What Goes Up

Bankers on the Frontlines

While the world agonizes over grim statistics showing the growing number of victims of the novel coronavirus, professional money managers are forced to make important decisions on behalf of clients without much hard data on the economic damage being done. Diane Jaffee, senior portfolio manager at TCW Group Inc., discusses how the upcoming earnings season will help provide some much-needed information. Some highlights of the conversation are below. Mentioned in this podcast: <a href="https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2020-03-31/a-lot-riding-on-stock-bottom-calls-that-worked-in-a-bull-market">A Lot Is Riding on Stock Bottom Calls That Worked in a Bull Market</a><a href="https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2020-04-02/u-s-jobless-claims-doubled-to-record-6-65-million-last-week">U.S. Jobless Claims Soar to Once-Unthinkable Record 6.65 Million</a><a href="https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2020-04-02/earnings-day-blowups-seen-skyrocketing-with-street-flying-blind">Earnings Day Blowups Seen Skyrocketing With Street Flying Blind</a> See <a href="https://omnystudio.com/listener">omnystudio.com/listener</a> for privacy information.

Hosts Mike Regan and Vildana Hajric are joined each week by expert guests to discuss the main themes influencing global markets. They explore everything from stocks to bonds to currencies and commodities, and how each asset class affects trading in the others. Whether you’re a financial professional or just a curious retirement saver, What Goes Up keeps you apprised of the latest buzz on Wall Street and what the wildest movements in markets will mean for your investments.