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Peace talks lift markets, but the real story runs deeper. HSBC's senior ASEAN economist Yun Liu unpacks why Southeast Asia sits at the eye of the storm — navigating energy shocks, a hawkish Fed, dollar pressure, and an AI revolution that's reshaping trade. From Malaysia's fuel subsidies to Singapore's inflation risk and Vietnam defying tariff odds, this is the macro picture most investors are missing. Highlights: 01:14 AI productivity boom 03:55 Inflation outlook 05:50 Oil volatility: Strait of Hormuz fallout 09:35 Central banks respond: the path to energy resilience 11:29 SGD safe haven --- Send us your questions, thoughts, story ideas, and feedback to btpodcasts@sph.com.sg. --- Written and hosted by: Howie Lim (howielim@sph.com.sg) With Yun Liu, senior ASEAN economist, HSBC Edited by: Howie Lim & Claressa Monteiro Produced by: Howie Lim & Chai Pei Chieh A podcast by BT Podcasts, The Business Times, SPH Media --- Follow Market Focus Weekly podcasts every Friday: Channel: bt.sg/btmktfocus Amazon: bt.sg/mfam Apple Podcasts: bt.sg/mfap Spotify: bt.sg/mfsp YouTube Music: bt.sg/mfyt Website: bt.sg/mktfocus Do note: This podcast is meant to provide general information only. SPH Media accepts no liability for loss arising from any reliance on the podcast or use of third party’s products and services. Please consult professional advisors for independent advice. Discover more BT podcast series: BT Money Hacks at: bt.sg/btmoneyhacks BT Correspondents at: bt.sg/btcobt BT Podcasts at: bt.sg/podcasts BT Lens On: bt.sg/btlensonSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
On the Record with Christian Briggs – The expansion of BRICS, central-bank gold accumulation, reserve diversification, and growing concerns about economic sovereignty. Why are governments buying gold at record levels? Why are nations investing billions into digital monetary systems? And what role could CBDCs, tokenized assets, and future payment networks play in the next phase of...
Communist China already uses these to control and punish citizens. Constitutional expert, lawyer, author, pastor, and founder of Liberty Counsel Mat Staver discusses the important topics of the day with co-hosts and guests that impact life, liberty, and family. To stay informed and get involved, visit LC.org.
For more than eighty years, the U.S. dollar has stood at the center of the global financial system. International trade, energy markets, sovereign reserves, and global banking have all revolved around a dollar-based framework that gave the United States extraordinary economic and geopolitical influence. But what if that system is beginning to change?In this explosive episode, Christian Briggs examines one of the most important—and least understood—developments unfolding in the world today: the global race toward Central Bank Digital Currencies, or CBDCs, and the growing effort by China, BRICS nations, and central banks around the world to build alternative financial infrastructure outside traditional dollar channels.Christian breaks down how more than 130 countries are now researching, testing, or developing digital currencies, why projects such as China's digital yuan and the multi-nation mBridge platform have captured the attention of governments worldwide, and how these technologies could eventually transform the way money moves across borders. He explores the strategic implications of digital settlement systems, local-currency trade agreements, and the growing effort by nations to reduce dependence on existing financial networks.The episode also examines the broader geopolitical forces driving these developments, including the expansion of BRICS, central-bank gold accumulation, reserve diversification, and growing concerns about economic sovereignty. Why are governments buying gold at record levels? Why are nations investing billions into digital monetary systems? And what role could CBDCs, tokenized assets, and future payment networks play in the next phase of global economic competition?Along the way, Christian analyzes the rise of China's financial infrastructure, the European Union's push for a digital euro, Japan's exploration of next-generation monetary systems, and the growing debate over whether the world is moving toward a more fragmented financial order.This isn't simply a discussion about digital money. It's a discussion about power, infrastructure, national security, and the future architecture of the global economy. As governments race to build the payment systems of tomorrow, one question becomes increasingly important:If the world's financial rails are being rebuilt, who will control them—and what does that mean for America's future?This episode explores the answers.
Economic analyst and President of Miles Franklin, Andy Schectman, rejoins the program for a deep discussion on the escalating global battle over power, currency, energy, and control. We examine the weakening foundations of the petrodollar system and how the shifting geopolitical landscape may be forcing the world toward an entirely new energy paradigm. We also explore the growing interest in plasma and so-called zero-point energy technologies, and why increasing global energy demand, AI infrastructure expansion, and an increasingly unstable world may accelerate the push toward alternative energy breakthroughs far faster than most people realize. Further, we discuss the significant investments being made by major corporations, governments, and foundations into next-generation energy research and what that could mean for the future global economy, financial systems, infrastructure, and the balance of world power.Protect your assets with a company you can trust – Get the private & better price list – Go to SarahWestall.com/MilesFranklinSee exclusives and more at SarahWestall.Substack.com
Most people think wealth is about how much money they have. But the word "currency" comes from a Latin word that means "to flow" — and money is just one of the many currencies flowing through your life. In this episode of Think Like a Champion, Gregory Dickow reveals 6 currencies that can do what money never could: buy peace, provide answers, carry you through impossible seasons. You already have access to all of them. It's time to learn how to spend them.Sign up for the FREE 40-day Fast from Wrong Thinking at fastfromwrongthinking.comSUPPORT:You can donate to help us reach more lives around the world here.WATCH ON YOUTUBE:Subscribe to the Gregory Dickow YouTube channelREQUEST PRAYER:Submit a prayer request and we will agree with you.CONNECT WITH ME ON SOCIAL:InstagramFacebookTikTokYouTubeX
Former investment banker Bix Weir rejoins the program for a deep discussion on the manipulation of reality through fiat currencies, global finance, monetary metals and silver. We discuss the endless money printing taking place behind the scenes with little realistic oversight or transparency and the growing concerns surrounding the stability of the global financial system. Bix shares his perspective on the true role of gold and silver within the monetary system and why he believes there is far more gold in existence than the public has been led to believe. We explore how monetary metals continue to play a central role in global power structures even as governments and central banks publicly downplay their importance. We also discuss the Epstein case and how deeply intertwined it appears to be with powerful institutions, industries and global influence networks. Bix argues that fully exposing the extent of the corruption and compromise could unleash a level of distrust that threatens confidence in the broader system itself.Learn more and follow Bix Weir at RoadtoRoota.comSee exclusives and Webinars at SarahWestall.Substack.comProtect your assets with a company you can trust - Get the private & better price list - Go to SarahWestall.com/MilesFranklin
