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MacroVoices #426 Brent Johnson: Dollar Milkshake Update in a World of Global Uncertainty

May 2, 2024
Brent Johnson from Santiago Capital discusses the dollar rally, gold market move, and inflation concerns. They explore the implications of a strong dollar on equities and gold, the significance of diversifying portfolios, and analyze oil and copper market outlooks. The podcast also touches on EIA inventory data, market opportunities for upside movements, and signals of bottoming in agricultural markets.
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  • The dollar milkshake theory predicts dollar appreciation due to global debt burden, impacting equities and gold.
  • A strong US dollar indicates relative strength, not economic perfection, affecting dollar funding dynamics and geopolitical tensions.

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Brent Johnson's Dollar Milkshake Hypothesis

Brent Johnson discusses his dollar milkshake theory, which predicts the appreciation of the dollar against other currencies due to the global debt burden. He emphasizes the interconnectedness between rising interest rates, a stronger dollar, and the potential impact on equities and gold. Johnson highlights the importance of understanding the role of the dollar in macroeconomic trends and outlines his strategic framework for managing clients' portfolios.

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