The Julia La Roche Show
The Fed Is Walking A Very Thin Tightrope Over A Cliff
updated
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In this episode, Rosenberg challenged the prevailing optimism about the U.S. economy, arguing that the apparent strength in GDP numbers is largely due to unsustainable government spending. He highlighted discrepancies between official data and other economic indicators, suggesting that the economy may be weaker than it appears. Rosenberg expressed concern about the stock market's high valuations, drawing parallels to previous market bubbles. He warned of potential risks, including a possible recession in 2025, and discussed the dangers of excessive exposure to equities, particularly among older investors. Rosenberg advocated for a more defensive investment strategy, recommending an increased allocation to bonds and gold, while maintaining a cautious approach to equities. Throughout the conversation, he emphasized the importance of understanding historical patterns and the risks of "new era" thinking in financial markets.
Links:
rosenbergresearch.com
https://x.com/EconguyRosie
Timestamps:
00:23 Introduction and overview of current economic situation
01:03 Discussion on GDP growth and survey data divergence
02:57 Analysis of the Fed's Beige Book and economic indicators
05:19 Impact of government spending on GDP numbers
08:18 Discussion on fiscal policy and upcoming election
10:49 Analysis of government employment data and labor market
13:31 Long-term effects of fiscal policy
15:15 Lack of capital spending cycle and global economic slowdown
17:37 Diffusion analysis of the US economy
19:54 Potential fiscal policy changes after the election
21:10 Discussion on potential recession and historical comparisons
25:15 Analysis of interest rates and debt service costs
27:43 Lags in economic policy effects
31:35 Job report revisions and data reliability issues
35:43 Stock market valuation and earnings growth
39:21 Risks in current stock market valuations
42:26 Discussion on portfolio rebalancing and asset allocation
46:40 Concerns about passive index investing
50:01 Potential impact of stock market decline on the economy
54:15 Investment strategy and portfolio allocation
57:22 Approach to investing in bonds
01:00:45 Total return expectations for bonds
01:02:27 Parting thoughts
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Links:
Twitter/X: https://x.com/steve_hanke
Capital, Interest, and Waiting: Controversies, Puzzles, and New Additions to Capital Theory link.springer.com/book/10.1007/978-3-031-63398-0
Making Money Work: How to Rewrite the Rules of Our Financial System:
amazon.com/Making-Money-Work-Rewrite-Financial/dp/1394257260
barnesandnoble.com/w/making-money-work-matt-sekerke/1146170520
Timestamps:
00:00 Introduction and welcome Professor Hanke
02:06 Discussion on China's economy and inflation
04:29 U.S. economy and money supply contraction
07:29 European economic situation
10:41 Focus on money supply vs interest rates
15:59 Discussion on job report revisions and data reliability
21:17 Inflation forecast and bond yields
25:57 Fed's record on predicting economic trends
27:29 Book recommendations on economic theory
31:57 Analysis of upcoming election (polls vs prediction markets)
38:17 Economic policies of candidates
42:40 Industrial policy and protectionism
45:15 Government spending as percentage of GDP
48:40 Parting thoughts and new book announcements
50:22 Closing remarks
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Links:
YouTube: youtube.com/@UCqD1A4HwU-61yjmIk2yosNw
Website: epbresearch.com
Twitter/X: https://x.com/EPBResearch
Substack: epbresearch.substack.com
Timestamps:
00:00 Introduction and welcome Eric Basmajian
01:03 Macro view + Eric's four economies framework
03:17 Explanation of leading, cyclical, aggregate, and lagging economies
07:29 Current state of the economy and growth rates
09:32 How to discern signal from noise in economic data
13:15 Discussion on economic revisions and their significance
16:23 Addressing common misconceptions about the economy
20:55 Inflation trends and relationship to the business cycle
23:03 Analysis of Fed's September rate cut decision
25:22 Impact of backlogs on economic activity post-COVID
30:48 Overview of the residential housing cycle
33:55 Current housing market supply and demand dynamics
37:08 Forecast for unemployment rate trends
43:53 Long-term economic outlook factors (debt, demographics, government size)
48:16 Declining growth rates in real private sector income
50:51 Impact of increasing government size on economic growth
54:15 Optimal government size for economic growth
57:37 Connection between rising home prices and demographic changes
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Links:
Twitter/X: twitter.com/rcwhalen
Website: rcwhalen.com
The Institutional Risk Analyst: theinstitutionalriskanalyst.com
Stanley Middleman book: amazon.com/Seeing-Around-Corners-Achieving-Business/dp/B0D5PTSJVC
00:00 Introduction and welcome Chris Whalen
01:10 Macro view and Federal Reserve actions
02:56 Fed's rate cut mistake and implications
05:14 Fed's credibility and narrative challenges
07:12 Global economic outlook and banking sector issues
09:13 Inflation and its impact on different economic segments
12:09 Analysis of proposed first-time homebuyer policy
15:01 Discussion on oil markets and OPEC
16:48 US 10-year yields and mortgage rates
19:46 Outlook for upcoming bank earnings
22:19 Basel Accord and banking regulation issues
26:25 Market risks and bank solvency concerns
28:16 Implications of rising 10-year Treasury yields
30:36 2024 US election outlook and key issues
33:00 Closing thoughts and upcoming book releases
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Paid endorsement for Public Investing, Inc. Not investment advice. All investing involves the risk of loss, including loss of principal. Brokerage services for US Listed and registered securities, options and Bonds in a self-directed brokerage account are offered by Public Investing. ETFs, options and Bonds are available to US members only. *A Bond Account is a self-directed brokerage account with Public Investing, member FINRA/SIPC. Deposits into this account are used to purchase 10 fractional investment-grade and high-yield bonds. The 6.6% yield is the average annualized yield to maturity (YTM) across all ten bonds in the Bond Account, before fees, as of 9/18/2024. A bond’s yield is a function of its market price, which can fluctuate, and a bond’s YTM is “locked in” when the bond is purchased. Your yield at time of purchase may be different from the yield shown here. The “locked in” YTM is not guaranteed; you may receive less than the YTM of the bonds in the Bond Account if you sell any of the bonds before maturity, or if the issuer calls or defaults on the bond. While corporate bond yields should fall in reaction to a Federal Reserve rate cut, we cannot know whether that will be true of the bonds in the Bond Account, how quickly bond yields will respond, or how much they will decline. Public Investing charges a markup on each bond trade. Bond Accounts are not recommendations of individual bonds or default allocations. The bonds in the Bond Account have not been selected based on your needs or risk profile. Fractional Bonds also carry risks including liquidity risk, interest rate risk, credit risk, inflation risk, and potential tax liabilities. Read more about the risks associated with fixed income and fractional bonds and learn more about the Bond Account at public.com/disclosures/bond-account.
Book: amazon.com/You-Werent-Supposed-See-That/dp/180409059X
Timestamps:
00:00 Introduction and welcome Josh Brown
02:05 The current state of the economy and markets
06:18 Abundance mindset vs scarcity mindset in investing
10:42 Josh's journey from blogging to meeting Barry Ritholtz
15:08 Overcoming imposter syndrome and taking risks
18:25 Josh's experience in boiler rooms and being honest about his past
21:30 Discussing Josh's personal story and education
25:58 "You Weren't Supposed to See That"
29:37 Current market trends and investment philosophy
34:20 The role of financial advisors during market volatility
38:45 Building a media empire in finance
43:12 The importance of communication in wealth management
47:30 Reflecting on career growth and luck in the industry
50:15 The asymmetry of putting yourself out there and final thoughts
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*A Bond Account is a self-directed brokerage account with Public Investing, member FINRA/SIPC. Deposits into this account are used to purchase 10 fractional investment-grade and high-yield bonds. The 6.6% yield is the average annualized yield to maturity (YTM) across all ten bonds in the Bond Account, before fees, as of 9/18/2024. A bond’s yield is a function of its market price, which can fluctuate, and a bond’s YTM is “locked in” when the bond is purchased. Your yield at time of purchase may be different from the yield shown here. The “locked in” YTM is not guaranteed; you may receive less than the YTM of the bonds in the Bond Account if you sell any of the bonds before maturity, or if the issuer calls or defaults on the bond. While corporate bond yields should fall in reaction to a Federal Reserve rate cut, we cannot know whether that will be true of the bonds in the Bond Account, how quickly bond yields will respond, or how much they will decline. Public Investing charges a markup on each bond trade. Bond Accounts are not recommendations of individual bonds or default allocations. The bonds in the Bond Account have not been selected based on your needs or risk profile. Fractional Bonds also carry risks including liquidity risk, interest rate risk, credit risk, inflation risk, and potential tax liabilities. Read more about the risks associated with fixed income and fractional bonds and learn more about the Bond Account at public.com/disclosures/bond-account.
Links:
Twitter/X: twitter.com/raoulgmi
GMI: globalmacroinvestor.com
Real Vision: realvision.com
Timestamps:
00:00 Welcome Raoul Pal and Real Vision's 10-year anniversary
01:39 The Everything Code and macro cycles explained
05:38 Explaining liquidity and its sources
07:29 Central banks, liquidity, and currency debasement
11:42 Risk-taking and asset performance in the current environment
15:02 The exciting macro setup and market opportunities ahead
17:43 Addressing misconceptions about recessions and market bubbles
22:23 Federal Reserve rate cuts and inflation outlook
25:58 Raoul's evolution to a more optimistic market view
34:45 The concept of Economic Singularity explained
38:20 AI's impact on productivity and economic growth
42:20 Preparing for the economic singularity in the next 6 years
43:58 Bitcoin as a high-performing asset
45:07 Real Vision's past and future outlook
48:58 Closing thoughts on "unf***ing your future"
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*A Bond Account is a self-directed brokerage account with Public Investing, member FINRA/SIPC. Deposits into this account are used to purchase 10 fractional investment-grade and high-yield bonds. The 6.6% yield is the average annualized yield to maturity (YTM) across all ten bonds in the Bond Account, before fees, as of 9/18/2024. A bond’s yield is a function of its market price, which can fluctuate, and a bond’s YTM is “locked in” when the bond is purchased. Your yield at time of purchase may be different from the yield shown here. The “locked in” YTM is not guaranteed; you may receive less than the YTM of the bonds in the Bond Account if you sell any of the bonds before maturity, or if the issuer calls or defaults on the bond. While corporate bond yields should fall in reaction to a Federal Reserve rate cut, we cannot know whether that will be true of the bonds in the Bond Account, how quickly bond yields will respond, or how much they will decline. Public Investing charges a markup on each bond trade. Bond Accounts are not recommendations of individual bonds or default allocations. The bonds in the Bond Account have not been selected based on your needs or risk profile. Fractional Bonds also carry risks including liquidity risk, interest rate risk, credit risk, inflation risk, and potential tax liabilities. Read more about the risks associated with fixed income and fractional bonds and learn more about the Bond Account at public.com/disclosures/bond-account.
Links:
Book: amazon.com/Greenspans-Bubbles-Ignorance-Federal-Reserve/dp/0071591583
Twitter/X: twitter.com/fleckcap Website: fleckensteincapital.com
00:12 Welcome and introduction
00:53 Macro view and Fed policy
06:48 Understanding inflation and central bank policies
11:21 The bond market's role in economic stability
18:01 Bubbles and market psychology
21:45 Current economic health and stagflation outlook
26:46 The Fed's credibility crisis
31:53 Implications of the upcoming election
34:13 Gold and silver investment perspectives
35:55 Japanese yen carry trade unwind
37:14 US dollar outlook
39:41 Thesis development in investing
42:00 The U.S. debt situation and future outlook
44:03 Parting thoughts on developing investment theses
46:07 Book recommendations and where to find Bill's work
#macro #gold #investing
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*A Bond Account is a self-directed brokerage account with Public Investing, member FINRA/SIPC. Deposits into this account are used to purchase 10 fractional investment-grade and high-yield bonds. The 6.9% yield is the average annualized yield to maturity (YTM) across all ten bonds in the Bond Account, before fees, as of 8/23/2024. A bond’s yield is a function of its market price, which can fluctuate, and a bond’s YTM is “locked in” when the bond is purchased. Your yield at time of purchase may be different from the yield shown here. The “locked in” YTM is not guaranteed; you may receive less than the YTM of the bonds in the Bond Account if you sell any of the bonds before maturity, or if the issuer calls or defaults on the bond. While corporate bond yields should fall in reaction to a Federal Reserve rate cut, we cannot know whether that will be true of the bonds in the Bond Account, how quickly bond yields will respond, or how much they will decline. Public Investing charges a markup on each bond trade. Bond Accounts are not recommendations of individual bonds or default allocations. The bonds in the Bond Account have not been selected based on your needs or risk profile. Fractional Bonds also carry risks including liquidity risk, interest rate risk, credit risk, inflation risk, and potential tax liabilities. Read more about the risks associated with fixed income and fractional bonds and learn more about the Bond Account at public.com/disclosures/bond-account.
In this episode, Brent Johnson discusses the current macro landscape, focusing on Fed policy, global markets, and his Dollar Milkshake Theory. He explores gold's role as a signal of economic stress, the dynamics of carry trades, and potential market volatility ahead.
Links:
Twitter/X: https://x.com/SantiagoAuFund
YouTube: youtube.com/@MilkshakesPod
Macro Alchemist: macroalchemist.com
0:00 Welcome Brent Johnson
1:05 Current macro picture and Fed policy
4:40 Challenges of engineering a soft landing
8:54 What is gold signaling?
14:22 Global demand for gold
17:29 Dollar Milkshake Theory explained
24:11 Geopolitical implications of the dollar system
30:22 Market outlook
37:42 Are markets in a bubble?
41:51 Gold price outlook
45:35 2024 election impact on markets
49:24 Yen carry trade and broader carry trade risks
56:17 The global system as one big carry trade
59:03 Closing thoughts and where to find Brent's work
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Paid endorsement for Public Investing, Inc. Not investment advice. All investing involves the risk of loss, including loss of principal. Brokerage services for US Listed and registered securities, options and Bonds in a self-directed brokerage account are offered by Public Investing. ETFs, options and Bonds are available to US members only.
*A Bond Account is a self-directed brokerage account with Public Investing, member FINRA/SIPC. Deposits into this account are used to purchase 10 fractional investment-grade and high-yield bonds. The 6.9% yield is the average annualized yield to maturity (YTM) across all ten bonds in the Bond Account, before fees, as of 8/23/2024. A bond’s yield is a function of its market price, which can fluctuate, and a bond’s YTM is “locked in” when the bond is purchased. Your yield at time of purchase may be different from the yield shown here. The “locked in” YTM is not guaranteed; you may receive less than the YTM of the bonds in the Bond Account if you sell any of the bonds before maturity, or if the issuer calls or defaults on the bond. While corporate bond yields should fall in reaction to a Federal Reserve rate cut, we cannot know whether that will be true of the bonds in the Bond Account, how quickly bond yields will respond, or how much they will decline. Public Investing charges a markup on each bond trade. Bond Accounts are not recommendations of individual bonds or default allocations. The bonds in the Bond Account have not been selected based on your needs or risk profile. Fractional Bonds also carry risks including liquidity risk, interest rate risk, credit risk, inflation risk, and potential tax liabilities. Read more about the risks associated with fixed income and fractional bonds and learn more about the Bond Account at public.com/disclosures/bond-account.
Links:
Twitter/X: twitter.com/rcwhalen
Website: rcwhalen.com
The Institutional Risk Analyst: theinstitutionalriskanalyst.com
Stanley Middleman book: amazon.com/Seeing-Around-Corners-Achieving-Business/dp/B0D5PTSJVC
Chapters
00:00 Intro and welcome back Chris Whalen
01:04 Big picture view — is there a recession or not?
02:24 Labor market
03:44 Home prices
07:53 Recession
10:40 Rate policy
12:54 Fed is afraid to really fight inflation
14:00 Liquidity explained
17:00 Americans are looking to be bailed out
21:30 Intervention
23:05 Fed
24:50 Deficit
28:40 Election
32:36 Parting thoughts
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Paid endorsement for Public Investing, Inc. Not investment advice. All investing involves the risk of loss, including loss of principal. Brokerage services for US Listed and registered securities, options and Bonds in a self-directed brokerage account are offered by Public Investing. ETFs, options and Bonds are available to US members only.
*A Bond Account is a self-directed brokerage account with Public Investing, member FINRA/SIPC. Deposits into this account are used to purchase 10 fractional investment-grade and high-yield bonds. The 6.9% yield is the average annualized yield to maturity (YTM) across all ten bonds in the Bond Account, before fees, as of 8/23/2024. A bond’s yield is a function of its market price, which can fluctuate, and a bond’s YTM is “locked in” when the bond is purchased. Your yield at time of purchase may be different from the yield shown here. The “locked in” YTM is not guaranteed; you may receive less than the YTM of the bonds in the Bond Account if you sell any of the bonds before maturity, or if the issuer calls or defaults on the bond. While corporate bond yields should fall in reaction to a Federal Reserve rate cut, we cannot know whether that will be true of the bonds in the Bond Account, how quickly bond yields will respond, or how much they will decline. Public Investing charges a markup on each bond trade. Bond Accounts are not recommendations of individual bonds or default allocations. The bonds in the Bond Account have not been selected based on your needs or risk profile. Fractional Bonds also carry risks including liquidity risk, interest rate risk, credit risk, inflation risk, and potential tax liabilities. Read more about the risks associated with fixed income and fractional bonds and learn more about the Bond Account at public.com/disclosures/bond-account.
Timestamps:
0:00 Intro and welcome back Dr. Art Laffer
1:06 Big picture macro view, a long period of economic senescence
5:13 Transfer theorem and the decline in growth rates
7:58 Upcoming election from an economics lens
11:30 Operation Warp Speed and Right To Try
15:25 A second-term Trump could unleash a Renaissance in America's economy
19:00 Five pillars of prosperity
24:17 Tariffs
28:30 Trade and geopolitics
33:30 Trade is not a political weapon
42:50 Government spending
50:00 RFK Jr. endorsing Trump is one of the most important events
53:55 A Harris presidency
57:20 Parting thoughts
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Paid endorsement for Public Investing, Inc. Not investment advice. All investing involves the risk of loss, including loss of principal. Brokerage services for US Listed and registered securities, options and Bonds in a self-directed brokerage account are offered by Public Investing. ETFs, options and Bonds are available to US members only.
*A Bond Account is a self-directed brokerage account with Public Investing, member FINRA/SIPC. Deposits into this account are used to purchase 10 fractional investment-grade and high-yield bonds. The 6.9% yield is the average annualized yield to maturity (YTM) across all ten bonds in the Bond Account, before fees, as of 8/23/2024. A bond’s yield is a function of its market price, which can fluctuate, and a bond’s YTM is “locked in” when the bond is purchased. Your yield at time of purchase may be different from the yield shown here. The “locked in” YTM is not guaranteed; you may receive less than the YTM of the bonds in the Bond Account if you sell any of the bonds before maturity, or if the issuer calls or defaults on the bond. While corporate bond yields should fall in reaction to a Federal Reserve rate cut, we cannot know whether that will be true of the bonds in the Bond Account, how quickly bond yields will respond, or how much they will decline. Public Investing charges a markup on each bond trade. Bond Accounts are not recommendations of individual bonds or default allocations. The bonds in the Bond Account have not been selected based on your needs or risk profile. Fractional Bonds also carry risks including liquidity risk, interest rate risk, credit risk, inflation risk, and potential tax liabilities. Read more about the risks associated with fixed income and fractional bonds and learn more about the Bond Account at public.com/disclosures/bond-account.
Timestamps:
0:00 Welcome back Tom
1:00 Where we are today in the markets
2:00 McClellan Oscillator showing the bulls are no longer in control
6:30 Presidential Cycle Pattern
10:50 Liquidity
12:40 Gold
20:29 Japanese Yen
22:00 Mexican Peso
23:25 Gold
25:25 Dollar
31:40 McClellan Oscillator explained, signaling an overbought and bearish condition in the markets
33:16 Are recession signals flashing in the market?
36:00 Demographics
38:27 Market timing
40:41 Federal Reserve is 13 months overdue for cutting
43:00 Presidential Cycle
46:29 Parting thoughts
Links:
mcoscillator.com
twitter.com/McClellanOsc
#stockmarket #gold #technicalanalysis
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In this episode, Dr. Hunt explains that non-farm payrolls overshot by five standard errors, making it the worst miss since a 9 standard one for 2009, during the GFC recession, and marking another bureaucratic failure. According to Dr. Hunt, the reported overshoot of 818,000 was based on an internal seasonally adjusted series, but based on the nonseasonal adjusted data, the overshoot was actually 915,000. Dr. Hunt explains that the non-farm job miss means that productivity will be revised up while unit labor costs will be revised down. Personal income and Gross Domestic Income will be revised downward, and the personal saving rate will be reduced from its already very depressed level of 3.5%.
Dr. Hunt is an internationally known and award-winning economist. He received the Abramson Award from the National Association for Business Economics for "outstanding contributions in the field of business economics." Dr. Hunt is Executive Vice President and Chief Economist of Hoisington Investment Management Company (HIMCO). This is the 55th year in Dr. Hunt's career. He served as a Senior Economist for the Federal Reserve Bank of Dallas. When he entered the Fed, William Martin was chair and was grappling with severe inflation and when Dr. Hunt left the Fed, Arthur Burns was chair and also trying to contain rampant price increases. Dr. Hunt served 23 years on the Board of Trustees at Temple University where he received his PhD in 1969, and is an honorary life trustee as well.
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Timestamps:
0:00 Welcome Dr. Lacy Hunt
1:16 Macro picture
3:37 Downward revision in non-farm payrolls is significant
5:45 The 818,000 error is actually 915,000, according to Dr. Hunt's model
9:00 The economy is deteriorating
15:24 Net national saving shows we have a problem
21:40 The seriousness of negative net national savings
25:00 Decline in the standard of living
34:50 Possible solutions, shared sacrifice
40:00 Fiscal dominance is a very real possibility
45:40 Fed is behind the curve
47:37 Where are we in the economic lifecycle
49:44 The global economy
With more than forty years of experience in advising high-net-worth clients in the investment industry, Oakley implements the firm’s proprietary investment strategies and the “Oxbow Principles” to provide a unique investment perspective.
He is a frequent guest on FOX Business News, Bloomberg Radio, KITCO News, Cheddar TV, Yahoo Finance, and many more. Oakley is a Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) and a Certified Financial Planner (CFP). He is a member of the Austin Society of Financial Analysts. He is also a Partner of Herndon Plant Oakley Ltd., an investment company. He is a Board Member of Texas State Aquarium, American Bank, and American Bank Holding Company. Mr. Oakley is a United States Army Veteran. Oakley began his career in Dallas, Texas, over 35 years ago. He is the author of nine books: You Sold Your Company, $20 Million and Broke, Rich Kids Broke Kids – The Failure of Traditional Estate Planning, Crazy Time – Surviving the First 12 Months after Selling Your Company, Wall Street Lies, Danger Time, My Story, The Psychology of Staying Rich, and Your Money Mentality. Oakley’s primary philanthropic interest is helping children. He is Chairman Emeritus and Founder of the Foster Angels of South Texas, the largest foster child foundation in South Texas, as well as Chairman Emeritus and Founder of Austin, Texas-based Foster Angels of Central Texas. Also, President and Founder of Advocates for Foster Children Foundation.
oxbowadvisors.com
00:00 Introduction and welcome Ted Oakley
1:31 Macro picture, a slow disintegration
3:06 Federal Reserve
5:30 State of the Middle Class
7:00 A September rate cut?
08:32 Conversations with clients about the economy
11:31 The average person's exposure to stocks is too high, building balanced portfolios
15:30 Similarities/differences between 2000 and today
17:40 The evolution of the market and rise of passive investing
19:30 Cash position
21:20 10-Year Treasury
23:48 Opportunities — cutting back on tech stocks, investing in pharmaceuticals
25:20 Gold
27:20 When to sell your winners
31:25 Staying rich with a balanced portfolio
33:50 Second, third generation wealth
39:40 Best and worst years personally
45:00 Too many overexposed to stocks
Link to Rick's private placements bootcamp: events.ringcentral.com/events/rick-rule-s-virtual-private-placement-bootcamp?utm_source=aff&utm_campaign=14
00:00 Introduction and welcome back Rick Rule
01:30 Macro picture, wake-up call and lessons from the Japanese carry trade unwind
3:53 Be prepared for these contingencies
05:50 Two risks, one opportunity
09:50 Entitlements
12:15 Opportunity in gold
15:20 Taxes and inflation
19:39 The Federal Reserve and interest rates
23:19 Manipulation of interest rates
30:10 Bond market
35:05 Upcoming election
40:58 Parting thoughts
This episode was recorded on Friday, Aug. 2.
Links:
Twitter/X: twitter.com/rcwhalen
Website: rcwhalen.com
The Institutional Risk Analyst: theinstitutionalriskanalyst.com
Stanley Middleman book: amazon.com/Seeing-Around-Corners-Achieving-Business/dp/B0D5PTSJVC
Timestamps:
00:00 Welcome back Chris Whalen
01:00 Big picture view and the troublesome rate of change
2:30 10-year yield
04:15 An inflection point
06:15 Risks in corporate credit and commercial real estate
09:15 A difficult economic environment ahead
12:50 Upcoming election
15:00 Why the Fed won't cut before the election
16:40 Opportunities
18:40 Fannie and Freddie
23:08 Velocity of the change
24:00 Consumers
26:16 Opportunities for Lenders
28:00 Inflation problem
Links:
pentoport.com
twitter.com/michaelpento
0:00 Welcome back Michael Pento
1:11 Macro view, most salient chart
1:55 A triumvirate of dangerous bubbles
4:09 Bubbles bursting
7:14 The market has already priced in rate cuts
9:39 Most dangerous time in the markets?
11:10 Where would we be if the free market could exist?
13:19 Bifurcation of the economy
19:44 America is an insolvent nation
21:30 Headed for stagflation
23:12 Election
24:29 Investing
27:50 Gold
28:30 Inflation
30:00 Erosion of the middle class
35:58 What difference would a Fed cut even make?
34:55 US dollar
41:20 Gold is not an investment
43:30 Any hope?
This episode was recorded on Friday, July 19.
Woo, the former head of Global Interest Rates, Foreign Exchange, Emerging Markets Fixed Income Strategy & Economics Research at Bank of America, is known for some of his bold and contrarian calls, including Trump winning the presidential race in 2016 (cnbc.com/2016/12/08/bofaml-analyst-got-ovation-from-co-workers-the-morning-after-election.html), and that the 2020 US presidential election would be much closer than expected and the results contested (afr.com/policy/economy/the-dangerous-groupthink-stalking-wall-street-20210909-p58q48).
Links:
Youtube: youtube.com/@DavidWooUnbound
Website: davidwoounbound.com
Twitter/X: twitter.com/Davidwoounbound
Timestamps:
00:00 Introduction and welcome David Woo
01:25 Big picture macro view
03:00 Geopolitical update
04:10 Trump trades
06:53 Election is not over yet
08:01 Assassination attempt and the risk of another attempt
11:15 JD Vance
15:20 Finding a replacement to Biden
18:45 2025 will have nothing to do with 2017
22:44 Challenges in financing tax cuts, tariffs, and potential for a global trade war
25:50 Collecting taxes on big tech companies doing business outside the US would be bearish for stocks
28:00 Trump will face a massive budget deficit and why he's not that bullish for bitcoin
28:50 Trump 1.0 vs. Trump 2.0 economy
30:30 If Trump wins, he'll inherit a huge mess from Biden
35:41 Immigration
40:31 The ultimate Trump trades are defensive trades
44:30 Betting on a recession
50:37 Generative AI is a bubble that will trigger a recession
56:55 Parting thoughts
This episode was recorded on July 18.
Rickards is a New York Times bestselling author of Currency Wars: The Making of the Next Global Crisis and several other best-sellers, including The New Great Depression, Aftermath, The Road to Ruin, Death of Money, The New Case for Gold, and his newest book Sold Out: How Broken Supply Chains, Surging Inflation, and Political Instability Will Sink the Global Economy.
An investment advisor, lawyer, inventor, and economist, Rickards has held senior positions at Citibank, Long-Term Capital Management, and Caxton Associates. He is also the Editor of Strategic Intelligence, a widely-read financial newsletter.
Links:
http://www.jamesrickardsproject.com
twitter.com/JamesGRickards
00:00 Introduction and Overview
05:46 The current political landscape and global events
16:49 Trump's path to victory
22:27 Internal dynamics within the Democratic Party
26:26 Discussions of a virtual roll call for Biden's nomination
31:03 Biden withdrawing and Harris becoming the nominee
35:11 The landmine of Congress certification in 2025
50:47 The path towards a recession
56:34 The stock market bubble and concentration risk
59:33 AI
Three years ago, using the quantity theory of money — which links asset prices, economic activity and inflation to changes in the money supply—Professor Hanke accurately predicted that inflation would be persistent and rise to the highest levels in a generation between 6 to 9%. Inflation topped out at 9.1%. And he expects inflation will fall to his expected range of 2.5-3% by the end of the year. He also expects that we'll enter a recession later this year or early next year.
Twitter/X: https://x.com/steve_hanke
Timestamps:
00:00 Introduction and welcome Professor Hanke
01:05 Big picture, macro view, Quantity Theory of Money
06:20 Inflation headed to 2.5-3% zone by year-end, sees recession ahead
07:40 Grading the Federal Reserve's policies, they get an 'F'
12:40 How the money supply works
16:21 Inflation below 2%?
17:30 Debt and deficit
21:52 Need for a Constitutional amendment to control government spending
23:48 End game if we don't address the debt situation
24:44 A fiscal illusion
Along with the late William Strauss, Howe is credited with creating the concept of generational theory and popularizing terms such as "Millennial Generation." Howe has written several books on generational trends, including "The Fourth Turning" and "Generations." His work focuses on understanding the cyclical patterns of history and how different generations shape society. A quarter of a century ago, Howe and Strauss introduced an innovative interpretation of American history. They identified a recurring pattern: modern history proceeds in cycles, roughly 80 to 100 years long, mirroring a human lifespan. Each cycle encompasses four distinct eras, or "turnings," each lasting about 25 years and always following the same sequence. The fourth and final turning, they found, was invariably the most tumultuous and transformative, on par with events like the New Deal, World War II, the Civil War, or the American Revolution.
In his newest book, "The Fourth Turning Is Here," Howe applies his understanding of historical cycles to anticipate the resolution of current civic unrest and project the potential future state of America over the next decade. According to Howe, we will reach a climax by the early 2030s. While this climax poses substantial risks, it also carries the potential for a new era of prosperity in America. The outcome of this critical juncture, he argues, will be determined by every living generation's involvement.
Links:
Twitter/x: twitter.com/HoweGeneration
The Fourth Turning Is Here: amazon.com/Fourth-Turning-Here-Seasons-History/dp/1982173734
Timestamps:
0:00 Intro and welcome Neil Howe
1:09 Neil Howe reaction to assassination attempt on former President Trump
4:30 We’re in an era where people are more tolerant of violence
6:20 How would we react?
9:31 Breakdown of trust — where are people finding trust?
11:11 A path forward?
16:20 Parting thoughts — be hopeful about the future and long-term destination
19:10 Neil Howe July 12 interview intro
20:30 Generational theory, the four turnings
25:50 Crises that shape generations
27:55 Great Awakenings
33:40 Where are we in the Fourth Turning? The election? Tribalization of America
36:20 “I worry about November 5th…”
44:40 The Four Turnings
48:30 Crisis periods
53:00 Trust
54:55 This partisanship is driven by fear, not hope
56:20 The 7th great political realignment
59:00 The climax
1:00:46 Not a prepper
1:03:30 The economy + markets
#trump #fourthturning #politics
Links:
Marginal Revolution: marginalrevolution.com
Twitter/X: https://x.com/tylercowen
00:00 Introduction and welcome Tyler Cowen
01:11 Big picture — the scary and the wonderful
03:37 Optimist
04:40 The Great Stagnation and AI
06:18 The impact of AI on investing
08:14 Human connections will matter more
10:45 Our debt will probably prove manageable because of AI
11:22 How AI will change how we live
13:50 Education
16:39 AI and jobs
18:17 Debt
21:17 U.S. psychology
23:37 Conflicting narratives of the economy
24:40 Immigration
26:25 Talent
29:13 Food and capitalism
32:20 Approach to life
33:20 Great Financial Crisis — why real estate wasn’t a bubble
36:20 Investing: Be long
38:36 Travel and humanity
42:00 Views
43:40 Election year
45:50 Parting thoughts
Links:
Twitter/X: twitter.com/rcwhalen
Website: rcwhalen.com
The Institutional Risk Analyst: theinstitutionalriskanalyst.com
Stanley Middleman book: amazon.com/Seeing-Around-Corners-Achieving-Business/dp/B0D5PTSJVC
Timestamps:
0:00 Intro and welcome Chris Whalen
01:00 Macro view
03:00 Stress tests
05:50 The Consumer
07:30 Silent crisis in commercial
11:24 Election
14:45 Trump win good for the economy
17:30 Inflation
21:20 Rate policy
25:30 Trump
29:00 Parting thoughts
#economy #recession #investing
Once a barista in a small cafe making $6.50 an hour, Andrew Wilkinson built a business valued at over a billion dollars by the time he was 36—and yet, his path to success was anything but a straight line.
In Never Enough, Wilkinson pulls back the curtain on the lives of the ultra-rich, sharing insights into building a successful business that has been called a “Berkshire Hathaway, but for internet companies,” and a surprising first-person account of what it's actually like to become a billionaire.
Never Enough features both the lessons Wilkinson has learned as well as the many mistakes made on the road to wealth—some of which cost him money, happiness, and important relationships.
Taking a "no secrets" approach to stories the wealthy rarely reveal, Wilkinson is unwaveringly honest about some of the unexpected downsides of money: its toxic effect on personal relationships, how the lifestyles of the rich and famous aren't all they're cracked up to be, and how competition with peers leaves everyone—even billionaires—feeling like they never have enough.
In this rare and deeply honest account, Wilkinson examines his journey to nine zeros, what came after that pinnacled number, and the essential things money can't buy.
Links:
Book: amazon.com/Never-Enough-Billionaire-Andrew-Wilkinson/dp/1637744765
Twitter/X: https://x.com/awilkinson
0:00 Intro and welcome Andrew Wilkinson
1:48 Macro view
6:23 AI
10:00 Never Enough book
11:35 A from of self therapy
13:00 If you swim with the sharks, you’ll become one
14:00 Getting into business
19:20 First exit — being left with a feeling of wanting more
23:00 Building a Tiny ‘Berkshire Hathaway’
26:46 Framework for finding a CEO
29:19 A $57,700 lunch with Bill Ackman
33:40 Bill Ackman’s advice
36:20 Charlie Munger
39:58 Negotiating the merger — conversations with the ultra-wealthy
43:53 A phone call with Bill Ackman?
45:58 An hour-long conversation with Warren Buffett, signing The Giving Pledge
47:55 Becoming the Anti-Billionaire
49:40 What is enough?
50:56 Writing a first book
54:59 Parting thoughts
#billionaire #warrenbuffett #investing
Links:
PhinanceTechnologies: phinancetechnologies.com
Twitter/X: https://x.com/DowdEdward
00:00 Intro and welcome Ed Dowd
00:46 Macro picture
02:14 On the precipice of a slowdown in the economy
03:15 State of the real economy
04:30 Disconnect in the U.S. stock market, a fast and furious correction
10:17 Preparing for the correction: allocating portion to T-Bills
11:38 Generational opportunity
13:30 Growing debt and deficits
15:45 Need the austerity candidate
16:58 A looming crisis
18:48 UBI and a CBDC
22:25 Gold
24:30 Toxic brew
27:29 Erosion of the middle class
29:00 Inflation
30:40 Rate cut
33:00 Policy error of the Fed
36:20 Real estate
38:00 Immigration
40:13 GDI for average middle class went up under Trump
42:12 Chaos creates opportunity
44:37 Parting thoughts, Phinance Technologies
#stockmarket #investing #economy
Links:
Substack/The Boock Report: boockreport.com
Twitter/X: https://x.com/pboockvar
Bleakley Financial Group: bleakley.com
Timestamps:
00:00 Introduction and welcome Peter Boockvar
00:51 Macro view, “the most mixed and uneven economy that I've seen” and it feels more like a 1.5% growth rate rather than 3%
04:47 Labor market
05:45 What’s happening in the rest of the world economies?
08:00 Inflation
09:11 The Fed and interest rates
11:03 Bear steepener
13:40 New normal
18:40 Housing market outlook
21:45 When will the rising debt/deficit be a problem?
27:55 Markets
33:00 Closing remarks
In this episode, Mike Green discusses some of the implications of systematic and passive investment strategies and how they've led to the current market conditions.
Michael has been noted for his work as a market theoretician and financial media participant. He is a graduate of the University of Pennsylvania and a CFA holder.
Links:
Follow Mike on Twitter/x: twitter.com/profplum99
Read Mike’s Substack: yesigiveafig.com
Visit Simplify: simplify.us
0:00 Intro and welcome Mike Green
0:56 Macro picture
2:27 Markets
4:30 The Boomers always win
8:38 Assessment of the health of the economy
12:00 Reduction in hours, increase in part-time work
12:55 Impact of passive investing
20:40 Largest stocks most affected by passive flows
23:00 Everyone has become automated
25:17 How does this end? An accelerated reversal of the gains?
28:49 Perception of retirement wealth
31:00 Ponzi funds
35:30 Social security
37:00 Markets divorced from fundamentals
41:09 The Fed
46:30 Parting thoughts
#stockmarket #investing #economy
Link:
treussard.com/julia
Timestamps:
00:00 Intro and welcome Jonathan Treussard
00:52 Macro view, confusing data, too much volatility
04:11 Wealth inequality
05:33 AI
06:33 Is the economy healthy?
07:55 Money illusion
10:07 Bubbles and assessing market valuations
14:36 Geopolitics
17:50 Middle class
19:50 From musician to economist
27:15 Changing perception of America
30:34 Market risks: Nvidia, CRE, Private Equity, and Private Credit
36:00 Banking system
38:33 Concerns about CRE and private credit
41:37 Making decisions under uncertainty
45:12 Parting thoughts
#economy #stockmarket #investing
Links:
Twitter/X: twitter.com/rcwhalen
Website: rcwhalen.com
The Institutional Risk Analyst: theinstitutionalriskanalyst.com
Stanley Middleman book: amazon.com/Seeing-Around-Corners-Achieving-Business/dp/B0D5PTSJVC
Timestamps:
0:00 Intro and welcome Chris Whalen
1:55 Macro view today, an indication that the tide is going back out
4:40 Residential housing will be the last headwind
5:50 Health of the economy? ‘We’re hiding a lot’
7:10 Commercial could be the source of the next financial crisis
11:50 Presidential election
14:00 What a Trump victory would mean
16:00 Our debt and deficit — We’re headed toward a crisis
18:40 The Fed
21:40 Fed’s focus on language and turning markets into a Kindergarten exercise
23:30 We’ve turned the Fed into a corporate earnings exercise
26:00 Inflation
28:31 The American Dream
31:00 Parting thoughts
#economy #realestate #financialcrisis
Links:
Twitter/X: https://x.com/jameslavish
The Informationist: jameslavish.substack.com
The Bitcoin Opportunity Fund: https://www.bitcoinopportunity.fund/
Timestamps:
0:00 Intro and welcome James Lavish
1:00 Macro view
2:30 Pockets of recession, fiscal dominance, inflation
5:08 Highly manipulated numbers, CPI
10:30 Deficit spending and the economy
12:40 Debt spiral and why the U.S. is a ‘zombie’
17:20 They’re going to print so much money it’s going to shock people
19:50 U.S. Treasuries
28:15 Stagflation
30:00 Dallas Fed survey: recession red flag?
35:00 Government will continue to recklessly spend
37:03 FOMC and jobs
40:50 Parting thoughts, asset allocation
#bitcoin #gold #economy
Links:
Twitter/X: https://x.com/DavidBCollum
Year-end review: peakprosperity.com/dave-collums-2023-year-in-review-down-some-dark-rabbit-holes
Timestamps:
0:00 Intro and welcome Dave Collum
1:18 Lessons in chemistry
7:00 Investing — bonds, equities, gold
9:10 Gold
14:47 Elizabeth Warren
17:15 Financial crisis
20:13 Case for a 40-year bear market
21:30 Macro view — about to start a serious downturn and we’ve had no pain
29:30 Demographics
30:58 Tailwinds
33:20 BRICs
36:40 Election
42:02 How do you prepare for this macro environment + bear market thesis + end of American experiment
45:00 Prepper
47:19 Bitcoin
49:08 Performance this year — ‘an old man’s portfolio’
51:23 Not your typical Ivy League professor + campus culture today as someone who is “Trump tolerant” + cancel culture
1:04:37 Optimism
1:11:58 Closing
#gold #investing #economy
In this episode, Professor Cochrane discusses the current state of the US economy, the fiscal theory of the price level, the causes and challenges of inflation, and the concerning levels of government debt. He emphasizes the need for supply-side efficiency and fiscal discipline to sustain economic growth and control inflation. Cochrane also highlights the limitations of the Federal Reserve's interest rate policy and the importance of responsible fiscal policy in addressing the fiscal picture. He suggests that reforming the tax code, social programs, and reducing middle-class subsidies are necessary to ensure long-term sustainability.
The conversation covers topics such as the fragility of the US economy, the persistence of inflation, fiscal dominance, the role of the Federal Reserve, and the importance of long-term economic growth.
Cochrane concludes by emphasizing the need to pay attention to incentives and the interconnectedness of various policies. He also mentions the potential of AI and biotech to drive future growth and warns against stifling innovation.
Takeaways:
* The US economy is currently experiencing low unemployment and a bout of inflation caused by government stimulus.
* The fiscal theory of the price level explains that money, government debt, and inflation are interconnected, and the quantity of money and government bonds both impact inflation.
* The Federal Reserve's interest rate policy has limitations in controlling inflation, and fiscal policy plays a crucial role in addressing inflation and government debt.
* To fix the fiscal picture, it is necessary to reform the tax code, social programs, and reduce middle-class subsidies to ensure long-term sustainability.
* Responsible fiscal policy, economic growth, and steady primary surpluses are essential to control inflation and maintain a stable economy.
* The US economy may be more fragile than it appears, with concerns about the ability to pay back debts and the difficulty of selling longer-term debt.
* Forecasting inflation is challenging, and the Federal Reserve and other forecasters have often missed the mark.
* The mechanics of inflation are similar to the stock market, and there are risks of higher inflation in certain scenarios.
* Fiscal dominance refers to the constraint on monetary policy caused by fiscal policy. The ability to control inflation through fiscal policy may be more challenging now.
* The Federal Reserve was slow to act on inflation and needs to consider a wider range of scenarios and incentives in its decision-making process.
* The biggest economic story in our lifetimes is long-term growth and the importance of embracing new technologies and innovation.
* Incentives play a crucial role in solving economic problems and driving growth.
* Social programs and the tax code need to be examined together to understand the full impact on incentives and redistribution.
* The interconnectedness of policies and the need to consider the whole system when addressing economic challenges.
Links:
Twitter/X: https://x.com/JohnHCochrane
Website: johnhcochrane.com
Substack: substack.com/@grumpyeconomist
Book: amazon.com/Fiscal-Theory-Price-Level/dp/0691242240
Timestamps:
00:00 Intro and welcome John Cochrane
01:30 Macro picture and understanding inflation
04:00 We’re a supply-limited economy, more money and stimulus thrown down ratholes won’t make the economy grow
05:30 The Fiscal Theory of the Price Level
11:35 Limitations of the Federal Reserve's interest rate policy
17:00 History lesson on 1970s, 1980s inflation
19:00 Fiscal picture today and possible solutions
25:00 The fragility of the US economy
31:00 More persistent inflation
37:55 Fiscal Dominance
41:00 Assessing the Federal Reserve's actions
48:00 Long-run growth is the only thing that matters
53:00 The Role of Incentives
#economy #inflation #macro
Ohalo, a startup that's been in stealth mode, recently filed a patent for its groundbreaking technology, Boosted Breeding. This novel, non-transgenic plant breeding system has the potential to revolutionize agriculture by sustainably increasing crop productivity and yields by 50 to 100%. After years of research by Ohalo's scientists, the technology has been proven effective across various crops. The technology can be applied to a wide range of food crops, including those that currently lack commercial seed systems, such as potatoes. With its significant potential to enhance food availability and sustainability, Ohalo's Boosted Breeding is poised to make a substantial impact on the global agricultural landscape.
Links:
Twitter/X: https://x.com/friedberg
Ohalo: ohalo.com
The Production Board: tpb.co
The All-In Pod: allinpodcast.co
Episode 18 featuring Dave Friedberg: youtu.be/0ARf45HiS1M?si=yWFwnCPdJ1fv_Nxj
Timestamps:
0:00 Intro and welcome back Dave Friedberg
1:42 Big picture + challenges facing humans today
3:18 A new enlightenment or a new dark ages?
6:33 Independent thought and understanding through reason
9:15 Ohalo and Boosted Breeding breakthrough
13:20 Going all in as CEO of Ohalo
18:00 Results from Boosted Breeding
22:44 Benefits to farmers
27:52 Potential impacts of the technology
34:30 State of the economy, No. 1 issue is debt
41:00 Optimism is technology and productivity gains
45:17 Parting thoughts
#technology #agriculture #allinpodcast
In this episode, Elliott discusses the macro picture and highlights that the economy is in an income-driven expansion, where people are spending out of their income, leading to sustainable growth. However, this income dominance is creating challenges for the Federal Reserve, as inflation remains elevated and nominal growth is strong. Elliott believes that the Fed will continue to collect more information before making any significant policy changes.
He points out that assets are in an “air pocket” right now, and that the biggest risk for equity investors is the economy remains too strong, creating pressure on the bond market. He suggests that investors should consider holding more cash, allocate a portion to gold and commodities, and be cautious about stocks and bonds.
Links:
Twitter: twitter.com/BobEUnlimited
YouTube: youtube.com/@BobEUnlimited
Website: unlimitedfunds.com
Timestamps:
00:00 Introduction and welcome Bob Elliott
01:15 Macro picture today + income-driven economic expansion
03:34 Different angles of looking at inflation
06:11 Fed's policy outlook
09:15 Implications of higher for longer
11:50 Long-end of the bond market is the critical driver of asset prices
14:47 The biggest risk for equity investors is the economy remains too strong that creates pressure on the bond market
16:00 Allocating in this setup
18:30 We’re in an 'air pocket’ right now
23:19 The Fed
25:50 Gold allocation and commodities
30:10 Parting thoughts
32:46 Confusion of the income-driven expansion
36:00 Recession
#investing #inflation #gold
Links:
You Will Own Nothing: carolroth.com/nothing
Follow Carol Roth on Twitter: twitter.com/caroljsroth
Timestamps:
0:00 Intro and welcome Carol Roth
1:15 Macro picture, assessment of the economy
2:30 Massive inflation in assets
3:20 Economy has been “window dressed”
5:40 Deficit-driven economy
8:30 Fiscal dominance
10:45 Stagflation
15:00 The Fed
17:00 Debt
20:00 Gold
24:00 State of small business today
#economy #investing #gold
Links:
Twitter/X: twitter.com/hendry_hugh
Podcast: podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-acid-capitalist-podcast/id1511187978
YouTube: youtube.com/@HughHendryOfficial
Timestamps:
0:00 Intro and welcome
1:36 Macro view and the Fed’s no win situation
2:45 Revisiting financial history
4:20 The U.S. has become the economic locomotive of global growth
5:00 Policy error of fiscal conservatism
6:30 Everything is expensive
7:52 Invest 10% of net worth
9:00 Hugh’s hedge fund years
12:24 ‘To manage a lot of money you have to be serious.’ — the suits
19:07 Looking at charts and patterns while listening to Pink Floyd
24:30 China
36:19 The bubble today - the fragility of valuations
38:00 How you want to be allocated
44:16 The conceit and the arrogance of a well-formed argument
47:00 Hugh’s mistake buying Reader’s Digest in the 90s
48:48 Hugh’s go-to interview question: Tell me when you know it’s going wrong
50:44 Gold’s breakout — not an agent of chaos, the alchemy of chaos
52:24 Japanese Yen
53:49 Bitcoin
57:09 Silver
1:01:50 The Fed’s no win situation
1:04:00 Japanese Yen
1:06:49 Fed shouldn't be cutting interest rates
1:08:47 Present danger
1:11:30 The death of money?
1:15:00 Millennials and bitcoin
1:18:48 The Bono story
#bitcoin #gold #investing
In this episode, Pento highlights the rising inflation rate, the burden on the middle class, and the unsustainable levels of debt. Pento predicts a slowdown in GDP growth and the possibility of a negative quarter in the second half of the year. He believes that the Federal Reserve will be forced to lower interest rates and engage in quantitative easing to stimulate the economy.
Pento also discusses the potential impact on the housing market, equities, and the bond market. He suggests overweighting energy, base metals, and gold in a stagflationary environment.
Links:
pentoport.com
twitter.com/michaelpento
00:00 Intro and welcome Michael Reno
00:54 Macro view, inflation, and the bankrupting of the middle class
4:08 If rates don’t come down the economy is in trouble
5:49 Fed rate cuts ahead this year?
8:00 Market is massively overvalued
9:36 Stagflation and how to invest in that environment
11:32 Home prices
13:50 Why Powell can’t wait to end QT now
15:23 Long-term yields might not come down
16:00 Explosion of rates in high-yield will crush the economy
17:27 Gold
20:00 Erosion of the middle class
#economy #investing #stockmarket
In this episode, Nancy shares that inflation is a persistent issue that cannot be easily resolved. However, she sees this as an opportunity for investors, as many people do not have inflation-protected bonds or exposure to the rates market in their core bond portfolios. Nancy notes that during the last period of high inflation in the 1970s, people often turned to commodities and cyclical equities because the interest rate derivative markets, rates market, and even the inflation-protected bond market did not exist at that time. She adds that investors now have more options to protect their portfolios against inflation compared to the past.
