The Memo by Howard Marks

Behind the Memo: Easy Money with Howard Marks and Edward Chancellor

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Feb 8, 2024
Financial expert Howard Marks and journalist Edward Chancellor discuss the history and impact of interest rates, the effects of low and negative interest rates on the economy, the complex relationship between interest rates and capital flows, the criticism of central bank activism, and the importance of monitoring the credit cycle in successful market calls.
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ANECDOTE

Bubble.com Memo

  • Howard Marks's memo, Bubble.com, was inspired by Edward Chancellor's book, Devil Take the Hindmost.
  • The memo correctly predicted the tech bubble's burst in 2000, boosting Marks's reputation.
INSIGHT

The Price of Time Argument

  • Edward Chancellor's book, The Price of Time, explores the history of interest rates.
  • Low interest rates can cause issues such as high asset valuations and excessive speculation.
INSIGHT

Interest as the First Financial Innovation

  • Interest is considered the first financial innovation, enabling transactions across time.
  • It allows for lending and borrowing, influencing economic activities.
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