In this episode of Excess Returns, we welcome back Andy Constan, founder of DampedSpring . We cover a wide range of topics, including recent market volatility, the broader economic outlook, and Andy’s perspectives on inflation and monetary policy. Andy shares his framework for analyzing deleveraging events, emphasizes the importance of thinking in probabilities for market outcomes, and discusses potential long-term impacts of factors like AI and deglobalization on the economy. We explore his views on different economic scenarios and the Federal Reserve’s actions. As always, Andy provides nuanced insights into market analysis and investment decisions, making for a thought-provoking conversation.
The Mechanics of Deleveragings - And Where the Current One Fits In | Andy Constan
