Bloomberg Surveillance

Ben Laidler, Tower Hudson Research CEO, says the rotation has just begun. David Rubenstein, Carlyle Group Founder, says we could see a return to some type of normality by the fall. Noelle Corum, Invesco Portfolio Manager, says we could see more rates volatility from here. Mike Mayo, Wells Fargo Securities Head of U.S. Large-Cap Bank Research, explains why he increased his price target on JPMorgan to the highest on the street.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Rick Bright, The Rockefeller Foundation Pandemic Prevention and Response Senior Vice President, says he's seen a complete 180 degree turnaround between the Biden and Trump administrations in their response to coronavirus. Michael Holland, Holland & Company Chairman, says we are in the early stages of a major recovery. Anna Han, Wells Fargo Securities Equity Strategist, says she is focused on earnings expectations. Blerina Uruci, Barclays Senior U.S. Economist, sifts through inflation concerns explaining sometimes the narrative is more dramatic than actual changes in the underlying data.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Sarah Bianchi, Evercore ISI Head of U.S. Public Policy, says the era of U.S. gridlock is not over. Kallum Pickering, Berenberg Senior Economist, says the underlying risks to the economy are still significant. Sebastien Page, T Rowe Price Multi Asset Strategist, says rising rates are an unknown for markets. Jason Farley, Johns Hopkins Nursing Professor, says the risk of blood clots from Covid-19 rises with age.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jared Bernstein, U.S. Council of Economic Advisors Member, says Biden's rescue plan is critical for a reliable recovery. Bruce Kasman, JPMorgan Chief Economist & Head of Global Economic Research, sees both the U.S. and western Europe booming over the next couple of quarters. James Stavridis, Bloomberg Opinion Columnist & Former NATO Supreme Allied Commander, says the U.S. has to confront China where it must, but cooperate where it can. Michael Nathanson & Craig Moffett, MoffettNathanson Founding Partners & Senior Research Analysts, discuss the future of cord-cutting and direct-to-consumer. Gabriela Santos, JPMorgan Investment Management Global Market Strategist, says we are just seeing a correction in Chinese markets.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Laurence Boone, OECD Chief Economist, says the U.S. stimulus package will help power a faster than expected global economic upswing. Mark McCormick, TD Bank Global Head of FX Strategy, is bullish on the dollar versus the euro. Jim Paulsen, Leuthold Weeden Capital Management Chief Investment Officer, says 2022 will be an adjustment year for markets. Dr. Amesh Adalja, Johns Hopkins Center for Health Security Senior Scholar, says the CDC guideline show why vaccines are so important.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Abby Joseph Cohen, Goldman Sachs Advisory Director and Senior Investment Strategist, says she still sees potential in equities. Deborah Fuller, University of Washington School of Medicine Microbiology Professor, says a pan-virus vaccine needs to be developed. Kathy Jones, Charles Schwab Chief Fixed Income Strategist, says zombie companies are living off fumes. Michelle Meyer, BofA Securities Head of U.S. Economics, says consumers will drive U.S. economic growth. Valerie Grant, AllianceBernstein Senior Portfolio Manager: Responsible Investing, discusses empowering women in finance.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jared Bernstein, U.S. Council of Economic Advisers Member, says the details surrounding stimulus payments are still under review. Savita Subramanian, BofA Securities Head of U.S. Equity & Quantitative Strategy, says there are real risks in the S&P 500 and the NASDAQ. Ellen Zentner, Morgan Stanley Chief U.S. Economist, says the Fed needs to be more forceful. Priya Misra, TD Securities Global Head of Rates Strategy, thinks rates will keep rising until we get persistent tightening of financial conditions.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Olaf Scholz, German Finance Minister, says Germany will need to increase debt spending this year to help tackle the impact of the coronavirus crisis on Europe’s largest economy. Danny Blanchflower, Dartmouth College Professor of Economics, says wage growth is the big story going forward. Dr. Peter Hotez, Baylor College of Medicine National School of Tropical Medicine Dean, says a fourth coronavirus wave is possible. Chris Marangi, Gabelli Funds Co-Chief Investment Officer says the era of low rates, low inflation and good growth is over.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Michael Feroli, JPMorgan Securities Chief U.S. Economist, says above trend GDP growth will likely persist. Alicia Levine, BNY Mellon Chief Strategist, says this will be a difficult year for the Fed. Greg Peters, PGIM Senior Portfolio Manager, says the real yield matters more than inflation dynamics right now. Francisco Blanch, BofA Securities Head of Global Commodities and Derivatives Research, says metals still have quite a run ahead.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jamie Dimon, JPMorgan Chase Chairman & CEO, says that getting through Covid is critical. Ebrahim Rahbari, Citi Global Head of FX Analysis, says the weight of the global recovery is shifting toward the U.S. David Kostin, Goldman Sachs Chief U.S. Equity Strategist, says cyclicals will lead the market. Sarah House, Wells Fargo Senior Economist, is looking for 6% GDP this year. Dr. Amesh Adalja, Johns Hopkins Center for Health Security Senior Scholar, says our current coronavirus vaccines are likely to prevent new variants.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Lori Calvasina, RBC Capital Markets Head of Equity Strategy, says the bond rout does not erode the case for equities yet. Jonathan Golub, Credit Suisse Chief U.S. Equity Strategist, says the cost of corporate borrowing continues to improve even though treasury yields are higher. Dr. Jennifer Nuzzo, Johns Hopkins Center for Health Security Senior Scholar, discusses the challanges surrounding vaccine distribution. Greg Valliere, AGF Investments Chief U.S. Policy Strategist, says the $1.9 trillion stimulus package is too much.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Marvin Loh, State Street Global Macro Strategist, says the market is pushing against the Fed's ability. Ian Lyngen, BMO Capital Markets Head of U.S. Rates Strategy, says the level of repricing we've seen in the bond market has historically been linked with a shift in monetary policy. Representative Ashley Hinson, Republican from Iowa, says we need to get kids back into schools. Susan Lund, McKinsey Global Institute Partner, says the demans for low-wage workers may go down.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

David Malpass, World Bank President, says the inequality in the global recovery is striking. Tony Crescenzi, PIMCO Market Strategist, Portfolio Manager & Member of the Firm's Investment Committee, says the rise in real interest rates is not affecting broader markets. Frances Donald, Manulife Investment Management Global Chief Economist & Head of Macroeconomic Strategy, says negative real yields are unsustainable. Yuli Edelstein, Israeli Health Minister, says the country is crossing the line of 50% of the population getting at least a first vaccination shot.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Rebecca Patterson, Bridgewater Director of Investment Research, says the S&P is not likely in a bubble overall. Rep. Bryan Steil, Republican from Wisconsin, says the number one thing we can do to free up the labor market is to get our children back in school. David Lebovitz, JPMorgan Asset Management Global Market Strategist, sas 2021 is going to be the year where the global economy booms. David Rubenstein, Carlyle Group Co-Founder & Peer-to-Peer Host, discusses his interview José Andrés, ThinkFoodGroup chef and owner and World Central Kitchen founder, about ending the hunger crisis in America.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jeff Currie, Goldman Sachs Global Head of Commodities Research, says part of what is pushing commodities higher is demand to hedge inflation risk. Brian Deese, National Economic Council Director, says inflation is a risk that bears watching. Michael Kushma, Morgan Stanley CIO of Global Fixed Income, says boom conditions could continue. Dr. Amesh Adalja, Johns Hopkins Center for Health Security Senior Scholar, says this coronavirus is not an eradicable disease.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Mike Wilson, Morgan Stanley Chief U.S. Equity Strategist, says this year will be all about the relative vs. absolute performance of stocks. Megan Greene, Harvard Kennedy School Senior Fellow, says the ideas of potential growth and economic equilibrium might be antiquated. Joshua Sharfstein, Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health Vice Dean, says there is some evidence that the new variants may be more lethal, but it doesn't change the fundamental epidemiology of the virus. Diana Amoa, JPMorgan Asset Management Senior Fixed Income Portfolio Manager, says liquidity is not an issue right now.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Representative French Hill, Republican from Arkansas, discusses what changes might come about from the GameStop hearing yesterday. Ellen Zentner, Morgan Stanley Chief U.S. Economist, says the biggest delta for the economy this year is what the consumer does. Bob Miller, BlackRock Head of Americas Fundamental Fixed Income, says pent-up demand is about to be unleashed. Robert Tipp, PGIM Chief Investment Strategist, says there are signs of excess in the market.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Leon Cooperman, Omega Family Office Chairman & CEO, doesn't see the market turmoil that formed around GameStop as a rich versus poor story. Dennis Gartman, University of Akron Endowment Fund Chairman & Former Editor of The Gartman Letter, says a commodities bull market has begun. Jim Bianco, Bianco Research President, says economists are starting to pick up on the idea that the supercycle has turned. Representative Gregory Meeks, Democrat from New York, says the GameStop hearing will inquire about whether hedge funds did any harm.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Nouriel Roubini, NYU Stern School of Business Professor & Nourieltoday.Com Host, says the Flintstones had a better monetary policy system than Bitcoin. Paul Sankey, Sankey Research Founder and Lead Analyst, says the situation in Texas is an energy crisis. Michael Gapen, Barclays Chief U.S. Economist, says he is looking for solid growth this year. Lauren Sauer, Johns Hopkins Assistant Professor of Emergency Medicine, says we must readjust what normal looks like. Charles Kantor, Neuberger Berman Long Short Fund Senior Portfolio Manager, says the opportunity to short is large.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jim Wright, Texas Railroad Commissioner, both fossil fuels and renewable energy have a place in Texas. Alan Ruskin Deutsche Bank Chief International Strategist, says there is good reason to be bearish in bonds. Gideon Rose, Former Foreign Affairs Editor & CFR Distinguished Fellow, says the U.S. is just beginning to piece back together the pieces of its fragmented power. Mandy Xu, Credit Suisse Chief Equity Derivatives Strategist, says the Fed will continue to remain patient this year.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Daniel Fuss, Loomis Sayles Vice Chairman, discusses the outlook for U.S. inflation and fixed income investment strategy. Lori Calvasina, RBC Capital Markets Head of U.S. Equity Strategy, says a pullback may be coming in April. Democratic Congressman Dwight Evans of Pennsylvania, says the vaccine rollout is moving in the right direction. Diane Swonk, Grant Thornton Chief Economist, says growth this year could be the strongest since 1984. Michael Nathanson, MoffettNathanson Founding Partner & Senior Research Analyst, says Disney+ adoption has been stronger than imagined.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

William Dudley, Bloomberg Opinion Columnist & Former New York Fed President, says the U.S. economic and labor market recovery could happen faster than people think. Dan Ives, Wedbush Securities Analyst, sees a tidal wave of tech M&A coming. Greg Boutle, BNP Paribas U.S. Head of Equity & Derivative Strategy, discusses recent changes in market volatility. Heidi Shierholz, Economic Policy Institute Senior Economist & Director of Policy, discusses what it will take to get the labor market back on track.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Liz Ann Sonders, Charles Schwab Chief Investment Strategist, says flows are shifting towards a recovery focus. Dr. Albert Ko, Yale School of Medicine Department Chair & Professor of Epidemiology and of Medicine, says he's worried the vaccine rollout may amplify inequity. Michelle Meyer, BofA Securities Head of U.S. Economics, discusses the pandemic’s impact on inflation. Mary Barra, General Motors Chairman & CEO, says 2021 will be a year of execution.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Robert Kaplan, Federal Reserve Bank of Dallas President, expects temporary inflation spikes as the U.S. economy recovers from the coronavirus crisis. Troy Gayeski, Skybridge Capital Co-CIO, says massive money supply is driving all risk assets higher. Mike McGlone, Bloomberg Intelligence Commodity Strategist, discusses where Bitcoin is headed next. Julie Norman, University College London Political Science Professor, discusses the different movements in the Republican Party as Trump's second impeachment trial begins.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

James Sweeney, Credit Suisse Chief Economist, says don't fear inflation. David Rosenberg, Rosenberg Research Chief Economist & Strategist, says he's surprised how quickly the market is pricing in an inflation cycle. Amrita Sen, Energy Aspects Director of Research, discusses what's driving oil's remarkable rebound. Ethan Harris, Bank of America Securities Head of Global Economic Research, discusses the risk of too much stimulus.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jeff Rosenberg, BlackRock Portfolio Manager of the Systematic Multi-Strategy Fund says the January jobs report doesn't change the overall narrative for more fiscal policy.Henrietta Treyz, Veda Partners Director of Economic Policy Research, explains why an infrastructure package will be hard to pass. Tiffany Wilding, PIMCO Chief U.S. Economist, discusses the pandemic-related distortions in the jobs data. Heather Boushey, U.S. Council of Economic Advisers Member, says the jobs numbers underscore the cost of inaction.