When global volatility increases, so does the demand for the dollar. When countries face sanctions, they rush for gold. But while the two have been the most common reserve currencies for decades, surprising alternatives are emerging. UC Berkeley professor and author Barry Eichengreen, along with IMF economists Chima Simpson-Bell and Serkan Arslanalp, track the dynamics of reserve currencies in their recent NBER paper. In this podcast, Eichengreen and Simpson-Bell discuss the changing landscape of reserve currencies. Transcript: https://bit.ly/43ovB4o
Stig Brodersen welcomes back renowned macroeconomist and bestselling author Lyn Alden. They explore fiscal dominance, gold, energy markets, and the shifting role of the U.S. dollar in a more fragmented global economy. Lyn also explains why higher interest rates may no longer slow inflation the way they once did, and what this changing macro regime means for investors. IN THIS EPISODE YOU'LL LEARN: 00:00:00 - Intro00:02:24 - Why you can't ignore macro in the era of fiscal dominance00:13:00 - How to think about treasuries and gold with respect to their dilution rates00:18:08 - Who benefits and who loses from a strong dollar domestically and internationally00:24:31 - Who are the winners and losers from higher oil prices across countries and sectors00:32:02 - Whether you are benefiting from fiscal deficits as an investor and consumer00:34:25 - Why price controls won't solve the problem00:52:24 - Why the biggest companies essentially short the US dollar Disclaimer: Slight discrepancies in the timestamps may occur due to podcast platform differences. BOOKS AND RESOURCES Join the exclusive TIP Mastermind Community. Track The Intrinsic Value Portfolio. Lyn Alden's book, Broken Money. Lyn Alden's free website. Our interview with Lyn Alden about Dollar Dominance Decline. Our interview with Lyn Alden about Investing during Fiscal Dominance. Our interview with Lyn Alden about Gold. Our interview with Lyn Alden about Currencies and Debt. Our interview with Lyn Alden about her book, Broken Money. Barry Eichengreen's book, Money without Borders. Related books mentioned in the podcast. Ad-free episodes on our Premium Feed. NEW TO THE SHOW? Get smarter about valuing businesses through The Intrinsic Value Newsletter. Check out The Investor's Podcast Starter Packs. Follow our official social media accounts: X | LinkedIn | Facebook. Try our tool for picking stock winners and managing our portfolios: TIP Finance. Enjoy exclusive perks from our favorite Apps and Services. Learn how to better start, manage, and grow your business with the best business podcasts. SPONSORS Support our free podcast by supporting our sponsors: HardBlock Human Rights Foundation Plus500 Netsuite Shopify Vanta References to any third-party products, services, or advertisers do not constitute endorsements, and The Investor's Podcast Network is not responsible for any claims made by them. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://theinvestorspodcastnetwork.supportingcast.fm
Liz Ann Sonders and Collin Martin discuss hotter-than-expected inflation data, with volatile energy prices playing a central role. Because the Fed can't directly influence oil prices, inflation staying above target likely keeps policy on hold, with rate cuts off the table for now and even the possibility of hikes if core inflation or labor strength accelerates. They also explore how consumers feel inflation differently than economists measure it, contributing to weak sentiment despite still-positive economic growth. Real incomes are slipping, but spending remains supported, helped in part by strong AI-driven business investment. Then, Liz Ann and Collin cover the growing dominance of AI: it's propping up GDP, earnings expectations, and capital spending, but also introducing concentration risks and shifting corporate financing toward debt. In the bond market, strong demand has kept credit spreads tight, though potential risks include oversupply and uncertain long-term returns on AI investments. Collin Martin also highlights rising Treasury yields, especially the 10-year, and the role of the “term premium” in a more uncertain, higher-inflation world. This shift is contributing to a negative correlation between stocks and bonds, which is a dynamic more reminiscent of earlier, more volatile inflation regimes. Finally, Collin and Liz Ann look ahead to next week's upcoming macroeconomic indicators and key data releases. On Investing is an original podcast from Charles Schwab. For more on the show, visit schwab.com/OnInvesting. If you enjoy the show, please leave a rating or review on Apple Podcasts. Important Disclosures This material is intended for general informational and educational purposes only. This should not be considered an individualized recommendation or personalized investment advice. The securities, investment products and investment strategies mentioned are not suitable for everyone. Each investor needs to review an investment strategy for his or her own particular situation before making any investment decisions. All expressions of opinion are subject to change without notice in reaction to shifting market, economic or political conditions. Data contained herein from third party providers is obtained from what are considered reliable sources. However, its accuracy, completeness or reliability cannot be guaranteed. Past performance is no guarantee of future results. Investing involves risk, including loss of principal. Performance may be affected by risks associated with non-diversification, including investments in specific countries or sectors. Additional risks may also include, but are not limited to, investments in foreign securities, especially emerging markets, real estate investment trusts (REITs), fixed income, municipal securities including state specific municipal securities, small capitalization securities and commodities. Each individual investor should consider these risks carefully before investing in a particular security or strategy. Fixed income securities are subject to increased loss of principal during periods of rising interest rates. Fixed income investments are subject to various other risks including changes in credit quality, market valuations, liquidity, prepayments, early redemption, corporate events, tax ramifications, and other factors. Lower rated securities are subject to greater credit risk, default risk, and liquidity risk. Currencies are speculative, very volatile and not suitable for all investors. All names and market data shown are for illustrative purposes only and are not a recommendation, offer to sell, or a solicitation of an offer to buy any security. Forecasts contained herein are for illustrative purposes only, may be based upon proprietary research and are developed through analysis of historical public data. The policy analysis provided by Charles Schwab & Co., Inc., does not constitute and should not be interpreted as an endorsement of any political party. Indexes are unmanaged, do not incur management fees, costs, and expenses and cannot be invested in directly. For more information on indexes, please see schwab.com/indexdefinitions Negative correlation refers to investments that tend to move in opposite directions: when one rises, the other falls. (0526-GWPD) Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
With the delinking of the dollar from gold in 1971 -- the so called 'Nixon shock' -- there were widespread doubts about how long the dollar could retain its international dominance. More than half a century later, the dollar remains the world's dominant currency. But for how long will it continue to reign supreme? Barry Eichengreen draws on his new book, 'Money Beyond Borders: From Croesus to Crypto,' to discuss what history reveals about the preconditions for global currency status, why dominant currencies can lose that status, and whether the forces that have sustained the dollar's role -- inertia, network effects, and the absence of a clear alternative -- are weakening in an era of digital payment systems, blockchain, and central bank digital currencies. Barry is Distinguished Professor of Economics and Professor of Political Science at the University of California, Berkeley. His previous book, 'Exorbitant Privilege: The Rise and Fall of the Dollar,' was shortlisted for the Financial Times Book of the Year Award.
