Chapter 729 Late Night Secret Talk (2)

  Coincidentally, there was another buzzing sound from a distance at this time, breaking this embarrassing moment just in time, otherwise Ken Griffin really didn't know what to say.

   "Someone is coming again!"

  Griffin stood up and looked into the distance to hide his shock.

  In the next more than an hour, four more fund managers came one after another. When Paulson was sure that no one else would come, the side of the bonfire was already full of people.

Zhong Shi was very surprised, because the people who came were all well-known experts in the industry, including Ray Dalio of Bridgewater Associates Fund that he had known for a long time, and William A. Kerman, Jim Chanos, a veteran short seller, and David Einhorn, who shocked the market when he shorted Raymond Brothers.

Including Zhong Shi, there are a total of seven hedge fund managers present, all of whom are top-notch in the industry. If the amount of funds is counted, the funds controlled by these people have reached an astonishing 450 billion US dollars, which is equivalent to the number one in the world. Thirteen half of South Korea's GDP.

   "What the **** are they going to do?"

   While chatting and laughing with them, Zhong Shi muttered in his heart.

  According to the current situation, Paulson's plan is definitely not small, otherwise he would not have to assemble such a luxurious lineup, which is definitely the top combination in the hedge fund industry.

   "Okay, everyone is here, shall we start?"

Seeing that everyone was getting acquainted with each other, Paulson clapped his palms, and after attracting everyone's attention, asked indifferently, "As the convener of this event, before the official start, I think everyone will communicate with each other. Hand over the tools."

  No one raised objections, everyone silently took out their mobile phones and handed them to the only industry insider present, Land Rover. Nodding slightly towards Zhong Shi, Lu Rover's hands were like butterflies wearing flowers, fiddled with the mobile phone quickly, and soon these mobile phones became a pile of loose parts.

After nodding in satisfaction, Paulson said to Zhong Shi: "Actually, our main goal this time is to discuss the future trend of the world economy. I think we should be able to accurately guess those The movements of the gunmen."

   "Gun bearer?"

  Ray Delio added a dead branch to the fire, and asked puzzledly, "John, what are you talking about?"

As the hedge fund manager who manages funds second only to Zhongshi, Ray Dalio far surpasses Paulson in terms of age and influence, but Paulson's performance last year is astonishing, so he It also acquiesced in the fact that Paulson acted as the convener of this meeting.

   "This is a joke that Mr. Zhong and I just made."

Paulson flapped his nose, and then remembered that other people did not understand this "allusion", and immediately explained with a smile, "When we were hunting on the grassland just now, we compared animals to hedge funds like us, and compared animals to hedge funds like us. Institutions like central banks and treasuries are likened to hunters with guns, and that’s how it is.”

  Everyone suddenly realized.

"and many more!"

Before Paulson officially opened his mouth, Zhong Shi suddenly said, "Gentlemen, don't you find it strange? The people present are involved in almost every capital market, but the most important market is missing, that is, the bond market. If When it comes to the movement of gun owners, I think the first thing to be hit is the fixed income market, aren't we going to get involved in that?"

   "Oh, by the way, I forgot there was another person!"

Paulson slapped his forehead, and then suddenly realized, "By the way, Mr. Bill Gross also agreed to join, but now there is a problem with the Pacific Investment Management Company, which seems to be internal strife, so he has no way to get out now. But Everything we say today will be communicated to him and he will help when the time is right."

   "What kind of help?"

  Zhong Shi muttered to himself, but did not speak out. He knew that the answer to the mystery was about to be revealed, so he was not in a hurry.

   "The thing is like this. I saw an article published by Mr. Zhong at the beginning of the year. I initially had such a plan. After more than half a year of preparation and planning, I was finally able to gather everyone together today."

   "My article?"

Seeing that everyone was looking at him, Zhong Shi pondered for a while, and then remembered that he had only published one article recently, strictly speaking, an interview, that is, the article published in the Greek "Daily" about the impact on the Greek economy and even It is an article of world economic analysis.

   "Yes, that article!"

Ackerman slapped his hands fiercely, and said excitedly, "I also got inspiration from that article. But before Paulson found me, I never thought that the whole thing could develop like this, even thinking about it now, Still very excited."

   "You agree with me!"

  David Einhorn also nodded and said, "But the whole thing is full of uncertainties. I thought about it for a long time before I decided to give it a shot. Jim, what's your opinion?"

"I have no opinion!"

  Jim Chanos said blankly, "Where there is short selling, there is me. The more chaotic the market, the more opportunities there will be. This will be a good opportunity."

  He has always been reticent, but every time he speaks, he is very incisive. When everyone heard what he said, they all felt a chill in their hearts, and they couldn't help but feel chills.

   Of course, except for the stalactite who still doesn't know why.

   "My article analyzing the Greek economy?"

   While quietly observing the reactions of several people, recalling what he had said, Zhong Shi quickly realized what Paulson meant, and blurted out, "You don't want to short Greece, do you?"

   "No, what does this have to do with gold?"

