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Kevin Warsh to Speak at Sintra, Trump's $1.4B in Crypto Earnings | The Opening Trade 7/1/2026

Watch on YouTube ↗  |  July 01, 2026 at 10:32  |  1:36:09  |  Bloomberg Markets
Speakers
Jane Foley — Rabobank Head of FX Strategy
Julian — Market Strategist, Barclays Private Bank
Peter Oppenheimer — Senior Advisor, Goldman Sachs
Mark Cudmore — Executive Editor, Bloomberg Live / Macro Strategist
Skyler Montgomery Koning — Macro Strategist
Tom Mackenzie — Anchor, Bloomberg
Chloe Meley — Reporter, Bloomberg
Abeer Abu Omar — Reporter, Bloomberg London
Anna Edwards — Anchor, Bloomberg TV (London)

Summary

The episode previews the ECB's Sintra symposium where Fed Chair Kevin Warsh makes his international debut, and discusses the sliding Japanese yen, Trump's $1.4 billion crypto earnings, and key market moves. Guests share trade ideas for the second half of 2026, highlighting opportunities in European equities, UK gilts, healthcare, and a capex supercycle, while flagging risks in sportswear after Nike's cautious outlook.

  • Fed Chair Kevin Warsh speaks in Sintra alongside Lagarde and Bailey, with markets parsing his stance on rates and hawkishness.
  • Japan's yen hits four-decade lows despite officials claiming prior interventions were successful; coordination with the US is ongoing.
  • President Trump reported at least $1.4 billion in 2025 crypto and memecoin earnings, far exceeding traditional business income.
  • Schneider Electric acquires industrial AI firm Cognite for $3.1 billion, aiming to integrate AI onto factory floors.
  • Nike's cautious outlook and consumer anxiety warning hit its stock and dragged European sportswear names Adidas and JD Sports lower.
  • US lifts export restrictions on Anthropic's Fable 5 AI model after safety safeguards were deemed adequate.
  • Barclays strategist sees a tactical H2 rally in European equities and a gilt buying opportunity if yields reach 5%.
  • Goldman Sachs strategist highlights a capex supercycle in infrastructure and defense, and sees value in UK equities due to high free cash flow yields.
Ideas
Jane Foley Rabobank Head of FX Strategy 19:19
Yen undervalued, fundamentals support reversal
The Japanese yen is undervalued relative to strong economic fundamentals, including a robust Nikkei, structural reforms, and inflation that is prompting retail investors to move cash into longer-dated investments. The Bank of Japan faces credibility issues and a potential shift to quarterly rate hikes could eventually turn the yen around, though the immediate trigger for a reversal remains unclear.
FXY MED
Julian Market Strategist, Barclays Private Bank 25:51
Short window for European equity upside
European equities are poised for a short trading window of outperformance in the second half of 2026, driven by the reopening of the Strait of Hormuz, a broadening of the market rally beyond AI, and relatively attractive valuations compared to the US. Political risks such as the French election and sovereign debt concerns will likely cap the trade by 2027, making it a tactical opportunity.
VGK MED
Julian Market Strategist, Barclays Private Bank 28:53
Healthcare next big AI adoption beneficiary
The next phase of the AI trade will shift from infrastructure build-out to execution, and healthcare is a clear early beneficiary as AI is adopted for drug discovery and diagnostics. This sector is set to outperform as AI implementation accelerates.
XLV MED
Julian Market Strategist, Barclays Private Bank 32:17
Buy UK gilts when yields near 5%
UK 10-year gilts are a compelling buy when yields approach or exceed 5%. Fiscal concerns dominate over Bank of England policy, but any spike in yields driven by political or military developments would present a strong entry point.
UK 10-Year Gilt MED
Mark Cudmore Executive Editor, Bloomberg Live / Macro Strategist 40:42
Bullish July for US equities on growth
July is set up positively for equities as strong US economic growth, fading Iran conflict risks, retreating oil prices, and large capital expenditure from private and public sectors support stocks. Even if rates rise due to a strong jobs report, markets will interpret higher rates as a sign of a robust economy, creating a buying opportunity after the upcoming risk events clear.
SPY MED
Peter Oppenheimer Senior Advisor, Goldman Sachs 55:24
Capex supercycle boosts infrastructure and defense
A super cycle in capital expenditure is underway, driven by the combination of AI infrastructure build-out and government borrowing for critical infrastructure, defense, and supply chain resilience. This secular trend is still in early stages and will support long-term gains in industrial, infrastructure, and defense-related equities.
Industrial and defense equities MED
Peter Oppenheimer Senior Advisor, Goldman Sachs 59:12
UK stocks cheap with high free cash yield
UK equities offer a strong value case, with the highest free cash flow yield among major markets at around 5.5%, high dividend yields, and significant share buybacks. Despite relatively low growth and no major tech exposure, the market's value characteristics and M&A appeal make it attractive for diversified portfolios.
EWU MED
Tom Mackenzie Anchor, Bloomberg 69:08
European sportswear stocks face Nike-driven headwinds
Nike's cautious outlook and warning about heightened consumer anxiety reflect broad-based consumer weakness, which is also affecting European sportswear peers. Adidas and JD Sports are experiencing similar headwinds, making them vulnerable to a negative read-across and potential sell-off.
ADDYY JD Sports MED
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This Bloomberg Markets video, published July 01, 2026, features Jane Foley, Julian, Mark Cudmore, Peter Oppenheimer, Tom Mackenzie discussing FXY, VGK, XLV, UK 10-Year Gilt, SPY, Industrial and defense equities, EWU, ADDYY, JD Sports. 8 trade ideas extracted by AI with direction and confidence scoring.

Speakers: Jane Foley, Julian, Mark Cudmore, Peter Oppenheimer, Tom Mackenzie  · Tickers: FXY, VGK, XLV, UK 10-Year Gilt, SPY, Industrial and defense equities, EWU, ADDYY, JD Sports