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🔥 Get FREE ACCESS to Real Vision https://rvtv.io/41tyn6M. David Rosenberg, founder and president of Rosenberg Research, joins Ash Bennington to share his views on the current state of the economy, a growing disconnect between supply and demand, and what it means for the potential of a recession. David also discusses the bubble he sees forming in the stock market, and where he's spotting investment opportunities. Recorded on Thursday, June 20th.

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Timestamps:

00:00 - Sponsor: Token2049

01:01 - Introduction of David Rosenberg

01:37 - David's perspective on the current economy

02:18 - Comparison to the 2007 economic outlook

03:33 - Recession pressures and the business cycle

04:11 - Impact of fiscal stimulus on the economy

05:25 - Credit card debt and delinquency rates

06:41 - Changes in consumer behavior and credit card balances

07:53 - The role of excess savings and stimulus checks

08:27 - San Francisco Fed report on excess savings

09:02 - Consumer revolt against high prices

10:06 - Discrepancy between current economic conditions and the Fed's statements

11:23 - Historical comparisons to 2008 and recession signals

12:34 - Overstated non-farm payrolls and data revisions

13:37 - Signs of a potential recession in various economic sectors

14:13 - GDP growth and economic activity slowing down

15:17 - Lack of catalysts for re-acceleration in growth

16:26 - Importance of supply and demand in forecasting inflation

18:11 - Expectations for disinflation and Fed rate cuts

19:20 - Discussion on current trend growth and productivity gains

21:04 - Labor force participation and its impact on the economy

22:15 - Disconnect between productivity gains and aggregate demand

23:26 - Impact of housing and consumer behavior on the economy

24:34 - Global economic conditions and their effect on US exports

25:40 - Outlook on inflation and interest rates without a recession

26:16 - Increasing unemployment rate and its impact on wages

27:23 - Supply curve dynamics leading to disinflation

28:43 - Capacity growth in the industrial sector

29:18 - Expectations for inflation to reach the Fed's target

30:26 - Implications for asset prices and the stock market

31:39 - Concentration risk and the impact of high-performing tech stocks

33:33 - Concerns about excessive valuations and investor behavior

35:08 - Importance of thematic investing and capital preservation

36:50 - Sectors with growth potential: Aerospace, defense, utilities, and healthcare

38:57 - Trading down and frugality trends among consumers

40:14 - Staples and essential sectors as investment opportunities

41:37 - Utilities as a growth area due to climate change and infrastructure needs

43:17 - The role of gold and gold mining stocks in a disinflationary environment

44:56 - Impact of passive indexation on market distortions

46:41 - Risks of bubble bursts and historical parallels

48:02 - Potential market corrections and investor psychology

50:13 - Advice on profit-taking and portfolio rebalancing

51:57 - Importance of capital preservation and conservative investing

52:36 - Final thoughts on the current market cycle

53:47 - Importance of historical context in investing decisions

54:33 - Sentiment and psychology driving market behavior

55:52 - Recommendations for protective strategies in investing

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