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Markets Are Misreading A Late Cycle Liquidity Crunch | Michael Howell

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Show Notes

Liquidity may be sending a very different signal than most investors think, challenging the dominant narrative around growth, rates, and risk.

We sit down with Michael Howell of CrossBorder Capital, a leading voice on global liquidity, to unpack where we are in the cycle and why his framework diverges from consensus views on markets and the economy.

We explore the liquidity vs. business cycle divide, yield curve dynamics, Treasury-driven liquidity, rising commodities, and why all signals may be pointing toward a late-cycle shift. Enjoy!

TIMESTAMPS:

00:00 Intro

02:31 Global Liquidity Turning Lower

06:24 Liquidity Cycle vs Economy

11:29 Recession Fears vs Data

17:28 Treasury Stimulus and Buybacks

23:40 Why Bond Volatility Matters

31:56 Warsh and the Next Regime

39:29 What Interest Rates Really Mean

47:13 Positioning for Turbulence

58:08 Where to Follow Michael

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