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Neil Dutta, Renaissance Macro Research Head of Economics, explains his bullish call on the U.S. economy. Dr. Tammy Lundstrom, Trinity Health Chief Medical Officer, says she's confident in the two-dose vaccination strategy. Republican Congressman Andy Barr of Kentucky discusses the GOP power struggle, stimulus efforts, and the recent market volatility. Dana Peterson, Conference Board Chief Economist, says there's scope for scarring in the labor market. Bill Pepitone, New York City Mayoral Candidate, says his first task would be to bring back public safety.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jared Bernstein, a member of the White House Council of Economic Advisers, says much of the Biden administration's pandemic relief bill is "targeted at those at the bottom leg of this K-shaped recovery." William Dudley, Bloomberg Opinion Columnist and Former New York Fed President, doesn't expect the Fed to act until late 2021 or early 2022. Tom Forte, D.A. Davidson Senior Research Analyst, discusses Jeff Bezos' surprise resignation and his successor Andy Jassy, head of Amazon Web Services. Kristen Bitterly, Citi Private Bank Head of Capital Markets for the Americas, sees a lot of cash on the sidelines.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Chris Grisanti, MAI Capital Management Chief Equity Strategist and Senior Portfolio Manager, says markets are working well despite the Reddit-fueled frenzy. Subadra Rajappa, Societe Generale Head of U.S. Rates Strategy, expects gradual increase in 10-year yield this year. Deborah Fuller, University of Washington School of Medicine Microbiology Professor, says the coronavirus will be endemic. Jeffrey Currie, Goldman Sachs Global Head of Commodities Research, likes the "fundamental story" behind silver.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Mona Mahajan, Allianz Global Investors U.S. Investment Strategist, sees no signals that the Reddit revolt will spark a systemic risk to the broader market. David Axelrod, Ballard Spahr Partner and former Supervisory Trial Counsel at the SEC, examines what’s legal and illegal in the GameStop case. Torsten Slok, Apollo Management Chief Economist, says it's premature to worry about inflation at this point. Mike McGlone, Bloomberg Intelligence Commodity Strategist, discusses the rally in silver as the retail trading frenzy spills into commodities.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jim Paulsen, The Leuthold Group Chief Investment Strategist, says the Reddit revolt is another illustration of the impact and power of technology. Vitor Gaspar, IMF Director of Fiscal Affairs Department, says the U.S. has ample room for additional fiscal stimulus. Hemi Tewarson, Duke-Margolis Center for Health Policy Visiting Senior Policy Fellow, discusses efforts to improve the vaccine rollout. Mariana Mazzucato, UCL Professor in the Economics of Innovation & Public Value and Author of "Mission Economy: A Moonshot Guide to Changing Capitalism," discusses the new rules and myths of capitalism.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Mark Schweiker, Former Pennsylvania Governor, says there is a consensus in Washington around a broad stimulus package post-election cycle. Christopher Harvey, Wells Fargo Securities Head of Equity Strategy, says the Senate race is most important because that is where fiscal stimulus and taxes come in to play. Jim Bianco, Bianco Research President, sees Treasury yields moving lower in the short term but expects higher yields going into mid-2021. Julie Norman, University College London Professor, says a Biden administration would bring a more stable and predictable foreign policy for the United States. Doug Kass, Seabreeze Partners President, discusses where he's investing in the wake of the election.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Steen Jakobsen, Saxo Bank CIO, explains the "social revolution" underway as the battle between retail investors and hedge funds continues. Shannon Cross, Cross Research Analyst, says big tech results show the consumer has been extremely resilient. Andrew Sheets, Morgan Stanley Chief Cross-Asset Strategist, says broader fundamental trends remain intact and important. James Angel, Georgetown University Professor, discusses how regulators may address the volatility in the markets. Frederic Mishkin, Former Federal Reserve Governor & Columbia University Professor, discusses the debate over whether central bank stimulus has created asset bubbles.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Bob Prince, Bridgewater Co-CIO, says the world is seeing a massive rebalancing of wealth. Ann Miletti, Wells Fargo Asset Management Head of Active Equity, says fundamentals still matter. Catherine Mann, Citi Global Chief Economist, says the hammer may come down on zombie firms next year. Elaine Stokes, Loomis Sayles Portfolio Manager & Co-Head of the Full Discretion Team, says it's time for the Fed to pass the baton to fiscal policy. Arthur Levitt, Former SEC Chairman, discusses the ways that securities regulators can contribute to a wiser investing public.