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Resolve Riffs Investment Podcast

Viktor Shvets: Surviving a World on Fire: Lessons from History and the Future

Oct 4, 2024
Viktor Shvets, a global strategist and author known for his insights on economic dynamics, shares his thoughts on today's complex landscape. He draws parallels between our times and the 1930s, emphasizing rising societal polarization and government intervention. The conversation dives into China's shifting economic role post-financial crisis, European demographic challenges, and the impact of automation on employment. Shvets also offers advice for investors, advocating for adaptive strategies amid ongoing uncertainties in the global market.
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Quick takeaways

  • Societal polarization is reshaping economic policies globally, as historical parallels to the 1930s highlight the need for critical reassessment.
  • The evolving role of government intervention necessitates strategic guidance of capital flows into key sectors like technology and infrastructure for stability.

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Ubiquitous Risk in Investments

The discussion highlights the notion that presently, risk is pervasive across all asset classes, diminishing the likelihood of systemic failure. This perspective suggests that while individual investors may experience losses, the broader financial landscape is unlikely to collapse in a significant manner, as it did with specific asset classes in previous crises, such as the dot-com bubble or the 2008 financial crisis. The idea is that while there may be ‘mines’ or areas of risk throughout the market, these risks are counterbalanced by instances of growth in other areas. Consequently, investors should focus on understanding and navigating the current investment climate rather than fearing drastic downturns.

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