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The structural event that started the clock.
The small, early, often local indicators visible before the story is mainstream.
The most-likely path, with its weight and the items to watch.
The low-probability, high-severity scenario and what triggers it.
Where our view differs from what the market appears to price — and what closes it.
How a local trigger becomes a portfolio exposure for a whole-market book.
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