Bloomberg Surveillance 6/1/2026

Watch on YouTube ↗  |  June 01, 2026 at 16:02  |  2:24:12  |  Bloomberg Markets
Speakers
Aaron Kennon — Chief Investment Officer, Clear Harbor Asset Management
Ed Al-Hussainy — Portfolio Manager, Total Return Bond
Noah Weisberger — Chief Investment Strategist, BCA Research
Peter Tchir — Head of Macro Strategy, Academy Securities
Sarah Kunst — Cleo Capital Founder
Torsten Slok — Partner, Apollo Global Management

Summary

The June 1, 2026 episode of Bloomberg Surveillance covers a market at all-time highs driven by AI exuberance, a Fed facing credibility tests and potential rate hikes, and energy price pressures from the Iran conflict. Guests discuss the longevity of the AI trade, bond yield dynamics, labor market strength, and the political risks surrounding AI infrastructure. The panel offers a mix of bullish views on memory semiconductors, long bonds, and tech sectors, while cautioning on defense and highlighting inflation risks.

  • Market extended its winning streak with equities at record highs, driven by AI and tech.
  • Fed credibility debate intensifies as former Chair Powell speaks out; incoming Chair Warsch faces inflation and labor data.
  • Energy prices rebound as Iran deal remains elusive, with oil tanker passage still restricted.
  • Memory semiconductor stocks (SK Hynix, Samsung, Micron) seen as attractive given AI cycle longevity.
  • Long-duration bonds become more attractive as the yield curve flattens on Fed tightening expectations.
  • BCA Research is overweight tech and AI buildout, underweight defense, citing strong earnings and capex cycle.
  • Labor market data (payrolls) expected to show continued strength, complicating Fed's inflation fight.
  • Political backlash against AI jobs and data center construction is identified as a medium-term risk.
Trade Ideas
Aaron Kennon Chief Investment Officer, Clear Harbor Asset Management 10:09
Buy memory semiconductors on earnings growth.
The memory semiconductor sector (SK Hynix, Samsung, Micron) is trading at mid-to-high single-digit multiples, which historically has been a buying opportunity because earnings are moving sharply higher. The AI-driven semiconductor buildout cycle appears to be in the second or third inning, not the eighth or ninth, suggesting further significant growth ahead. This cycle may be longer and peak at a higher level than prior cycles due to the pervasive role of semiconductors in the economy.
000660.KS MU 005930.KS MED
Ed Al-Hussainy Portfolio Manager, Total Return Bond 92:48
Long bonds attractive as curve flattens.
The long end of the Treasury curve is becoming attractive as the Fed is effectively tightening policy on the front end, flattening the yield curve. With 30-year yields near 5%, the risk/reward for long duration bonds is improving markedly. The flattening of the 5s30s spread to the lowest in about a year signals tighter policy, making long bonds a buy.
30-Year U.S. Treasury Bond MED
Noah Weisberger Chief Investment Strategist, BCA Research 139:37
Overweight tech, underweight defense sectors.
The market is shifting from a cash-return regime to a reinvestment regime, and capex intensity is rising, but earnings growth is strong enough to support it. The market is rewarding this capex cycle. We are overweight all tech-related and AI buildout sectors and underweight defense sectors, given the strong demand backdrop and the view that political risks are further out.
ITA MED
Noah Weisberger Chief Investment Strategist, BCA Research 139:37
Overweight tech, underweight defense sectors.
The market is shifting from a cash-return regime to a reinvestment regime, and capex intensity is rising, but earnings growth is strong enough to support it. The market is rewarding this capex cycle. We are overweight all tech-related and AI buildout sectors and underweight defense sectors, given the strong demand backdrop and the view that political risks are further out.
XLK MED
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Speakers: Aaron Kennon, Ed Al-Hussainy, Noah Weisberger  · Tickers: 000660.KS, MU, 005930.KS, 30-Year U.S. Treasury Bond, ITA, XLK