| The investment playbook has changed. Politics and geopolitics are no longer just background noise—they’re the foundation of every macro trade. In this conversation, Marko Papic, chief strategist at BCA Research and the godfather of “GeoMacro,” breaks down how investors need to completely rethink their approach to markets. In this week’s Global Macro Update, we cover: - Wild market swings: precious metals, dollar volatility, and Fed chair speculation - Whether the dollar is in jeopardy of losing reserve currency status - Why Europe is more investable than you may think—and the case for European equities - The demographic solution no one is talking about: high-quality migration flows - Defense spending rotation: Why European defense contractors are just getting started “I don’t think you can be a macro investor if you don’t start with politics and geopolitics,” Marko says. “Your view, devoid of politics and geopolitics, could be completely wrong.” You can learn more about Marko Papic and his research here: https://www.bcaresearch.com/marketing/marko-papic He also co-hosts a podcast, @GeopoliticalCousins, with Jacbo Shapiro. encourage you to listen here: https://www.youtube.com/@GeopoliticalCousins/videos Follow Marko Papic on LinkedIn here: https://www.linkedin.com/in/marko-papic-geopolitics/ Follow Marko Papic on X here: https://x.com/Geo_papic Sign up for Ed D’Agostino’s free newsletter here: https://www.mauldineconomics.com/global-macro-update?utm_source=SYTB&utm_medium=ES&utm_campaign=jm-563&utm_term=20260206&utm_content=JM563ES40090 Follow Ed D’Agostino on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ed-d-agostino-415475296/ Follow Ed D’Agostino on Twitter: https://x.com/EdDAgostino _____________ Timestamps: 0:00 – Introduction 1:24 – The Current State of GeoMacro Analysis 03:18 – The Impact of Speed on Market Dynamics 05:41 – Debasement of the Dollar and Reserve Currency Status 10:30 – Shifting Investment Focus: The Rest of the World 15:11 – Europe’s Economic Landscape and Opportunities 22:57 – The Future of European Integration and Defense Spending |
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