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Where Do Public & Private Markets Converge? (With Steven Meier)
Episode 83
This week, Liz Ann Sonders and Kathy Jones discuss the recent downward revision in job market statistics, the implications for the economy, and the likelihood of a rate cut next week. They analyze the broader economic context of the job revisions, the importance of indicators like the Producer Price Index, and the impact of global market volatility.
Then, Steven Meier joins the show. He is the Deputy Comptroller and Chief Investment Officer for the New York City retirement systems. Liz Ann and Kathy discuss his role, the importance of education for retirement plan participants and trustees, the convergence of public and private markets, and the challenges of inflation and liquidity management. Meier shares his thoughts on particular investment strategies, mainly in private equity and fixed income, while also addressing the current state of the public markets and the impact of AI on future investments. The discussion highlights the complexities of asset allocation and the importance of understanding market dynamics.
Finally, Kathy and Liz Ann discuss which key economic data to watch in the coming weeks.
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