Does the Market Care What Party is in Power?

Lagniappe

Greg and Doug look at polling data and betting markets marking a shift that could be happening in the race. They’ll also examine historical data that shows the party in power does not significantly impact market performance. The conversation then shifts to economic trends, highlighting the recent performance of small and mid-cap stocks and the resurgence of gold as a viable investment. Finally, they delve into technological innovations, including autonomous vehicles and energy efficiency advancements, and what that means for an exciting future.

Key Takeaways

• [00:16] - Polling data and betting markets - is the race shifting?
• [04:44] - How the market’s fared historically depending on who’s in office
• [09:00] - Markets continue to expand
• [11:55] - The resurgence of gold and diversification strategies
• [15:26] - The explosion of techno-capitalism

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Links

• Nate Silver - Silver Bulletin - 2024 presidential election forecast
• Polymarket 2024 Betting Markets / Election Forecast
• RealClear Polling betting odds
• Timmer: Data on Presidential Election Cycles
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• Lawrence Hamtil’s diversification strategies
• Waymo has doubled its weekly paid robotaxi trips to 100,000 since May
• Blas: Old king coal remains omnipotent and omnipresent

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