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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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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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Charlie McElligott

Erik Townsend and Patrick Ceresna welcome Charlie McElligott to MacroVoices. Erik and Charlie discuss:

  • Perspectives on the recent sell off
  • The next Fed pivot – does it have to be dovish?
  • Fading expectations of the Fed rate cut in spring ‘23
  • Consolidation of August rally and where it’s headed next
  • How to navigate increased volatility
  • Why Gamma is the most important flow

 

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David Hay

Erik Townsend and Patrick Ceresna welcome David Hay to MacroVoices. Erik and David discuss:

  • Outlook on energy market
  • Justification of CapEx in fuel switching
  • How the global recession will impact oil prices
  • Pricing in recession – what this means for energy prices
  • Is this the dip to buy in energy?
  • The Green Energy Transition
  • Perspectives on gold & silver
  • How long will the Fed continue to expand their balance sheet?

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Adam Rozencwajg

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

  • Beginning of an energy crisis?
  • Impacts of an energy crisis on recession
  • Shifting paradigms in natural gas pricing US vs. Europe
  • Impacts of fertilizer shortage
  • Outlook on gold

 

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Harley Bassman

Erik Townsend and Patrick Ceresna welcome Harley Bassman to MacroVoices. Erik and Harley discuss:

  • Is the bottom finally in?
  • Relationship between inflation and interest rates
  • How far can the fed raise interest rate to fight inflation?
  • Driving force behind inflation
  • Why is the stock market not crashing based on recent events
  • Outlook on gold
  • Wealth disparity between boomers vs. millennials

 

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Lyn Alden

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

  • Energy update
  • Impacts of oil prices and Russia/Ukraine war on inflation
  • Recession risk and supply crisis in oil
  • Outlook on recession
  • Recession impacts on commodities vs. equities
  • Which way will the interest rates go?

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Jeff Snider

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

  • Inflation update
  • Anticipation of a deflationary recession
  • Dangers of deflationary money
  • Outlook on commodities
  • Why collateral is the biggest money risk
  • Will the Fed be forced out of tightening cycle?
  • Why rising oil prices signal deflation

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Julian Brigden

Erik Townsend and Patrick Ceresna welcome Julian Brigden to MacroVoices. Erik and Julian discuss:

  • Inflation update
  • What is Hyper-Financialization
  • What’s next for the bond market
  • Is it time to short junk bonds?
  • Outlook on precious metals
  • Signs that the bottoms are really in
  • How to invest with the current economic backdrop

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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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