Is Fed independence at risk?

Goldman Sachs’ Christian Mueller-Glissmann, head of asset allocation research in Goldman Sachs Research, and Alexandra Wilson-Elizondo, co-head and co-chief investment officer of the Multi-Asset Solutions business in Goldman Sachs Asset Management, examine the dynamics driving markets now, and discuss the investment strategies that could work in the second half of 2025.  This episode was recorded on June 17, 2025.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Concerns about the fiscal trajectory of the US are nothing new. But is this time different? And what could a fiscal crisis look like? Economist Kenneth Rogoff and historian Niall Ferguson discuss with Allison Nathan. This episode explores the latest Top of Mind report. This episode was recorded on May 30, June 5, and June 17, 2025. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

What are the keys to Steve Cohen’s incredible success as a trader and hedge fund manager – and how is he bringing those lessons to the baseball diamond? Steve Cohen, the founder, CEO and president of Point72, and the majority owner of the New York Mets, discusses with Tony Pasquariello in this conversation recorded live at the Goldman Sachs Apex Symposium. This episode was recorded on June 4th, 2025.   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Germany’s new government is pursuing a broad range of measures to bolster economic growth. At the same time, US tariffs could have a significant impact on the export-heavy German economy. How are Germany’s business leaders navigating this volatile environment? Wolfgang Fink, CEO of Goldman Sachs Bank Europe SE & Head of Goldman Sachs in Germany and Austria, discusses with Allison Nathan. This episode was recorded on June 3, 2025. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In a difficult environment for corporate decision makers, how is Goldman Sachs advising clients and managing risk? John Waldron, President and Chief Operating Officer, sits down with Allison Nathan to discuss. This episode was recorded on June 2, 2025. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

A US trade court ruling has put the legal fate of President Trump’s tariffs in limbo. But will this actually change the course of US trade policy – and what could it mean for the economy and for investors? Alec Phillips, chief US political economist with Goldman Sachs Research, discusses with Allison Nathan. This episode was recorded on May 29, 2025. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

AI, the energy transition, and geopolitical tensions are reshaping the global economy and markets — they are also transforming the landscape of infrastructure investing. Tavis Cannell, global head and co-CIO of infrastructure at Goldman Sachs Alternatives, looks at the megatrends driving opportunities and the outlook for the sector. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Rob Citrone, founder of Discovery Capital Management, discusses his investment framework, high-conviction views, and the importance of short positions in risk management, with Goldman Sachs’ Tony Pasquariello, global head of hedge fund coverage in Global Banking & Markets. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In the latest episode of Goldman Sachs Exchanges, former Fed Vice Chair Richard Clarida and the Hoover Institution’s John Cochrane discuss whether the Fed’s independence is in jeopardy. This episode explores the latest Top of Mind report. This episode was recorded on April 30, May 6, and May 19, 2025. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

US stocks have rebounded since the sweeping tariffs announced on "Liberation Day,” but what does this mean for investors? In Goldman Sachs Exchanges, Goldman Sachs’ David Kostin, chief US equity strategist, and Padi Raphael, global co-head of the Third Party Wealth Management in Goldman Sachs Asset Management, discuss the path forward for US stocks and investors. This episode was recorded on May 9, 2025. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices