Understanding Repo Markets: Mechanics and Recent Anomalies

This chapter explores the mechanics of repo markets, detailing transactions between banks involving cash and bonds. It highlights a notable market anomaly on September 16th, when repo rates surged to levels not seen since 2006, signaling potential financial system issues.

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On today’s show we talk to macro economist Luke Gromen about the current issues being seen in the REPO market.

IN THIS EPISODE YOU’LL LEARN:

What is the REPO rate and why it’s important for you.
How the regulations from the 2008 financial crisis have changed the markets today
How to position yourself in today’s volatile financial markets
Why the stock market will soar and not the opposite if we experience more QE

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