TIP815: Lyn Alden on Why Fiscal Dominance Changes Everything

May 18
1h 15m

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Episode Description

Stig Brodersen welcomes back renowned macroeconomist and bestselling author Lyn Alden. They explore fiscal dominance, gold, energy markets, and the shifting role of the U.S. dollar in a more fragmented global economy. Lyn also explains why higher interest rates may no longer slow inflation the way they once did, and what this changing macro regime means for investors.


IN THIS EPISODE YOU’LL LEARN:

00:00:00 - Intro
00:02:24 - Why you can’t ignore macro in the era of fiscal dominance
00:13:00 - How to think about treasuries and gold with respect to their dilution rates
00:18:08 - Who benefits and who loses from a strong dollar domestically and internationally
00:24:31 - Who are the winners and losers from higher oil prices across countries and sectors
00:32:02 - Whether you are benefiting from fiscal deficits as an investor and consumer
00:34:25 - Why price controls won’t solve the problem
00:52:24 - Why the biggest companies essentially short the US dollar


Disclaimer: Slight discrepancies in the timestamps may occur due to podcast platform differences.


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