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Goldman Sachs 147 Episodes Oct 9, 2026

Goldman Sachs traders discuss what's driving this week's market moves and where the biggest opportunities lie.

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Hedge Funds Are Cautious on Stocks amid Rates and Energy Volatility
Hedge Funds Are Cautious on Stocks amid Rates and Energy Volatility Oct 9, 2026 671 Hedge fund positioning in equities for long-short strategies is at historically low levels amid ongoing volatility in interest rates and oil prices, says Mark Wilson, head of European Equity Franchise Sales and Hedge Fund Coverage in Goldman Sachs FICC and Equities. And even as investor scrutiny of French government borrowing grows, Wilson points out that there are investment opportunities in
AI Is Becoming a Stock Picker's Market
AI Is Becoming a Stock Picker's Market Oct 2, 2026 563 Trading in artificial intelligence (AI) stocks is evolving as investor interest broadens beyond semiconductor makers and companies that benefit from capital expenditures in AI, says Peter Callahan, US Technology, Media, and Telecommunications sector specialist in Goldman Sachs FICC and Equities. On The Markets podcast, he says investors are increasingly focused on companies that help organizations
Why the Bond Market May Be the Stock Market's Biggest Risk
Why the Bond Market May Be the Stock Market's Biggest Risk Sep 25, 2026 714 With US 10-Year Treasury yields climbing this week to the highest level since 2007, the bond market may be the biggest risk to further equity gains, says Tony Pasquariello, global head of hedge fund coverage in Goldman Sachs FICC and Equities. Shorting bonds could be a useful hedge for stock investments, he says on The Markets podcast.  S&P 500 earnings growth, meanwhile, has been “mind-bendi
The Opportunities for Investors amid Higher-for-Longer Interest Rates
The Opportunities for Investors amid Higher-for-Longer Interest Rates Sep 18, 2026 654 The Federal Reserve signaled this week that interest rates could be higher for longer, which may pose a challenge for the broader equity market if tighter policy leads to less consumption, says Anshul Sehgal, global co-head of Fixed Income, Currency and Commodities. However, companies that specialize in computing and data centers could be an opportunity for investors amid elevated interest rates.
What a Fed Rate Hike Could Mean for US Stocks
What a Fed Rate Hike Could Mean for US Stocks Sep 11, 2026 688 Investors are pricing in a higher likelihood that the Federal Reserve will hike rates after core CPI inflation rose in August more than economists had estimated. However, a rate hike may not keep the US stock market from climbing higher, says Jonathan Shugar, head of Cross Asset Sales in Goldman Sachs FICC and Equities, on The Markets podcast. Companies reported strong earnings growth in the secon
Why Gold Is Expected to Rise to Record Highs
Why Gold Is Expected to Rise to Record Highs Sep 4, 2026 704 Gold set a record high in January, but uncertainty about US interest rates and disruption from the Iran war have led to an “elongated pause” in the rally, according to Tony Kim, global head of Metals Trading in Goldman Sachs FICC and Equities. Ultimately, Kim expects strong central bank demand for the yellow metal to help drive gold to new highs, he says on The Markets podcast. Kim also discusses
What Is the Outlook for Diesel and Gasoline Supplies?
What Is the Outlook for Diesel and Gasoline Supplies? Aug 28, 2026 498 Energy markets have been surprisingly resilient amid the disruption to shipping through the Strait of Hormuz. However, there are few signs of relief in markets for refined products such as diesel, gasoline, and jet fuel, says Nitin Jindal, head of Global Commodities in Goldman Sachs FICC and Equities, on The Markets podcast. Jindal also discusses China’s remarkable adjustment to the
Why US Equity Returns Are Broadening Beyond AI Stocks
Why US Equity Returns Are Broadening Beyond AI Stocks Aug 21, 2026 753 While artificial intelligence (AI) has been a key driver of US stocks, a wider range of sectors is starting to power the S&P 500, says Shawn Tuteja, head of ETF and Custom Basket Volatility Trading in Goldman Sachs FICC and Equities, on The Markets podcast. Tuteja also discusses the robust strength in earnings across 9 of 11 sectors in the S&P 500, elevated volatility amon
How Inflation and Fiscal Policy Are Driving US Treasury Markets
How Inflation and Fiscal Policy Are Driving US Treasury Markets Aug 14, 2026 709 With a month to go until the Federal Reserve’s next rate decision, inflation is increasingly in focus for the US bond market, says Mike Mitchell, head of US Treasury and Inflation Trading in Goldman Sachs Global Banking & Markets. He explains why recent inflation data suggests the Fed could continue to hold rates steady in September, and how Treasury market supply, corporate credit issuance, and f
Why US Stocks May ‘Grind Higher’
Why US Stocks May ‘Grind Higher’ Aug 7, 2026 472 Ashok Varadhan, co-head of Global Banking & Markets at Goldman Sachs, shares his outlook on assets from credit and stocks to oil. This episode also covers recent moves in AI-led stocks and currency markets, and why Varadhan does not expect the Federal Reserve to hike rates in 2026. Recorded on August 5, 2026. The opinions and views expressed herein are as of the date of publication, subject to
Are Hedge Funds Still Bullish on AI Stocks?
Are Hedge Funds Still Bullish on AI Stocks? Jul 24, 2026 703 Tech stocks been buffeted by a reversal of momentum in US equities, but hedge funds are still fundamentally bullish on AI stocks, according to Vincent Lin, co-head of Prime Insights and Analytics in Global Banking & Markets. In this conversation with Chris Hussey, he explains why the greatest cumulative selling of tech stoc
The 'Market of Stocks' vs. the 'Stock Market'
The 'Market of Stocks' vs. the 'Stock Market' Jul 17, 2026 747 As more US companies report earnings next week, the bar is “very high” from the perspective of analysts and option market makers, says Brian Garrett, head of equities on the Cross Asset Sales desk in FICC & Equities. In this conversation with Chris Hussey, he also discusses how debt issuance from hyperscalers&nbsp

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