  The next moment, Zhong Shi categorically denied, "But so far, what are you all for? Don't expect me to believe that you gathered together just to talk about the subsequent development of the global economy and the economic revitalization policies of central banks."

"of course not!"

Everyone's expressions changed, and they all looked at Paulson in unison, only to see that his smile did not change, and he said with great interest, "It is indeed the person we have identified together, and it can only be guessed from my few words. Mr. Guys, do you still have any questions?"

Hearing Paulson's words, the others except Zhong Shi reacted differently. Some people nodded subconsciously, some frowned and did not speak, and some shook their heads slightly, expressing their disapproval of Paulson. if.

   "Are you testing me?"

  How clever Zhong Shi was, he still didn't understand. He immediately sank his face and said displeasedly, "Gentlemen, if you can't express your intentions freely, I will be excused."

   After finishing speaking, he stood up, gave everyone a cold look, and raised his legs to go out.

  At this time, Lu Rover was silently turning the antelope on the fire. When he saw Zhong Shi getting up, he shook his hand and touched his waist quietly. If this group of people behaved abnormally again, he didn't mind shooting.

"Is such that!"

Ray Delio, who was sitting next to Zhong Shi, quickly grabbed Zhong Shi, "Relax, Mr. Zhong, the whole thing is actually like this. After realizing your observation of Europe, we have seriously considered it , decided to use your opinion as a strategic basis to enter the European market in an all-round way. Because we have referred to your opinion, we will still use your opinion as the main reference in our subsequent investment decisions."

   “To put it simply, you lead us, provide investment advice, and we invest together in European capital markets. Oh, no, macro markets.”

  John Paulson also stood up, persuading him anxiously, "That's the whole thing!"

   "The whole thing?"

Zhong Shi stopped in his tracks, looked at everyone suspiciously, and asked in puzzlement, "I believe that everyone here is an expert in the macro field, so why should you refer to my opinion? Besides, even if it is my opinion, how can you Will you really listen?"

   "We are a loose alliance, all opinions are just for reference, and the specific operation is still based on individual decisions."

Ray Delio explained again, "But according to my personal opinion, I still tend to believe your opinion. Among other things, which one of you here dare to say that your insight in the market and the overall situation Can the degree of control surpass that of Mr. Zhong?"

  With the support of Delio, others will naturally not say anything more, even Paulson can only shut his mouth wisely. Because firstly, what Delio said is true, and secondly, the combined fund management scale of Delio and Zhongshi is more than half of the total capital of this so-called "loose alliance". In this case, Who else would refute without knowing it?

   Zhong Shi sat down again, and Lu Hu also quietly withdrew the hand touching his waist.

   "If this is the case, there is no need for you to go there yourself!"

Zhong Shi still doesn't quite understand, but at this time he already has an idea, and continues to think along the line of Greece, "Since you are focusing on Greece, and there is a clue of national debt, it seems that you plan to short Greece gone."

  No one spoke, they were all quietly waiting for the next step.

"According to everyone's style, it is obviously impossible to stop to a certain extent, because this is not in line with the goal of maximizing profits, and it is also unlikely to affect the price of gold." Zhong Shi continued to meditate, muttering to himself .

   Still no one spoke, only the wind from afar was whistling, as if responding to Zhong Shi’s words.

"I see!"

  Five minutes later, an unbelievable thought suddenly popped into Zhong Shi's mind, so much so that his pupils shrank suddenly because he was too frightened, and every muscle on his face was beating rapidly.

  Because of being too excited, his body even trembled slightly, and his speech became awkward, "I see, because of the disappearance of the currency issuance rights, you are planning to bankrupt Greece! God, is this true?"

"and many more…"

Without waiting for everyone to respond, Zhong Shi continued, "It's not just Greece, it also includes other potential countries, including those with unbalanced income and expenditure. Once panic arises, it will spread quickly, and because of political reasons, these Things are not likely to be resolved any time soon. Panic spreads, risk aversion will take effect quickly, and then whether it is bonds or gold will benefit greatly. Is that right?"

   "Gee, how did I not think of that?"

This time it was Paulson's turn to wake up. He slapped his thigh and said regretfully, "Why didn't I think that other countries also have room for manipulation? If this is the case, then we can really I'm going to get rich!"

  Paulson's words undoubtedly confirmed Zhong Shi's conjecture, and at this moment he woke up like a dream.

   "Are you crazy?"

Zhong Shi pointed at the crowd with slightly trembling fingers and said, "God, do you know what you are doing? You are shorting Europe, strictly speaking, you are challenging the European Central Bank and the governments of various countries. That's it, no wonder you said you want to This is the original idea to deal with gunmen!"

  Challenging the central banks of various countries has not been done before. Soros has done it before, and Zhongshi himself has done it. But since 2000, apart from those turbulent regimes in South America, few such things have happened in this world, because the Asian financial crisis taught central banks a painful lesson.

   Now, Paulson has assembled a group of people, ready to challenge one of the world's largest economies: the euro zone.

  Most importantly, they also intend to recommend themselves as the leader!

   This world is crazy!

   This is the only thought in Zhong Shi's mind at the moment!

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