ringside seat, go-go, boom-and-bust

Jonathan A. Knee had a ringside seat during the go-go, boom-and-bust decade and into the 21st century, at the two most prestigious investment banks on Wall Street--Goldman Sachs and Morgan Stanley. I


As Leaders Wrestle With Economy, Developing Nations Get Ringside Seats

The noun ringside has one meaning:

Meaning #1: first row of seating; has an unobstructed view of a boxing or wrestling ring
Synonym: ringside seat