Prof G Markets: Exxon Buys Pioneer, Private Credit, and Ireland’s Sovereign Wealth Fund

Ed Elson, a Prof G media analyst, joins the discussion to unpack Exxon's massive $60 billion acquisition of Pioneer and its implications for the energy sector. The conversation dives into the world of private credit, revealing how firms are evolving into marketing machines and why index funds might be a smarter investment. They also explore Ireland's new sovereign wealth fund, highlighting the complexities of global tax strategies and the push for a minimum corporate tax, emphasizing the need for international collaboration to combat tax avoidance.