About Erik Townsend

hedge fund manager Erik Townsend

Erik Townsend is a retired software entrepreneur turned hedge fund manager. 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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Louis-Vincent Gave

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

  • Liquidity crisis and what lies ahead
  • China’s ongoing lockdown and its implications on the global economy
  • Will Xi Jinping pivot?
  • Global energy crisis & NOPEC bill
  • Re-opening of China and increasing inflation
  • Bond market outlook

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Daniel Lacalle

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

  • Energy crisis in Europe
  • EU policy makers and their beliefs in efficacy of sanctions
  • Nord Stream pipeline sabotage 
  • What level of hardship is expected in Europe in coming months
  • Inflation and demand destruction
  • Will energy supply return to pre-pandemic levels?
  • Investing in current economic landscape
  • Outlook on US dollar

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Alex Gurevich

Erik Townsend and Patrick Ceresna welcome Alex Gurevich to MacroVoices. Erik and Alex discuss:

  • Inflation – will it get worse?
  • Energy crisis in Europe and UK policy response
  • Will the current economic backdrop persist?
  • Jay Powell and the Fed’s focus on core PCE
  • Depression on horizon?
  • Consequences to the US dollar
  • Dollar and the emerging market debt

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Jeff Snider

Erik Townsend and Patrick Ceresna welcome Jeff Snider to MacroVoices. Erik and Jeff discuss:

  • Fundamentals of Eurodollar system
  • What do the international markets have to do with the value of USD
  • Divestiture of foreign exchange assets
  • Best way to implement global digital currency system

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Mike Alkin Adam Rodman

Erik Townsend welcomes Mike Alkin & Adam Rodman to MacroVoices. Erik and guests discuss:

  • The Uranium Fuel Cycle
  • The perceived dangers of Uranium production are misunderstood
  • Built on-site vs. modular ‘’factory’’ reactors
  • The Uranium enrichment process
  • Investing in Uranium: Opportunities and Risks
  • The Effect of Fukushima on the Uranium industry and where the industry stands today
  • The East as leaders of global Uranium production & enrichment and its effects on geopolitics and the energy crisis.

 

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Jim Bianco

Erik Townsend and Patrick Ceresna welcome Jim Bianco to MacroVoices. Erik and Jim discuss:

  • Inflation outlook
  • “Quiet quitting” & labor shortage
  • Current supply chain landscape and what to expect moving forward
  • Impending energy crisis and its impacts on inflation
  • Portfolio construction with current market conditions
  • Ukraine/Russia situation and global economic warfare
  • Precious metals outlook

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Dr. Anas Alhajji

Erik Townsend and Patrick Ceresna welcome Dr. Anas Alhajji to MacroVoices. Erik and Anas discuss:

  • European energy crisis
  • Impending recession and its impacts on energy demand
  • Is the peak oil moment upon us?
  • Geopolitics and its effects on the petrodollar system
  • G7’s solution to put price cap on Russian oil
  • Ever changing production targets and what it means

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Erik Townsend and Patrick Ceresna welcome Lakshman Achuthan to MacroVoices. Erik and Lakshman discuss:

  • Redefining recession and what it means moving forward
  • Is recession upon us?
  • Where we stand in the cycle
  • Central banks’ roles in the market and how it impacts leading indicators
  • What to anticipate in multi-year QT
  • Has the recovery already begun?

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Brent Johnson

Erik Townsend and Patrick Ceresna welcome Brent Johnson to MacroVoices. Erik and Brent discuss:

  • Update on the Dollar Milkshake Theory
  • Sovereign debt crisis
  • Will the dollar continue to rise?
  • Breakdown of the Euro & Yen
  • Absolute vs. Relative performance
  • How to invest in gold as an investor while the debasement of fiat currency continues
  • Portfolio construction with the current economic backdrop
  • Outlook on commodities and equities
  • Views on digital currency possibly replacing the dollar as global reserve currency

 

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Leigh Goehring

Erik Townsend and Patrick Ceresna welcome Leigh Goehring to MacroVoices. Erik and Leigh discuss:

  • Relationship between fertilizer shortage and Russia/Ukraine conflict
  • Changes in global grain demand
  • What is with Biofuels
  • Emerging markets and increased demand
  • Impact of increased natural gas prices on agriculture
  • Fertilizer vs. carbon emissions
  • What is food nationalism
  • Best space for investors

 

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MACRO VOICES is presented for informational and entertainment purposes only. The information presented in MACRO VOICES should NOT be construed as investment advice. Always consult a licensed investment professional before making important investment decisions. The opinions expressed on MACRO VOICES are those of the participants. MACRO VOICES, its producers, and hosts Erik Townsend and Patrick Ceresna shall NOT be liable for losses resulting from investment decisions based on information or viewpoints presented on MACRO VOICES.

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