. Tom McGinn, CommonSpirit Health Executive Vice President of Physician Enterprise, says hospital staffing has become the greatest challenge when assisting patients affected by Covid-19. Peter Hooper, Deutsche Bank Global Head of Economic Research, sees near-term weakness in the labor market and consumer spending.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Christopher Harvey, Wells Fargo Securities Head of Equity Strategy, says 2021 will bring overall pedestrian returns and it's essential to look into small-caps and financials. Tom Porcelli, RBC Capital Markets Chief U.S. Economist, says there could be a Fed rate hike as early as 2022. Kathy Hochul, New York Lieutenant Governor, discusses the desperate need for stimulus for small businesses, the lack of state aid in the coronavirus relief bill, and trying to avoid another lockdown. Stephen Stanley, Amherst Pierpont Chief Economist, sees the economy getting back to close to normal in the second half of 2021.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Greg Boutle, BNP Paribas U.S. Head of Equity & Derivative Strategy, says there could be a new volatility regime in 2021. Jeremy Stretch, CIBC Head of G-10 FX Strategy, discusses U.S. Treasury report designating Switzerland and Vietnam as currency manipulators. Michelle Meyer, BofA Securities Head of U.S. Economics, says don't overlook the near-term challenges for the economy. Dr. Katherine Baumgarten, Oschner Health Medical Director of Infection Control and Prevention, says there are many critical steps involved with the distribution of Covid-19 vaccines and cold storage is a challenge.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Dr. Katie Passaretti, Atrium Health Director of Infection Prevention, discusses being among the first people to receive a Covid-19 vaccine. Robert Califf, Former FDA Commissioner, gives the FDA an A+ for its handling of Covid-19 vaccines. Michael Gapen, Barclays Chief U.S. Economist, sees a bumpy road ahead but vaccine progress gives hope. Peter Orszag, Bloomberg Opinion Columnist and Lazard CEO of Financial Advisory, says more economic pain is coming unless the government acts quickly.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Peter Tchir, Academy Securities Head of Macro Strategy, sees a big rotation ahead. Brian Weinstein, Morgan Stanley Head of Global Fixed Income, discusses what to expect from this week's Fed meeting. Dr. Joseph Cacchione, Ascension Chief Medical Officer, discusses the logistical challenges behind the Covid-19 vaccine rollout. Lara Rhame, FS Investments Chief U.S. Economist, warns of a double-dip recession.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Frances Donald, Manulife Investment Management Global Chief Economist & Head of Macroeconomic Strategy, says we should be more afraid of stagflation than we should be about low rates. Michael Holland, Holland and Company Chairman, says he can't justify buying a great deal of fixed income right now. Leslie McClure, Drexel University Dornsife School of Public Health Department of Epidemiology and Biostatistics Chair, says we have to continue to be cautious even after we vaccinate a large portion of the population. Ed Mills, Raymond James Washington Policy Analyst, discusses how politics continue to get in the way of a stimulus deal in Washington. Alex Webb, Bloomberg Opinion Tech Columnist, discusses Bob Dylan's decision to sell his songwriting catalog.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Kallum Pickering, Berenberg Senior Economist, says the ECB is much more focused on inflation expectations than long-term rates. Lawrence Gostin, Georgetown University Professor of Medicine, says we may be at the beginning of the end of this pandemic. Jane Foley, Rabobank Head of FX Strategy, real interest rates are going to be more attractive for the Euro than for the dollar for the foreseeable future. Doug Holtz-Eakin, American Action Forum President & Former Director of the Congressional Budget Office, says the first step in getting to a better economy is taking on the health crisis.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jim Caron, Morgan Stanley Portfolio Manager, thinks that calls for inflation and significantly higher yields are very premature. Kathleen Smith, Renaissance Capital Co-Founder & Partner, says 2020 will be a year in the record books for IPOs. Doug Kass, Seabreeze Partners President, says it has been a horrible environment for shorting stocks. David Rubenstein, Carlyle Group Co-Founder and Peer-to-Peer Host, discusses his interview with World Economic Forum Founder Klaus Schwab.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Peter Oppenheimer, Goldman Sachs Chief Global Equity Strategist, says he sees a strong U.S. rebound ahead. Boston Mayor Marty Walsh says the lack of guidance and financial support during the pandemic has been a failure of federal government. Leslie Vinjamuri, Chatham House Head of the U.S. Americas Programme, says there is no honeymoon period for the Biden team. Michael Cloherty, UBS Head of U.S. Rates Strategy, still sees upward pressure on yields next year.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.