Banking

What was Ed Dowd's first job after college?

• Research associate at Donaldson Lufkin & Jenrette

• Portfolio manager at Black Rock

• Tech analyst at Independence Investments

• Institutional fixed income salesperson at HSBC

What major economic event did Ed Dowd predict for the second half of 2023?

• A decrease in government spending

• A boom in the stock market

• A significant recession

• A rise in commodity prices

According to Ed Dowd, what could be a potential trigger for the introduction of CBDCs?

• A new government policy

• A rise in cryptocurrency usage

• A technological breakthrough

• A major economic downturn

What is the main concern about the current financial system discussed in the first section?

• Environmental impact

• Class warfare and economic inequality

• Global warming

• Technological advancements

What is suggested as a potential solution to the current economic issues?

• Introduction of a new currency

• Increased government spending

• Austerity measures and economic reset

• More financial regulations