Flattened Yield Curve Signals a Fed Policy Error, Jersey Says
Ira Jersey, U.S. rates strategist at Bloomberg Intelligence, talks about the yield curve, Chair Yellen resigning and how this will impact the Fed. Jennifer Rie, senior litigation analyst at Bloomberg Intelligence, says Trump's DOJ antitrust lawsuit is demanding specific asset sales like CNN before allowing an AT&T-Time Warner deal to get approved. Brogan BamBrogan, founder and CEO of Arrivo, talks about his company's planned hyperloop investment in Denver, how Arrivo's technology differs from other hyperloop companies and the future of transportation. Finally, Shira Ovide, a technology columnist at Bloomberg Gadfly, discusses how Uber is signaling at a business-model detour with Volvo deal and whether or not its valuation should be adjusted. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
21 Nov 201727min
Middle-Market Debt Has Ballooned in Recent Years, Kahn Says
Ronald Kahn, managing director of Lincoln International, talks about the new Lincoln Middle Market Index and the outlook for middle market lending. Kit Juckes, chief global FX strategist at Societe Generale, tells Pimm Fox and Lisa Abramowicz how Angela Merkel's failed attempt to build a government is impacting the euro and the dollar. Kevin Tynan, a senior autos analyst at Bloomberg Intelligence, says Tesla's semi-truck and roadster sideshow distract from its Model 3 woes. Finally, Ed Hammond, a deals reporter at Bloomberg, talks about consolidation in the chips sector. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
20 Nov 201727min
Corn May Be Big Opportunity at These Levels, Gilbertie and McGlone Say
Sal Gilbertie, president and founder of Teucrium Trading LLC, and Mike McGlone, a commodity strategist at Bloomberg Intelligence, talk about opportunities in corn and soybeans, farmers squeezed by pricey fuels and why U.S. crude oil production is on the verge of surging. Tad Rivelle, CIO of TCW, discusses the yield curve, markets and current investment strategy. Sridhar Natarajan, a high yield debt and syndicated loan reporter at Bloomberg, tells Pimm Fox and Lisa Abramowicz about a high-stakes hedge fund battle erupting over Hovnanian, after Blackstone proposes a plan that would trigger payouts on its credit swaps. Finally, Geetha Ranganathan, a technology and media analyst at Bloomberg Intelligence, talks about reports that Comcast and Verizon are looking into acquiring a big portion of 21st Century Fox Inc.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
17 Nov 201729min
Millennial Consumers Aren't Willing to Pay for Digital Transactions, Bhatt Says
Baiju Bhatt, co-founder and co-CEO of Robinhood, discusses his commission-free investment app geared toward millennials. Shing Tao, chairman and CEO of Remark Holdings, talks about using their AI platform to scrape social media consumer data. Wayne Winegarden, an economics scholar and senior fellow at the San Francisco-based Pacific Research Institute, tells Pimm Fox and Lisa Abramowicz why the GOP tax bill should include payroll tax reform. Finally, Bloomberg's Katya Kazakina talks about how billionaires were stunned as Da Vinci's Christ painting sold for a record $450 million.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
16 Nov 201726min
Amazon Bid Is Part of Toronto's Tech Investment Push, Mayor Tory Says
Toronto Mayor John Tory discusses bidding for Amazon headquarters, the housing market, immigration and the economy. Kathleen McCarthy, senior managing director and global COO at The Blackstone Real Estate Group, talks about investment opportunities in the U.S. and abroad. Seth Molod, partner and chair of real estate services at Berdon LLP, discusses his real estate forecast, opportunities and risks and tax implications. Finally, Norman Sturner, president and CEO of MHP Real Estate Services, talks about Manhattan development and investment opportunities, the outlook for interest rates and the impact of tax reform. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
15 Nov 201726min
Loomis Is Buying Junk Bonds Amid ETF Sales, Elaine Stokes Says
Elaine Stokes, vice president and portfolio manager at Loomis Sayles Bond Fund, talks about bonds and the high yield market. Billy House, a congressional reporter at Bloomberg, discusses Jeff Sessions testifying before Congress to address inconsistent statements about the Trump campaign's contact with Russians. Burt Flickinger, managing director at Strategic Resource Group, tells Pimm Fox and Lisa Abramowicz why Walmart is returning to its glory days while Target remains out of rhythm. Finally, Ben Bartenstein, an emerging markets reporter at Bloomberg, talks about S&P declaring Venezuela in default and the strange creditor meeting. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
14 Nov 201728min
Alberto Gallo on How the American Dream Turned into Greed and Inequality
Alberto Gallo, portfolio manager and head of macro strategies at Algebris Investments, talks about how the American dream turned into greed and inequality. Brooke Sutherland, a Bloomberg Gadfly columnist covering deals and industrials, tells Pimm Fox and Lisa Abramowicz why GE's turnaround plan and announcement to cut its dividend is "meh." Shira Ovide, a Bloomberg Gadfly columnist covering technology, discusses Alibaba's $25 billion in Singles Day sales, the company's bond offering and how the world's top tech giants have amassed $1.7 trillion in value. Finally, Sarah Halzack, a Bloomberg Gadfly consumer columnist, talks about why a Hasbro-Mattel acquisition makes sense. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
13 Nov 201725min
Smaller Companies Are Most Vulnerable to Tax-Cut Delays, Colas Says
Nick Colas, co-founder of Datatrek Research and a Bloomberg Prophet, discusses how much the market could be at risk with a corporate tax cut delay. Chris Macke, founder of Solutionomics and Federal Reserve Beige Book contributor, and Laura Davison, a tax reporter at Bloomberg, talk about the latest developments in the GOP tax bills and a proposal to reward job creators through earned corporate tax cuts. Tom Orlik, chief Asia economist at Bloomberg Intelligence, discusses China removing limits on foreign ownership of Chinese banks and asset managers. Finally, Lindsey Rupp, a specialty retail reporter at Bloomberg, talks about JC Penney earnings.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
10 Nov 201728min
