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MH+ Ep.35 The Uncomfortable Truth About Money (guest: Paul Podolsky)

Apr 17, 2024
Author Paul Podolsky discusses the FED's political motivations, upcoming US election impact on markets, and simplifying financial concepts. They delve into geopolitical influence on Federal Reserve policy, analyzing ETFs, inflation-linked bonds, and equity risk premium across countries. Also explored are the Asian investment landscape, AI's impact on unemployment, investment in software and AI, energy challenges, and geopolitical dynamics.
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  • Geopolitical consequences of Fed policies can influence global events like elections and conflicts.
  • AI and technology advancements may shift employment dynamics and productivity in labor markets.

Deep dives

Paul Podolsky's Career Journey from Journalism to Wall Street

Paul Podolsky shares his career path from starting as a journalist in Russia to spending over 20 years at Bridgewater, one of the largest hedge funds, encompassing experiences from balancing family life to becoming an equity partner. He highlights the challenging yet rewarding aspects of writing his upcoming book 'Uncomfortable Truths About Money', drawing parallels between writing books and trading by emphasizing the persistence required in both endeavors.

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