About Erik Townsend

Erik Townsend

Erik Townsend was a software entrepreneur in his first career, then went on to manage a global macro hedge fund. Throughout his career, Erik has capitalized on his ability to understand complex systems and anticipate paradigm shifts far in advance of the mainstream. Read More...

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Erik Townsend and Patrick Ceresna welcome Morgan Downey to MacroVoices. Erik and Morgan discuss:

  • Strategic Petroleum Reserves and Inventory Efficiencies
  • Floating Storage and Demand Destruction
  • Global Energy Markets and ESG Investment
  • Historical Comparisons and Market Reactions
  • Economic Impact and Stress Testing

 

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Big Picture Trading Chart Book May 21 2026

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Erik Townsend and Patrick Ceresna welcome Mike Green to MacroVoices. Erik and Mike discuss:

  • Energy Prices and Market Behavior
  • Impact of Passive Investment Strategies
  • Global Energy Dislocation and Market Reactions
  • China's Role in the Iran Conflict
  • UAE's Exit from OPEC and Global Oil Market

 

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Big Picture Trading Chart Book May 14 2026 

Mike Green: Stacked 1-Month Rolling U.S Equity Flow

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Erik Townsend and Patrick Ceresna welcome Louis-Vincent Gave to MacroVoices. Erik and Louis discuss:

  • Iran Situation and Market Reactions
  • Potential Economic Impact of $100 Oil
  • Saudi Arabia's Role and Market Assumptions
  • AI and Semiconductor Market Dynamics
  • Trump-Xi Summit and Market Implications
  • Economic and Political Dynamics of the Iran Conflict

 

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Big Picture Trading Chart Book May 7 2026

Erik Townsend: The Race To Reactor 53 

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Erik Townsend and Patrick Ceresna welcome Daniel Lacalle to MacroVoices. Erik and Daniel discuss:

  • Iran Negotiations Collapse and Market Reactions
  • European Perspective and Political Landscape
  • Price Controls and Economic Policies
  • Oil Prices and Market Dynamics
  • Gold and Currency Markets
  • Fertilizer Shortages and Food Inflation

 

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 Big Picture Trading Chart Book April 30 2026

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Erik Townsend and Patrick Ceresna welcome Ole Hansen to MacroVoices. Erik and Ole discuss:

  • Logistical Challenges and Market Dynamics
  • Commodity Trading Strategies and Market Performance
  • Forward Curve Analysis and Market Predictions
  • Fertilizer Deficit and Agricultural Markets
  • Copper and Other Commodity Markets

 

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Big Picture Trading Chart Book April 23 2026

Signals You Can't Ignore - Ole S Hansen

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Erik Townsend and Patrick Ceresna welcome Luke Gromen to MacroVoices. Erik and Luke discuss:

  • Iran Conflict and Market Implications
  • Supply Chain Disruptions and Market Reactions
  • Gold and Market Manipulation
  • Inflation and Deflation Dynamics
  • US Fiscal Crisis and Global Reserve Currency

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SPECIAL POST GAME GUEST- Rory Johnston

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Big Picture Trading Chart Book April 16 2026

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Erik Townsend and Patrick Ceresna welcome Adam Rozencwajg to MacroVoices. Erik and Adam discuss:

  • Situation in the Oil Market and Physical Dislocation
  • Investment Strategies and Market Recovery
  • Impact on Food Prices and Inflation
  • Nuclear Energy and Uranium Market
  • Gold Market and Investment Considerations

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SPECIAL POST GAME GUEST- Jim Bianco 

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Big Picture Trading Chart Book April 9 2026

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Erik Townsend and Patrick Ceresna welcome Matt Barrie to MacroVoices. Erik and Matt discuss:

  • Details of OpenAI's Financing and Strategy
  • Challenges in AI Business Model Sustainability
  • Comparison to the Dot-Com Bubble
  • Impact of AI on Jobs and Market Dynamics
  • Private Credit and AI's Impact on SaaS Businesses

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SPECIAL POST GAME GUEST- Dr. Anas Alhajji

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Big Picture Trading Chart Book April 2 2026

Matt Barrie - Pay Per PrAI 

 

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Erik Townsend and Patrick Ceresna welcome Lyn Alden to MacroVoices. Erik and Lyn discuss:

  • Iran Conflict and Multipolar World
  • Precious Metals and Bitcoin Performance
  • Economic Impact of Higher Oil Prices
  • Multipolar World and Geopolitical Conflicts
  • Food Inflation and Emerging Markets
  • Private Credit Crisis

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SPECIAL POST GAME GUEST- Michael Every

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Big Picture Trading Chart Book March 26 2026

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Erik Townsend and Patrick Ceresna welcome Simon White to MacroVoices. Erik and Simon discuss:

  • Inflation and the Three-Act Play
  • Comparing the 1970s and Present Inflation
  • Gold as a Hedge and Market Complacency
  • Rewriting the Risk-Off Playbook
  • The Strength of the Economy and Private Credit Risk

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SPECIAL POST GAME GUEST - Rory Johnston 

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Simon White Chart Book

Big Picture Trading Chart Book March 19 2026

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