The Long View

Best of The Long View: Investing

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Dec 24, 2024
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INSIGHT

Forecasting Challenges

  • This economic cycle has been challenging to forecast due to diverging trends in manufacturing and services.
  • The significant role of supply-side factors has also added to the complexity of predicting economic outcomes.
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Unreliable Forecasts

  • Economic forecasts, especially regarding interest rate cuts, are often inaccurate.
  • The economy has shown surprising resilience to interest rate hikes, confounding predictions.
INSIGHT

US National Debt Risk

  • The US national debt, currently 100% of GDP, is projected to double by mid-century, posing a long-term risk.
  • Financing it hasn't been problematic yet, but international investors' confidence could wane.
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