Fed to Cut Biggest Banks' Capital Hike by Half in Overhaul

Geoff Dennis, Head of Global Emerging Market Strategy at UBS Securities, on emerging markets and why he thinks the gloom over EM equities is overdone. Ferdinando Giugliano, Bloomberg Opinion columnist in Rome, on the populist government plan in Italy, and how Italian/euro assets are being impacted. Dan Moss, Economics Editor and columnist for Bloomberg Opinion, on China casting doubt on report of a $200 billion trade deficit. Aaron Brown, Bloomberg Opinion columnist and former Head of Financial Market Research at AQR Capital Management, on pension funds, market valuations, and cryptocurrencies.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

19 Touko 201826min

Guests: Han Yik, Head of Institutional Investors at the World Economic Forum, discusses the global pension crisis.David Ourlicht, Commissioner & Chair of the Investment Committee, New York State Insurance Fund, and special adviser to the Chairman of GAMCO, discusses market outlook, infrastructure and asset allocation strategy.Phil Orlando, Chief Equity Market Strategist at Federated, on markets and investing, and why he sees value in the US equity market.Mark Rosenberg, CEO and Co-Founder of Geoquant, on their Mueller Index and how recent turnover at the White House is impacting the political risk in markets.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

19 Touko 201827min

Mark Douglas, CEO of Steelhouse, on how advertisers value different media platforms, and how adding regulation to data-rich media platforms like Facebook could impact how much ad dollars they receive. Will Kennedy, Managing Editor: EMEA Energy & Commodities for Bloomberg in London, on the first detailed insight into Saudi Aramco’s financials, ahead of their impending IPO. Bob Mulroy, CEO of Partner Therapeutics, and former CEO of Merrrimack, on FDA approval of their first drug, Leukine, for acute radiation syndrome (ARS), and why the government is interested. Joe Minarik, Director of Research at the Committee for Economic Development, and former Chief Economist at the Office of Management and Budget for the Clinton Administration, on why the deficit is the greatest threat to the future of business. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

18 Touko 201828min

David Dietze, Founder, President and Chief Investment Strategist at Point View Wealth Management, on earnings season, FAANG stocks, and his top stocks to make money for the rest of the year. Burt Flickinger, Managing Director for Strategic Resource Group, on why ESL Investments' offer for Kenmore and other Sears assets is great for CEO Lampert, but not so good for Sears. Holly Liss, Managing Director, Futures and Commodities Group at BTIG, on the flattening yield curve and the 10-year UST heading to 3%.Juan Manuel Santos, President of the Republic of Colombia, on elections, the Venezuela crisis, US trade tensions, and what's next after his term ends this August.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

18 Touko 201828min

Paul McNamara, Investment Director for emerging markets at GAM UK, on the big selloff in Argentina, and why Turkey is still a risk. Tom Gimbel, Founder and CEO of LaSalle Network, on jobs data, and why companies aren't paying more wages. Mike McDonough, Chief Economist: Financial Products for Bloomberg LP, on how the potential bankruptcy of ZTE Corp. could be the shot that triggers the US-China trade war. Will Rhind, CEO of GraniteShares, on outlook for commodities, gold, and Iran impact on oil.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

18 Touko 201828min

Ken Langone, Co-Founder of Home Depot and former director of the New York Stock Exchange, discusses his new book, "I Love Capitalism: An American Love Story," education in America, and his investment in Palantir. Daniel Wager, Vice President: Global Financial Crime Compliance at LexisNexis Risk Solutions, on how companies should prepare for Iranian sanctions, and potential financial crimes surrounding Michael Cohen. Ken Shea, Senior Analyst Global Food, Beverages & Tobacco for Bloomberg Intelligence, on the skyrocketing M&A activity in the cannabis industry.  Bermuda Premier David Burt on their growing crypto business and commitment to blockchain, and the regulatory environment.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

18 Touko 201836min

Paul Sweeney, U.S. Director of Research and Senior Media/Internet Analyst for Bloomberg Intelligence, on the Redstone family defeating the CBS bid to undercut control of company. Peter Pulikkan, US Energy analyst for Bloomberg Intelligence, discusses how U.S. refiners are maxing out on the shale they can process, as production surges. KC Mathews, Economist and Chief Investment Officer at UMB Bank, discusses market outlook, yield curve, inflation and current investment strategy. Jennifer Bartashus, Senior U.S. food retail and mass merchants analyst for Bloomberg Intelligence, on Walmart earnings and Kroger's pact with online grocer Ocado Group.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

18 Touko 201827min

Eli Lake, Bloomberg Opinion columnist on why Trump's cave to China's ZTE hurts his Iran strategy, and North Korea threatening to cancel the Trump summit. Jeff Smedsrud,  co-founder of HealthCare.com and Founder and CEO at PivotHealth.com, on Trump's new drug pricing proposal, insurance affordability, and Obamacare outlook. Sarah Halzack, Bloomberg Opinion retail columnist, on Macy's sales gains and positive outlook. James Bach, Government Analyst: Federal Contracts for Bloomberg Intelligence, on the likely winner of the $10 billion Pentagon cloud contract: Amazon vs. Microsoft.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

16 Touko 201829min