Jim Bianco: The New Normal - [Making Markets, EP.19]

Jim Bianco: The New Normal - [Making Markets, EP.19]

Author: Colossus | Investing & Business Podcasts March 1, 2024 Duration: 1:00:58

My guest this week is Jim Bianco, the founder and President of Bianco Research. Jim is well-known on Wall Street for providing macro analysis since the nineties. Today, he takes us through his unique perspective on the economy. We start with his contrarian view on interest rates. We then cover the changes to the economy since COVID, such as remote work and the new consumer. We also talk about his new fixed-income ETF, Crypto, the Red Sea crisis, and more. Please enjoy this conversation with Jim Bianco. 



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Show Notes:

(00:00:00) Welcome to Making Markets

(00:03:06) First Question - Predictions on the Future of Interest Rates

(00:07:24) The Impact of Global Events on Inflation

(00:11:03) The Influence of Housing Inflation on the Economy

(00:17:04) The Impact of Remote Work on the Economy

(00:28:45) Attitude Changes on Spending and Inflation

(00:30:48) The Concept of Revenge Travel

(00:31:53) The Role of Stimulus Checks in the Economy

(00:34:04) The Shift in Investment Strategies

(0042:01) The Creation of the Bianco Research Total Return Index

(00:51:32) The Potential of Cryptocurrency and Blockchain

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Eric Golden hosts Making Markets, a podcast that digs into the often unseen mechanics and human behaviors driving how value is assigned and traded. Rather than just analyzing charts or headlines, conversations focus on the underlying architecture-the rules, relationships, and psychology-that defines how any marketplace functions. This approach means that one episode might dissect the familiar terrain of bonds or equities, while the next ventures into the specialized worlds of fine art, cryptocurrency, or even vineyard acquisitions. The common thread is a curiosity about the actual transactions and the people who facilitate them, providing a tangible sense of what occurs when assets change hands. By speaking with practitioners and experts each week, the show demystifies the complex systems that form the backbone of global commerce, offering listeners a clearer picture of economic forces at work. As part of the Colossus network of investing and business podcasts, Making Markets builds a comprehensive library of knowledge, turning abstract concepts into accessible narratives. It’s for anyone who has ever wondered about the real-world machinery operating behind the curtain of daily financial news.
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