A new war in the Middle East and the Markets: WTF is going on with the Economy?! #175
WTF is going on with the Economy?! by Elliott Locke, ACSI
Episode notes
This week, Elliott Locke and the abroaden team dive into a rapidly shifting global landscape, covering the immediate market impacts of new conflicts in the Middle East and providing a deep dive into the hidden world of bond ETFs.
In This Episode:
- Middle East Conflict & Market Volatility: Analysis of the new war in Iran involving the US and Israel, and how unexpected escalations—including strikes on Gulf states—are driving up safe-haven assets like gold and energy prices.
- The Logic of Negative-Rate Bond ETFs: Why do fund companies offer short-term bond ETFs that seem to "lose" money? We explain the crucial roles of "liquidity sleeves," price discovery, and collateral for major financial institutions and corporate treasuries.
- Logistics & The Global G ...