Legendary economist Martin Armstrong rejoins the Friday Night Economic Review to share his latest forecasts from the Socrates program, which tracks money flows throughout the global economy to identify major turning points before they become obvious to the public. Martin explains what the data is signaling now—and why the outlook points to increasing instability worldwide.According to the latest readings, conflict is escalating globally. Not in the form of a traditional World War I or World War II-style single front, but through multiple geopolitical hot spots erupting across the world at the same time. Martin breaks down what this means for markets, governments, currencies, and the future direction of the global economy. He also discusses his recent involvement with peace negotiations surrounding Russia, Ukraine, the United States and NATO, offering an eye-opening behind-the-scenes look at efforts to bring peace to a war-torn region.Follow Martin Armstrong's work at https://ArmstrongEconomics.comSign up for the newsletter and see exclusives at sarahwestall.substack.comProtect your assets with a company you can trust - Get the private & better price list - Go to SarahWestall.com/MilesFranklin
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Lombard Odier’s latest FX and commodities outlook maintains a negative stance on the US dollar, driven by structural imbalances and shifting global dynamics. Despite resilient US data, the dollar’s strength is expected to fade as the Federal Reserve eases policy and its yield advantage narrows. Against this backdrop, Asian currencies are coming into sharper focus, particularly those supported by strong current account positions, such as the Chinese yuan and Thai baht, while higher-yielding currencies like the Indian rupee and Indonesian rupiah may continue to face pressure. On The Wealth Tracker, Hongbin Jeong speaks to Dr Luca Bindelli, Head of Investment Strategy at Lombard Odier, to break down the outlook for the dollar, Asia FX, and where investors can find opportunities in today’s currency markets.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Currencies of Cruelty: Slavery, Freak Shows, and the Performance Archive (NYU Press, 2026) is a bold and incisive reconsideration of the relationship between enslavement, disability, and performance in 19th- and early 20th-century America; a time when transition from slavery to legal freedom became entangled with the spectacle of the freak show stage, where disabled and racialized performers became lucrative attractions. At the heart of this powerful study are conjoined twins Millie Christine McKoy, born into slavery and later emancipated, and the so-called “original Siamese Twins,” Chang and Eng Bunker, who navigated the freak show circuit not only as performers but also as enslavers. Their stories reveal how archival practices surrounding enslavement and performance labor worked in tandem, creating a system where unfree and newly freed bodies were simultaneously valued and devalued—exploited for their spectacle yet rendered abject within traditional labor economies. Blending historical analysis with innovative archival theory, Currencies of Cruelty challenges conventional narratives of labor, freedom, and human worth. A gripping exploration of race, commerce, and bodily spectacle, this book sheds crucial light on how histories of subjugation continue to shape our understanding of value and visibility today. Author Danielle Bainbridge is an Assistant Professor of Theatre at Northwestern University, where she also holds courtesy appointments in Performance Studies and Black Studies. You can find her at the Northwestern University website, on Instagram, and on Bluesky. Subscribe, like, follow, and rate Additions to the Archive with Sullivan Summer on Instagram, Substack, and wherever you get your podcasts. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/african-american-studies
Currencies of Cruelty: Slavery, Freak Shows, and the Performance Archive (NYU Press, 2026) is a bold and incisive reconsideration of the relationship between enslavement, disability, and performance in 19th- and early 20th-century America; a time when transition from slavery to legal freedom became entangled with the spectacle of the freak show stage, where disabled and racialized performers became lucrative attractions. At the heart of this powerful study are conjoined twins Millie Christine McKoy, born into slavery and later emancipated, and the so-called “original Siamese Twins,” Chang and Eng Bunker, who navigated the freak show circuit not only as performers but also as enslavers. Their stories reveal how archival practices surrounding enslavement and performance labor worked in tandem, creating a system where unfree and newly freed bodies were simultaneously valued and devalued—exploited for their spectacle yet rendered abject within traditional labor economies. Blending historical analysis with innovative archival theory, Currencies of Cruelty challenges conventional narratives of labor, freedom, and human worth. A gripping exploration of race, commerce, and bodily spectacle, this book sheds crucial light on how histories of subjugation continue to shape our understanding of value and visibility today. Author Danielle Bainbridge is an Assistant Professor of Theatre at Northwestern University, where she also holds courtesy appointments in Performance Studies and Black Studies. You can find her at the Northwestern University website, on Instagram, and on Bluesky. Subscribe, like, follow, and rate Additions to the Archive with Sullivan Summer on Instagram, Substack, and wherever you get your podcasts. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/new-books-network
Currencies of Cruelty: Slavery, Freak Shows, and the Performance Archive (NYU Press, 2026) is a bold and incisive reconsideration of the relationship between enslavement, disability, and performance in 19th- and early 20th-century America; a time when transition from slavery to legal freedom became entangled with the spectacle of the freak show stage, where disabled and racialized performers became lucrative attractions. At the heart of this powerful study are conjoined twins Millie Christine McKoy, born into slavery and later emancipated, and the so-called “original Siamese Twins,” Chang and Eng Bunker, who navigated the freak show circuit not only as performers but also as enslavers. Their stories reveal how archival practices surrounding enslavement and performance labor worked in tandem, creating a system where unfree and newly freed bodies were simultaneously valued and devalued—exploited for their spectacle yet rendered abject within traditional labor economies. Blending historical analysis with innovative archival theory, Currencies of Cruelty challenges conventional narratives of labor, freedom, and human worth. A gripping exploration of race, commerce, and bodily spectacle, this book sheds crucial light on how histories of subjugation continue to shape our understanding of value and visibility today. Author Danielle Bainbridge is an Assistant Professor of Theatre at Northwestern University, where she also holds courtesy appointments in Performance Studies and Black Studies. You can find her at the Northwestern University website, on Instagram, and on Bluesky. Subscribe, like, follow, and rate Additions to the Archive with Sullivan Summer on Instagram, Substack, and wherever you get your podcasts. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/history
Currencies of Cruelty: Slavery, Freak Shows, and the Performance Archive (NYU Press, 2026) is a bold and incisive reconsideration of the relationship between enslavement, disability, and performance in 19th- and early 20th-century America; a time when transition from slavery to legal freedom became entangled with the spectacle of the freak show stage, where disabled and racialized performers became lucrative attractions. At the heart of this powerful study are conjoined twins Millie Christine McKoy, born into slavery and later emancipated, and the so-called “original Siamese Twins,” Chang and Eng Bunker, who navigated the freak show circuit not only as performers but also as enslavers. Their stories reveal how archival practices surrounding enslavement and performance labor worked in tandem, creating a system where unfree and newly freed bodies were simultaneously valued and devalued—exploited for their spectacle yet rendered abject within traditional labor economies. Blending historical analysis with innovative archival theory, Currencies of Cruelty challenges conventional narratives of labor, freedom, and human worth. A gripping exploration of race, commerce, and bodily spectacle, this book sheds crucial light on how histories of subjugation continue to shape our understanding of value and visibility today. Author Danielle Bainbridge is an Assistant Professor of Theatre at Northwestern University, where she also holds courtesy appointments in Performance Studies and Black Studies. You can find her at the Northwestern University website, on Instagram, and on Bluesky. Subscribe, like, follow, and rate Additions to the Archive with Sullivan Summer on Instagram, Substack, and wherever you get your podcasts. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/performing-arts
