In this episode, Le Shrub joins the show to discuss the end of American exceptionalism, overexposure to Mag7 and the US dollar, and European allocators moving away from the United States. We also delve into the era of geographic diversification, the detox period in the US to lower the 10-year and more. Enjoy!

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Timestamps:

(00:00) Introduction

(00:02) The End of American Exceptionalism

(03:28) Trump Policies and European Response

(08:45) China's DeepSeek Moment

(13:00) Ledger Ad

(13:45) US vs. Europe

(22:52) The Role of Hedge Funds and Pension Funds

(32:53) Ledger Ad

(33:37) The Role of Hedge Funds and Pension Funds (Con't)

(35:51) US Market Flexibility vs. European Rigidity

(37:07) Risks and Opportunities in Europe

(44:51) Trading the US Detox Period

(50:26) Bond Market vs Fiscal Policies

(58:09) Final Thoughts & Main Takeaways

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