The podcast explores the three major turning points underway in the global economy: the end of secular stagnation, the end of China's 'get rich at all costs' era, and the end of 'the end of history' as liberal democracy faces challenges. The chief economist of Brevan Howard hedge fund predicts a recession in the US in 2024.
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The US economy is experiencing the end of three different eras: secular stagnation, China's "get rich it all costs" era, and the "end of history" as liberal democracy clashes with competing frameworks.
The current economic conditions are being questioned due to tripled rates and stable market behavior.
Macro hedge funds operate tactically, adapting to market conditions and navigating risks while focusing on investment decision-making.
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Shift in Interest Rates and Market Behavior
Rates have tripled and the market behavior seems stable, leading to a questioning of current economic conditions.
The Macro Economists' Role in Investment Management
The chief economist provides the framework for investment decision-making, analyzing various scenarios and determining the path forward.
Macro Hedge Funds and Risk Management
Macro hedge funds operate with a focus on tactical decision-making, constantly adapting to market conditions and navigating risks.
The Paradigm Shift in the Global Economy
The global economy is transitioning from the new normal and global savings glut era to a higher interest rate, higher volatility environment, with a real budget constraint on sovereign debt.
Emerging Geopolitical Risks and Challenges
The world is witnessing a shift away from the end of history era, with challenges emerging to the liberal democratic order, including geopolitical risks and economic nationalism.
Right now, there's a lot of hope and optimism that the US economy is on a path towards a soft landing. Nonetheless, there are aspects of the current landscape that are unsettling. Inflation has come down, but there's significant debate as to why and how sustainable that move is. Geopolitics is another source of concern, given multiple ongoing conflicts. According to Jason Cummins, the chief economist and head of research at macro hedge fund Brevan Howard, we're currently seeing the demise of three different eras: the end of secular stagnation, the end of China's "get rich it all costs" era, and the end of "the end of history," as liberal democracy clashes with other competing frameworks. On this episode of the podcast, we talk about how these ideas are applied practically, in terms of trades, and also why he believes that recession is coming to the US economy in 2024.