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

Jul 10, 2023

James Aitken, Founder of Aitken Advisors, delves into the financial implications of the situation in Ukraine. He discusses how geopolitical tensions influence investor sentiment and market strategies, particularly in Europe. Aitken highlights the preemptive self-sanctioning by banks and its effects on commodity markets. The conversation also tackles energy supply constraints amid ESG pressures and the intricate relationship between inflation and interest rates. Aitken offers key insights for investors navigating this complex landscape.

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Intro

4min

Navigating Investor Sentiment Amidst Crisis: The Impact of Ukraine on European Financials

3min

Sanctions Scramble: Preemptive Actions in the Market

8min

Navigating Energy Supply Constraints and Inflation

5min

Navigating Geopolitical Tensions and Inflation

21min

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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