Ken Rogoff discusses the gradual decline of the US dollar's dominance, accelerated by the Iran conflict, US fiscal problems, and China's push for yuan use. The dollar's status is eroding slowly due to external pressures (multipolar system) and internal issues (debt, political gridlock).

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Harvard 8.0
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Ken Rogoff 9.0
6/6/2026 2:36:40 AM
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The dollar's market share reached an incredible peak about 10 years ago... we're losing... it's a slow-moving thing.
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Rogoff states the Iran war has raised global interest rates and the US is the biggest debtor, losing most when rates go up. This implies upward pressure on yields.
Former Air Force Colonel Burton Catledge is developing a $600 million commercial spaceport in the Dominican Republic to address the bottleneck in satellite launches. With 100,000 satellites expected by 2030, the US needs more launch sites. The project also counters China's growing space infrastructure in Latin America.
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Burton Catledge 7.0
6/6/2026 2:36:40 AM
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The space industry is booming, expected to exceed $1 trillion by 2030, with massive demand for satellite launches. This benefits major tech and space companies listed on the Nasdaq.
Neil Vogel, CEO of Dotdash Meredith, explains how AI has decimated search traffic (from 75% to 25% of audience) but his company thrives by leveraging strong brands, diversifying distribution (TikTok, Instagram, YouTube), and licensing content to AI companies. He blocks AI crawlers unless paid.
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Dotdash Meredith (People Inc.) 2.5
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Neil Vogel 7.5
6/6/2026 2:36:40 AM
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Neil Vogel's company is thriving despite AI disruption, using AI to increase efficiency and content output. This suggests AI is a net positive for large, adaptable tech and media companies, supporting the Nasdaq.
Bolivia's new president Rodrigo Paz aims to reform the economy, attract foreign investment, and develop lithium reserves. However, violent protests, fuel subsidy cuts, 14% inflation, and political instability create a challenging environment. Investors are cautious but some see opportunity in bonds.
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Bolivia 2.5
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Rodrigo Paz 6.5
6/6/2026 2:36:40 AM
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Bolivia is a small frontier market with high political risk and protests. The uncertainty and instability suggest no clear directional move for small-cap indices like the Russell 2000 in the short term.