Grantham blames the Fed for driving asset prices (equities) higher than they would be otherwise through low rates and QE without it resulting in a corresponding increase in capital expenditure. He sees a huge correction in the works. He has previously predicted the bursting of a commodity bubble. That would be a double whammy.
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GRANTHAM: 'The Next Bust Will Be Unlike Any Other'Rob Wile
I think Grantham is right. The equity bubble is all predicated on low interest rates and leverage.
ReplyDeletePortfolio managers piled in the way up and they'll pile out into the next hot asset class on the way down.
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