TIP279: STOCK MARKET MELT-UP
W/ LUKE GROMEN
25 January 2020
On today’s show, we talk to macro expert, Luke Gromen, about the stock market melt-up.
IN THIS EPISODE, YOU’LL LEARN:
- How the FED will react to a sell-off in the stock market.
- How much countries’ balance sheets can grow.
- Why the FED is committed to financing US deficits.
- Why inflation is a misunderstood concept.
- If there is a risk for the US to go into hyperinflation.
TRANSCRIPT
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Preston Pysh 00:02
On today’s show we bring back a fan favorite and macro expert, Mr. Luke Gromen. Luke talks about all the crazy things happening in the financial markets and most importantly, he talks about the aggressive buying and bidding of the stock market that’s currently happening at the start of 2020. Luke is the founder of the Forest for the Trees (FFTT), macro thematic research firm. And as you’ll quickly see from our discussion, he’s a total force of knowledge, when it comes to understanding complex topics and making them accessible to the masses. So without further delay, here’s our conversation with Luke Gromen.
Intro 00:38
You are listening to The Investor’s Podcast, where we study the financial markets and read the books that influence self-made billionaires the most. We keep you informed and prepared for the unexpected.
Preston Pysh 00:58
Hey, everyone! Welcome to The Investor’s Podcast! I’m your host Preston Pysh, and as always, I’m accompanied by my co-host, Stig Brodersen. And, man, I’m always so excited to bring Luke Gromen back on the show. Luke, welcome back!
Luke Gromen 01:10
Thanks for having me back on! Always a pleasure to be here.
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BOOKS AND RESOURCES
- Preston and Stig’s previous interview with Luke Gromen about the REPO Market.
- Luke Gromen’s book, Mr. X interviews – Read reviews of this book.
- Luke Gromen’s website, The Forest For The Trees.
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