Animal Spirits: The Great Unwind

Still plenty of stuff to talk about so we’re doing two shows for the foreseeable future. We discuss: Fear and anxiety coming in waves How long until we get a vaccine? The massive collaboration in science going on March was the most volatile market ever Should we really expect companies to prepare for something like…

Animal Spirits: Dead Cat Bounce?

This week’s Animal Spirits with Michael & Ben is supported by YCharts: Mention Animal Spirits and receive 20% off your subscription price when you initially sign up for the service. We discuss: Don’t allow political beliefs do cloud your judgment during a crisis Putting the economy on ice How about a no layoff pledge from CEOs? The response…

Even Warren Buffett Can’t Nail the Bottom

I’m surprised we haven’t heard of a bazooka purchase from Warren Buffett and Berkshire Hathaway yet. Buffett is known for finding deals at favorable terms during a crisis. There is no shortage of companies or entire industries that could use Berkshire’s war chest of cash at the moment. This feels like a ‘when?’ not an…

Animal Spirits: The Historic Surge in Unemployment

We’re still doing two episodes until things calm down. We discuss: Scary economic data is finally here Will the government need another round of fiscal stimulus? Whey “I don’t know” is the right mindset at the moment What’s the best case scenario for this? The wide range of economic and market outcomes What do you…