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This episode is all about where we are vs. where we thought we’d be as we near halftime of 2024. Are we surprised by no rate cuts? Could a bullish real estate environment be on the horizon? Why isn’t there more news/outcry over the bond markets? We’ll look back to answer these questions and look ahead to the buzz of big sporting events and elections coming soon. 

Key Takeaways

[00:17] - Looking back at the first half of 2024

[07:04] - They will they/won’t they rate cut convo

[12:50] - The real estate sector needs rate cuts

[15:49] - Why hasn’t there been more outcry over bonds?

[19:24] - An update on private equity and venture capitalism

[24:40] - Summer heats up with sporting events and elections on the horizon

[29:00] - Projecting where we finish the year

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Links

Detrick: Could the Fed really cut with stocks at all-time highs? Yes is the answer.

Roche: It’s time to cut rates

CME FedWatch Tool

iShares 20+ Year Treasury Bond ETF (TLT)

Pensions piled into private equity. Now they can’t get out.

Election betting odds

Breaking spaghetti and record fast goals at the Euros

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