Jacob and Rob reconvene to talk about the latest CPI print, inflation expectations, and the U.S. elections. They also get philosophical about populism and apply their insights to different countries: the U.S., France, the UK, Argentina, and Germany.
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Timestamps:
(00:00) -Intro
(00:39) - Weekly Chat with Rob: Catching Up
(01:17) - Inflation Discussion: Latest CPI Print
(03:36) - US Economic Slowdown: Service Sector and Manufacturing
(06:22) - Anecdotal Evidence: Tree Trimming and Airline Demand
(14:02) - Misallocation of Resources and Policy Volatility
(16:27) - US Election Impact on Economic Policies
(23:12) - Trade Tensions Under Biden vs. Trump
(24:08) - Populism and Global Political Trends
(25:44) - The Revolt of the Masses: Historical Context
(26:48) - Authority Structures and Information Democratization
(27:51) - French Elections: A Case Study
(29:58) - The Importance of Reading Books
(31:49) - Populism and Its Manifestations
(33:59) - Country-Specific Political Dynamics
(39:32) - Investment Strategies in Uncertain Times
(42:47) - Final Thoughts and Recommendations
(47:06) - Disclaimer and Legal Information
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