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Prices re-tethering to income

Ultra-luxury goods are often regarded as recession-proof, with steady demand regardless of the state of the economy. But that’s not what is happening. During the pandemic, when ‘free money’ policies sent demand for goods through the roof, many luxury companies … Continue reading

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Denmark finds courage to act on needed entitlement reform

Denmark raised its retirement age last week to 70 for Danes born in 1971 or later. Workers currently become eligible for the Danish equivalent of Social Security at age 67, which will go up steadily in the coming years. See: … Continue reading

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Mean reverting prices are contagious

During the pandemic, near-zero interest rates and government subsidies enabled excess consumption beyond sustainable means. That inflated the prices of most goods and assets while exacerbating wealth gaps between the old and young, as well as between the top ten … Continue reading

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