David Zervos

The past week was a rollercoaster ride for the markets, with inflation data sparking a rush for gold, real estate, treasuries, and yen. Meanwhile, Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell‘s comments on the labor market and interest rates kept investors on their toes. Let’s dive into the top...

David Zervos, Chief Market Strategist at Jefferies, recently suggested that a Trump victory in the 2024 presidential election could lead to stronger economic growth and higher inflation. What Happened: Zervos made this prediction on CNBC’s “Last Call” on Monday, indicating that...

The stock market has been on a record run, and with the presidential election just under five months away, analysts and experts have begun reading the tea leaves regarding its implication for the election outcome. What Happened: The recent change in the presidential polling trend is under the radar...

The Federal Reserve’s Chairman Jerome Powell is under intense scrutiny as the U.S. presidential election approaches. Market experts are questioning his ability to remain independent of political pressure. What Happened: In a recent interview with CNBC’s Last Call, David Zervos, the...

Stanley Fisher, the Federal Reserve's second highest ranked member, is either "Stan the Man" or "Odd Stan Out," according to Bloomberg. Federal Reserve Chair Janet Yellen gave a much anticipated speech last week at Jackson Hole. According to Bloomberg, the speech was considered to be somewhat...

One of the longest standing bull on China, Bridgewater Associates LP's Raymond 'Ray' Dalio, recently became bearish on China. Dalio sent a note to his clients a few days ago in which he wrote about investments in China, “There are now no safe places to invest.” RBC's...

U.S. stocks rose in the final day of the first quarter as the Fed's boss Janet Yellen said there is still room for the central bank to further boost the economy. Yellen, speaking in Chicago today, said the scars from the Great Recession remain, and reaching our goals will take time." Yellen...