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Global Asset Prices are Repricing Risk Assets (Rapidly)

Aug 7, 2024
Paul Krugman, a renowned economist, and Jeremy Siegel, a finance professor, dive into the chaotic shift in global asset prices amid growing recession fears. They discuss how the U.S. recession is reshaping fundamental market perceptions and pressuring central banks for rate cuts. The conversation highlights the role of Japanese banks in impacting global credit dynamics, emphasizing their strategic investments in U.S. assets. Both guests unpack rising credit spreads, scrutinizing the disconnect between economic optimism and harsh realities like unemployment.
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