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Bonds Are Going Haywire Again — Howard Marks Explains Why

Sep 24, 2026 · 32m

Summary

Legendary investor Howard Marks joins to explain why rising US Treasury yields reflect structural fiscal deficits and persistent inflation, arguing that current rates are historically low. Former US Ambassador Dan Baer analyzes the stalled Iran negotiations and their impact on global energy prices and food security. The episode also critiques SP Energy's delayed IPO, highlighting the disconnect between its inflated valuation and lack of operational data centers.

Topics discussed

Apple Watch Series 12 heart health features LinkedIn ad campaign performance Tidy Cats Performance Plus litter box Market overview: rising yields and rate hike odds Howard Marks: Why bond yields are rising Inflation, US debt, and capital demand drivers US fiscal deficits and the 'golden credit card' Consequences of large fiscal deficits Historical context of current interest rates Predicting future interest rate movements Investment strategy: stocks vs. dollar assets Timing of fiscal reckoning and market psychology Treasury Secretary's view on bond market signals Promotions: Founder Series, Built, and LinkedIn Tidy Cats Performance Plus litter box Iran-US tensions and Strait of Hormuz status Dan Baer: Outlook for Iran deal and oil prices Global food security and midterm election impacts SB Energy IPO delay and valuation critique Show credits and final sponsorships
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