Currencies of Cruelty: Slavery, Freak Shows, and the Performance Archive (NYU Press, 2026) is a bold and incisive reconsideration of the relationship between enslavement, disability, and performance in 19th- and early 20th-century America; a time when transition from slavery to legal freedom became entangled with the spectacle of the freak show stage, where disabled and racialized performers became lucrative attractions. At the heart of this powerful study are conjoined twins Millie Christine McKoy, born into slavery and later emancipated, and the so-called “original Siamese Twins,” Chang and Eng Bunker, who navigated the freak show circuit not only as performers but also as enslavers. Their stories reveal how archival practices surrounding enslavement and performance labor worked in tandem, creating a system where unfree and newly freed bodies were simultaneously valued and devalued—exploited for their spectacle yet rendered abject within traditional labor economies. Blending historical analysis with innovative archival theory, Currencies of Cruelty challenges conventional narratives of labor, freedom, and human worth. A gripping exploration of race, commerce, and bodily spectacle, this book sheds crucial light on how histories of subjugation continue to shape our understanding of value and visibility today. Author Danielle Bainbridge is an Assistant Professor of Theatre at Northwestern University, where she also holds courtesy appointments in Performance Studies and Black Studies. You can find her at the Northwestern University website, on Instagram, and on Bluesky. Subscribe, like, follow, and rate Additions to the Archive with Sullivan Summer on Instagram, Substack, and wherever you get your podcasts. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/american-studies
Currencies of Cruelty: Slavery, Freak Shows, and the Performance Archive (NYU Press, 2026) is a bold and incisive reconsideration of the relationship between enslavement, disability, and performance in 19th- and early 20th-century America; a time when transition from slavery to legal freedom became entangled with the spectacle of the freak show stage, where disabled and racialized performers became lucrative attractions. At the heart of this powerful study are conjoined twins Millie Christine McKoy, born into slavery and later emancipated, and the so-called “original Siamese Twins,” Chang and Eng Bunker, who navigated the freak show circuit not only as performers but also as enslavers. Their stories reveal how archival practices surrounding enslavement and performance labor worked in tandem, creating a system where unfree and newly freed bodies were simultaneously valued and devalued—exploited for their spectacle yet rendered abject within traditional labor economies. Blending historical analysis with innovative archival theory, Currencies of Cruelty challenges conventional narratives of labor, freedom, and human worth. A gripping exploration of race, commerce, and bodily spectacle, this book sheds crucial light on how histories of subjugation continue to shape our understanding of value and visibility today. Author Danielle Bainbridge is an Assistant Professor of Theatre at Northwestern University, where she also holds courtesy appointments in Performance Studies and Black Studies. You can find her at the Northwestern University website, on Instagram, and on Bluesky. Subscribe, like, follow, and rate Additions to the Archive with Sullivan Summer on Instagram, Substack, and wherever you get your podcasts. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Our Chief Cross-Asset Strategist Serena Tang discusses why the closure of the Strait of Hormuz and its impact on oil prices could define the entire market cycle.Read more insights from Morgan Stanley.----- Transcript -----Welcome to Thoughts on the Market. I'm Serena Tang, Morgan Stanley's Chief Cross-Asset Strategist. Today: how the latest energy shock is rippling across every major asset class.It's Thursday, April 2nd, at 10am in New York. Right now, the markets aren't just reacting to oil – they're being shaped by it. The path of energy prices is quickly becoming the lens through which investors interpret everything else: growth, inflation, policy, and ultimately risk appetite. And depending on where oil settles, the market story could look very different from here. The starting point is simple: the baseline for energy prices has shifted higher. If tensions ease, our Chief Commodities Strategist, Martijn Rats, expects oil to settle around $80 to $90 per barrel in 2026, quite a step up from what we saw in 2025. If constraints persist, that rises to $100 to $110 per barrel. And in a more extreme scenario – where supply disruptions intensify – oil can reach $150 to $180 per barrel. Now, at those higher levels, the impact becomes nonlinear. Oil stops being just an inflation story and starts weighing directly on demand and growth. That's why we see the current environment as binary: markets either revert to their pre-shock trajectory, or they begin pricing in a much tougher mix of tighter policy and weaker growth. To make sense of this, we frame the outlook through three scenarios. In a de-escalation scenario, supply disruptions ease quickly and oil stabilizes in that $80 to $90 per barrel range. Markets effectively breathe a sigh of relief. Investors refocus on growth drivers like earnings resilience and AI investment. And equities outperform, particularly cyclical sectors like consumer discretionary, financials, and industrials, while defensives lag. Bond yields fall, as inflation expectations decline. All in all, in plain terms, this is a classic risk-on environment. The second scenario – ongoing constraints – is a little bit more complicated. Oil stays elevated around $100 to $110 per barrel. Markets can absorb that, we think, but it creates friction. Equities still perform, but with more volatility and less conviction. The S&P [500] is likely to move within a wide 6400 and 6850 range in the near term. Leadership shifts toward higher-quality companies – those with steadier earnings and stronger balance sheets – along with select defensives like healthcare. At the same time, credit markets start to really feel the strain with spreads widening in general under performance. The third scenario – effective closure – is where the backdrop really changes. With oil above $150 per barrel, the focus shifts from inflation to growth risk. Investors will move into what we call a ‘recession playbook,' dialing back equity exposure and increasing allocations to government bonds and cash. Defensive sectors like utilities, telecoms, and energy take the lead, as markets begin to price in a higher risk to the earnings cycle. Credit conditions tighten sharply, with high-yield spreads potentially widening materially. What makes this environment especially challenging is how everything connects. In a typical cycle, bonds help offset equity losses. But in an oil shock, that relationship can break down because inflation is rising at the same time growth is slowing. That's what we usually call a stagflationary setup, and it makes diversification harder just when investors need it most. Currencies are reacting as well. In a more severe shock, the U.S. dollar strengthens, with EUR/USD potentially falling toward 1.13, while safe-haven currencies like the Swiss franc outperform. In a de-escalation scenario, EUR/USD could move back above 1.17 as risk sentiment improves. Importantly, markets have adjusted over the past month. Equity valuations at one point was down about 15 percent on a forward price-to-earnings basis, suggesting in a large part of the risk was being priced in. At the same time, sentiment has improved from deeply negative levels, especially over the last few days, even as volatility remains closely tied to oil. Thanks for listening. If you enjoy the show, please leave us a review wherever you listen and share Thoughts on the Market with a friend or colleague today.
Welcome back to the Alt Goes Mainstream podcast.Today's episode takes us to a hub of market structure, a powerhouse of trading, and a crossroads of public and private markets to discuss how private markets are in the midst of a market structure evolution.We sat down at Bloomberg's NYC headquarters with Bloomberg's Head of Fixed Income & Private Markets Brad Foster to discuss how technology and data are driving a convergence between public and private markets, particularly as it relates to the credit space.Brad is the Head of Fixed Income & Private Markets at Bloomberg, where he's focused on delivering the data, analytics, and tools clients need to power public and private market investment strategies and workflows. Brad joined Bloomberg in June 2017 to lead its Enterprise Data Content business as well as its Fixed Income Evaluated Pricing (BVAL) offering. He was appointed Head of Fixed Income, including Securitized Products, in early 2023 and Head of Fixed Income & Private Markets in early 2024. Prior to joining Bloomberg, Brad spent almost 20 years on the sell-side in multiple locations, including London, Tokyo, and New York, for Deutsche Bank as a Managing Director in Global Markets across Global Finance, Fixed Income & Currencies, Structured Finance, Special Situations, Structured Lending and Front Office Risk Management, including CVA and Counterparty Risk, where he managed a team that built a Cross-Product Risk and Portfolio Margining Platform. Prior to Deutsche Bank, he was at Credit Suisse in the Market Risk Management Group.Brad and I had a fascinating conversation about public and private credit and how data and technology are shaping these markets. We covered:How Bloomberg's history shaping other market structures are informing how private markets market structure is evolving.How public and private credit are converging.Definitions and perspectives on liquidity vs illiquidity, what's risky and what's not risky.What private markets needs from a market infrastructure perspective to scale.Why borrowers are choosing private credit and the investment grade private credit option.How Bloomberg is approaching private credit and private markets market structure.Bloomberg's build vs. buy vs. partner strategy with private markets tech.Thanks Brad for sharing your wisdom, expertise, and passion at the intersection of credit, market structure, and financial technology.Show Notes00:00 Scaling Private Markets01:12 Welcome to the Alt Goes Mainstream Podcast02:13 Brad Foster's Background04:31 From Trading to Bloomberg05:27 Client Empathy Product Mindset06:25 Fixed Income as Blueprint07:11 Bloomberg Shaping Market Structure08:19 Electronification Turning Points09:10 Efficiency and Regulation Drivers09:45 Blurring Public and Private Credit10:34 Three Legs of Credit11:43 Why Borrowers Go Private13:09 Missing Data and Workflow13:57 Security Master Foundations16:12 Transparency and Retail Pressure22:07 Private Deal Data Uploads22:29 Same Analytics for Private22:50 Sold Not Bought Debate23:43 When Private Gets Liquid24:38 Desktop Real Estate Idea26:21 Reimagining Terminal with AI27:21 Chat as Market Connector28:19 Build Buy Partner Strategy28:51 Bloomberg Private Track Record30:09 Daphne Investment Rationale30:58 Fixing GP LP Workflow32:01 Most Valuable Data Masters33:45 Taxonomy as Missing Piece34:49 Standardizing Valuation Methods35:29 Extending Evaluated Pricing37:27 Liquidity Versus Illiquidity40:18 Portfolio Risk for Asset Owners44:16 Foundations to Scale PrivatesEditing and post-production work for this episode was provided by The Podcast Consultant.
In Episode 468 of Hidden Forces, Demetri Kofinas speaks with renowned economic historian and author Barry Eichengreen about the history of international currencies and the prospects for the US dollar's continued preeminence, drawing on his new book Money Beyond Borders: Global Currencies from Croesus to Crypto. The first hour traces the long arc of international currency history, from the invention of coinage in ancient Lydia through the monetary innovations of Athens, Rome, and the Byzantine Empire, to Renaissance Florence, where a city-state with no navy and no silver mines managed to make its currency the dominant medium of exchange in Europe. The hour closes with a discussion about the Dutch Republic's revolutionary contributions to modern money and finance, and the Spanish silver dollar—the first truly global currency, which circulated from the New World to China and remained legal tender in the United States until the eve of the Civil War. The second hour examines Britain's emergence as the world's first modern financial superpower, whose decline opened the door to the internationalization of the US dollar, and the role that figures like Paul Warburg, the Federal Reserve, two World Wars, and the Bretton Woods Agreement each played in establishing dollar dominance—further cemented by the breakdown of Bretton Woods and the era of floating fiat currencies. They then turn to the present, examining what Eichengreen sees as the two most serious threats to the dollar's continued preeminence: the erosion of the rule of law and separation of powers inside the United States, and the fraying of the alliance relationships that underpin global confidence in dollar-denominated assets. They close with a discussion about whether stablecoins could extend the dollar's network effects, why the Euro and the Chinese renminbi fall short as credible alternatives, and what a world without a reliable global reserve currency could mean for international trade, finance, and geopolitical stability. Subscribe to our premium content—including our premium feed, episode transcripts, and Intelligence Reports—by visiting HiddenForces.io/subscribe. If you'd like to join the conversation and become a member of the Hidden Forces Genius community—with benefits like Q&A calls with guests, exclusive research and analysis, in-person events, and dinners—you can also sign up on our subscriber page at HiddenForces.io/subscribe. If you enjoyed today's episode of Hidden Forces, please support the show by: Subscribing on Apple Podcasts, YouTube, Spotify, Stitcher, SoundCloud, CastBox, or via our RSS Feed Writing us a review on Apple Podcasts & Spotify Join our mailing list at https://hiddenforces.io/newsletter/ Producer & Host: Demetri Kofinas Editor & Engineer: Stylianos Nicolaou Subscribe and support the podcast at https://hiddenforces.io. Join the conversation on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter at @hiddenforcespod Follow Demetri on Twitter at @Kofinas Episode Recorded on 03/09/2026
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In this episode, we welcome back Marc Chandler, Managing Partner at Bannockburn Global Forex and Editor of the Marc to Market website. Marc joins us to unpack the heavy impact of current geopolitical tensions on global markets, specifically focusing on the escalating conflict in Iran. We dive deep into how war is currently the primary fundamental driving market behavior, overshadowing even major domestic data like US GDP revisions. Key Discussion Points: The Energy Inflation Formula: For every 10% increase in the price of oil, the PCE deflator typically sees a 0.2% boost. We discuss the massive 54% spike in WTI contracts over the last month and what that means for your wallet at the pump. Central Bank Pivot or Pause: Before the conflict, markets were pricing in multiple Fed rate cuts; now, the odds of a cut before the midterms have vanished, with some even anticipating potential hikes. The Dollar as a Safety Net: Why the US Dollar remains a "safe haven" during global unrest, fueled by market positioning adjustments and the liquidation of higher-risk assets like Mexican bonds. The Myth of Stagflation: Marc challenges the current stagflation narrative by comparing today's energy dependency to the 1970s, suggesting that while growth is slowing, we aren't seeing a repeat of the double-digit misery of the past. Global Interest Rate Swings: A look at how the Eurozone and UK have shifted from expecting rate cuts to bracing for hikes as inflation expectations become unanchored. Click here to visit Marc's site - Marc To Market - https://www.marctomarket.com/ ------------- For more market commentary & interview summaries, subscribe to our Substacks: The KE Report: https://kereport.substack.com/ Shad's resource market commentary: https://excelsiorprosperity.substack.com/ Investment disclaimer: This content is for informational and educational purposes only and does not constitute investment advice, an offer, or a solicitation to buy or sell any security or investment product. Investing in equities, commodities, really everything involves risk, including the possible loss of principal. Do your own research and consult a licensed financial advisor before making any investment decisions. Guests and hosts may own shares in companies mentioned.
