Rates & earnings quality; Dollar and elections; and Death of new nuclear power

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Welcome to “The Week Ahead” with your host Tony Nash. In this episode, we discussed three crucial topics:
1. Rates, market pricing & earnings quality: Bob Elliott discussed various topics including the Federal Reserve’s approach to controlling inflation, the impact of interest rates on the housing market, the challenges of small modular reactor (SMR) projects in the nuclear energy sector, and the outlook for crude oil prices.
He highlighted the potential for a soft landing in the economy going into an election year, the complexities of the housing market, the difficulties faced by SMR projects, and the favorable risk-return profile for investing in oil.
2. Dollar, commodities and elections: Albert Marko discussed various economic and financial topics, including the potential impact of fiscal and monetary policies, interest rates, inflation, and the outlook for the dollar and commodities. He also touched on the challenges and prospects of small modular reactors in the energy sector, as well as the implications of energy prices, particularly in relation to crude oil. Additionally, he shared insights on the housing market and the potential impact of political dynamics on the economy.
3. SMR: Death of nuclear power?: Albert and Bob discussed the potential death of new nuclear power in the US, citing increased costs and R&D as contributing factors. They also mentioned the challenges related to transporting small modular reactors and the regulatory restrictions associated with them. Additionally, they highlighted the difficulties in developing new green energy technologies and emphasized the need for incremental progress and realistic expectations.
Finally, the conversation shifted to the outlook for crude prices, with Bob Elliott and Albert Marko expressing a favorable view of oil as a growth asset, considering its current pricing and potential for a diversifying bet against economic weakness.

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This is the 87th episode of The Week Ahead, where experts talk about the week that just happened and what will most likely happen in the coming week.
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