Does Government Debt Matter? (EP.330)

Published: Oct. 18, 2023, 8 a.m.

b'On episode 330 of Animal Spirits, Michael Batnick and Ben Carlson discuss:\\xa0inflation coming down, the continued strength of the US consumer, Howard Marks on investing for a sea change, the risk-reward in bonds, what would happen if the US government paid off its debts, EMH in crypto, the worst case scenario for the housing market, and much more!\\n\\nThanks to iShares for sponsoring this episode. To learn more about the iShares Semiconductor ETF (SOXX), visit: https://www.ishares.com/us/products/239705/ishares-semiconductor-etf\\nThanks to Kaplan for sponsoring this episode. Learn more about the Chartered Retirement Plans Specialist designation at:\\xa0https://www.kaplanfinancial.com/wealth-management/crps?utm_source=animal_spirits_podcast&utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=animal_spirits_partnership&utm_content=crps\\n\\nFind complete show notes on our blogs...\\nBen Carlson\\u2019s A Wealth of Common Sense\\nMichael Batnick\\u2019s The Irrelevant Investor\\nFeel free to shoot us an email at animalspiritspod@gmail.com with any feedback, questions, recommendations, or ideas for future topics of conversation.\\n\\xa0\\nCheck out the latest in financial blogger fashion at The Compound shop: https://www.idontshop.com\\n\\xa0\\nInvesting involves the risk of loss. This podcast is for informational purposes only and should not be or regarded as personalized investment advice or relied upon for investment decisions. Michael Batnick and Ben Carlson are employees of Ritholtz Wealth Management and may maintain positions in the securities discussed in this video. All opinions expressed by them are solely their own opinion and do not reflect the opinion of Ritholtz Wealth Management.\\nWealthcast Media, an affiliate of Ritholtz Wealth Management, receives payment from various entities for advertisements in affiliated podcasts, blogs and emails. Inclusion of such advertisements does not constitute or imply endorsement, sponsorship or recommendation thereof, or any affiliation therewith, by the Content Creator or by Ritholtz Wealth Management or any of its employees. For additional advertisement disclaimers see here https://ritholtzwealth.com/advertising-disclaimers. Investments in securities involve the risk of loss. Any mention of a particular security and related performance data is not a recommendation to buy or sell that security. The information provided on this website (including any information that may be accessed through this website) is not directed at any investor or category of investors and is provided solely as general information.\\nObviously nothing on this channel should be considered as personalized financial advice or a solicitation to buy or sell any securities. See our disclosures here:\\nhttps://ritholtzwealth.com/podcast-youtube-disclosures/\\nLearn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices'