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The build-out for artificial intelligence will be inflationary in the early going, preventing new Federal Reserve Chair Kevin Warsh from cutting interest rates as quickly as he has suggested should be possible, according to Torsten Slok, chief economist at Apollo Global Management. He discusses this and more with Jonathan Ferro and Lisa Abramowicz. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Chip stocks extended their recent strength: Nvidia, Micron, Intel, Sandisk and more hit record highs. Tech also caught a bid. iCapital's Sonali Basak breaks down the market action. Fairlead's Katie Stockton on why she is calling for a breakout in Tesla. Apollo's Torsten Slok breaks down the AI impact on the labor market – and what it means for inflation. Plus, what's causing the recent rally in bitcoin with Pantera Capital's Cosmo Jiang. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Apollo Chief Economist Torsten Slok talks about the impact of the energy shock on consumers, inflation expectations and the US labor market on "Bloomberg Real Yield."See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Apollo's Torsten Slok joins with his macro outlook. Kpler's Matt Smith discusses oil and the Strait of Hormuz.    And how healthy is private credit?  Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Intel shares slide after reporting earnings on Thursday. Apollo's Torsten Slok joins the show to preview the big week of earnings and the Fed meeting next week.  And why are precious metals running so hot?  Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

As a year marked by fiscal uncertainty and shifting federal priorities comes to a close, state and local governments are grappling with structural changes. For a discussion of how federal retrenchment, artificial intelligence(AI)-driven growth, and sharply rising municipal market borrowing market will shape state and local finances in the year ahead, Penn IUR and the Volcker Alliance convened a panel of experts for “Special Briefing on the Outlook for 2026: How States & Cities Will Adapt to Wrenching Change” on December 16, 2025. William Glasgall, Penn IUR Fellow and Public Finance Adviser at the Volcker Alliance, and Susan Wachter, Co‑Director of Penn IUR, co‑hosted the Special Briefing. Panelists include: • Torsten Slok, Partner and Chief Economist at Apollo Global Management • Matt Fabian, Partner at Municipal Market Analytics • Eric Kim, Senior Director for U.S. Public Finance Ratings at Fitch Ratings NOTABLE QUOTES Slok: “The outlook for 2026 is actually beginning to look better and better. GDP growth will begin to accelerate over the coming quarters, and perhaps most importantly for this conversation and for muni bonds, the level of yields and the level of inflation are likely going to stay higher for longer, simply because we still have an inflation level that is at around 3%, not quite back to the Fed's 2% target.” Slok: “the trade war was dragging things down, but at the same time, AI and data center build-out was pushing things in the opposite direction” Slok: “the biggest risk to this outlook is that it comes with a likelihood that the Federal Reserve will have to come back and raise interest rates again.”  Fabian: “I am optimistic that issuance will continue to grow. We think that there's going to be another record year ahead of us in 2026, as far as dollars of bonds sold. We think that the market will internally remain well lubricated, with nice flows of investor cash into the sector.” Fabian: “bullish on issuance, bullish on distribution, less bullish on prices.” Kim: “Our sector outlook for U.S. state and local governments in 2026 is neutral. We expect credit conditions to be generally in line with the environment we saw in 2025. That doesn't mean it's entirely benign, and it doesn't necessarily mean things will be easy.” Kim: “our house view is still for economic growth. We don't anticipate a recession…but there's definitely risk there. We're anticipating 1.9% economic growth for 2026, picking up a little bit in 2027 at 2.1%.” Fabian: “State and local governments will have the option of backfilling federal spending withdrawals, and that is likely to happen in many cases. State and local taxes rising in order to help pay for this is a given.” Kim: “There are going to be more challenges in having state governments really fill all the holes that are potentially going to be left.” Glasgall: “To paraphrase [Supreme Court] Justice Louis Brandeis in the 1930s, states are the laboratories of democracy. We're going to see different solutions emerge. AI is going to be part of this in delivering services. We're going to see different ways to deliver services at a lower cost… There are going to be a lot of opportunities for experimentation and creativity.”

The President says he has settled on a new fed chair in a new interview with the New York Times. We discuss with the Wall Street Journal's Nick Timiraos. Plus, Walter Isaacson gives his take on some high-profile announcements out of the White House over the past 24 hours aimed at big business. And, Apollo's Torsten Slok maps out his outlook for the economy and where he sees rates headed in 2026. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

In this episode, Greg Dowling sits down with Torsten Slok, Partner and Chief Economist at Apollo Global Management, to break down the forces shaping markets in 2026. They discuss the surprising resilience of the global economy in 2025, the transformative power of AI and the persistence of a K-shaped economy. Torsten also weighs in on private credit's growth, China's structural challenges, Europe's fiscal pivot and the global industrial renaissance reshaping investment opportunities. He also reveals what may be next for inflation and the Fed—and uncovers the hidden risks that could shake up markets this year.You can find every episode of FEG Insight Bridge podcasts in one place and sign up to receive our other publications here.

Stocks rose in early trading with AI-exposed names like Nvidia and Oracle getting a lift. Meera Pandit from J.P. Morgan Asset Management joins with her market take following new consumer sentiment and housing data. Apollo's Torsten Slok talks about new headlines around the search for the next Fed chair, and new doubts around this week's surprise inflation data. Plus, why one analyst says to buy the Nike dip, and The Wall Street Journal's Joanna Stern talks about an AI experiment in her newsroom that devolved into chaos.Squawk on the Street Disclaimer Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Torsten Slok, Chief Economist at Apollo Global unpacks the shifting macro landscape, from trade tensions and tariff impacts to the rapid industrial and AI revolutions reshaping markets. In focus are the contrasting inflation dynamics between the US and Europe, risks tied to AI valuations, and what investors should watch in the months ahead.Our host, Moz Afzal:https://bit.ly/31XbkTROur guest:Torsten Slokhttps://bit.ly/47W3U65EFGAM:https://www.newcapital.com/Important disclaimersThe value of investments and the income derived from them can fall as well as rise, and past performance is no indicator of future performance. 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Torsten Slok joins the show to discuss market concentration and possible risks to this rally. Warner Bros. Discovery targets Christmas deadline to announce a sale or split.  And what kind of year for equities is 2026 shaping up to be? Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

OPEC said it will increase production. The U.S. told Europe to stop buying Russian oil and gas. And Apollo's Torsten Slok noted that the AI adoption rate is ticking down for large companies, so how should you invest around that? We have it all here on Power Lunch.

We connect with New York-based Torsten Slok, Chief Economist of Apollo Global Management, to discuss the US economy. This highly compelling discussion touches on the path of likely slowing of the US economy, outlook of inflation and jobs, labour productivity, impact of AI on jobs, Fed independence, likelihood of financial repression, fiscal dominance, bond market liquidity, investor sentiment, and stable coin. In all of these topics, Torsten has sharp insights; a must listen.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Are tariffs impacting inflation yet? The Consumer Price Index, also known as the CPI, in the month of June showed an annual increase of 2.7%, which was in line with expectations. Core CPI, which excludes food and energy, came in at 2.9% and was also in like with expectations. It was slightly above May's reading of 2.8%, but given all the news around tariffs I think most would be surprised to see the limited change in prices given all the concerns. Some economists that tried to find evidence of the tariffs pointed to areas like apparel that had an increase of 0.4% compared to the month May. My concern with pointing out limited areas like that is prices can be quite volatile when looking at single areas, plus if you look at prices for apparel compared to last June, they actually decline 0.5%. Shelter is becoming less of problem for the report, but it is still the largest reason why inflation remains stubborn considering the annual increase was above the headline and core numbers at 3.8%. I'm still looking for these tariffs to have an impact on inflation, but as a whole they didn't seem to have a large impact in the month of June. I also want to point out I don't think they will be as problematic for consumers as some economists have illustrated.   Is the market in a bubble? I have been hesitant to use the word bubble when describing the current state of the market, but as valuations get more and more stretched, I must say I believe we are now in bubble territory. Apollo's chief economist, Torsten Slok, released a graph showing the 12-month forward P/E today versus where we were in 2000 and other 5-year increments. The forward P/E for the market as a whole is higher than it was back in 2000, but Torsten raised further concerns that valuations for the top 10 companies in the index are now more stretched than during the height of the tech boom. This is problematic considering these ten companies now make up nearly 40% of the entire index. Even looking at just the top 3 companies: Nvidia, Microsoft, and Apple, those now account for nearly 20% if the index. I recently heard a gentleman say on CNBC that valuations don't cause bubbles to pop and while that may be true, when a catalyst comes the larger the bubble, I worry the larger the pop. All I can say at this time is be careful if you are investing in the index as a “safe”, diversified investment as I believe it is far riskier than many people believe.   Retail sales show another strong economic data point Even though people remain concerned about a slowdown in the economy, their fears haven't showed up yet in their spending habits. In the month of June, retail sales climbed 3.9% compared to the previous year. Due to the lower price for gasoline, gas stations were a large negative weight in the month and actually declined 4.4% compared to last June. If gas stations were excluded from the headline number, retail sales grew at a very impressive annual rate of 4.6%. Strength was broad based, but I was surprised to see areas like health & personal care stores up 8.3% and food services & drinking places up 6.6%. These are two areas that show me people are still getting out and spending money, which generally wouldn't happen in a weak economy. There are some areas where consumers may be trying to get ahead of tariffs like motor vehicle & parts dealers, which saw an annual increase of 6.5% and furniture & home furnishing stores, which saw an increase of 4.5%, but it has now been a few months of strong sales in these categories. It will be interesting to see if there is a slowdown in those specific categories in the coming months as there could have been some pull forward in demand with consumers trying to beat those tariffs. Even if that is the case, spending still looks strong in areas not impacted by the tariffs, so I anticipate the consumer will remain healthy. Given the current state of the consumer, I still believe the economy is in a good spot overall. While I'm not looking for blockbuster growth, I'd be surprised to see anything close to a recession given all the recent data.   Financial Planning: What's the Deal with These “Trump Accounts” for Kids? Under the new One Big Beautiful Bill, children under 18 are eligible to open special long-term savings accounts, nicknamed “Trump Accounts”, with a unique blend of benefits and caveats. Kids born between 2025 and 2028 will receive a $1,000 seed deposit from the U.S. Treasury, regardless of family income. Parents, relatives, and friends may also contribute up to $5,000 per year in after-tax dollars. The account grows tax-deferred, and extra contributions (but not the Treasury seed or earnings) can be withdrawn tax-free. However, like a non-deductible IRA or non-qualified annuity, withdrawals of earnings or seed money are taxable at ordinary income rates, and early withdrawals (before age 59½) face a 10% penalty unless used for qualified purposes like a first-time home purchase or education. While the free $1,000 should be taken advantage of, families may find that 529 plans, Roth IRAs for teens with earned income, custodial accounts, or even accounts in a parent's name offer better long-term flexibility and tax treatment for ongoing contributions.   Companies Discussed: Circle Internet group (CRCL), Archer-Daniels-Midland Company (ADM), Kenvue Inc. (KVUE) & Shake Shack Inc. (SHAK)

Torsten rejoins Jason in the New York podcast studio to exchange thoughts on Fed independence (and the course for monetary policy), the direction of US trade policy (and economic implications), along with 2H25 market outlooks and portfolio positioning considerations. Featured are Jason Draho, Head of Asset Allocation Americas, UBS Chief Investment Office, and Torsten Slok, Partner and Chief Economist with Apollo Global Management. Host: Daniel Cassidy

In this episode of Hashtag Trending, host Jim Love discusses concerns over the AI-driven stock market rally, with Torsten Slok of Apollo Global Management warning of potential overvaluation akin to the .com bubble. OpenAI shifts part of its ChatGPT infrastructure to Google Cloud, highlighting strains with Microsoft. Broadcom makes controversial changes to VMware's partner program, while Delta investigates AI-driven dynamic pricing models. Finally, a Canadian Internet Registration Authority report reveals rising AI adoption and concerns over misinformation and deep fakes in Canada. 00:00 Introduction and Headlines 00:32 AI Bubble: A Warning from Wall Street 02:45 OpenAI's Surprising Move to Google Cloud 04:56 Broadcom's Controversial Partner Program Changes 06:30 Delta's AI-Driven Pricing Model 08:08 Canadian Internet Insights: AI Adoption and Concerns 10:12 Conclusion and Upcoming Episodes

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President Trump taking aim at the EU and Apple this morning on the tariffs front: Carl Quintanilla, Sara Eisen, and David Faber broke down what he said - and what it means for European stocks, yields, and Apple shares – as the company's market cap tumbles below $3T. Plus: Apollo Chief Economist Torsten Slok joined the team at Post 9 with his take on where things go from here… In addition to his new call that we're coming off an “AI Bubble” in tech valuations.  Also in focus: Nuclear stocks popping higher on hopes around a new executive order – the details; who made the list – and who didn't – when it comes to President Trump's exclusive memecoin dinner overnight; and the CEO of Autodesk with his read on how software demand's holding up.  Squawk on the Street Disclaimer

Unlimited CEO Bob Elliott and The Kobeissi Letter Editor-In-Chief Adam Kobeissi break down the market week, focusing on how tech and macro crosscurrents are shaping sentiment. Melius Research's Ben Reitzes on Apple, Nvidia, and if cracks forming in the AI trade. Apollo's Torsten Slok lays out the macro setup heading into the next jobs report and Fed decisions. Defense also gets a spotlight with Aerovironment CEO Wahid Nawabi on the impact of a major budget deal. GoDaddy CEO Aman Bhutani on the company's latest results and why the stock is falling. Mercer's Olaolu Aganga offers a CIO-level view of market dynamics—and three worries her clients are flagging. 

Torsten Slok, Chief Economist at Apollo, talks about the US economic outlook following extreme market gyrations from President Trump’s tariff reversal. He is joined by Bloomberg's Jonathan Ferro, Lisa Abramowicz, and Annmarie Hordern.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Apollo Chief Economist Torsten Slok discusses the impact of DOGE layoffs on the labor market, and the effects of tariffs on the consumer. He speaks with Bloomberg's Jonathan Ferro.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The first Special Briefing of 2025 offers a deep dive into the new President's first month and the implications of new policies. Featured speakers include former US Representative Carolyn Bourdeaux (D-GA); Jeffrey Holland, Vice President, Research, Peter G. Peterson Foundation; Eric Kim, Senior Director, U.S. Public Finance at Fitch Ratings; Vikram Rai, Fixed Income Strategist, Head of Municipal Markets Strategy at Wells Fargo; Torsten Slok, Partner and Chief Economist at Apollo; and Mark Zandi, Chief Economist, Moody's Economics. Notable Quotes: “The implications from a macro perspective could become very, very important for interest rates, especially, of course, if the layoffs begin to show up in the form of a high unemployment rate.” - Torsten Slok. “State and local governments really need to take this moment to do an assessment of how the federal government, federal spending and federal tax policy, even the economic impacts, will affect their budget." - Carolyn Bourdeaux. “So why does that matter? Well, high and rising debts crowd out savings and investment, which could lower future output and income relative to what would otherwise occur." - Jeffrey Holland “Midwestern state economies could be particularly vulnerable to the imposition of blanket tariffs on imports from [Canada, Mexico, and China], and natural resource-rich states could face the most direct consequences from retaliatory tariffs by those nations. North Dakota, Louisiana, and Texas are the states with the most in exports to Canada, Mexico, and China as a percentage of their state GDP.” - Eric Kim “State and local governments realize that they have to rely on their own sources to meet their projects and financing needs." - Vikram Rai “The risks are decidedly to higher interest rates. The biggest risk is that we see a major sell-off in the bond market. The bond market feels incredibly fragile.” - Mark Zandi Be sure to subscribe to Special Briefing to stay up to date on the world of public finance. Learn more about the Volcker Alliance at: volckeralliance.org Learn more about Penn IUR at: penniur.upenn.edu Connect with us @VolckerAlliance and @PennIUR on Twitter, Facebook and LinkedIn Special Briefing is published by the Volcker Alliance, as part of its Public Finance initiatives, and Penn IUR. The views expressed on this podcast are those of the panelists and do not necessarily reflect the position of the Volcker Alliance or Penn IUR.

It might be the most important hour of earnings season: Meta, Microsoft and Tesla all report their latest numbers — and set the tone for what comes next in the market. Adam Crisafulli of Vital Knowledge and our Michael Santoli kicks things off before we hear from the companies. Key earnings on deck include Microsoft, Meta, Tesla, IBM, and ServiceNow, with exclusive CEO commentary from Jon. Dan Ives of Wedbush joins to break down Microsoft, Meta, and Tesla results. Later, Gil Luria of D.A. Davidson offers deeper analysis on the tech giants' earnings.The Fed kept rates steady and Cecilia Rouse, President of the Brookings Institution, and Apollo's Chief Economist, Torsten Slok, providing crucial insight on what investors need to know from Fed Chair Jerome Powell's latest.Jon shares exclusive sound from VF Corp. CEO Bracken Darrel on the company's turnaround efforts and Morgan checks in on the transports with an exclusive interview with Norfolk Southern CEO Mark George. 

Torsten rejoins Jason in the New York podcast studio to exchange 2024 reflections, and 2025 expectations - spanning market returns, monetary policy, and the macro environment for the US, and around the world. We also spend time addressing investment themes, and allocation preferences as we head into a new year. Featured are Jason Draho, Head of Asset Allocation Americas, UBS Chief Investment Office, and Torsten Slok, Partner and Chief Economist with Apollo Global Management. Host: Daniel Cassidy

Major policy shifts in immigration, taxes, trade, energy, health care, and pandemic-era programs passed under the Biden Administration look increasingly likely with Donald Trump capturing the White House and his fellow Republicans taking control of both houses of Congress for the first time in two years. Our panel of experts share their views on what this sea change may mean for the economy and Federal Reserve, as well as the impact on states, localities, and the $4 trillion municipal bond market, including the possible elimination of the federal tax exemption on most muni bond interest. Our panel of experts includes Torsten Slok, Partner and Chief Economist, Apollo Global Management; Annie Linskey, Wall Street Journal White House Reporter; Former US Representative Carolyn Bourdeaux (D-GA); Eric Kazatsky, Head of Municipal Strategy, Bloomberg LP; and Teryn Zmuda, Chief Research Officer and Chief Economist, National Association of Counties (NACo). Notable Quotes: “The short version of what's happening is that the economy is doing really well. GDP growth for the last two and a half years has continued to surprise from the upside. The big issue in financial markets and policymaking continues to be why did Fed hikes not slow the economy down more, why was GDP growth in the third quarter 2.8, and why is GDP growth in the fourth quarter, according to the Atlanta Fed, going to be 3.3.” - Torsten Slok “The primary program that they (the White House) are working on which impacts states and localities is getting money out of the door for the CHIPS Act. It was a $39 billion program, about $30 billion of that is tied up right now in complicated negotiations between the government and companies, and so the Biden administration is working very hard right now to get those negotiations finished.” - Annie Linskey “This brings me to the DOGE effort, and you have Elon Musk and Vivek Ramaswamy out there pounding their chests about how they are going to make all these dramatic cuts. Well, most of us who have been around the block on budgeting know that it's really easy to do this in the abstract, but it is very hard to do it when you are actually putting programs on the line.” - Carolyn Bourdeaux “When we're thinking about the effects of any administration and talking about policy changes, cost cuts could really be cost shifts. Sometimes programs are cut but you do have to think how the effect of that is carried out throughout communities.” - Teryn Zmuda “Right now, state and local payrolls are at the highest levels they've been ever. We've had a 3% growth since the great financial crisis, and 2% growth since 2019. So, as efficiencies have come into the job market, technology has been embraced even by state and local governments, and payrolls has continued to expand.” - Eric Kazatsky Be sure to subscribe to Special Briefing to stay up to date on the world of public finance. Learn more about the Volcker Alliance at: volckeralliance.org Learn more about Penn IUR at: penniur.upenn.edu Connect with us @VolckerAlliance and @PennIUR on Twitter, Facebook and LinkedIn Special Briefing is published by the Volcker Alliance, as part of its Public Finance initiatives, and Penn IUR. The views expressed on this podcast are those of the panelists and do not necessarily reflect the position of the Volcker Alliance or Penn IUR.

The Dow closed above 44,000 and the S&P 500 closed above 6,000 for the first time as stocks extend their bullish run since the election. Bespoke's Paul Hickey and Envestnet's Dana D'Auria break down what could be ahead through year-end. Apollo Global's Torsten Slok on the Fed's next move. Insulet CEO Jim Hollingshead on the company seeing strong demand for its insulin pump. IAC CEO Joey Levin on the company's decision to explore spinning off its ownership in Angi—and what he might do with the cash. 

Apollo Management Chief Economist Torsten Slok discusses Friday's job numbers and the labor market with Bloomberg's Jonathan Ferro, Lisa Abramowicz, and Annmarie Hordern.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Apollo Chief Economist Torsten Slok discusses Fed Day and outlook. Slok speaks with Bloomberg's Jonathan Ferro, Lisa Abramowicz and Annmarie Hordern.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Stocks closed at session highs after a dramatic intraday turnaround, led by tech and chips. Goldman's Eric Sheridan on what's next for internet stocks and key takeaways from Communacopia conference. SHVO Ceo Michael Shvo on the journey behind reopening San Francisco's Transamerica pyramid. Apllo's Torsten Slok on the Fed. Sunnova CEO John Berger on the debate's impact on solar stocks.  

Apollo's Torsten Slok react to the August jobs report that came in below analyst estimates and what it means for Fed policy and the overall economy. He spoke with Bloomberg's Jonathan Ferro, Lisa Abramowicz, Annmarie Hordern, and Michael McKeeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Fed is largely expected to keep rates steady at its meeting today. Apollo's Torsten Slok and Wall Street Journal's Gunjan Banerji preview the decision. Plus, shares of Microsoft are lower after the company reported its first miss on cloud revenue since 2022. Bernstein's Mark Moerdler explains. And, Starbucks shares are popping despite a decline in same-store sales. Wedbush's Nick Setyan digs into the results.

Apollo Management Partner Chief Economist Torsten Slok discusses what he expects from Jerome Powell with Bloomberg's Matt Miller and Katie Greifeld.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Nasdaq and S&P 500 set record closes; Unlimited Funds' Bob Elliott breaks down the market action. Apollo Global Chief Economist is still saying the Fed won't cut rates in 2024. He makes his case. Neuberger Berman's John San Marco on his top retail picks and consolidation in the sector. Guggenheim analyst Ron Jewiskow on why he's still bearish despite Tesla's major runup in July so far. 

Apollo Management's Chief Economist, Torsten Slok, says that  “Fed will spend most of 2024 fighting inflation,” and will not cut rates. He speaks with Bloomberg's Tom Keene and Paul Sweeny.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Torsten rejoins Jason in the studio for a discussion around the US macroeconomic environment, including an outlook for growth, inflation and Fed rate cuts. We also spend time outlining portfolio positioning preferences. Featured is Jason Draho, Head of Asset Allocation Americas, UBS Chief Investment Office, and Torsten Slok, Partner and Chief Economist with Apollo Global Management. Host: Daniel Cassidy

Western and southern states including Idaho and Florida were among those growing the fastest from the eve of the pandemic in 2019 through 2022. But there were some surprises as well, with Delaware, Maine, and New Jersey also joining the Census Bureau's hot growth list. While the ability of many Americans to move to low-tax states and work from home played a large role in the population shift, other factors may have been at play as well. Meanwhile, rapid population expansion poses challenges in many of these states as they cope with enlarging school systems, updating infrastructure, and preparing communities for the impact of extreme weather conditions. Our expert panel explores these issues and what they may portend for state and local finances. Our panel of experts includes New Jersey Governor Phil Murphy; Alex Adams, chief budget officer, state of Idaho; Shatakshee Dhongde, professor of economics, Georgia Institute of Technology; Thomas Doe, president, Municipal Market Analytics, Inc.; and Torsten Slok, chief economist, Apollo Global Management. Notable Quotes: “I use two words: talent and location. Historically, when New Jersey invested aggressively in talent and location, it did well –– and when it didn't –– it did poorly. It's really not a political ideology, it's playing the hand that you were dealt.” - Governor Phil Murphy “But the big picture is: tax revenue is still good, and we still have a good economy… with the little caveat that the cost of borrowing will remain elevated, probably for another six-to-nine months.” - Torsten Slok “A lot of [why we're growing] is that we are a low-regulated state. This is the least regulated state in the country, we're also a low taxation state… we're stable financially, and then there's all those intangible benefits and tangible benefits as we have access to outdoor recreation, beautiful lakes, mountains, access to skiing –– things that were really rejuvenating for many people during COVID.” - Alex Adams “We talk a lot about pensions, but here in Texas, there are also going to be increased costs because of the changing climate, whether it's the electricity, water, the airport, or highways. You just are taking abuse from extraordinarily volatile weather conditions that are now commonplace.” - Thomas Doe “A recent report by the Federal Reserve Bank of Atlanta showed that the Southeast region, which consists of Alabama, Florida, Georgia, Louisiana, Mississippi and Tennessee, grew around 0.2 percentage points per year faster than the United States in most major metrics of economic performance.” - Shatakshee Dhongde Be sure to subscribe to Special Briefing to stay up to date on the world of public finance. Learn more about the Volcker Alliance at: volckeralliance.org Learn more about Penn IUR at: penniur.upenn.edu Connect with us @VolckerAlliance and @PennIUR on Twitter, Facebook and LinkedIn Special Briefing is published by the Volcker Alliance, as part of its Public Finance initiatives, and Penn IUR. The views expressed on this podcast are those of the panelists and do not necessarily reflect the position of the Volcker Alliance or Penn IUR.

Watch Carol and Tim LIVE every day on YouTube: http://bit.ly/3vTiACF. Apollo Management partner and chief economist Torsten Slok joins to share his economic outlook following the latest inflation data, doubling down on his call that there will not be Federal Reserve rate cuts this year. Bloomberg Technology co-host Ed Ludlow joins to talk about why Wall Street is worried about Tesla's quarterly vehicle deliveries report. Mike Kirban, co-founder and executive chair of The Vita Coco Company joins to talk about growth for the beverage brand and the sector broadly. And we Drive to the Close with Eric Jackson, founder and president of EMJ Capital. Hosts: Carol Massar and Tim Stenovec.Producer: Paul Brennan. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

What's in store for '24? Torsten Slok, Apollo's Chief Economist, and Pallas Capital's Andrew Krout (Senior Vice President – Wealth Management) and Stephen Kylander  (Senior Portfolio Manager) discuss inflation, capital markets, and the economy.

This week, the Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC) is expected to release another interest rate decision. Will the Federal Reserve's statements move the markets and disrupt the bullish momentum in the stock market? Torsten Slok, partner and chief economist at Apollo Global Management, joins us to share what specific phrases from the FOMC may indicate when rate cuts will come and gives us a hot take of his own about what the Fed's decision will be. Then, we're turning our attention to FedEx's earnings report expected on Thursday. The company has marketed new technologies in their business strategies, such as providing integral data from packaged delivery services that may excite investors. WSJ reporter Esther Fung and Heard of the Street editor Spencer Jakab join to explain how companies leaning into ‘tech' branding can affect their stocks and what they're looking to hear on this week's earnings call. Finally, we're turning up the volume on music royalties becoming asset-backed securities. WSJ's Los Angeles bureau chief Sarah Krouse joins to share why musicians like Bruce Springsteen are getting big deals from investors and what it means for markets. How can we better help you take on the week? We'd like to hear from you. Send us an email to takeontheweek@wsj.com.

February CPI is out this morning, with economists expecting the inflation rate to remain unchanged. Apollo Global Management's Torsten Slok lays his expectations. Plus, lawmakers are set to vote on a bill that could ban TikTok in the U.S. Wiley Rein's Nova Daly explains. And, Arm's post-IPO lockup period expires today. MSA Capital's Ben Harburg discusses.

 Watch Carol and Tim LIVE every day on YouTube: http://bit.ly/3vTiACF. Apollo Management Chief Economist Torsten Slok explains why he thinks the Fed will not cut interest rates this year. Bloomberg News Equality Team Reporters Jeff Green and Simone Foxman share how corporate-speak about diversity is getting an update. Bloomberg News National Desk Reporter Nacha Cattan discusses Darien, CT becoming a mini-Greenwich as demand for space in areas closer to where people live, and away from urban cores, becomes more popular. And we Drive to the Close with David Harden, CIO of Summit Global Investments. Hosts: Carol Massar and Tim Stenovec. Producer: Paul Brennan. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Nasdaq and S&P 500 set new intraday highs and closed at record levels to kick off March trading. Apollo's Torsten Slok gives his case for why the Fed won't cut rates this year. Zscaler CEO Jay Chaudhry joins to discuss the latest quarter – and the stock drop that came with it. Boeing is in talks to acquire Spirit Aerosystems; Gabelli portfolio manager Tony Bancroft breaks down what to do with both stocks. Wedbush's David Chiaverini on turmoil at NYCB and what it means for other regional banks. Plus, Elon Musk sues OpenAI, Elastic tumbles on earnings and what's going on with Intuitive Machines and its spacecraft that tipped over on the Moon.

Torsten Slok, chief economist at Apollo, explains why the US labor market will “gradually be softer and softer” over the next several months. He speaks with Bloomberg's Tom Keene, Jonathan Ferro & Lisa Abramowicz.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Apollo Management Chief Economist Torsten Slok and Raymond James Chief Investment Officer Larry Adam speak on stocks and an overview of the market for the rest of 2023 with Bloomberg's Jonathan FerroSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Torsten rejoins the podcast for an assessment of how economic conditions in the US have evolved since his prior appearance six months ago, along with a look at how the economy might progress as we head into 2024. We also discuss the road ahead for monetary policy in the wake of the Nov Fed meeting, the market implications of higher-for-longer, along with how to allocate your portfolio for the current environment. Featured is Jason Draho, Head of Asset Allocation Americas, UBS Chief Investment Office, and Torsten Slok, Partner and Chief Economist with Apollo Global Management. Host: Daniel Cassidy

Armed with a PhD in economics, Torsten Slok spent several years at the OECD, doing deep dive analysis and making policy recommendations on big picture issues such as pension reform, tax systems and health care policy, before ultimately hitting Wall Street. He spent more than 15 years on the sell-side, a period that included the GFC and Pandemic and the lean rate years between them.Now a Partner and Chief Economist at Apollo Global Management, Torsten is providing input on the macroeconomic backdrop and the implications for the firm's investments. Our discussion primarily considers the joint states of the economy and inflation - where we've been, where we're headed and the read through on Fed policy. On the economy, Torsten suggests that in this cycle, the transmission of changes in monetary policy to the real economy is especially lagged as both individuals and corporates have largely shielded themselves from rate increases.On inflation, Torsten describes the ebbing and flowing of goods versus services inflation. The latter, which fell sharply during the Pandemic lock-downs has re-emerged as consumers travel, stay at hotels and attend concerts. We then talk about wages, which Torsten believes the Fed sees as still too high. Moderation here is a key part of reducing service sector inflation which, in turn, is needed to reduce the overall level of inflation.I hope you enjoy this episode of the Alpha Exchange, my conversation with Torsten Slok. 

The latest Federal Reserve monetary policy decision is due out this afternoon, where they're expected to hold rates steady. Apollo Global Management's Torsten Slok previews the outcome. Plus, Congress now has 11 calendar days to pass a short-term measure to avert a government shutdown. Raymond James' Ed Mills discusses what's at stake. And, high prices, record mortgage rates, and low inventory are putting pressure on the housing market. Housing Wire's Logan Mohtashami explains.

Bloomberg News International Economics & Policy Correspondent Michael McKee and Torsten Slok, Chief Economist at Apollo Global Management, discuss inflation and the US economy. Timothy Tully, CEO at Zelcore Technologies, talks about the buzz around Bitcoin ETFs. Carolyn Everson, Board Member of The Knot Worldwide, shares her thoughts about the wedding industry and women on corporate boards. And we Drive to the Close with Ryan Kelley, CIO at Hennessy Funds.Hosts: Carol Massar and Matt Miller. Producer: Paul Brennan. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Torsten Slok, Chief Economist at Apollo Global Management, shares his thoughts on the US economy and the threat of a recession. Lisa Osborne Ross, US CEO at Edelman, provides the details of the communication firm's Trust Barometer report on Business & Racial Justice. Bloomberg Businessweek Editor Joel Weber and Bloomberg News Aerospace Reporter Julie Johnsson talk about Julie's Businessweek Magazine story Boeing's China Struggles Ease as Plane Shortage Stokes Demand. And we Drive to the Close with Aaron Kennon, CEO at Clear Harbor Asset Management. Hosts: Matt Miller and Katie Greifeld. Producer: Paul Brennan. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Torsten Slok had been firmly in the “no landing” camp of economists. More positive than a “soft landing,” its adherents say the Federal Reserve will tame inflation without triggering a recession at all. But for Slok, chief economist of Apollo Global Management, that all changed with the failure of Silicon Valley Bank. Now he's bracing for a “hard landing.” Slok joined the What Goes Up podcast to discuss the sizeable role regional banks play in the US economy, and the reasons why SVB's collapse changed his outlook. A big reason is how regional banks may now change their behavior.“Regional banks make up 30% of assets and roughly 40% of all lending,” he explains. That big chunk of the US banking sector is now looking at what happened to SVB and worrying what comes next. With a slowdown potentially underway thanks to the central bank's rate hikes, Slok warns a reluctance to lend by SVB's mid-size brethren might mean it comes “faster simply because of this banking situation.”See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.