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Jul 2024
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Timestamps:

(00:00) Introduction

(00:46) Economic False Alarms Over Past 5 Years

(05:44) The False Recession Signal of 2022

(19:36) VanEck Ad

(20:17) What Is The Cause Of So Much Economic Pessimism?

(26:26) Are Sovereign Debt Levels A Threat To Economy?

(39:56) Permissionless III Ad

(40:54) AI And Labor Productivity

(54:04) How To Prepare For Actual Material Economic Threats

(01:00:52) What Are The False Signals Of 2024?

(01:06:25) Geopolitical Risks

(01:13:10) U.S. / China Tensions

(01:17:22) Black Swan: Solar Flare

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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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