Bloomberg Television’s closing bell coverage brings together top financial minds including Ross Gerber of Gerber Kawasaki, former Kansas City Fed President Thomas Hoenig, and Ritholtz Wealth Management’s Callie Cox. The program features executives from major companies like DocuSign, Upwork, and Pressed Juicery, alongside institutional voices from NatWest Markets and Threadneedle Ventures. This diverse panel offers comprehensive perspective on market movements, Federal Reserve policy implications, and investment strategies during the critical final trading moments. Legal expert Tom Ara from Weil and academic perspective from Yale’s Gautam Mukunda round out the deep analysis of today’s market dynamics.
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Job-placement outcomes at top schools have declined since 2021, with tepid job growth in white-collar sectors. Kroger’s CEO was replaced amid an investigation unrelated to financial performance, while Trump’s tariff threats have led to significant stock market drops and increased uncertainty in the US economy. Meanwhile, the SEC is offering incentives for employees to resign as the Trump administration seeks to reduce government size, and competition for talent in finance is driving up compensation packages.
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The Dow Jones Industrial Average closed up 0.4% amid fluctuating market conditions, while the S&P 500 and Nasdaq fell 0.5% and 1.4%, respectively, as concerns over inflation and potential stagflation grow. Consumer confidence dropped sharply, and inflation expectations rose to 6.0%. Meanwhile, Nvidia’s upcoming earnings are highly anticipated, with tech stocks like Tesla suffering significant losses due to disappointing vehicle sales in Europe.
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U.S. equity futures showed little movement as investors awaited key jobs data in a shortened trading week, with the New York Stock Exchange closing Thursday in honor of former President Jimmy Carter. Major indexes ended higher on Friday, but still posted losses for the week, amid concerns over the Federal Reserve’s interest rate plans. The December jobs report, along with the JOLTS and ADP Employment Survey, will be crucial for gauging economic strength and market expectations for 2025.
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