Critiquing Forecasts, Praising Innovation

Doug and Greg begin this week’s episode with a critique of Jamie Dimon's forecasts regarding the bond market and financial predictions in general. They explore the rise of autonomous driving technology, the world-changing impact of American investment in innovation, and the influence of the political climate on markets and investment strategies.

Key Takeaways

[0:18] - Our reactions to Jamie Dimon’s bond market hurricane prediction

[04:50] - Forecasts are essentially worthless

[07:31] - The autonomous driving revolution is here

[10:27] - Magnificent 7 reinvesting cash flows with growth

[15:27] - Political bias should not influence investment decisions.

[18:02] - Market reaction to the new tax bill and Musk’s opposition

[23:16] - Could weak economic data/jobless claims lead to fed rate cuts?

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Links

Jamie Dimon Says Crack in the Bond Market Is ‘Going to Happen’

Over the last ~100 years, the stock market has been up 76% of the time over all rolling 12-month periods

Barry Ritholtz Warns: Don't Mix Investing and Identity Politics

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