Excess Returns The Mechanics of Deleveragings - And Where the Current One Fits In | Andy Constan
Aug 15, 2024
Andy Constan, founder of DampedSpring and expert in market volatility, tackles the intricacies of recent financial shifts. He dissects deleveraging mechanics and the implications of overleveraging on asset prices. Andy emphasizes the need to think in probabilities while assessing market outcomes and discusses inflation dynamics shaped by technologies like AI and deglobalization. The conversation also includes insights on the Federal Reserve's strategies amid changing economic signals, making for a deeply engaging analysis of current market conditions.
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Intro
00:00 • 1min
Understanding Deleveraging in Financial Markets
01:20 • 19min
Understanding the VIX Spike: Mechanics and Market Implications
19:52 • 5min
Navigating Market Liquidity and Economic Signals
24:31 • 24min
The Complexity of Inflation Dynamics
48:12 • 6min
The Dual Nature of AI Tools in Business
53:43 • 2min
Learning from the Past: Market Analogs and Their Limitations
55:31 • 3min
Analyzing Hedge Fund Unwindings and Central Bank Responses
58:23 • 4min