In this episode, Harley Bassman joins the show to discuss what the bond market is pricing, the Fed’s master plan, and if we can see a second wave of inflation. We also delve into the MBS market, the impact of immigration on the labor market, credit spreads, and much more. Enjoy!
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Timestamps:
00:00 Introduction
00:54 Implied Forward Rates
03:46 Bond Market Pricing A Recession
07:08 Yield Curve Control & Forward Guidance
11:22 Fair Value of Long Yields
13:54 Duration, Credit, & Convexity
18:11 MBS Spread vs IG Spread
23:21 The Real Risk-Free Rate
26:11 The Fed's Master Plan
29:43 Permissionless Ad
30:22 Can We See a Second Wave of Inflation?
35:19 Labor Market & Immigration
38:10 Are Credit Spreads Fairly Priced?
40:35 Small Caps & Floating-Rate Debt
42:03 Market Opportunities
44:33 Equities & Rates
47:59 Learn More About Harley's Work
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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