In this episode, Jurrien Timmer joins the show to discuss where we are in the current bull market, the push & pull between earnings and valuations, and the various influences on interest rates. We also delve into when the US debt level becomes a real problem, monetary hedges, and much more. Enjoy!

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Timestamps:

(00:00) Introduction

(01:14) Where Are We in the Bull Market?

(04:22) Is this Bull Market Unique?

(07:07) Economic Resilience to Short Rates

(09:12) Quantitative Tightening & Liquidity

(12:39) Election Impact on Markets

(15:54) Unpacking the Move in Yields

(22:20) Outlook for Risk Assets

(26:39) Earnings vs Valuation

(34:52) Ledger Ad

(35:37) Did We Achieve A Soft Landing?

(37:32) Inflation Reacceleration Risk

(42:02) Gold, Bitcoin & Monetary Hedges

(45:40) Path To Negative Real Rates

(49:07) When Does The US Level Debt Actually Matter?

(56:42) Learn More About Jurrien

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