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James Aitken – Market Implications of the Situation in Ukraine (Capital Allocators, EP.239)

Mar 10, 2022

James Aitken, Founder of Aitken Advisors and a macroeconomic guru, shares his insights on the market ramifications of the Ukraine crisis. He discusses how geopolitical events are shifting investor focus from inflation to risk tolerance, complicating decision-making for long-term investors. Aitken dives into the friction within financial systems, the tumult in energy markets versus ESG goals, and the repercussions of financial sanctions. Expect engaging thoughts on cryptocurrencies, reserve currencies, and the strategic adjustments needed in investment portfolios.

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Intro

4min

Navigating Market Turbulence: The Impact of Geopolitical Events

3min

Navigating Investor Dilemmas Amidst European Financial Uncertainty

3min

Financial Sanctions and SWIFT: Navigating Uncertainty

8min

Exploring Energy Market Dynamics Amid ESG Pressures

5min

Geopolitical Tensions and Financial Markets

22min

James Aitken is the Founder of Aitken Advisors, a one-man macroeconomic consultancy based in Wimbledon, England that works with approximately one hundred of the most influential pools of capital in the world. He has been a repeat guest on the show, sharing his deep understanding of the inner workings of the financial system. Our first conversation from back in 2018 including his background and process, is replayed in the feed, and the rest of the episodes are available on the website. This time around, our conversation covers James’ perspective on the unfolding situation in Ukraine and its implications on markets. We discuss the shift in risk tolerance, friction in the plumbing of the financial system, interaction of energy markets and ESG, inflation and interest rates, reserve currencies and crypto, and his most important takeaways. Learn More Follow Ted on Twitter at @tseides or LinkedIn Subscribe to the mailing list Access Transcript with Premium Membership

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