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Market uncertainty is on everyone’s mind. Given rising interest rates, inflation, the crypto crash, and other economic trends (hello, recession?), we talk about what this current climate means in the long term for beginner and seasoned investors alike. Custom music by Davis Jone ... Show More

How will rising uncertainty about the global economy and markets affect the outlook for private credit? Goldman Sachs’ James Reynolds, global co-head of private credit in Goldman Sachs Asset Management, and Lotfi Karoui, chief credit strategist and head of credit, mortgages and s ... Show More

<p>Banking instability. High interest rates. Pervasive geopolitical upset. These and other headwinds are pressing powerfully against leaders’ and organizations’ attempts to be more productive and create more economic value. In this episode of <em>The McKinsey Podcast</em>, senior ... Show More

<p>US inflation concerns intensified, with the core PCE rising 2.8% year-on-year, fuelling fears of stagflation. Tariffs remain a significant concern, with the US poised to unveil new measures on Wednesday. The EU is bracing itself for a potential 20% tariff, and Goldman Sachs ha ... Show More

Klarna, Affirm and Afterpay have turned four easy payments into a whole new credit universe. Economic uncertainty and regulatory scrutiny—and, of course, the usual debt problems—are spoiling the fun. By Esmé E. Deprez, Evan Weinberger and Jenny SuraneSee omnystudio.com/listener f ... Show More

<p>Rates continue their climb higher, and besides a powerhouse move in Nvidia, stocks have been feeling the pain. Will the rising rate environment continue to be a headwind for companies? Plus… Retailers rising after results. Dicks Sporting Goods, Chewy, and Abercrombie & Fitch a ... Show More

<p>Both the risk-on crypto space and the risk-off defensive staples sector getting hit today. What the dual downer means for the market, and how the Fast Money traders are positioning for November. Plus Shares of Insmed nearly tripling in 2025. What the CEO sees in store for the ... Show More

<p>The market sell-off rolls as the major indices whipsaw to start the week. How the latest tariff headlines are swinging stocks, and what an additional 50% tariff on China will mean in the trade war. We break down the threats, reactions, and strategy for navigating the volatilit ... Show More