Rupert Mitchell

Rupert Mitchell, a British financial analyst known for his insights on macroeconomics, discusses the intricate world of market valuations. He delves into the valuation challenges facing restaurants during economic fluctuations and shares intriguing personal anecdotes. Rupert also tackles the complex oil market, presenting both bullish and bearish perspectives, while examining Africa's evolving energy landscape and its automotive growth. The conversation is peppered with humorous commentary and cultural insights that keep listeners engaged.

Rupert Mitchell, founder of Blind Squirrel Macro and macro/markets researcher formerly in banking, walks through why he sees the US market as fragile. He flags a potential flood of mega IPOs, private credit strains, and RSU selling. He outlines bearish targets like SaaS and boutique M&A banks, plus bullish plays in gold miners, Canadian oil and refiners.

Rupert Mitchell, author of The Blind Squirrel Macro Newsletter, joins industry expert Paul Krake for an engaging discussion. They explore the current market conditions and surprising reactions to Federal Reserve announcements. The conversation dives into investment strategies amidst economic volatility, the complexities of tariffs, and the role of copper in renewable energy. They also tackle electric vehicle adoption hurdles, the future of the euro, and the challenges facing IPOs and unicorn companies, all sprinkled with humor and insightful analysis.

Rupert Mitchell, author of Blind Squirrel Macro Substack and macro/commodities commentator. He explains why he has moved to higher cash and hedges. They cover stretched software valuations, risks in payments and private credit, gold and miner selection, uranium and base metals, emerging markets, Japan small-caps, and tactical hedging against USD moves.

Meb Faber, curator of The Idea Farm who frames investment base rates and historical bubbles. Rupert Mitchell, macro commentator exploring equity rotations and gold/miners. Ben Hunt, narrative analyst focused on credit cycles and refinancing stress. Brent Kochuba, options expert decoding put/call flows and investor fear. They discuss a viral AI doomsday narrative, options-driven software swings, private credit strain, and rotations into international stocks and gold.

Rupert Mitchell, founder of Blind Squirrel Macro, dives into the transformative landscape of China’s markets. He reveals insights from his recent trip, highlighting an 8–10 year bull market potential fueled by industrial recovery and favorable valuations. Rupert addresses the risks posed by AI-driven CapEx from the Mag 7 and contrasts U.S. markets with international equities. He also discusses emerging opportunities in Africa and Uzbekistan, alongside his unique ‘Bushy’ defensive portfolio positioning and insights on the evolving credit landscape.

In this holiday special, guests Chase Taylor, founder of Pinecone Macro Research, and Rupert Mitchell, author of Blind Squirrel Macro, explore the surprising global equity performance, especially in Africa and South Korea. They discuss the mispricing of solar and battery metals, as well as opportunities in emerging markets. Marvin Barth shares insights on tariffs and expected Fed dynamics, while Vincent Daniel highlights market resilience and cyclical growth prospects. Paolo Macro offers warnings about risks in private credit and market concentration, wrapping up with a festive banter.

Rupert Mitchell, founder of Blind Squirrel Macro, shares his wealth of experience on global market dynamics and investment strategy. He discusses how European pension funds are reconsidering their U.S. equity exposure and examines the implications of the powerful dollar. Mitchell offers insights into the Bushy portfolio, its innovative approach, and why the traditional 60/40 model is faltering. With a humorous take, he also explores the fierce rally of retail investors and the enduring dominance of the Magnificent Seven in the market.

Rupert Mitchell, a former investment banker experienced in Chinese IPOs, discusses how cheaply produced Chinese EVs will impact the global market. He touches on topics like tires, refiners, gold miners, and the dominance of China in the electric vehicle industry. Mitchell explains the potential 'bloodbath' awaiting middle-market global EV makers due to Chinese competition.

Rupert Mitchell, an insightful writer known as The Blind Squirrel on Substack, dives into the impact of the US-China trade detente, suggesting the worst might be over. He explores potential causes for the next bond market upheaval and shares his thoughts on private equity, energy, and commodities. Rupert also discusses the rise of driverless cars and the evolving Canadian energy landscape, emphasizing new investment opportunities and the challenges of geopolitical complexities.