Marvin Barth

Marvin Barth, founder of Thematic Markets and former Chief Economist at the U.S. Treasury, dives deep into thematic investing. He discusses the concepts of localization and global entropy, exploring their influence on economic growth and inflation. Barth critiques the pillars of Western power, arguing we've peaked in mythology, economic dominance, and military superiority. He paints a future where the global order may splinter, with emerging economic models challenging Western capitalism. Their conversation highlights shifting geopolitical dynamics and the evolving landscape of finance.

Marvin Barth, creator of Thematic Markets and 'Seriously, Marvin?!', brings three decades of experience across finance and economics to the discussion. He delves into how a second Trump presidency could reshape U.S. governance, drawing parallels to historical leaders. Barth also analyzes the U.S. economic outlook, inflation, and the Federal Reserve’s next moves. Geopolitical risks, especially the Middle East conflict, are tied into market uncertainties, while he emphasizes the lessons from investment failures and the importance of creativity in career transitions.

Marvin Barth from Thematic Markets joins the hosts to discuss the consensus outlook for 2024 and the pros/cons of betting against it. Topics include the ongoing war between Russia and Ukraine, the potential return of Donald Trump, debunking predictions, implications of a globalization shift on credit events, and concerns about future political instability in the US.