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TIP137: Jim Rickards - Interest Rates and Central Bankers

May 6, 2017
Financial author and economist, Jim Rickards, discusses the FED's rate hikes, predicting interest rate movements accurately, positioning portfolios for hikes, the ineffectiveness of negative rates, and the impact of the Federal Reserve's policies on future economic cycles.
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  • Jim Rickards predicts multiple rate hikes by the Fed over the next 10 quarters with clockwork precision, urging individuals to position their portfolios accordingly.
  • Rickards emphasizes the importance of understanding nominal versus real interest rates and the complexities of yield curve dynamics to navigate the current economic landscape.

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Fed Rate Hike Predictions and Portfolio Positioning

The episode discusses Jim Rickards' insights on the Federal Reserve's potential to raise rates over the next 10 quarters and how individuals can position their portfolios. Rickards predicts multiple rate hikes with a clockwork precision by the Fed. He emphasizes the importance of understanding nominal versus real interest rates and the complexities of the yield curve dynamics.

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