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Ed Elson is joined by Howard Marks to break down what’s happening with the bond market and how investors should act accordingly. Then, Daniel Baer joins to discuss the biggest takeaways from the UN General Assembly so far and where the relationship between the U.S. and Iran stands. Finally, Ed gives his take on an AI data center provider delaying its IPO. Howard Marks is the co-founder and co-chairman of Oaktree Capital Management. Daniel Baer is the former U.S. Ambassador to the Organization for Security and Cooperation in Europe and the Interim President of the Carnegie Endowment for…

Prof G Markets

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Prof G Markets is your daily briefing on the news moving markets — from earnings and geopolitics, to Big Tech and AI. Hosted by Scott Galloway and Ed Elson, we cut through the noise with no-BS analysis. Tune in to understand what's happening, why it matters, and how to stay ahead. Fast takes.…

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