Episode Details

Raoul Pal and GMI Head of Macro Research Julien Bittel are back with another unlocked episode of Shooting the Shit. In this conversation, Raoul and Julien break down where we are in the business cycle, why the yield curve may be the key macro signal to watch, and how liquidity, the dollar, gold, oil, and crypto are shaping the path forward. They also discuss why markets feel stuck in a choppy accumulation phase, what their indicators are suggesting about the second half of the year, and where they’re starting to spot new opportunities across crypto, technology, AI, space, and emerging markets. Recorded on July 27, 2026

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