Just enough about interest rates

Just enough about interest rates

Author: Grant's Interest Rate Observer January 27, 2017 Duration: 20:06

1:40 Nature of cycles & interest rates

6:35 What the current market climate means for your portfolio

10:00 History of treasury securities

15:35 Service of history to the markets

18:57 End of rising bond prices

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For those who follow the markets through the lens of Grant's Current Yield Podcast, the written word from Grant's Interest Rate Observer is just the beginning. Hosts Jim Grant and Evan Lorenz bring that distinctive, analytical voice directly into your ears, transforming their celebrated prose into engaging conversation. This isn't a typical business podcast filled with frantic predictions; it's a measured, thoughtful exploration of high finance where every current event is examined through a deep well of historical context. The discussion naturally revolves around the most pressing investment topics of the day, but it's delivered with a characteristic wit and intellectual curiosity that makes complex subjects accessible. You'll hear the same rigorous analysis that defines their publication, but with the added dimension of spontaneous dialogue and nuanced debate. Tuning in feels like gaining access to a private conversation between two deeply knowledgeable observers who aren't afraid to challenge conventional wisdom. The result is a consistently enlightening audio experience that complements their written work, offering listeners a richer understanding of the forces shaping interest rates, currencies, and the global economy. Each episode of this podcast provides a unique auditory layer to their insights, making the world of finance not just intelligible, but genuinely compelling.
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