

Macro Hive Conversations With Bilal Hafeez
Bilal Hafeez
We talk economics and markets with leading policymakers and investors.
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Jun 28, 2024 • 49min
Ep. 222: Boris Vladimirov on US Exceptionalism, Europe Risks and China Weakness
Boris Vladimirov from Goldman Sachs discusses late cycle dynamics, concerns about China, impact on Europe, and the US exceptionalism. They also cover the potential economic implications of the US elections, rise of far-right in European elections, and the transformative impact of AI in education and job markets.

Jun 21, 2024 • 39min
Ep. 221: Vasileios Gkionakis on European Election Fallout, Fed and Fiscal Risks
Vasileios Gkionakis, Head of Europe Economics and Strategy at Aviva Investors, discusses UK election impact, BoE cuts, European mortgage rates, European election fallout, currency markets, shift towards active fiscal policy post-COVID, and influential books on philosophy and decision-making.

Jun 14, 2024 • 1h 4min
Ep. 220: George Selgin on Fed Independence, Poor Operations and Inflation
George Selgin, Senior Fellow at Cato Institute, and Professor Emeritus, delves into Fed's post-crisis changes, abundant reserves policy impact, inflation management post-covid, and recommendations on old books in monetary economics.

Jun 7, 2024 • 40min
Ep. 219: Jason Furman on Inflation Persistence, Fed Policy and Debt Levels
Jason Furman, former economic adviser to President Obama, discusses inflation persistence post-COVID, challenges in policymaking vs. academia, and the impact of Federal Reserve policies on the economy and climate change.

May 31, 2024 • 48min
Ep. 218: Gordon Hanson on US-China Trade War, Immigration and US Elections
Gordon Hanson, a Harvard professor, discusses US-China trade war, immigration, and elections. Topics include China's rise, WTO entry effects, Japan vs. Asia Tigers, US regional job loss, impact of tariffs, immigration's economic effects, and energy transition policies under Biden administration.

May 24, 2024 • 45min
Ep. 217: Mustafa Chowdhury on Surging Wealth, Hidden Bond Buyers and Fed Mistakes
Rates guru Mustafa Chowdhury discusses misunderstandings around current rates regime, the rise in household wealth, why levels matter more than changes, and much more in this insightful podcast. Topics include US 10-year bond yield movement, wealth accumulation impact on market dynamics, navigating volatility, economic shocks, market impact of elections, and historical power dynamics of Central Asia.

May 17, 2024 • 39min
Ep. 216: Dominique Dwor-Frecaut on Inflation Persistence, Immigration Surge and Trump Effect
Dominique Dwor-Frecaut, Chief US economist, discusses inflation persistence, weak financial tightening transmission, recession likelihood, and more. Topics include two regime model of inflation, challenges of predicting inflation dynamics, analyzing immigration surge, legal framework, impact on economy, and potential election outcomes on fiscal policies.

May 10, 2024 • 51min
Ep. 215: Nick Rohatyn on How to Navigate Emerging Markets Investing
Nick Rohatyn, CEO of The Rohatyn Group, discusses pivotal moments in emerging markets, impact of low rates and rise of China, importance of local knowledge, and more. Topics include Brady bonds, Global Financial Crisis, and investment prospects in India.

May 3, 2024 • 31min
Ep. 214: Lindsay Politi on Higher Inflation Regime, Recession Risks and Debt Dynamics
Lindsay Politi, Head of Inflation Strategies at One River Asset Management, discusses shifts in sentiment towards inflation in Q1, goods vs services inflation, PCE vs CPI measures, and the impact of hiking cycles on the economy. They also delve into recession risks, bond yields, debt dynamics, global economic concerns, and reflections on technology.

Apr 26, 2024 • 42min
Ep. 213: Bilal Hafeez on Fed Cuts, Dollar Strength and AI Hype
CEO and Head of Research at Macro Hive, Bilal Hafeez, discusses Fed cuts for 2024, China's overlooked aspects, Europe's challenges, and AI's impact in the financial sector. The podcast covers global economic shifts, personalized financial insights using AI, book and TV recommendations, and leisure interests like football and tennis.


