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Sep 2023
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Wave of U.S. Treasury Issuance Puts Pres...

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On todays episode, Aahan Menon Founder of Prometheus Research joins the show for a discussion on his current macro outlook looking at the economy, growth, markets & liquidity.


With a wave of U.S Treasury issuance on the horizon, Aahan explains why he now sees a perfect opportunity to be short stocks & bonds and he expects further headwinds for assets in this environment. To hear Aahan explain why, and much more, you'll have to tune in!

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Timecodes:

(00:00) Introduction

(00:27) Progressing Through A Tightening Cycle

(07:57) How To Measure Liquidity

(15:51) A Wave Of U.S Treasury Issuance Is On The Horizon

(24:09) Is The Fed Behind The Curve?

(29:10) Inflation

(38:25) Credit Is Contracting, Just Not Enough... Yet

(43:17) When To Shift From Short Stocks & Bonds

(50:44) Private vs Public Sector Liquidity

(59:41) Prometheus Research

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Disclaimer: Nothing discussed on Forward Guidance should be considered as investment advice. Please always do your own research & speak to a financial advisor before thinking about, thinking about putting your money into these crazy markets.

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