Michael Zezas: The Mechanics of Fiscal Stimulus
Congress is weighing another round of fiscal stimulus, possibly by July. But the dynamics of passage in an election year could mean a narrow window to take action.
20 Maj 20202min
Mike Wilson: Financial Repression Is Alive and Well
Current stock market price patterns look surprisingly similar to 2009 and the global financial crisis. The big difference for investors may be the knock-on effect of low interest rates.
18 Maj 20204min
Andrew Sheets: Are Negative Interest Rates Coming to the U.S. and UK?
As markets have begun to price expectations for negative rates in Britain and the U.S., Chief Cross-Asset Strategist Andrew Sheets breaks down the potential impact on consumers, savers and economic growth.
15 Maj 20203min
Special Episode: Lessons and Limits of China’s Recovery
What China’s rebound from COVID-19 can—and can’t—tell us about the path, speed and pitfalls of economic reopening for other countries. Chief China Economist Robin Xing and Chief Cross-Asset Strategist Andrew Sheets look at the data, lessons so far, and how the country has had to modify its crisis playbook.
14 Maj 20209min
Michael Zezas: COVID-19 Sparks Renewed U.S.-China Trade Tensions
Can the Phase One trade deal détente stand, or will the U.S. and China return to a cycle of escalating tariffs that may impact prospects of a rebound in economic growth? Michael Zezas, Head of Public Policy Research and Municipal Strategy, takes a closer look.
13 Maj 20202min
Mike Wilson: U is for Unicorn
Amid investor speculation about the shape of a recovery, Chief Investment Officer Mike Wilson urges a standard recession playbook.
11 Maj 20203min
Special Episode, Part 2: Markets Eye Climbing Government Deficits
How should an investor evaluate the issue of high levels of government debt as nations battle the impact of the coronavirus? A deep dive into the debate.
8 Maj 20209min
Special Episode: Recovering from the Stimulus
How can we best coordinate policy to support a timely recovery and what lessons can we learn from the past? Chief Global Economist Chetan Ahya and Chief Cross Asset Strategist Andrew Sheets discuss the policy path back from the global economic crisis brought on by COVID-19.
7 Maj 20208min
