Brittle Markets: The Risks from Falling Liquidity

Steve Strongin, head of the Global Investment Research (GIR) Division, and Charlie Himmelberg, GIR's co-head of Global Markets Research and global head of Credit and Mortgage Strategy Research, discuss the importance of liquidity in the market, the vulnerabilities of less-liquid markets and proposals to restore liquidity without undermining market safety. This episode was recorded on August 11, 2015. This podcast should not be copied, distributed, published or reproduced, in whole or in part. The information contained in this podcast does not constitute research or a recommendation from any Goldman Sachs entity to the listener. Neither Goldman Sachs nor any of its affiliates makes any representation or warranty, as to the accuracy or completeness of the statements or any information contained in this podcast and any liability therefor (including in respect of direct, indirect or consequential loss or damage) is expressly disclaimed. The views expressed in this podcast are not necessarily those of Goldman Sachs, and Goldman Sachs is not providing any financial, economic, legal, accounting or tax advice or recommendations in this podcast. In addition, the receipt of this podcast by any listener is not to be taken as constituting the giving of investment advice by Goldman Sachs to that listener, nor to constitute such person a client of any Goldman Sachs entity. Copyright 2015 Goldman Sachs. All rights reserved. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices