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Markets See Rick Rieder as Next Fed Chair, Yet Uncertainty Persists
business2 months ago

Markets See Rick Rieder as Next Fed Chair, Yet Uncertainty Persists

Markets currently peg BlackRock’s Rick Rieder as the frontrunner to replace Jerome Powell as Fed chair, but the race remains volatile with Kevin Warsh and Kevin Hassett still in the mix and President Trump weighing loyalty against policy preferences; Rieder’s market-focused background, his call for a roughly 3% funds rate, and his support for Fed independence could both help and hinder his bid depending on White House priorities.

via CNBC|
#blackrock#business#fed-chair
"BlackRock's Rieder Advocates Rate Cuts to Combat Inflation"
finance1 year ago

"BlackRock's Rieder Advocates Rate Cuts to Combat Inflation"

BlackRock's Rick Rieder argues that the Federal Reserve's traditional strategy of raising interest rates to combat inflation is no longer effective. He suggests that higher rates are benefiting cash-rich consumers and businesses, particularly older Americans and large companies, who have become net lenders. This dynamic is creating an inflationary income stream, complicating the Fed's efforts to control inflation. Rieder believes the Fed may need to cut rates to address this issue and sees opportunities in the bond market regardless of the Fed's actions.

via Fortune|
#blackrock#federal-reserve#finance
The Underrated Potential of Active Fixed Income ETFs, According to BlackRock's Rick Rieder
finance2 years ago

The Underrated Potential of Active Fixed Income ETFs, According to BlackRock's Rick Rieder

BlackRock's Chief Investment Officer of Fixed Income, Rick Rieder, believes that investors underestimate the potential of actively managed fixed income exchange-traded funds (ETFs). Rieder highlighted the success of BlackRock's Flexible Income ETF (BINC), which has outperformed its peers by capitalizing on current market opportunities. BINC's allocations are based on the attractiveness of different markets, with a focus on non-U.S. credit, U.S. high yield credit, and U.S. investment grade credit. Rieder emphasized the advantage of active management in generating higher yields and managing volatility effectively. The fund has benefited from opportunities overseas, particularly in Europe, due to favorable currency swap rates and a stronger dollar.

via CNBC|
#active-management#blackrock#etfs
Central Banks Unite: 'Higher for Longer' Credo Signals Interest Rate Cut in 2024
finance2 years ago

Central Banks Unite: 'Higher for Longer' Credo Signals Interest Rate Cut in 2024

BlackRock's Chief Investment Officer for Global Fixed Income, Rick Rieder, predicts that the Federal Reserve will cut interest rates in 2024 after a period of rate hikes aimed at controlling inflation. Rieder believes that the Fed will likely raise rates one more time this year before pausing and then cutting rates in the second half of 2024. He points to a slowing economy as a factor influencing the Fed's decision. Rieder also suggests that investors can find opportunities in short-term yield investments while limiting risk.

via Fox Business|
#blackrock#federal-reserve#finance
BlackRock's Rieder Optimistic About US Economy, Predicts No Fed Rate Cuts in 2021
finance2 years ago

BlackRock's Rieder Optimistic About US Economy, Predicts No Fed Rate Cuts in 2021

BlackRock's Chief Investment Officer of Global Fixed Income, Rick Rieder, believes that the US economy is in much better shape than people give credit for, citing resilient government, corporate and consumer spending, improving homebuilder data, $1.5 trillion in excess savings, and low unemployment. Rieder expects the Fed to pause rate increases at its next meeting and believes that its rate-hiking campaign is largely done. However, the biggest threat to his thesis is a potential US default on its sovereign debt, which could be "potentially catastrophic" for the economy.

via CNBC|
#blackrock#federal-reserve#finance
Mixed Signals: Calls for Fed Rate Hike Pause Amidst Speculation of Extended Period
finance2 years ago

Mixed Signals: Calls for Fed Rate Hike Pause Amidst Speculation of Extended Period

BlackRock's Rick Rieder predicts that the Federal Reserve will raise interest rates by 25 basis points to a target range of 5% to 5.25% at its policy meeting on Wednesday, but may pause "for an extended period of time" to let its prior rate hikes "marinate through the system." Despite an early debt-ceiling deadline and regional-bank woes, the Fed is expected to proceed with the rate hike. US stocks fell ahead of the announcement.

via MarketWatch|
#blackrock#federal-reserve#finance