Links:
IVOL: ivoletf.com
Quadratic Capital: quadraticllc.com
Twitter: twitter.com/nancy__davis
0:00 Intro and welcome Nancy Davis
0:59 FOMC reaction
1:22 Fed allowing mortgages to run off
2:30 Volatility, explained
3:15 Fed interest rate policy
5:19 Be really careful about not focusing too much on consensus and looking more at what's priced in.
5:59 Rate cuts this year/ inflation exposure in investor portfolios
7:36 Opportunity in rates
10:49 IVOL (Quadratic Interest Rate Volatility and Inflation Hedge ETF)
15:48 Rates market a leading indicator for you
18:04 Macro picture
19:47 Inflation protected bond market
22:45 Inverted yield curve
24:13 Bonds a good buy?
25:18 Will the Fed cut this year? Will they cut before the election?
26: 22 Assessment of the Federal Reserve/ stagflation?
29:03 Nancy's background
32:40 Parting thoughts
#inflation #investing #interestrates
In this episode, he highlights the bifurcated nature of the economy, with inflation posing a challenge for lower-income individuals. Bianco also shares his insights on the Federal Reserve's interest rate policy and the outlook for long-term interest rates. He thinks rates for the 10-year are likely headed higher to 5-5.5% and breaks down what that could mean for asset allocation, including crypto.
Elsewhere, he weights in on his concerns surrounding the narrative of the Bitcoin ETF, while emphasizing the need for a comprehensive alternative financial system.
Links:
BiancoResearch.com
BiancoAdvisors.com
twitter.com/biancoresearch
Timestamps:
0:00 Welcome Jim Bianco and intro
0:59 Macro picture
1:49 Stickier inflation
4:27 Bifurcated economy
6:06 Interest rate policy outlook
7:50 Fed is not partisan but it is political
9:29 Rates on the 10-year likely headed to 5-5.5%
12:00 The Fed doesn’t change policy in the summer up to election day
13:19 Implications for 10-year at 5-5.5%
19:59 Demographics
24:01 Bitcoin ETF
31:38 How Bitcoin gets to $1 million
34:10 Parting thoughts
#economy #stockmarket #bitcoin
He highlights the dichotomy between the consumer side, which is doing relatively well, and the commercial side, which is suffering due to low interest rates and illiquidity. Whalen predicts that interest rates will rise, leading to a preference for income-focused investments and a shift away from speculative pricing.
He also emphasizes the need for reimagining and redeveloping cities to address the challenges in the commercial real estate sector. Overall, Whalen believes that the economy is producing nominal growth but that people are struggling due to rising costs.
Links:
Twitter/X: twitter.com/rcwhalen
Website: rcwhalen.com
The Institutional Risk Analyst: theinstitutionalriskanalyst.com
The Death of Leverage; What’s the WAC of Bank America? theinstitutionalriskanalyst.com/post/the-death-of-leverage-what-s-the-wac-of-bank-america
Timestamps:
0:00 Intro and welcome Chris Whalen
0:55 Macro view, we’re in a weird dichotomy
2:55 Higher interest rates
4:03 Rate outlook
7:13 5 handle on 10-year treasury
10:18 The death of leverage
12:00 Confidence
16:43 Silent crisis in commercial real estate
20:25 A qualitative recession
25:15 Election year
27:23 Higher rates and impact on investor behavior
32:30 Goodbye
#economy #markets #investing
The Algebra of Wealth book: amazon.com/Algebra-Wealth-Formula-Financial-Security/dp/0593714024
0:00 Intro and welcome Scott Galloway
1:04 Macro picture of the economy
3:03 Prosperity is not evenly distributed generationally
5:32 The Algebra of Wealth
7:30 Don’t follow your passion, follow your talent
9:20 Focus + Stoicism x Time x Diversification
9:56 Galloway went broke twice
12:25 Divorce
13:30 Having children
15:35 Myth of balance
17:00 Raised by a single mom
21:00 We’re turning into something that’s not very American
25:31 Investing and harvesting
27:00 Our economic policy is we’ve declared war on the young
27:47 Universities, free speech, and antisemitism on campuses
32:32 DEI
38:15 Masculinity
49:30 Parting thoughts
#economy #investing #wealth
He believes that investing in optimism and knowing where the world is going is better than trying to be right at specific moments in time. He emphasizes the importance of focusing on companies that have great demand for their products and services and can change consumer behavior. Keith also discusses the role of the Fed and the importance of investing in optimism rather than trying to second-guess the unpredictable actions of the Fed.
Link: keithfitz-gerald.com
00:00 Introduction and welcome Keith to the show
0:53 Simple is better
1:50 The five Ds
2:50 Does the Fed matter?
5:30 The AI Opportunity and Changing the World
8:22 Keith Fitz-Gerald’s S&P 4750 target in 2023
10:50 Buying right now — chaos creates opportunity
13:00 History doesn’t repeat, but it rhymes
14:00 Geopolitics and markets
15:55 When in doubt, zoom out
17:13 Portfolio construction
19:03 Took out S&P 500 price target, 5500-5600 may be next stop
20:20 The Fed needs to stay on sidelines
22:40 Are markets healthy?
26:00 Outlook for the U.S.
26:50 Gold
29:20 Parting thoughts
He explains that liquidity is a key driver of asset prices and that the current liquidity cycle is pushing asset prices higher. Howell argues that the focus on interest rates and policy rates is misplaced, and that the long-term rate and liquidity are more important factors. He also highlights the importance of liquidity in the refinancing of debt and warns of the risks of a liquidity shortage. Howell suggests that investors should consider assets like gold, cryptocurrencies, and solid companies on Wall Street as hedges against monetary inflation.
Links:
Website: http://www.crossbordercapital.com
Twitter: twitter.com/crossbordercap
Substack: capitalwars.substack.com
Book: amazon.com/Capital-Wars-Rise-Global-Liquidity/dp/3030392902
Takeaways
Liquidity is a key driver of asset prices and the current liquidity cycle is pushing asset prices higher.
The focus on interest rates and policy rates is misplaced; the long-term rate and liquidity are more important factors.
A shortage of liquidity can lead to banking and refinancing crises.
Investors should consider assets like gold, cryptocurrencies, and solid companies on Wall Street as hedges against monetary inflation.
Timestamps:
00:00 Introduction
1:38 Macro view + liquidity cycle
3:07 Interest rates
6:10 What really matters is the integrity of the US Treasury market
07:47 Hedging Against Monetary Inflation
9:16 Gold
11:56 US public debt
15:15 Monetizing the debt
18:06 Gold is the pole star in the financial system
20:40 US dollar
26:29 Inverted yield curve
31:37 Conclusion and parting thoughts
#investing #gold #economy
He criticizes the Fed for its incompetence and reckless policies that have led to the creation of two huge bubbles and misallocated capital.
Fleckenstein also highlights the power of the passive bid in distorting the market and the importance of understanding its effects. He believes that the stock market has become a lagging indicator and that the Fed is trapped and unable to fight inflation.
Elsewhere, Fleckenstein discusses the bond market, gold, and silver. He also expresses concerns about the US national debt and the lack of fiscal responsibility.
Links:
Book: amazon.com/Greenspans-Bubbles-Ignorance-Federal-Reserve/dp/0071591583
Twitter/X: twitter.com/fleckcap
Website:fleckensteincapital.com
Takeaways
The Federal Reserve's incompetence and reckless policies have led to the creation of two huge bubbles and misallocated capital.
The passive bid, driven by defined contribution plans and 401k plans, has distorted the market and changed what works and what doesn't.
The stock market has become a lagging indicator, and the Fed is trapped and unable to fight inflation.
The US national debt is a significant concern, and there is a lack of fiscal responsibility.
Gold and silver are seen as insurance policies against inflation and financial disruptions.
Chapters
0:00 Introduction and welcome Bill Fleckenstein
0:55 Macro view and what the Fed does really matters
4:30 The distorting effects of the passive bid
6:30 The stock market is a lagging indicator
10:45 Equity markets in a bubble or not?
13:30 End game — long end of the bond market rates rise
18:26 Inflation and the inflation psychology
23:53 The Fed’s inflation fight, Fed cutting rates would be an obvious mistake
26:30 The economy and millennials
29:49 Gold price, gold market has figured out Fed is trapped
34:44 Silver
37:04 Outlook on the U.S. and conclusion
#gold #inflation #investing
Alden highlights the wide performance gaps between sectors, which are influenced by fiscal and monetary policies. She discusses the implications of fiscal dominance and the challenges it poses for the Fed's tools to control inflation.
Alden also shares her insights on asset markets, including the rise of gold, Bitcoin, and undervalued energy stocks.
Links:
lynalden.com
amazon.com/Broken-Money-Financial-System-Failing/dp/B0CG83QBJ6
twitter.com/LynAldenContact
00:00 Introduction and overview
01:16 Fiscal dominance and its impact sectors
04:37 Fiscal dominance, explained
09:37 Higher highs, higher lows of inflations in 2020s
12:20 Ironically stimulative
16:18 Assessment of the economy, is it healthy?
18:53 Asset markets, rise in gold is indicative of fiscal problems
22:00 undervalued energy stocks and their catalysts
25:33 Insights on Bitcoin, its performance, why it could hit six-figures in next two years
30:17 Conclusion and parting thoughts
#economy #bitcoin #gold
According to McDonald, we’re in the financial equivalent of the “Fourth Turning,” where the macro regime has shifted from a disinflationary, austerity-driven world to a new era of sustained inflation and increased demand for hard assets. As such, trillions of dollars of assets are currently misallocated.
McDonald highlights the potential for a colossal energy and commodity crisis in the coming years, driven by factors such as the aging power grid, global conflicts, and rising carbon consumption in developing countries. He suggests reallocating portfolios to include a higher component of commodities.
Links:
How To Listen When Markets Speak: amazon.com/Listen-When-Markets-Speak-Opportunities-ebook/dp/B0C4DFVFNR
Twitter/X: twitter.com/Convertbond
Bear Traps Report: thebeartrapsreport.com
00:00 Introduction and welcome Larry McDonald
01:21 The macro outlook and the shift to a new era
06:00 A different macro regime, great migration into a totally different portfolio construction
09:05 Inflation
11:53 Trillions are misallocated
16:00 Recency bias
20:23 Early innings in commodities
22:00 Headed for a colossal commodities crisis
26:57 Bitcoin, gold, and silver
31:50 Closing remarks
#inflation #investing #commodities
In this episode, Dr. Shilling discusses the current economic picture, including the possibility of a soft landing and signs of a potential recession. He highlights the narrowing focus of the stock market and the amount of speculation in certain areas. Dr. Schilling also discusses the labor market, the Federal Reserve's interest rate policy, and the impact of inflation on interest rates.
Elsewhere, he shares his investment themes, including the US dollar and the preference for US Treasuries. Dr. Shilling addresses the debt situation in the US. He also points to the risks in commercial real estate.
He concludes by emphasizing the importance of finding hidden flaws and going against the consensus in making investment decisions.
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00:00 Introduction and welcome Dr. Shilling
01:01 Current macro picture, economy isn’t looking like it’s going into a major recession
06:21 Not a healthy economy, highly dependent on labor market and employment
07:07 Federal Reserve and interest rate policy
10:09 Consumer bifurcation
11:35 Interest rates
17:40 Hidden flaws
21:00 Investment themes
25:35 US Treasuries
27:26 Debt situation in the US
32:12 Bubble on the radar? Commercial real estate
36:42 Conclusion
#economy #stockmarket #realestate
In this episode, Tom shares his views on the economy and markets in a presentation of charts, from the message crude oil prices are sending stocks to the Presidential Cycle Pattern and of course the famed McClellan Oscillator.
Tom explains why a recession is still coming. He also explains why the second half of 2024 could be an unpleasant time for stocks, but we haven't seen the inflection point yet.
Tom is the son of Sherman and Marian McClellan, who are recognized for creating the McClellan Oscillator and Summation Index in 1969.
Tom McClellan has done extensive analytical spreadsheet development for the stock and commodities markets, including the synthesizing of the four-year Presidential Cycle Pattern.
He is a graduate of the U.S. Military Academy at West Point and served as an Army helicopter pilot for 11 years.
Links:
mcoscillator.com
twitter.com/McClellanOsc
0:00 Intro and welcome Tom McClellan
0:55 Macro view
1:41 Only 2 fundamentals matter for stocks
2:45 Recession is coming
4:25 Inverted yield curve and corporate profits
5:54 Crude oil prices message to stocks
8:00 Stock market and expectation of a top in June
10:57 McClellan Oscillator
13:20 Presidential Cycle Patterns
15:20 Taxes could be a problem
20:56 Fed Funds Target Rate — staying too tight for too long
25:30 Recession call
27:27 McClellan Oscillator — neither bulls nor bears are in charge
29:50 Markets driven by high-flying tech names, people feeling twitchy
35:05 Gold
37:00 Bitcoin
38:20 The McClellan Oscillator origin story
44:00 Parting thoughts
#stockmarket #investing #technicalanalysis
Last year, she did not expect a recession because of the strong consumer. Today, she describes the economy as “bifurcated” because higher-earning households are driving consumer spending.
Whitney also explores the housing market and predicts a supply glut that will lead to a decline in home prices, making it more affordable for younger generations. But don't worry — it wont' be like the 2007-2008 phenomenon.
She delves into the demographic changes and challenges posed by an aging population, particularly in terms of long-term care.
Whitney also addresses the fiscal position of states and the nation, emphasizing the need for a balanced budget and the potential risks of relying on foreign buyers for debt.
Links:
meredithwhitneyllc.com
Timestamps:
0:00 Introduction
01:05 Macro view, bifurcated consumer
04:19 Sentiment
05:58 Housing market and homeownership
09:21 Timeline for home prices
10:38 Demographic changes and solutions
12:31 Demographic trends and aging Americans
20:31 National debt and foreign buyers
22:46 Possibility of a balanced budget
23:44 Fear and impact of research calls
32:11 Meredith Whitney Advisory Group
#economy #housingmarket #housing
Dr. Laffer is the founder and chairman of Laffer Associates, an economic research and consulting firm. Known as the "Father of Supply Economics," he is famous for developing the Laffer Curve, a representation of the relationship between tax rates and tax revenue that was foundational to supply-side economics.
Dr. Laffer served as a member of President Reagan's Economic Policy Advisory Board for both of Reagan's terms.
In our wide-ranging discussion, Dr. Laffer shares his insights on the current state of the U.S. and global economy, fiscal and monetary policy, and his outlook for the future.
Links:
amazon.com/Taxes-Have-Consequences-Income-History/dp/1637585640
Timestamps:
00:00 Introduction and Overview
01:08 The Five Pillars of Prosperity
11:13 Factors Leading to the Current Situation
26:08 Addressing Incentives in Politics
30:41 The Flawed Logic of Stimulus Spending
35:17 The Fallacy of Redistribution
37:38 The Impact of Tariffs and Trade Policies
38:04 The Lack of Economic Understanding Among Professional Economists
39:02 The Laffer Curve and Tax Rates
40:19 The Role of Private Money in the Economy
44:34 The Possibility of a Low, Broad-Based Flat Tax Rate
50:25 The Failure of Government-Controlled Money
54:30 Assessment of the Federal Reserve and Monetary Policy
57:23 The Importance of Economic Principles over Political Labels
01:01:50 Future Topics: Medical Transparency, Debt, Enterprise Zones, and Climate Change
#economy #economics #bitcoin
In his episode, Amy discusses the current macroeconomic environment and the challenges it presents. She highlights the combination of tight monetary policy and loose fiscal policy as a significant factor in the economy.
Amy shares her experience of adapting her forecasts and expectations based on changing market conditions.
She also discusses the state of the housing market, the impact of institutional buyers, and the future of real estate agents. Amy addresses the concerns of millennials in the housing market and offers insights into owning a home as an investment.
Links:
twitter.com/texasrunnerDFW
Takeaways
The combination of tight monetary policy and loose fiscal policy is a significant factor in the current macroeconomic environment.
Adapting forecasts and expectations based on changing market conditions is crucial for accurate analysis.
The housing market is facing challenges due to tight credit, low transaction volume, and high liquidity.
Owning a home as an investment can be beneficial for wealth building, especially for individuals without much investment knowledge.
The future of the economy is influenced by factors such as inflation, political decisions, and market dynamics.
Chapters
00:00 Introduction and macro view of the economy
01:18 Tight monetary policy and loose fiscal policy
03:15 The importance of admitting mistakes and analyzing new data
04:12 Adapting forecasts and expectations for 2023 and 2024
04:23 The impact of changing analysis on housing market
09:46 The state of the housing sector
12:38 The impact of institutional buyers on the housing market
21:15 The housing market and Millennials
25:21 Owning a home as an investment
26:03 The Airbnb bust thesis
32:06 Inflation and the future of the economy
#economy #realestate #housingmarket