Animal Spirits: Why the Bull Market Could Last a Lot Longer

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We discuss:

  • Michaels predictions for 2022
  • Average returns following a big up year in the stock market
  • Why 2021 was such a good year in the stock market
  • Doomsday prophets are no good for anyone
  • Why this bull market could still have room to run
  • Why it’s difficult to define what makes a bull market
  • Why do people hate the Fed so much?
  • How crypto pushed hedge funds out of the limelight
  • Why ESG products are exploding
  • Why are lumber prices rising again?
  • Why shipping containers are such an integral part of the economy
  • Is inflation lower if you shop online?
  • Ideas are way easier than execution
  • What if we broke out inflation by income levels?

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