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  1. Ep. 241: Gary Gerstle on Trump’s Big Win and the Future of American Politics

    Bilal Hafeez

    Gary Gerstle is the Paul Mellon Professor of American History Emeritus and Paul Mellon Director of Research at the University of Cambridge. He is the author and editor of more than ten books, including two prize-winners, American Crucible: Race and Nation in the Twentieth Century (2017) and Liberty and Coercion: The Paradox of American Government from the Founding to the Present (2015).

  2. US Elections Monitor: Exceptional Fundraising to Bring Harris Over the Line?

    Dominique Dwor-Frecaut

    Summary On the eve of election day, betting markets and polls show Vice President Kamala Harris and presidential candidate Donald Trump neck and neck. The Harris campaign has greatly outraised the Trump campaign, and the former has a much larger cash balance to spend on the last few weeks of the campaign, which could bring […]

  3. MH Launches AI Fed Sentiment Analysis to Predict US Rates!

    Macro Hive

    The culmination of 12 months of work, Bilal Hafeez introduces Macro Hive's cutting-edge AI sentiment index based on Fed communication. He explains why our model outperforms existing indices and reveal what it is currently signalling about US rates.

  1. Bloomberg TV Interview: Bilal Hafeez on Germany’s Lagging Economy, the Trump Trade, and Tech Overhype

    Macro Hive

    Macro Hive CEO and Head of Research Bilal Hafeez speaks on Bloomberg Europe about Germany's lagging economy, the banking sector, and the macro forces at play in the US economy.

  2. Ep. 236: Sean McMeekin on the Return of Communism

    Bilal Hafeez

    Sean McMeekin PhD was educated at Stanford University and the University of California, Berkeley. Having visited American and European battlefields, libraries and archives, venturing as far east as Russia and Turkey, he now teaches at Bard College.

  3. Macro & Market Implications of US Elections

    Macro Hive

    Summary A Republican sweep (red WH and Congress) could result in stagflation and force the Fed to hike. Meanwhile, a Democratic sweep (blue WH and Congress) would likely align with the Fed’s current projections. Market Implications A Trump victory would likely lead to bear steepening in the yield curve, and a stronger USD especially vs […]

US Elections Monitor: Still Within the Margin of Error

Dominique Dwor-Frecaut

Summary Vice President Kamala Harris is struggling to widen her small lead over presidential nominee Donald Trump but continues to outraise him. Should Harris win, pollsters expect a red Congress while betting markets see a blue or split Congress as most likely. Market Implications I still expect the Fed to cut two more times in […]

US Elections Monitor: Still Close

Dominique Dwor-Frecaut

Summary Vice President Kamala Harris’ nationwide popularity is increasing but she is still within the margin of error in the swing states. The Democrats still appear likely to lose the Senate while the House could be in play. Market Implications I expect the Fed to cut 50bp this week, 100bp this year and 150bp next […]

  1. US Elections Monitor: Still Close

    Dominique Dwor-Frecaut

    Summary Vice President Kamala Harris’ nationwide popularity is increasing but she is still within the margin of error in the swing states. The Democrats still appear likely to lose the Senate while the House could be in play. Market Implications I expect the Fed to cut 50bp this week, 100bp this year and 150bp next […]

  2. Under Fire: Private Equity and Index Funds Spark Political Pushback

    Ranen McCormick

    Summary  The financial industry has witnessed the dramatic rise of private equity and index funds over the last two decades. Now, just a handful of asset management institutions dominate American finance, as John Coates reveals on our recent podcast and in his new book, The Problem of Twelve. Political hostility to private equity and index […]

  3. US Election Monitor: Harris Targets Cost of Living, but Will Need Congressional Support

    Dominique Dwor-Frecaut

    Summary Vice President Kamala Harris is polling ahead of presidential candidate Donald Trump but remains within the margin of error. Harris’ policies involve stronger competition policies as well as social spending to be funded by unspecified taxes on wealthier Americans and businesses. Even if Harris wins the White House, she will likely face a split […]

Quick Take – A (Jackson) Hole Lot of Policy, Politics and BLS Employment Revisions

Ben Ford

Summary BLS employment growth revisions (3PM UKT, Wednesday) are forecasted to be the largest in 15 years. However, the Fed are well prepped for revisions; Powell has already been vocal on the topic. Harris (Thursday) is due to speak on the final day of the DNC. She has already revealed a lot about her economic […]

Ep. 226: Gary Gerstle on Kamala Impact, Trump Policies and Political Realignments

Bilal Hafeez

Gary Gerstle is the Paul Mellon Professor of American History Emeritus and Paul Mellon Director of Research at the University of Cambridge. He is the author and editor of more than ten books, including two prize-winners, American Crucible: Race and Nation in the Twentieth Century (2017) and Liberty and Coercion: The Paradox of American Government from the Founding to the Present (2015).

  1. US Elections Monitor: Higher Uncertainty After Harris Becomes Democratic Nominee

    Dominique Dwor-Frecaut

    Summary Vice President (VP) Kamala Harris is virtually assured of the nomination. Her nomination at the top of the Democratic ticket has made the race more competitive. Trump administration economic policies might not be as destabilizing as I initially feared. Market Implications I still expect one insurance Fed cut in 2024. Harris to Become Democratic […]

  2. Ep. 225: Dr Pippa Malmgren on Trump’s Plans, Peace Dividend, and Space Tech

    Bilal Hafeez

    Dr. Pippa Malmgren is an economist who makes sense of the world economy by writing books, founding tech businesses, advising policymakers around the world and through public speaking and teaching.

  3. US Elections Monitor: Trump Pulls Ahead Further

    Dominique Dwor-Frecaut

    Summary Following the presidential debate, Donald Trump is surging in the polls and betting markets. A Supreme Court ruling has effectively ensured Trump will not have to stand in new trials before the elections. Trump’s vice president (VP) pick by 15 July could indicate his administration’s likely policies. The likelihood of President Joe Biden exiting […]

Ep. 223: Shahin Vallée on French Election Fallout, Second Round Scenarios, and Germany’s Debt Brake

Bilal Hafeez

Shahin Vallée is a senior fellow at the German Council on Foreign Relations (a German think tank) and also a Board Member overseeing Europe coverage at the Observatory group, a geopolitical macro-advisory firm.

Ep. 218: Gordon Hanson on US-China Trade War, Immigration and US Elections

Bilal Hafeez

Gordon Hanson is the Peter Wertheim Professor in Urban Policy at Harvard Kennedy School (HKS). He is also chair of the Social and Urban Policy Area at HKS, a research associate at the National Bureau of Economic Research, and a member of the Council on Foreign Relations.

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