What Goes Up

Fundamentals in the Fog of War

U.S. benchmark stock indexes climbed to record highs this week even as the U.S. and Iran appeared to be on the brink of war. The return of investment-risk appetites was attributed to what appears to be a de-escalation of tensions after Iranian missiles hit U.S. targets in Iraq without causing any casualties. So is that the end of that? Not so fast, says Jonathan Mackay, senior market strategist at Schroders. Also joining the podcast is Bloomberg journalist Vildana Hajric, who discusses her reporting on how investors are reacting to the situation.Mentioned in this podcast:<a href="https://www.bloomberg.com/news/features/2020-01-06/how-carlos-ghosn-became-the-world-s-most-famous-fugitive">How Carlos Ghosn Became the World’s Most Famous Fugitive</a><a href="https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2020-01-08/five-charts-raise-red-flags-with-stocks-brushing-aside-tensions">Red Flags Emerge With Record-High Stocks Brushing Aside Political Turmoil</a><a href="https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2020-01-08/on-second-thought-markets-look-at-u-s-iran-risk-more-seriouslya">Buy the Dip, Wait and See, Add Hedges: Investors on Iran Strike</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.