Listen "No Cockroaches in a Bull Market (Ep. 158)"
Episode Synopsis
Summary: In the latest episode of Facts vs. Feelings, Ryan Detrick, Chief Market Strategist, and Sonu Varghese, VP, Global Macro Strategist, welcome Kate Hall, VP of Alternative Due Diligence at Carson Group. They dive into the “cockroaches in a bull market” conversation—what it means for credit markets, how private credit has evolved, and why due diligence and diversification are key in today’s environment. The trio also discusses gold’s surge, strong bank earnings, and why market signals still favor a solid finish to the year.Key Takeaways:Credit Spreads – Markets remain steady with limited signs of broad stress.Private Credit Boom – The space has tripled since 2015, creating new risk dynamics.Diversification – Broad exposure cushions isolated defaults or fraud risks.Gold Momentum – Rising prices reflect sticky inflation and rate-cut expectations.Market Sentiment – A cooling VIX and broad participation support a strong Q4 outlook.Connect with Ryan:• LinkedIn: Ryan Detrick• X: @ryandetrickConnect with Sonu:• LinkedIn: Sonu Varghese• X: @sonusvargheseConnect with Kate Hall:• LinkedIn: Kate HallQuestions about the show? We’d love to hear from you! [email protected]: #FactsVsFeelings #CarsonGroup #RyanDetrick #SonuVarghese #KateHall #PrivateCredit #Investing #Markets #BullMarket #Gold #MarketInsights #FinancialAdvisors #EconomicOutlook #Diversification
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