Market Matters from New York Life Investments

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By: New York Life Investments

Host Lauren Goodwin brings a fresh look at what matters for the economy, markets, and a multi-asset portfolio. Tune in for a weekly dose of what’s driving portfolio decision-making at New York Life Investments.

The end of negative rates (March 25, 2024)
Last Monday at 5:00 PM

The Bank of Japan’s historic decision to end its Negative Interest Rate Policy has far-reaching implications for global investors. Lauren Goodwin and Julia Hermann discuss the shifts in Japan’s economy that allowed for this policy adjustment, and what it means for government bond demand and the long-term path of global interest rates. 


Inflation: the long slog back to target (March 18, 2024)
03/18/2024

2 months of slightly-too-hot inflation. A Fed meeting this week. A market eager for interest rate cuts. Lauren Goodwin and Julia Hermann are standing by their base case and sharing updated scenarios for prices ahead.  


Thinking through dollar-based returns (March 11, 2024)
03/11/2024

The dollar’s up – but what does a strong dollar really mean for investors? Julia Hermann and Michael LoGalbo navigate the maze of recent short-term dollar movements and how this can translate into an international investing approach.  


Off to the races: Super Tuesday and the U.S. Election (March 4, 2024)
03/04/2024

This week, Super Tuesday marks a major point of progress in the 2024 U.S. president election. As candidates’ policies firm up, Lauren Goodwin and Julia Hermann give investors a guide to what’s still outstanding in the primaries, key policies on the table, and how to spot policy-based opportunities.  


The Magnificent 1? (February 26, 2024)
02/26/2024

The market’s late cycle jitters have been assuaged by the persistent AI trend, with a single company in the forefront. Lauren Goodwin and Julia Hermann dissect this year’s equity market leadership, and what investors can do when opportunities feel concentrated. 


China: de-risk, or de-couple? with MacKay Shields (February 12, 2024)
02/12/2024

China’s economic woes have been in the news lately, but investors’ picture is more dynamic: should we focus more on the risks of China’s old economic model, or the opportunities of its new one? Valentina Chen, co-head and portfolio manager of MacKay Shields’ emerging markets debt team, joins the podcast to share her perspective. 


Stepping out of cash with MacKay Shields (February 5, 2024)
02/02/2024

Forecasts of short-term rates driven by Fed policy have been ever changing, but after the recent inflation print, it seems as though Fed Funds may have peaked. Investors looking to capture yields before they move lower may be able to do so through the bond market. Host Lauren Goodwin is joined by Thomas Musmanno and John Lawlor of MacKay Shields to discuss opportunities in short duration. 


Fed pivot purgatory (January 29, 2024)
01/29/2024

Even with inflation and the jobs market both running hot, many investors are convinced of an imminent cut in interest rates. Lauren Goodwin and Julia Hermann discuss how the Fed’s shift in tone has contributed to this renewed investor debate. 


Swan Lake 2024 (Part 2) (January 22, 2024)
01/22/2024

While the coming year is full of uncertainty, we’ve observed that much of the financial community is hugging consensus views around inflation, interest rates, and the likelihood of recession. In this episode, we discuss another three “black swan” risks that have the potential to disrupt investor consensus.


Swan Lake: Risks that could disrupt consensus in 2024, part 1 (January 15, 2024)
01/15/2024

While the coming year is full of uncertainty, we’ve observed that much of the financial community is hugging consensus views around inflation, interest rates, and the likelihood of recession. In this episode, we discuss three “black swan” risks that have the potential to disrupt investor consensus.