This episode delves into a key macro question: Will 2025 resemble 2024? The discussion covers significant global macro shifts including tax cuts, increased M&A activity, and new trends like DOGE adoption against challenges such as tariffs, a strong USD, and the risk of stagflation. Listeners get an overview of 2024's market performance across stocks, cryptocurrencies, and defensive assets, alongside insights into global liquidity concerns and refinancings. The podcast also features quantitative and qualitative signals, and a community Q&A addressing aggressive economic policies, providing a comprehensive look at market positioning and future scenario planning.