Is Bitcoin the future of money… or just another chapter in the long history of currencies that didn't last?In this episode of Mind.Muscle.Money., host Tim Ghiorso takes a deep dive into one of the biggest questions in modern finance: Is Bitcoin built to last?Rather than focusing only on hype or price predictions, Tim steps back and examines the history of money itself. From ancient forms of trade to experimental currencies used throughout history, societies have constantly tested new ways to store and exchange value—many of which eventually disappeared.This episode explores famous historical examples like the Tulip Mania in 17th-century Holland, along with other speculative booms and temporary currencies that once captured public imagination. By studying these moments in history, Tim analyzes the patterns that determine whether something becomes a lasting form of money—or fades into a financial footnote.Using those historical lessons as a lens, this episode asks the critical question: Does Bitcoin have the foundation to become a durable global currency, or is it following a path we've already seen before?If you're curious about the future of Bitcoin, the psychology behind monetary systems, and what history can teach us about emerging currencies, this episode will give you a deeper perspective on where things might be heading.Welcome back to Mind.Muscle.Money. — where we break down the ideas that build stronger minds, stronger bodies, and stronger financial futures.
This women's history month, Donna & Jonathan are graced with the presence, knowledge and insight of Danielle Bainbridge - Assistant Professor of Theatre at Northwestern University, where she also holds courtesy appointments in Performance Studies and African American Studies. Her writing has been featured in Killens Review of Arts & Letters, Moko Magazine, and The Mechanics' Institute Review Online.Discovering the journey Danielle took from adolescence to adulthood, we come to the writing of her most recent book debut CURRENCIES OF CRUELTY: Slavery, Freak Shows, and the Performance Archive that explores how formerly enslaved people and disabled individuals were commodified through 19th- and 20th-century freak shows, examining figures like conjoined twins Millie Christine McKoy and Chang and Eng Bunker to reveal the intersection of slavery, disability, and performance. Through innovative archival theory and the concept of the "future perfect" archive — a system that anticipates what will have been rather than simply documenting the past — Bainbridge challenges established ways of documenting labor, freedom, and human worth, demonstrating how archival practices have historically represented enslaved and disabled performers as commodities and spectacles while devaluing them as people, showing how records of subjugation continue to shape current understandings of value and visibility.Purchase the Book:https://nyupress.org/9781479829569/currencies-of-cruelty/Code for 30% off NYUAU30Watch on YouTube:https://youtu.be/TNvfUl2Qh_s?si=gHRafSVaqyJRH_f3Contact Danielle:Danielle.bainbridge@northwestern.eduhttps://bsky.app/profile/daniellebainbridge.bsky.socialInstagram:@quirkyprofessor_@NowWeKnowThePodcast@DonnaJaneen
For episode 241, we welcome Will Ruddick, Founder of Grassroots Economics and architect behind Sarafu Network and the Cosmo-Local Credit DAO. We are also joined by a special Co-Host, Coleen Chase, who brings great perspective from her work with community saving circles with The Solar Foundation.You'll learn:
We discuss the latest AI productivity disruptions, market reactions to the Citrini piece, NVIDIA earnings, and why capital keeps rotating away from software toward real assets, energy, and commodities. We also explore volatility, policy distortions, and signs of economic reacceleration. Enjoy! — Follow Tyler: https://x.com/Tyler_Neville_ Follow Quinn: https://x.com/qthomp Follow Felix: https://x.com/fejau_inc Follow Forward Guidance: https://x.com/ForwardGuidance Follow Blockworks: https://x.com/Blockworks_ Forward Guidance Telegram: https://t.me/+CAoZQpC-i6BjYTEx Join us at Digital Asset Summit 2026 in NYC March 24-26th! Use code FORWARD200 for $200 OFF! https://blockworks.co/event/digital-asset-summit-nyc-2026 __ Weekly Roundup Charts: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1QhmyPwzHfE0pzkjIWOxHtvUolJptQPUr/view?usp=sharing — Coinbase crypto-backed loans, powered by Morpho, enable you to take out loans at competitive rates using crypto as collateral. Rates are typically 4% to 8%. Borrow up to $5M using BTC as collateral and up to $1M using ETH as collateral. Manage crypto-backed loans directly in the Coinbase app with ease. Learn more here: https://www.coinbase.com/onchain/borrow/get-started?utm_campaign=0126_defi-borrow_blockworks_FG&marketId=0x9103c3b4e834476c9a62ea009ba2c884ee42e94e6e314a26f04d312434191836&utm_source=FG Arkham is a crypto exchange and a blockchain analytics platform. Arkham allows crypto traders and investors to look inside the wallets of the best traders, largest funds and most influential players in crypto, and then act on that information. Sign up to Arkham: https://auth.arkm.com/register?ref=blockworks Eligibility varies by jurisdiction. Users residing in certain jurisdictions will be excluded from onboarding. — Timestamps: (00:00) Intro (03:29) AI Boom or Apocalypse (11:10) NVDA Earnings & Dutch Disease (15:30) Software's Rerating & CapEx Winners/Losers (26:06) Are We the Horses? (29:44) Ads (Coinbase, Arkham) (31:25) Signs of Economic Reacceleration (40:36) Currencies & Vol Control (45:12) Gold, AI, Space, Hockey (48:33) Housing Market & Homebuilders (52:49) Boomer Roasting — Disclaimer: Nothing said on Forward Guidance is a recommendation to buy or sell securities or tokens. This podcast is for informational purposes only, sed by anyone on the show are opinions, not financial advice. Hosts and guests may hold positions in the companies, funds, or projects discussed. #macro #investing #markets #stocks #stockmarket
LPL's Chief Economist, Dr. Jeffrey Roach highlights the potential impact of a new Fed Chair, improvements with inflation expectations, and why the yen could weaken further. Tracking: #1063227
For episode 236, we're excited to welcome Bill Laboon, VP of Ecosystem at Web3 Foundation, a nonprofit organization supporting the growth of the Polkadot and Kusama ecosystems.You'll learn:
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This episode with Dr Daniel McDowell examines how digital currencies, financial sanctions, and geopolitical competition are shaping the future of the global monetary system. We explore why the US dollar continues to dominate global finance despite political pressure and technological change, how sanctions influence state behaviour, and why network effects make rapid currency shifts unlikely. The discussion also looks at the emergence of central bank digital currencies and alternative payment systems as hedging tools rather than immediate challengers to dollar dominance, and considers how domestic policy choices, alliance dynamics, and economic coercion may affect confidence in the system over time.Dr McDowell is a leading scholar of international political economy and global finance. He is the Maxwell Advisory Board Professor of International Affairs at the Maxwell School of Citizenship and Public Affairs at Syracuse University, and a Non-Resident Senior Fellow at the Atlantic Council's GeoEconomics Center. He is the author of Bucking the Buck: US Financial Sanctions and the International Backlash Against the Dollar, and is widely known for his work on currency competition, financial sanctions, and the political foundations of monetary power.The International Risk Podcast brings you conversations with global experts, frontline practitioners, and senior decision-makers who are shaping how we understand and respond to international risk. From geopolitical volatility and organised crime, to cybersecurity threats and hybrid warfare, each episode explores the forces transforming our world and what smart leaders must do to navigate them. Whether you're a board member, policymaker, or risk professional, The International Risk Podcast delivers actionable insights, sharp analysis, and real-world stories that matter.The International Risk Podcast is sponsored by Conducttr, a realistic crisis exercise platform. Conducttr offers crisis exercising software for corporates, consultants, humanitarian, and defence & security clients. Visit Conducttr to learn more.Dominic Bowen is the host of The International Risk Podcast and Europe's leading expert on international risk and crisis management. As Head of Strategic Advisory and Partner at one of Europe's leading risk management consulting firms, Dominic advises CEOs, boards, and senior executives across the continent on how to prepare for uncertainty and act with intent. He has spent decades working in war zones, advising multinational companies, and supporting Europe's business leaders. Dominic is the go-to business advisor for leaders navigating risk, crisis, and strategy; trusted for his clarity, calmness under pressure, and ability to turn volatility into competitive advantage. Dominic equips today's business leaders with the insight and confidence to lead through disruption and deliver sustained strategic advantage.The International Risk Podcast – Reducing risk by increasing knowledge.Follow us on LinkedIn and Subscribe for all our updates!Tell us what you liked!
