Watch Out: Wall Street Is Finding New Ways to Repackage and Sell Debt
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The podcast begins with a safety announcement about child safety in cars, urging listeners to ensure children are properly buckled up in the back seat. It then delves into the declining US home sales, attributing it to high home prices and elevated mortgage rates. The report highlights the impact of these factors on potential home buyers and the challenges they face in the current market. The podcast then shifts to the US stock market, reporting on the decline of US stocks, specifically the Dow, S&P 500, and NASDAQ. It then delves into earnings reports from various companies, including Tesla, Boeing, and Starbucks, highlighting their financial performance and future outlook. The podcast explores Wall Street's innovative methods of repackaging debt, specifically focusing on Goldman Sachs's sale of public-acid-backed securitization (ABS) bonds. The report discusses the appeal of these instruments and the potential risks associated with them. The podcast then discusses the upcoming election and the growing anxiety among Democrats as Republican early voting numbers are exceeding expectations. The report analyzes the potential impact of these trends on the election outcome and the challenges faced by the Democratic candidate. Finally, the podcast reports on a suspected terrorist attack at a major defense facility in Turkey, resulting in casualties. The report also mentions North Korea's deployment of troops to Russia, raising concerns about their potential involvement in the war in Ukraine.
Outlines
US Economy and Global Events
This podcast discusses the current state of the US economy, including declining home sales, stock market performance, and Wall Street's innovative debt repackaging methods, while also touching on the upcoming election and international events like the terrorist attack in Turkey and North Korea's troop deployment to Russia.
Keywords
Public-acid-backed securitization (ABS)
A type of asset-backed security where the underlying assets are loans made to fund managers. These bonds are typically rated investment grade and offer higher yields than traditional bonds.
Blue Wall States
Refers to the states of Michigan, Pennsylvania, and Wisconsin, which have historically voted for Democratic candidates. These states are crucial for the Democratic candidate's path to victory.
Private Credit Market
A segment of the credit market where loans are made directly to borrowers without going through traditional financial institutions. This market is characterized by less transparency and regulation, making it difficult to assess potential risks.
Early Voting
The process of casting a ballot before Election Day. Early voting data is often used to gauge voter turnout and predict election outcomes.
Co-belligerent
A term used to describe a country that is actively participating in a war alongside another country, even if they are not formally allied.
Q&A
What are the main factors driving the decline in US home sales?
High home prices and elevated mortgage rates are the primary factors contributing to the decline in US home sales. These factors make it difficult for potential buyers to afford homes, leading to a decrease in demand.
How is Wall Street repackaging debt in new ways?
Wall Street is finding innovative ways to repackage debt, such as creating public-acid-backed securitization (ABS) bonds backed by loans made to fund managers. These bonds offer higher yields and are attractive to investors seeking higher returns.
What are the concerns surrounding the private credit market?
The private credit market is characterized by less transparency and regulation, making it difficult to assess potential risks. This lack of visibility raises concerns about the potential for systemic risks and the difficulty in understanding the connections between large funds and banks.
What are the challenges faced by the Democratic candidate in the upcoming election?
The Democratic candidate is facing challenges in securing support from key voting blocks, including black men, young voters, and Arab Americans. Additionally, the candidate is struggling to maintain momentum in the so-called blue wall states, where high turnout in urban centers and suburbs is crucial for victory.
What are the implications of North Korea's deployment of troops to Russia?
North Korea's deployment of troops to Russia raises concerns about their potential involvement in the war in Ukraine. If North Korea becomes a co-belligerent, it could significantly escalate the conflict and have serious implications for regional stability.
Show Notes
P.M. Edition for Oct. 23. Matt Wirz, who writes about credit for The Wall Street Journal talks about why Wall Street is excited about NAVs, SRTs and CDOs. And U.S. home sales hit another nearly 30-year low. Journal housing reporter Nicole Friedman explains why new buyers are staying on the housing market sidelines. Plus, with deadlocked polls and the memory of 2016, White House reporter Tarini Parti says Democrats are becoming more anxious ahead of Election Day. Tracie Hunte hosts.
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