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Gold trade in first half of 2026 will likely continue: TD Securities' Melek
CNBC Television· 2025-12-22 22:09
Gold and silver hitting new records today, both pasing for the best year since 1979. Copper is also at new highs. It's having its best year since 2009.Will the commodity runup continue in 2026. Well, joining us now, TD Securities global head of commodity strategy, Bart Malik. Bart, it's great to have you on and I want to start right there because it's been such a torid year.Whether it's precious metals or industrial metals, does it continue. >> Well, great to be here. Uh certainly we think uh that gold in t ...
Fed chair candidate David Zervos on his outlook for interest rates
CNBC Television· 2025-08-20 17:30
Monetary Policy Stance - The industry suggests the current monetary policy is quite restrictive [1] - The industry believes the Fed's balance sheet has contracted to near neutral after a period of significant stimulus [1] - The combination of the balance sheet and the rate structure indicates a more restrictive environment [3] Interest Rate Considerations - The industry advocates for rates to return to a more neutral level [2] - The industry emphasizes the importance of considering both the balance sheet and the rate structure, rather than solely focusing on the Fed funds rate versus the 10-year yield [2][3] Recommendations - The industry proposes presenting a cogent case to the committee arguing that rates are more restrictive than perceived by the Fed, staff, and street economists [3]