Guy Johnson
Coverage of Guy Johnson in the Nexus archive.
- Bond Selloff Drives Risk Aversion, US-Iran Peace Prospects Dim | The Opening Trade 8/18/2026
Stocks fell due to a bond selloff and rising oil prices, contributing to overall risk aversion. Equity markets are struggling because of high global borrowing costs, which are driven by inflation and government spending needs. Furthermore, diminishing prospects for peace between the US and Iran reinforce expectations that central banks will tighten monetary policy.
- Yield Excitement Reaching Local Extreme?: 3-Minutes MLIV
Guy Johnson, Tom Mackenzie, Skylar Montgomery Koning, and Mark Cudmore discussed today's key themes for analysts and investors. These insights were provided during the broadcast of "Bloomberg: The Opening Trade."
- Technology Stocks Lift Equities, Mideast Peace Prospects Wane | The Opening Trade 8/17/2026
Technology stocks lifted global equities due to stellar revenue growth at Anthropic PBC, signaling sustained spending on artificial intelligence. Concurrently, efforts to achieve peace in the Middle East faced setbacks after fighting flared between Israel and Iran-backed Hezbollah in Lebanon.
- It's Not Looking Great for The Dollar: 3-Minutes MLIV
Guy Johnson, Tom Mackenzie and Paul Dobson discussed today's key themes for analysts and investors on 'Bloomberg: The Opening Trade.'
- Summer Markets Make Stocks Happy: 3-Minutes MLIV
Guy Johnson, Tom Mackenzie, and Mark Cudmore discussed key themes for analysts and investors during the "Bloomberg: The Opening Trade." The segment highlighted that summer markets are making stocks happy. The source of this information was Bloomberg.
- Maersk CEO Clerc on Profit Lift as Global Bottlenecks Drive Up Freight Rates
Maersk CEO Vincent Clerc warned that disruptions are expected to be more prevalent in the future, citing bottlenecks across Africa, Europe, and China. The title notes that a profit lift is being seen as global bottlenecks drive up freight rates. These insights were shared with Bloomberg's Guy Johnson and Tom Mackenzie.
- US Core Inflation Comes in Soft, Anthropic in Talks to Buy Decart AI | The Opening Trade 8/13/2026
Underlying US inflation was reported as subdued in July, with the consumer price index increasing 0.2% from a month earlier. In separate tech news, Anthropic PBC is reportedly in discussions to acquire the AI startup Decart AI for about $6 billion.
- Trump Claims Hormuz Control, US CPI Data on Deck | The Opening Trade 8/12/2026
President Donald Trump claimed that the US has "total control over the Hormuz Strait," amid deadlocked negotiations involving Washington and Tehran. Economically, focus is on US consumer prices data for July, as high oil prices raise concerns about possible interest rate hikes from the Federal Reserve. Market analysis of these factors was provided during The Opening Trade.
- US Yields Will Go Much Higher Next Year: 3-Minutes MLIV
Guy Johnson, Tom Mackenzie, and Mark Cudmore discussed key themes concerning US yields that are projected to rise much higher next year. The analysis was provided to analysts and investors during a broadcast titled "Bloomberg: The Opening Trade."
- Heatwave Slams Europe Straining Energy Supply, E.On CEO Says
Europe is enduring its fifth heatwave, which is straining energy supplies. An E.On CEO stated that massive wholesale price increases linked to the Persian Gulf, along with extremely high gas prices, are stressing customers. Furthermore, a very hot summer is curtailing output, leading to short-term market distortions.
- Markets Await Key Economic Data This Week
Markets anticipate a slight increase in US inflation this week, alongside cooling economic expansion expected in the UK. These economic trends were discussed by Morwenna Coniam with Tom Mackenzie and Guy Johnson on 'Bloomberg: The Opening Trade.'
- US CPI and Iran Conflict to Dictate the Market: 3-Minutes MLIV
Guy Johnson, Tom Mackenzie, and Adam Linton discussed key themes dictating the market for analysts and investors. These critical topics include US CPI and the Iran Conflict. Their analysis was presented during the segment 'Bloomberg: The Opening Trade.'
- Kospi Has Bottomed On Insane Week: 3-Minutes MLIV
The article discusses the Kospi hitting a bottom after an volatile week, with analysts Anna Edwards, Guy Johnson, and Mark Cudmore providing insights on key themes for investors and analysts on Bloomberg's 'The Opening Trade'.
- Dollar Loses From Hit to Fed Credibility: 3-Minutes MLIV
The dollar declines as the Federal Reserve's credibility faces challenges. Analysts Anna Edwards, Guy Johnson, and Mark Cudmore discuss key themes impacting investors and analysts on Bloomberg's program.
- China's Tech Stack Outshines its Economy: 3-Minutes MLIV
China's tech stack is outperforming its broader economy, as discussed by Bloomberg analysts Anna Edwards, Guy Johnson, and Paul Dobson on 'Bloomberg: The Opening Trade.'
- Bonds Show Vulnerability to Iran Setback: 3-Minutes MLIV
Bonds show vulnerability to an Iran setback, as analysts Anna Edwards, Guy Johnson, and Paul Dobson discuss key themes on Bloomberg's 'The Opening Trade.'
- US Stocks Invulnerability a Concern | 3-Minute MLIV
The article discusses concerns about the invulnerability of US stocks, as analyzed by Bloomberg contributors Anna Edwards, Guy Johnson, Tom Mackenzie, and Mark Cudmore on 'Bloomberg: The Opening Trade.'
- This Bond Selloff Isn't Over Just Yet: 3-Minutes MLIV
Analysts and investors discuss key themes on Bloomberg: The Opening Trade, breaking down today's events. The discussion is led by Anna Edwards, Guy Johnson, Tom Mackenzie, and Mark Cudmore. The topic of a bond selloff is analyzed.
- Shallow Losses for Stocks Despite Hormuz Blockade: 3-Minutes MLIV
Stocks experienced minimal losses despite the Hormuz Blockade, with analysts discussing market themes on Bloomberg's 'The Opening Trade.' The segment highlights market reactions to geopolitical tensions and economic factors.