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S1E3 - Dollar Shortage, Fed Pivot, Yield Curve & More ft. Jeff Snider of Eurodollar University

Thu, 03 Nov 2022 15:38:00 -0000

Episode Notes

Thrilled to chat this week with Jeff Snider, founder of Eurodollar University and one of the foremost experts on the global monetary system. He’s widely known for his unique perspective on all aspects of its misunderstood inner workings and how they impact global markets and the economy. Jeff joins me to dig into the cracks emerging within the financial system, the yield curve and the fundamental drivers of the dollar/collateral shortage. Enjoy!

Specifically, we cover:

Economic Conditions: Consumer and Corporate Health
Is Current Inflation “Transitory”?
Eurodollar Futures and the Potential Fed Pivot
The Dollar Shortage
Dollar Denominated Debt Growth & Liquidity Premiums
Fed/SNB Dollar Swap Line Usage
Why is there a Collateral Shortage?
Historical Parallels to Our Current Situation
Why is the Yield Curve so Heavily Inverted?
Have We Seen the 10yr Yield Peak?
Who are the Marginal Buyers of Treasuries Moving Forward?
The $2T sitting in the Overnight Reverse Repo Facility

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S1E2 - IG Credit Breakdown ft. Monica Erickson of DoubleLine Capital

Thu, 06 Oct 2022 15:00:00 -0000

Great to chat this week with Monica Erickson, CFA, Portfolio Manager and the Head of Investment Grade Credit at DoubleLine Capital, one of the fastest growing investment firms in the US with $100B+ in AUM. Monica joins me today to break down the US investment-grade credit market and what’s in store for the future of the asset class. Enjoy!

Specifically, we cover:

Monica’s Career Path into Finance
Drivers of the IG Credit Market Over the Past Year
Why are Corporates Holding Up Better than Many May Have Expected?
The Future Outlook of IG Credit (12-24 Month View)
Is the TINA Trade Dead Moving Forward?
Bond Market Volatility & Liquidity Dynamics
Weakening Composition of IG Credit: AAA + AA vs. BBB
Sector Views: Overweight vs. Underweight within IG Credit

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S1E1 - Auto Industry Breakdown ft. Chris Redl of Gordian Capital

Mon, 15 Aug 2022 19:51:43 -0000

It was extremely insightful chatting with Chris Redl, fund manager with 20+ years of experience covering the global auto sector on both the sell-side (MS & UBS) and buy-side (Och-Ziff). Chris is currently an automotive PM at Gordian Capital, and joins me to break down everything investors need to know about the current dynamics and future outlook of the auto industry on both the micro and macro level.

Specifically, we cover:

| Overall Health of the Auto Sector |
| Developments on Chips & Materials Dislocations |
| Forming Investment Theses in the Auto Industry |
| Legacy OEM's (US Big 3 & Japanese Big 3) |
| EV Startup Challengers (RIVN, LCID) |
| Potential Consolidation Within the Industry |
| Breakdown of TSLA and Future Headwinds |
| Chinese EV Market Dynamics (BYD, NIO, XPEV, LI) |

Enjoy!

This podcast is provided for general informational and entertainment purposes only, and is not intended to provide financial, investment or other professional advice.