Eric and Matt share insights on the market's performance through the third quarter of 2024, highlighting the S&P rising by 6% and a significant 50 basis point rate cut by the Federal Reserve, the first since the pandemic. Eric reflects on market sentiment and the complexities of predicting Fed actions, addressing the contrasts between past and present credit cycles, and emphasizing the importance of leverage awareness. They also delve into the impact of fiscal stimulus, wage inflation, and private market trends, while considering potential risks like inflation resurgence and government debt levels. Lastly, the conversation touches on the private markets, their growth, and the role of corporate credit and gives perspective on potential election volatility for next quarter.  For the full show notes, transcript, and links to the best content to learn more, check out the episode page HERE. ----- Making Markets is a property of Colossus, LLC. For more episodes of Making Markets, visit joincolossus.com/episodes. Stay up to date on all our podcasts by signing up to Colossus Weekly, our quick dive every Sunday highlighting the top business and investing concepts from our podcasts and the best of what we read that week. Sign up here. Follow us on Twitter: @makingmkts | @ericgoldenx Editing and post-production work for this episode was provided by The Podcast Consultant (https://thepodcastconsultant.com). Show Notes (00:00:00) Welcome to Making Markets (00:00:23) Fed Rate Cuts and Market Reactions (00:01:32) Leverage and Market Dynamics (00:03:07) Fiscal Stimulus and Wage Inflation (00:06:14) Global Economic Trends and Risks (00:11:04) Fed Policies and Historical Perspectives (00:16:06) Inflation Concerns and Market Implications (00:19:34) Investor Strategies and Fed Data Analysis (00:23:17) Fed's Easing Cycle: Market Reactions (00:23:33) Election Volatility and Market Expectations (00:24:08) Split Government and Market Stability (00:27:45) Corporate Credit Spreads and Economic Indicators (00:34:17) Private Markets and Investment Trends (00:41:01) Sports Betting and Market Regulation (00:44:02) Predictions Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices