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Do Retiring Baby Boomers Actually Move Markets? And How Much Do Demographics Really Matter

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As Baby Boomers continue to retire, some analysts expect financial markets to feel the strain. We examine whether demographic shifts truly shape stock and bond returns, or what other factors matter more.Topics covered include:Will retiring baby boomers lead to lower stock prices or higher interest ratesSome earlier demographic predictions and how they worked outHow do natural interest rates reflect the demand and supply of capitalWhy demographics are only one factor that determines economic growth and financial market returnsSponsorsGelt - Taxes Done RightDelete Me – Use code David20 to get 20% offInsiders Guide Email NewsletterGet our free Investors' Checklist when you sign up for the free Money for the Rest of Us email newsletterOur Premium ProductsAsset CampMoney for the Rest of Us PlusShow NotesZeihanHarry DentMeasuring the Natural Rate of Interest—Federal Reserve Bank of New YorkDistribution of Household Wealth in the U.S. since 1989—The Federal ReserveRelated EpisodesRelated Episodes487: Are We Heading for a 2030s Depression? Global Economic and Population Shifts445: From Boom to Bust—Why China’s Stocks Lagged Behind Its Economy & Where to Invest Next395: How Population Trends Will Impact Growth, Inflation, Investing and Well BeingSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

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As Baby Boomers continue to retire, some analysts expect financial markets to feel the strain. We examine whether demographic shifts truly shape stock and bond returns, or what other factors matter more.Topics covered include:Will retiring baby boomers lead to lower stock prices or higher interest ratesSome earlier demographic predictions and how they worked outHow do natural interest rates reflect the demand and supply of capitalWhy demographics are only one factor that determines economic growth and financial market returnsSponsorsGelt - Taxes Done RightDelete Me – Use code David20 to get 20% offInsiders Guide Email NewsletterGet our free Investors' Checklist when you sign up for the free Money for the Rest of Us email newsletterOur Premium ProductsAsset CampMoney for the Rest of Us PlusShow NotesZeihanHarry DentMeasuring the Natural Rate of Interest—Federal Reserve Bank of New YorkDistribution of Household Wealth in the U.S. since 1989—The Federal ReserveRelated EpisodesRelated Episodes487: Are We Heading for a 2030s Depression? Global Economic and Population Shifts445: From Boom to Bust—Why China’s Stocks Lagged Behind Its Economy & Where to Invest Next395: How Population Trends Will Impact Growth, Inflation, Investing and Well Being See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

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