Julie Biel: There's No Such Thing as Unlimited

Aired October 21, 2025

Julie Biel, KAR Chief Market Strategist, shared her insights on Bloomberg Surveillance on how corporate America is adapting to various economic challenges. Julie highlighted the resilience and ingenuity of management teams in dealing with tariffs, pandemics, supply chain disruptions, and policy changes.

She pointed out that small-cap companies have faced more difficulties with inflation and variable rate debt compared to large-cap companies, which benefit from better pricing power and fixed-rate borrowing. She emphasized the importance of being selective with small-cap investments, noting that the recent rally has been driven by high-beta stocks without earnings, such as those in biotech and quantum sectors.

Julie also discussed the labor market's impact on the economy, stressing the critical role of consumer spending in maintaining economic strength. She expressed concerns about potential overvaluation in AI stocks, comparing the current hype to the excitement around unlimited cell phone plans in the past.

0:20 Adaptability of Management Team in Corporate America
2:17 Being Selective with Small Cap Investments
3:27 AI Pixie Dust

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