Why Jim Paulsen Likes Market Pessimism, Calls Brent Crude Prices ‘Permanently Elevated’

“I like a lot of pessimism,” says Jim Paulsen. He gives his perspective on what’s next for the U.S.-Iran War and how markets can move back towards optimism. He thinks that we will “find more oil that can be released” if tensions de-escalate, but expects Brent crude to be “permanently elevated, somewhat.” He also thinks that the Fed would ease without the war as we need job creation.

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