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Gita Gopinath, IMF Chief Economist, says President Joe Biden’s $1.9 trillion stimulus plan could boost U.S. GDP by 5% over three years. Lawrence Gostin, Georgetown University Professor, says public-private partnerships helped match the challenge that Covid-19 brought to the U.S. and they are the way forward. Tina Fordham, Avonhurst Partner and Head of Global Political Strategy, says we are currently in a volatile period as a result of a global pandemic leading to political disruption and extremism. Chris Hyzy, Merrill and Bank of America Private Bank Chief Investment Officer, sees the "maverick bull market" continuing.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Deborah Fuller, University of Washington School of Medicine Microbiology Professor, discusses the efficacy of Covid-19 vaccines on new strains. George Magnus, Oxford University China Centre Research Associate, says the new U.S. administration will bring a change in tone towards China but not of substance. Republican Congressman Bryan Steil of Wisconsin calls for targeted relief measures. Democratic Congressman Dwight Evans of Pennsylvania says Congress can balance virus relief and the impeachment trial. Doug Kass, Seabreeze Partners President, says pandemic-era central banking has put earnings season on the back burner.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Patrick Foye, MTA Chairman & CEO, says he's optimistic about receiving additional federal aid. Kathy Hochul, New York Lieutenant Governor, urges the federal government to increase vaccine supply. Mike Wilson, Morgan Stanley Chief U.S. Equity Strategist, says the next step in the recession playbook is a consolidation. Steve Eisman, Eisman Group Neuberger Berman Senior Portfolio Manager, discusses his skepticism of Bitcoin and SPACs.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Alberto Gallo, Algebris Investments Portfolio Manager, discusses fiscal policy and the risks of secular stagnation. Michael Holland, Holland & Co. Chairman, says tech companies will have some comeuppance over the next year, but will overall be okay. Jane Foley, Rabobank Head of FX Strategy, warns of the risks facing policy in a period of low growth and inflation. Kenneth Rogoff, Harvard University Professor and Former IMF Chief Economist, discusses the fiscal state of the U.S. and his skepticism of Bitcoin.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Greg Valliere, AFG Investments Chief U.S. Policy Strategist, says Trump’s pending Senate impeachment trial will complicate any efforts for unity. Alicia Levine, BNY Mellon Chief Strategist, says a spending boom is coming in the U.S. Bloomberg Contributors Jeanne Sheehan Zaino and Rick Davis discuss Trump's farewell remarks and Biden's agenda. Henrietta Treyz, Veda Partners Director of Economic Policy Research, examines the biggest policy battles facing the Biden administration.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Christian Bolu, Autonomous Research Senior Analyst, discusses key growth drivers shaping the banking industry. Brent Schutte, Northwestern Mutual Wealth Management Chief Investment Strategist, says investors should focus on real returns. Leland Miller, China Beige Book CEO, dissects China's GDP data. Dr. Grace Lee, Stanford University School of Medicine Professor of Pediatrics, discusses Covid-19 vaccine safety, efficacy and trials for children.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Ken Leon, CFRA Global Director of Equity Research, says there has been an acceleration in Main Street banking. Daniel Morris, BNP Paribas Asset Management Chief Market Strategist, discusses what could trigger a market pullback this year. Alison Williams, Bloomberg Intelligence Senior Banks Analyst, says higher spending is one key story developing in the banking sector. Barry Ritholtz, Bloomberg Opinion Columnist & Ritholtz Wealth Management Founder, examines the risk and reward of new asset classes such as SPACs.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Sam Stovall, CFRA Chief Investment Strategist, discusses investor optimism as attention turns to earnings season. Greg Valliere, AGF Investments Chief U.S. Policy Strategist, says Joe Biden will probably go big and prevail with his initial stimulus bill. Frances Donald, Manulife Investment Management Global Chief Economist & Global Head of Macroeconomic Strategy, says this week's jobless claims data is a tipping point. Jeff Currie, Goldman Sachs Global Head of Commodities Research, says commodities are showing signs of a structural bull market.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Bob Doll, Nuveen Chief Equity Strategist & Senior Portfolio Manager, says U.S. economic growth and corporate earnings will be off the charts this year. Lester Munson, BGR Group Principal, sees younger, more dynamic Republicans emerging in the post-Trump era. Michelle Meyer, BofA Securities Head of U.S. Economics, discusses President-elect Joe Biden’s stimulus plans and the inflation debate. Dan Ives, Wedbush Securities Analyst, says Apple is seeing a renaissance of growth.