The importance of preparing for a wide range of outcomes in the markets.
Ben Carlson
Animal Spirits: Fed Apologists
Today’s Animal Spirits is sponsored by GroundFloor: Sign-up here to learn more about investing in high-yield real estate debt. We discuss: Why the economy is more exciting than the markets right now Why inflation data now is like unemployment data from last year What if the Fed is right again? Are we overdue for a…
Predicting Inflation is Hard
Is higher inflation here to stay or transitory?
Ford vs. Tesla
Why Ford could become the next Disney+ of automakers.
Why I’m Not Worried U.S. Household Debt Is At Record Highs
The U.S. consumer is in wonderful shape.
The Coming Boom in Travel Credit Card Rewards
I haven’t taken a trip in a long time. I know plenty of people who were still flying and going places during the pandemic but it didn’t happen for me. I’m hoping to make up for lost time with a handful of trips planned for the coming months. I expect prices to rise to make…
Animal Spirits: The State of the Housing Market
Michael and I spoke with housing analyst Logan Mohtashami about this crazy housing market.
How to Hedge Against Inflation
Why the stock market is still your best long-term bet for hedging inflation.
Animal Spirits: Permanent Stimulus
Michael and I discuss how crypto sucked the air out of the room for market discussions, why the Fed is forever attached to the markets and more.
Why Interest Rates Have to Stay Low For a Very Long Time
Why it’s going to be hard for the government to allow interest rates to rise substantially from here.
