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        Patrick Watson argues US economic problems are deeper than interest rates being a little too high or low.
      
 
    
        20th Aug 25, 9:06am
      
  
        
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        Patrick Watson argues US economic problems are deeper than interest rates being a little too high or low.
      
 
    
        Patrick Watson of Mauldin Economics says we can’t see inside Donald Trump's head, but we can think about where his goals and methods will logically lead
      
 
    
        16th Jul 25, 10:04am
      
  
        
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        Patrick Watson of Mauldin Economics says we can’t see inside Donald Trump's head, but we can think about where his goals and methods will logically lead
      
 
    
        Patrick Watson of Mauldin Economics argues that from a trade perspective, the US is in a box with no way out
      
 
    
        21st May 25, 12:03pm
      
  
        
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        Patrick Watson of Mauldin Economics argues that from a trade perspective, the US is in a box with no way out
      
 
    
        Patrick Watson of Mauldin Economics says talk of a US recession is now everywhere having seemed unlikely three months ago
      
 
    
        19th Mar 25, 9:59am
      
  
        
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        Patrick Watson of Mauldin Economics says talk of a US recession is now everywhere having seemed unlikely three months ago
      
 
    
        Patrick Watson reckons the potential for mass unemployment is lower than it used to be, so wonders if the US can have a recession if unemployment can’t rise
      
 
    
        20th Apr 24, 9:12am
      
  
        
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        Patrick Watson reckons the potential for mass unemployment is lower than it used to be, so wonders if the US can have a recession if unemployment can’t rise
      
 
    
        Patrick Watson of Mauldin Economics says the pendulum has swung in workers’ favor and it’s a long way from swinging back
      
 
    
        2nd Sep 22, 2:32pm
      
  
        
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        Patrick Watson of Mauldin Economics says the pendulum has swung in workers’ favor and it’s a long way from swinging back
      
 
    
        Mauldin Economics' Patrick Watson says if we want lower price inflation, energy prices must fall significantly
      
 
    
        28th Jun 22, 9:52am
      
  
        
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        Mauldin Economics' Patrick Watson says if we want lower price inflation, energy prices must fall significantly
      
 
    
        Patrick Watson of Mauldin Economics is excited about the potential of geothermal energy, saying near-unlimited electricity everywhere could enable massive changes
      
 
    
        25th May 22, 10:54am
      
  
        
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        Patrick Watson of Mauldin Economics is excited about the potential of geothermal energy, saying near-unlimited electricity everywhere could enable massive changes
      
 
    
        Patrick Watson says if you thought last month’s inflation was hot, think again. It’s going to get hotter
      
 
    
        16th Mar 22, 11:16am
      
  
        
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        Patrick Watson says if you thought last month’s inflation was hot, think again. It’s going to get hotter
      
 
    
        Patrick Watson looks at how a growing number of US workers have decided the system is aligned against them, with some realising cooperative action can force change
      
 
    
        19th Nov 21, 9:41am
      
  
        
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        Patrick Watson looks at how a growing number of US workers have decided the system is aligned against them, with some realising cooperative action can force change
      
 
    
        Patrick Watson sees a silver lining in the pandemic for workers because Covid-19 is choking off foreign competition meaning they face less competition and can demand higher wages
      
 
    
        30th Sep 21, 10:38am
      
  
        
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        Patrick Watson sees a silver lining in the pandemic for workers because Covid-19 is choking off foreign competition meaning they face less competition and can demand higher wages
      
 
    
        Patrick Watson of Mauldin Economics suggests the US may spend more time fighting COVID-19 than it was engaged in World War II for
      
 
    
        1st Sep 21, 8:28am
      
  
        
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        Patrick Watson of Mauldin Economics suggests the US may spend more time fighting COVID-19 than it was engaged in World War II for
      
 
    
        Patrick Watson of Mauldin Economics suggests that a one-off tax levy on the unvaccinated would both motivate vaccinations and recover some of the costs the unvaccinated are forcing on everyone else
      
 
    
        12th Aug 21, 11:12am
      
  
        
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        Patrick Watson of Mauldin Economics suggests that a one-off tax levy on the unvaccinated would both motivate vaccinations and recover some of the costs the unvaccinated are forcing on everyone else
      
 
    
        Patrick Watson of Mauldin Economics argues the pandemic economy isn't yet over in the US, it's just entering a new stage
      
 
    
        4th Aug 21, 11:08am
      
  
        
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        Patrick Watson of Mauldin Economics argues the pandemic economy isn't yet over in the US, it's just entering a new stage
      
 
    
        Patrick Watson of Mauldin Economics casts an eye over the labour market, looking at the impact of automation, wage rates and more
      
 
    
        21st Jul 21, 3:01pm
      
  
        
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        Patrick Watson of Mauldin Economics casts an eye over the labour market, looking at the impact of automation, wage rates and more
      
 
    
        Patrick Watson of Mauldin Economics probes the rise of US inflation and says it's primarily a temporary consequence of the pandemic 
      
 
    
        18th Jun 21, 10:40am
      
  
        
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        Patrick Watson of Mauldin Economics probes the rise of US inflation and says it's primarily a temporary consequence of the pandemic 
      
 
    
        Patrick Watson of Mauldin Economics suggests if your investment thesis assumes a sustained global boom as the virus fades, you might want to think again
      
 
    
        28th May 21, 10:49am
      
  
        
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        Patrick Watson of Mauldin Economics suggests if your investment thesis assumes a sustained global boom as the virus fades, you might want to think again
      
 
    
        Mauldin Economics' Patrick Watson says business & property owners should be able to set their own rules about allowing people who have and haven't been vaccinated against COVID-19 on their premises
      
 
    
        7th Apr 21, 2:22pm
      
  
        
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        Mauldin Economics' Patrick Watson says business & property owners should be able to set their own rules about allowing people who have and haven't been vaccinated against COVID-19 on their premises
      
 
    
        Patrick Watson of Mauldin Economics suggests that for the US, if the pandemic is a trilogy Part I is finishing
      
 
    
        27th Mar 21, 9:58am
      
  
        
      
      
        Patrick Watson of Mauldin Economics suggests that for the US, if the pandemic is a trilogy Part I is finishing
      
 
    
        Patrick Watson of Mauldin Economics delves into the impact COVID-19 has had on the US jobs market
      
 
    
        13th Mar 21, 9:16am
      
  
        
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        Patrick Watson of Mauldin Economics delves into the impact COVID-19 has had on the US jobs market
      
 
    
        Patrick Watson of Mauldin Economics shares his experiences of the big Texas winter storm and reflects on what it means for the economy when people have to go without the likes of electricity and indoor plumbing
      
 
    
        26th Feb 21, 10:21am
      
  
        
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        Patrick Watson of Mauldin Economics shares his experiences of the big Texas winter storm and reflects on what it means for the economy when people have to go without the likes of electricity and indoor plumbing
      
 
    
        Patrick Watson of Mauldin Economics says Bitcoin isn't money, rather it's another risk asset like gold, shares, or pork bellies
      
 
    
        19th Feb 21, 10:22am
      
  
        
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        Patrick Watson of Mauldin Economics says Bitcoin isn't money, rather it's another risk asset like gold, shares, or pork bellies
      
 
    
        Patrick Watson of Mauldin Economics looks at a tail risk scenario potentially stemming from the COVID-19 pandemic
      
 
    
        31st Jan 21, 6:02am
      
  
        
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        Patrick Watson of Mauldin Economics looks at a tail risk scenario potentially stemming from the COVID-19 pandemic
      
 
    
        Patrick Watson of Mauldin Economics points out that for many businesses their best customers will be the last ones to get vaccinated for COVID-19
      
 
    
        9th Dec 20, 12:41pm
      
  
        
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        Patrick Watson of Mauldin Economics points out that for many businesses their best customers will be the last ones to get vaccinated for COVID-19
      
 
    
        Patrick Watson of Mauldin Economics fears the US will continue diverting economic resources to unproductive uses with its economy struggling to recover
      
 
    
        22nd Jul 20, 12:31pm
      
  
        
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        Patrick Watson of Mauldin Economics fears the US will continue diverting economic resources to unproductive uses with its economy struggling to recover
      
 
     
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
