In this episode of Excess Returns, Matt Zeigler talks with macro strategist and author Remi Tetot, known as “The Mad King.” They explore how liquidity, policy, and narratives have reshaped markets over the last decade, why fundamentals have lost their grip, and how investors can adapt to a fractured global cycle. The conversation spans macro themes like fiscal dominance, housing, crypto, and AI — and ends with a deeper reflection on human capital, autonomy, and the behavioral side of markets.
Topics covered:
How liquidity replaced fundamentals as the market’s main driver
Why investors must adapt to desynchronized global cycles
The impact of debt, fiscal dominance, and government policy on markets
Housing as the next driver of the business cycle
How AI, robotics, and quantum computing are shaping the next growth wave
The maturation of crypto and what comes after the “altcoin season”
Why narratives now drive price and how to read them effectively
The risks and opportunities in trading liquidity and fiscal policy
The cognitive and behavioral shifts driving modern investing
Protecting human capital in the age of AI and automation
Timestamps:
00:00 Liquidity and the end of fundamentals
06:17 Three continents, three policies, one fractured world
12:20 Housing as the next driver of the cycle
16:39 Crypto’s evolution and fiscal dominance
23:26 Portfolio positioning in a policy-driven market
29:44 AI, human capital, and the risk to autonomy
36:00 How narratives shape markets and investment themes
52:00 Building a macro narrative and market framework
58:00 Lessons for investors and closing thoughts
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