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Tom Wheeler, Brookings Institution Visiting Fellow & Former FCC Chairman, says technology companies are making their own rules because lawmakers have not. Steven Wieting, Citi Private Bank Chief Investment Strategist & Chief Economist, says the pandemic was an external exogenous shock for the U.S. and a lot of the economy can be fully restored. Julie Norman, University College London Political Science Professor, says President-elect Joe Biden faces an uphill battle on some priorities. Glenn Hubbard, Columbia Professor of Economics & Former Council of Economic Advisers Chairman, discusses the challenges facing Biden’s economic team.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Henrietta Treyz, Veda Partners Director of Economic Research, says to expect impeachment discussions of President Trump after his term concludes and well into 2021. Brian Weinstein, Morgan Stanley Head of Global Fixed Income, sees the best value in emerging markets and high yield. Ben Laidler, Tower Hudson CEO, says we are looking at historic growth this year despite low expectations for GDP. Dr. Katie Passaretti, Atrium Health Director of Infection Prevention, says confidence in coronavirus vaccines has increased as more people have gotten vaccinated.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jeff Rosenberg, BlackRock Portfolio Manager of the Systematic Multi-Strategy Fund, says the weak jobs report reiterates the need for more fiscal policy. Rep. French Hill, (R) Arkansas, all the leaders in Washington on both sides of the aisle now need to focus on the peaceful transfer of power on January 20. Mujtaba Rahman, Eurasia Group Managing Director for Europe, says Europe's medium-term stability depends more on what happens with the French election than the German one. Tiffany Wilding, PIMCO Chief U.S. Economist, is optimistic about a re-acceleration of the economy in the back half of the year.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Andrew Card, Former White House Chief of Staff for President George W. Bush, says America's democracy was reaffirmed yesterday by the leadership presented from congress after the dust settled on Capitol Hill. James Stavridis, Bloomberg Opinion Columnist, Carlyle Group Advisor & Former Supreme Allied Commander at NATO, was a massive failure of security on multiple levels. Kathy Hochul, New York Lieutenant Governor, says a Schumer-led Senate will help provide what it takes for New York to come back from the pandemic. Jonathan Golub, Credit Suisse Chief U.S. Equity Strategist, expects health care and financials to perform well in this environment.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

David Malpass, WorldBank President, says the poor are feeling the brunt of the global recession. Mark Cabana, Bank of America Global Research Head of U.S. Rates Strategy, says we should see the price of bonds go down. Jon Lieber, Eurasia Group Managing Director, United States, says the Biden administration can use President Donald Trump's executive order against China as leverage when negotiating trade. Dr. Jodie Guest, Emory University Rollins School of Public Health Department of Epidemiology Vice Chair & Research Professor, says it is vitally important to have one consistent message from health leaders on Covid-19 vaccinations.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

David Solomon, Goldman Sachs Chairman & CEO, says small businesses are a vital part of the economy and they need more government help. James Athey, Aberdeen Standard Investments Senior Investment Manager, says diversification is difficult in the current market environment. Dr. Peter Hotez, Baylor College of Medicine National School of Tropical Medicine Dean, says he is profoundly disappointed in the lack of strategy for rolling out vaccines in the United States. Tina Fordham, Avonhurst Head of Global Political Strategy, says 40% of Republicans believe that Biden was not legally elected. Michael Hirson, Eurasia Group Practice Head for China and Northeast Asia, says the Biden administration's foreign policy strategy will be to work with allies on a united front against China.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Joseph Kennedy former Democratic Representative from Massachusetts, says President Trump will remain the largest GOP voice until the next Republican president. Daniel Yergin, IHS Markit Vice Chairman, says peak oil is a decade away. David Nabarro, WHO Director, says Covid vaccines will not be enough on their own. Sigmar Gabriel, Former German Foreign Affairs Minister, says the main challenge facing Europe is a lack of leadership. Ian Bremmer, Eurasia Group President, says Hong Kong banks aren't going anywhere.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.