Goldman Sachs Predicts Gloomy Earnings Season

The video discusses the upcoming earnings season, highlighting potential challenges similar to those faced at the pandemic's onset. It focuses on three sectors expected to improve margins: energy, industrials, and consumer discretionary. Analysts predict other industries may see a significant margin shrinkage. The video also examines economic slowdown indicators, banking system stress, and the S&P 500's earnings yield. It previews upcoming bank earnings reports from major banks like JP Morgan, Wells Fargo, and Citigroup, and emphasizes the importance of monitoring economic pain and market reactions. Bloomberg will provide live coverage of these developments.

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