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What’s driving this week’s market moves – and where are the biggest opportunities? Goldman Sachs traders discuss.
Episodes
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- Bullish Options Trades Slow amid AI Uncertainty · 10 minOptions markets are showing signs of increased nervousness about artificial intelligence (AI) as investors focus closely on earnings from large tech companies and try to separate…
- Why Investors Are Reducing AI Exposure · 11 minMarkets are scrutinizing the crowded AI trade as investors reassess technology infrastructure spending plans and factor in rising capital costs, says Rich Privorotsky, head of…
- How Higher Rates and AI Issuance Are Affecting Credit Markets · 11 minCredit markets have stayed resilient even as interest rates rise and investors scrutinize the outlook for artificial intelligence (AI), says Alex Finston, co-head of US and Asia…
- Hedge Funds Are Cautious on Stocks amid Rates and Energy Volatility · 11 minHedge fund positioning in equities for long-short strategies is at historically low levels amid ongoing volatility in interest rates and oil prices, says Mark Wilson, head of…
- AI Is Becoming a Stock Picker's Market · 9 minTrading in artificial intelligence (AI) stocks is evolving as investor interest broadens beyond semiconductor makers and companies that benefit from capital expenditures in AI…
- Why the Bond Market May Be the Stock Market's Biggest Risk · 12 minWith US 10-Year Treasury yields climbing this week to the highest level since 2007, the bond market may be the biggest risk to further equity gains, says Tony Pasquariello…
- The Opportunities for Investors amid Higher-for-Longer Interest Rates · 11 minThe Federal Reserve signaled this week that interest rates could be higher for longer, which may pose a challenge for the broader equity market if tighter policy leads to less…
- What a Fed Rate Hike Could Mean for US Stocks · 11 minInvestors are pricing in a higher likelihood that the Federal Reserve will hike rates after core CPI inflation rose in August more than economists had estimated. However, a rate…
- Why Gold Is Expected to Rise to Record Highs · 12 minGold set a record high in January, but uncertainty about US interest rates and disruption from the Iran war have led to an “elongated pause” in the rally, according to Tony Kim…
- What Is the Outlook for Diesel and Gasoline Supplies? · 8 minEnergy markets have been surprisingly resilient amid the disruption to shipping through the Strait of Hormuz. However, there are few signs of relief in markets for refined…
- Why US Equity Returns Are Broadening Beyond AI Stocks · 13 minWhile artificial intelligence (AI) has been a key driver of US stocks, a wider range of sectors is starting to power the S&P 500, says Shawn Tuteja, head of ETF and Custom Basket…
- How Inflation and Fiscal Policy Are Driving US Treasury Markets · 12 minWith a month to go until the Federal Reserve’s next rate decision, inflation is increasingly in focus for the US bond market, says Mike Mitchell, head of US Treasury and…
- Why US Stocks May ‘Grind Higher’ · 8 minAshok Varadhan, co-head of Global Banking & Markets at Goldman Sachs, shares his outlook on assets from credit and stocks to oil. This episode also covers recent moves in AI-led…
- Are Hedge Funds Still Bullish on AI Stocks? · 12 minTech stocks been buffeted by a reversal of momentum in US equities, but hedge funds are still fundamentally bullish on AI stocks, according to Vincent Lin, co-head of Prime…
- The 'Market of Stocks' vs. the 'Stock Market' · 12 minAs more US companies report earnings next week, the bar is “very high” from the perspective of analysts and option market makers, says Brian Garrett, head of equities on the…
- Bullish on the Dollar · 11 minCould the US dollar keep rising from here? Brian Dunne, head of Americas Foreign Exchange Options Trading in Goldman Sachs Global Banking & Markets, says that interest rates…
- S&P to 8,000 This Year? · 10 minAs US equities get more volatile, are the drivers of the rally still intact? John Flood, head of Americas Equities Execution Services in Goldman Sachs Global Banking & Markets…
- ‘It’s a Generational Opportunity’ · 11 minDespite recent wobbles in the US equity market, Muhammad Qubbaj, co-head of US Interest Rate Products in Goldman Sachs Global Banking & Markets, believes the rally is on firm…
- Will Europe Outperform? · 10 minAs US stocks surge, European equities are climbing as well. Could more gains be ahead, and are European stocks be poised to outperform? Sharon Bell, European portfolio strategist…
- Can the Tech Surge Continue? · 8 minTech stocks have surged in the past two months. What’s behind the move, and where are the opportunities for investors now? Peter Callahan, the US Technology, Media and…
- Why Rates Could Keep Rising · 12 minWhat’s driving the rise in US Treasury yields, and what could be ahead for the bond market? Phillip Lee, head of Real Money Rate Sales in Goldman Sachs Global Banking & Markets…
- A Tale of Two Markets · 11 minAs AI stocks drive the S&P 500 and Nasdaq to record highs, are fears of a bubble warranted? And what are the newest opportunities in the AI equipment trade? Shawn Tuteja, who…
- How to Trade Oil Now · 16 minOil prices have fallen thanks to investor optimism that the Iran conflict could soon be resolved. But the situation may be more complicated than it appears, cautions Jerome…
- Riding the AI Wave · 16 minAfter a divisive FOMC meeting, what policy shifts could lie ahead for the Fed? And what are tech giants’ earnings telling us about the AI trade? Anshul Sehgal, global co-head of…
- Big Opportunities in Small Cap Equities · 11 minAfter years of underperformance, small-cap equities may be poised for a sustained rally. Where should investors look for opportunities? And can this momentum withstand macro…
- Chase or Fade the Rally? · 12 minUS equities have staged a powerful rebound, coming back from their late-March lows to hit all-time highs. Are more gains ahead, or should traders look to take profits? And what…
- Big Tech Opportunity · 10 minAfter a huge one-day rally on the Iran ceasefire deal, is there still room for stocks to go higher? And what’s the best way for investors to take bullish positions on US equities…
- “I’d Rather Be a Bond” · 10 minBond yields have risen sharply in the past month. Is this move an overreaction – and is it creating opportunities for investors? Lindsay Rosner, Head of Multi-Sector Investing in…
- "The Market Is Fragile" · 10 minWhile the S&P 500 has traded within a relatively narrow range this year, there are significant signals of stress below the surface, says John Storey, Co-Head of Equities…
- Untangling Signals of Market Stress · 10 minGeopolitical uncertainty and a decline in S&P 500 liquidity are prompting institutional investors to hedge against macro risks. How are investors responding to surging volumes…
- New Worries · 8 minA weaker-than-expected employment report, and increasing geopolitical concerns, are leading to significant market volatility. How should investors make sense of this environment?…
- $120 Oil Ahead? · 13 minThe conflict in Iran has led to a significant spike in oil prices. What will determine the commodity’s next move, and how much higher could oil prices rise? Jerome Dortmans…
- A New Way to Trade Emerging Markets · 10 minEmerging market equities have continued to rally in 2026. What’s driving the gains, and where are the opportunities now? Stratford Dennis, head of emerging market equities…
- Tech Comeback Ahead? · 8 minDespite widespread optimism about AI, the US tech sector has lagged meaningfully this year. What factors could lead to a bullish reversal – and which stocks may be set to…
- “Still Bullish Gold” · 10 minWhat’s behind the recent volatility in gold prices – and what could drive further gains through the rest of the year? Lina Thomas, senior commodities analyst in Goldman Sachs…
- Stock Market Shakeout · 13 minThere is significant volatility beneath the surface of the US equity market. So what’s driving these moves – and where are the opportunities for investors now? Shawn Tuteja, who…
- Finding Opportunities in Financials · 10 minCan US financials outperform in 2026 – and where are the most attractive opportunities? Christian DeGrasse, financial sector specialist in Global Banking & Markets, discusses…
- Long Gold and Long Stocks · 12 minDo investors need a new barbell strategy? Anshul Sehgal, global co-head of Fixed Income, Currency and Commodities in Goldman Sachs Global Banking & Markets, discusses market…
- “A Massive Broadening Trade” · 12 minConcerns over US tariffs and Japanese fiscal policy are inserting fresh volatility into markets. So how are investors positioning – and where are the best opportunities in global…
- Which Equity Markets Will Outperform? · 14 minWhat factors could drive global markets in 2026 – and how should investors think about hedging their exposure? Kunal Shah, co-CEO of Goldman Sachs International and global…
- Emerging Markets Could Keep Surging · 9 minAfter a big 2025 for emerging markets, are more gains ahead this year? And what countries and sectors should investors focus on? Stratford Dennis, head of emerging market…
- “We Like Bonds” · 11 minHow should investors think about fixed income going into 2026 – and what’s the outlook for the jobs market and Fed policy? Lindsay Rosner, Head of Multi-Sector Investing in…
- Are More Rate Cuts Coming? · 8 minWhat did we learn from the Federal Reserve about the likely path of monetary policy in 2026 – and where are the best trades right now? Josh Schiffrin, chief strategy officer and…
- Why the Dollar Could Drop · 10 minAfter falling sharply to start the year, the US dollar has been flat over the past eight months. What could drive the next move – and where can traders find the biggest…
- Why Stocks Are Getting Wild · 7 minWhat’s driving the volatility in US equities, and how should investors look to position now? Brian Garrett, head of equity execution on the Cross Asset Sales desk in Global…
- Consumer Concerns and Equity Opportunities · 8 minAs worries about the US consumer intensify, what’s the outlook for earnings and for the holiday shopping season – and are there now opportunities in some of these beaten-down…
- How to Trade a Credit Expansion · 11 minThe US economy is in the midst of a “handover” from a fiscal expansion to a credit expansion, says Anshul Sehgal, global co-head of Fixed Income, Currency and Commodities in…
- Rise of the Retail Investor · 9 minAs retail investor activity become a more significant driver of US equities, how is their behavior shaping markets – and what opportunities could be opening up as a result? John…
- A “Blow-Off Top” Ahead? · 10 minAs investors make sense of surprising Fed guidance and a huge slate of earnings, what’s the current state of sentiment around US equities – and which sectors could outperform…
- Can the China Rally Continue? · 8 minWhat’s driving Chinese equity markets higher, and are there better opportunities across the emerging markets landscape at this point? Stratford Dennis, head of emerging market…
