

E137: Inflation cools, market rips, Ripple/MSFT beat regulators, NATO summit, cocktails of youth
306 snips Jul 14, 2023
The hosts tackle the latest economic dynamics, discussing the cooling inflation and its impact on market sentiment. There's a major legal victory for Ripple against the SEC, sparking talks on cryptocurrency regulations. They delve into the challenges in the EV market, emphasizing a supply-demand mismatch. NATO tensions take center stage with significant expansions and geopolitical implications. Finally, a light-hearted conversation on aging reversal research adds a touch of science to the mix, alongside some playful banter about hangovers.
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Macro Picture: Inflation Cools
- Inflation has cooled to 3% in June, the slowest pace in over two years.
- The Fed's rate hikes have worked, but questions remain about future rate cuts and market sentiment.
Market Set To Rise
- Market sentiment suggests a potential for significant market growth in the next 12-18 months.
- Astute investors will anticipate this rally and buy growth assets, even with persistently high rates.
Tech's Unsustainable Success
- Big tech's recent success stems from cost-cutting, not sustainable growth.
- True long-term value creation requires strong product-market fit and innovation.