In Episode 322 of Hidden Forces, Demetri Kofinas speaks with someone he has gotten to know mainly by following his anonymous account on Twitter where he goes by the name Shrubbery Capital or Le Shrub, for short. Le Shrub consistently provides some of the most entertaining and clever market commentary you will find anywhere and Demetri could not resist the opportunity to have him on the podcast, especially given the fact that this conversation was conducted in person. The two spend most of the first hour discussing Le Shrub’s background, his investment philosophy, and his process for coming up with new trade ideas, as well as his experience shorting the housing market in 2008 as part of a famous team known for doing “The Big Short.” What he learned from that experience and how it applies to today’s markets is also part of that conversation. The rest of the episode including the second hour is a deep dive into many of the topics that are top of mind right now for investors and policymakers alike. Demetri and his guest discuss the divergence between bonds and equities, the bull and bear cases for commodities, the fate of emerging markets, the bull and bear cases for different European economies, China, gold, the US Dollar, and of course, no conversation is complete today without a discussion about the investment implications of A.I., and yes, Aliens. You can subscribe to our premium content and gain access to our premium feed, episode transcripts, and Intelligence Reports (or Key Takeaways) at HiddenForces.io/subscribe. If you want to join in on the conversation and become a member of the Hidden Forces genius community, which includes Q&A calls with guests, access to special research and analysis, in-person events, and dinners, you can also do that on our subscriber page. If you still have questions, feel free to email info@hiddenforces.io, and Demetri or someone else from our team will get right back to you. If you enjoyed listening to today’s episode of Hidden Forces you can help support the show by doing the following: Subscribe on Apple Podcasts | YouTube | Spotify | Stitcher | SoundCloud | CastBox | RSS Feed Write us a review on Apple Podcasts & Spotify Subscribe to our mailing list at https://hiddenforces.io/newsletter/ Producer & Host: Demetri Kofinas Editor & Engineer: Stylianos Nicolaou Subscribe & Support the Podcast at https://hiddenforces.io Join the conversation on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter at @hiddenforcespod Follow Demetri on Twitter at @Kofinas Episode Recorded on 07/27/2023

Le Shrub, a witty market commentator operating under a clever pseudonym, dives into the tumultuous world of commodities. He shares his strategies for investing amid fiscal recklessness and emphasizes the critical role of real assets in uncertain economic times. Shrub discusses the pitfalls of emotional biases in trading, offers insights into interpreting economic data, and critiques the impact of passive investing. With a blend of humor and sharp analysis, he highlights opportunities in undervalued commodities like platinum and tin, urging a balanced investment approach.

Experienced investors Paulo Macro & Le Shrub discuss investment frameworks, EM-ification of developed economies, understanding policymakers' incentives, international system strains, investment opportunities in commodities, and challenges during an inflationary recession.

Le Shrub, a market commentator and anonymous Twitter personality, discusses the impact of Treasury Dept. Secretary Janet Yellen's strategies and China's struggling economy on the market. They explore the decline in tin production, critique a mining company's decision to diversify into fertilizers, analyze the copper price and inflation's influence, and discuss the role of infrastructure in boosting the commodity cycle. They also discuss the potential contagion effects of the Chinese market drop on the US markets and highlight the importance of the stock market reflecting the economy's health.

Le Shrub, an insightful Substack author and Twitter personality, dives deep into the volatile world of commodities and markets. He discusses his unique investment strategy in oil and examines political implications on markets, particularly around potential Trump trades. Platinum emerges as a favorite inflation hedge, especially with Costco's play in the market. He also shares thoughts on coal stocks and spotlights tin as an underappreciated opportunity. Keep an eye on China, he suggests, as it may signal broader market shifts.