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Here are three things I read this week that I thought you'd find interesting. I always find it useful to take in a wide range of perspectives – even if they might sometimes differ from my own. My hope is that you'll also find some useful information for the weekend!
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Visualizing the $94 Trillion World Economy in One Chart
I found this to be a fascinating chart for quickly visualizing the global economy.

CNBC Transcript: Bridgewater Associates Founder Ray Dalio Speaks with CNBC’s “Closing Bell” Today
Ray Dalio, founder of the world's largest hedge fund, believes high inflation is here to stay due to the vast amount of money printing we've seen at the Federal Reserve.

Cathie Wood rejects the Fed’s jawboning of inflation and returns to the deflation narrative
Meanwhile, Cathie Wood, CEO of investment firm ARK Invest, believes continued technological innovation will actually lead to deflation thanks to efficiencies from robotics and automation. In the ongoing pursuit of investment diversification in your portfolio, I find it helpful to at least hear out the viewpoints of both sides.