The US dollar weakened to its lowest level in four years on Tuesday after President Donald Trump responded to a question about the currency's fall by saying he thought it was "great". In this edition, we try to understand why Trump favours a lower currency and the factors that have been weighing on the greenback. Also in the headlines, UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer heads to China with a delegation of 60 business executives.
European bourses are broadly lower; LVMH (-8%) sinks post-earnings, whilst ASML (+4.9%) gains after the company beat across its headline metrics, provided a rosy outlook, and announced a EUR 12bln share buyback.NQ boosted by ASML & SK Hynix earnings, as well as reports that China is said to have approved the first batch of NVIDIA's (+1.7%) H200 AI chips for import.DXY attempts a recovery to the detriment of G10s; AUD among the better performers post-CPI.USTs slightly softer pre-Fed, Bunds little moved on a robust auction, JGBs bid overnight.Crude benchmarks reverse earlier gains; Spot XAU extends above USD 5,300/oz; Copper regains USD 13k/t.Looking ahead, highlights include Fed Policy Announcement, BoC Policy Announcement, BCB Policy Announcement. Speakers include ECB's Schnabel, BoC's Macklem, Fed Chair Powell. Supply from the US. Earnings from Microsoft, Meta, Tesla, Lam, ServiceNow, IBM, Starbucks & AS.Read the full report covering Equities, Forex, Fixed Income, Commodites and more on Newsquawk
Interview recorded - 19th of January, 2026On this episode of the WTFinance podcast I had the pleasure of welcoming back Lyn Alden. Lyn is one of the foremost macro strategists, Founder of Lyn Alden Investment Strategy & author of the book “Broken Money: Why Our Financial System is Failing Us and How We Can Make it Better”.During our conversation we spoke about her overview for 2025, the growing deficit, what this means for inflation, immigration impact, demographics, the end of institutions, currency collapse and more. I hope you enjoy!0:00 - Introduction0:55 - Overview of 20252:43 - End of bull market?5:35 - FED challenge8:16 - Next FED chair11:38 - Running it hot14:43 - Grow out of deficit17:21 - Higher inflation21:23 - Negative on the future?23:13 - Immigration impact27:36 - Demographics29:53 - Trump & Greenland33:53 - Complex issues37:11 - Milei & other institution breakers39:58 - Losers41:40 - One message to takeawayLyn runs an investment research service for both retail and institutional investors at LynAlden.com. Her focus is on fundamental investing with a global macro overlay, with an emphasis on equities, currencies, commodities, and digital assets. Lyn has also worked for over a decade in the aviation industry in a range of roles, starting as an electronics engineer and moving into project and facility management, and engineering finance. Eventually she became the head engineer and head of technical procurement for the facility, before retiring in her 30s. Lyn has a bachelor's in electronics engineering and a master's in engineering management, with a focus on engineering economics and financial modelling. Lyn Alden - Website - https://www.lynalden.com/LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/lynalden/Twitter - https://twitter.com/lynaldencontact?lang=enWTFinance -Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/wtfinancee/Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/show/67rpmjG92PNBW0doLyPvfniTunes - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/wtfinance/id1554934665?uo=4Twitter - https://twitter.com/AnthonyFatseas
In this astonishing wake-up call of an episode, Rob sits down with entrepreneur, YouTuber, investor, and financial educator, Mark Tilbury, to crack open one of the most sinister forms of mind control currently being operated in the open today - the financial money matrix used by the powers on high to inhibit your freedoms. Mark and Rob discuss the shocking rates of tax being forced upon the high earners and why this is terrible for growth, the dark reasons behind why these systems have been put in place, and the secret method that you can use to set yourself free... BEST MOMENTS “People think their money is safe, but you're agreeing to lose money by leaving it there” "The last thing the matrix wants is for you to be free…” “I am working 70& of my life for the government!” Exclusive community & resources: For more EXCLUSIVE & unfiltered content to make, manage & multiply more money, join our private online education platform: Money.School → https://money.school And if you'd like to meet 7 & 8 figure entrepreneurs, & scale to 6, 7 or 8 figures in your business or personal income, join us at our in-person Money Maker Summit Event (including EXCLUSIVE millionaire guests/masterminds sessions) → https://robmoore.live/mms
The Japanese yen keeps tumbling and as it does it is tanking the bond market over there. What we have is the first case of a currency value setting interest rates, with, of course, the Bank of Japan helplessly caught in the middle. That helplessness is reinforced by the fact Japan's currency is being closely paralleled by South Korea's and others across Asia. The tumbling won and yen have led to government calls for stringent action, including from Treasury Secretary Bessent today.Eurodollar University's Money & Macro Analysis---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------EDU LIVE PRESIDENT'S DAY FEBRUARY 2026If you're a serious investor and want to capitalize on what the monetary system is signaling right now, plus deep discussions about what truly is the greatest threat we all face, join me, Hugh Hendry, George Gammon, Steve Van Metre, Brent Johnson, Mike Green at Eurodollar University's very first Live Event, President's Day Weekend February 2026. To reserve your spot just go here but you better hurry, there aren't many spots left:https://eurodollar-university.com/event-home-page---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Statement from Federal Reserve Chair Jerome H. Powellhttps://www.federalreserve.gov/newsevents/speech/powell20260111a.htmBloomberg Tariff Pass-Through Limited So Far, US Data Showhttps://www.bloomberg.com/news/newsletters/2026-01-13/tariff-pass-through-limited-so-far-us-data-show-evening-briefing-americas‘Sell America' Trade Is Revived by Trump's Latest Fed Attackhttps://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2026-01-12/fed-subpoenas-revive-sell-america-trade-on-autonomy-concernsSouth Korea Is Pulling Out All Stops to Try to Prop Up Wonhttps://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2025-12-18/south-korea-digs-deeper-into-intervention-toolkit-as-won-slidesBessent Calls Out Drop in South Korea's Won After Remarks on Yenhttps://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2026-01-14/bessent-flags-won-s-weakness-as-excessive-offering-rare-supporthttps://www.eurodollar.universityTwitter: https://twitter.com/JeffSnider_EDU
In this explosive discussion, the future of financial autonomy is under fire. As major retailers ban cash and governments push for Central Bank Digital Currencies (CBDCs), Rob investigates the dark reality of a cashless society. Is "convenience" merely a Trojan horse for total state surveillance? From BlackRock's shadow over the economy to the looming threat of "programmable" money, this episode exposes how the elite plan to control your every move by controlling your ability to spend. BEST MOMENTS "Think what cash is: cash is privacy, cash is freedom... If you have no freedom and no privacy, you can be completely controlled." "The Central Bank Digital Currency is just the next layer of control... The easiest way to stop you leaving the country is just to shut your bank account. Don't even need to do it with a passport." "The motive for all banks and all major corporations is maximum shareholder value. It's not maximum human interest... it's profit at all costs." Exclusive community & resources: For more EXCLUSIVE & unfiltered content to make, manage & multiply more money, join our private online education platform: Money.School → https://money.school And if you'd like to meet 7 & 8 figure entrepreneurs, & scale to 6, 7 or 8 figures in your business or personal income, join us at our in-person Money Maker Summit Event (including EXCLUSIVE millionaire guests/masterminds sessions) → https://robmoore.live/mms
Robert Kiyosaki and business experts warn that the biggest crash in human history hasn't just been predicted—it's already started. From the "Great Reset" to the shadow moves of billionaires like Warren Buffett, the global economy is being re-engineered before our eyes. This episode breaks down why the masses are about to lose everything and the exact physical assets you need to hold to thrive while the banking system burns BEST MOMENTS "Make no mistake, the financial apocalypse is coming... Robert Kiyosaki believes that this will be the biggest crash in history. In fact, he believes it's already started". "Banks can take money directly from your bank account. I have had banks take hundreds of thousands of pounds off of me directly without asking me and without telling me... This stuff is not George Orwell 1984; it is 2026". "Billionaires, they buy gold and silver and they hope it doesn't go up in value. So it's a hedge against a property crash, a stock market crash, and an economic crash". Exclusive community & resources: For more EXCLUSIVE & unfiltered content to make, manage & multiply more money, join our private online education platform: Money.School → https://money.school And if you'd like to meet 7 & 8 figure entrepreneurs, & scale to 6, 7 or 8 figures in your business or personal income, join us at our in-person Money Maker Summit Event (including EXCLUSIVE millionaire guests/masterminds sessions) → https://robmoore.live/mms
Bulgaria will formally adopt the euro as its currency starting on January 1, leaving behind the lev, which it has used since the late 19th century. The move is unpopular with almost half the country's population over fears it could spark higher inflation, something that mistrusted authorities have been trying to downplay. Also in this edition: a central district of Budapest bans short-term rentals starting this January in a bid to fix a housing crisis.
The era of the high street is over. As physical storefronts crumble under soaring rates and ghost-town foot traffic, a new breed of entrepreneur is seizing the wreckage. Rob breaks down the brutal reality of the 2026 economic landscape, revealing why your local gym is failing, why AI is the ultimate "get rich" side hustle, and how you can buy a multi-million dollar bank for pennies on the pound. This is the blueprint for surviving the death of social media and the birth of the high-ticket human connection BEST MOMENTS "No one's really going to the town centre like they used to anymore." "Implementation is a scarce resource... information is a commodity. You could be an AI agency where you could coach and mentor people on how to use AI well." “The problem equals the opportunity." Exclusive community & resources: For more EXCLUSIVE & unfiltered content to make, manage & multiply more money, join our private online education platform: Money.School → https://money.school And if you'd like to meet 7 & 8 figure entrepreneurs, & scale to 6, 7 or 8 figures in your business or personal income, join us at our in-person Money Maker Summit Event (including EXCLUSIVE millionaire guests/masterminds sessions) → https://robmoore.live/mms
This week on LPL Market Signals, LPL Research's Chief Equity Strategist, Jeffrey Buchbinder, Chief Technical Strategist, Adam Turnquist, and Chief Fixed Income Strategist, Lawrence Gillum share highlights from Outlook 2026: The Policy Engine. The strategists cover the firm's expectations for stocks, bonds, the U.S. dollar, and key commodities in 2026. Tracking: #834380
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There are parts of life that feel dead, stuck, or impossible—but God's river is aimed right at those places. In this message, Pastor Gregory Dickow shows you the “currencies of heaven” that flow into your life when you stop limiting God. You'll learn how to live in the River of His presence, break free from a money-limited mindset, and experience the kind of abundance that brings life everywhere it goes.SUPPORT:You can donate to help us reach more lives around the world here: https://www.lifechangerschurch.com/giveWATCH ON YOUTUBE:Subscribe to the Gregory Dickow YouTube channelREQUEST PRAYER:Submit a prayer request and we will agree with you.CONNECT WITH ME ON SOCIAL:InstagramFacebookTikTokYouTubeX
In this episode, Stig Brodersen welcomes back one of the most insightful voices in global macroeconomics, Lyn Alden. In this wide-ranging conversation, they explore the shifting landscape of the U.S. dollar and its role in a rapidly changing world. IN THIS EPISODE YOU'LL LEARN: 00:00 - Intro 02:11 - Whether we're moving from a US dollar system to a three-polar currency system 09:14 - The relationship between the fiscal deficit and the US dollar 18:51 - Why the US dollar may not go back to the strength it had in 2022 any time soon 22:23 - How to use US dollar sanctions (if at all) to achieve your goals 37:01 - Whether the US effectively implements capital controls 41:55 - What would happen if the Fed lost its independence 50:16 - Can the fiscal budget effectively balance? 57:18 - How to think about investing in high-quality equity investing in an era of fiscal dominance Disclaimer: Slight discrepancies in the timestamps may occur due to podcast platform differences. BOOKS AND RESOURCES Join the exclusive TIP Mastermind Community to engage in meaningful stock investing discussions with Stig, Clay, Kyle, and the other community members. Lyn Alden's book, Broken Money. Our interview with Lyn Alden about Investing during Fiscal Dominance. Our interview with Lyn Alden about Gold. Our interview with Lyn Alden about Currencies and Debt. Our interview with Lyn Alden about her book, Broken Money. Our interview with Lyn Alden about How the Fed Went Broke. Our interview with Lyn Alden about Macro and the Energy Market. Our interview with Lyn Alden about Money. Kenneth Rogoff's book, Our Dollar Your Problem. Lyn Alden's free website. Related books mentioned in the podcast. Ad-free episodes on our Premium Feed. NEW TO THE SHOW? Get smarter about valuing businesses in just a few minutes each week through our newsletter, The Intrinsic Value Newsletter. Check out our We Study Billionaires Starter Packs. Follow our official social media accounts: X (Twitter) | LinkedIn | Instagram | Facebook | TikTok. Browse through all our episodes (complete with transcripts) here. Try our tool for picking stock winners and managing our portfolios: TIP Finance Tool. Enjoy exclusive perks from our favorite Apps and Services. Learn how to better start, manage, and grow your business with the best business podcasts. SPONSORS Support our free podcast by supporting our sponsors: SimpleMining HardBlock AnchorWatch Human Rights Foundation Linkedin Talent Solutions Vanta Unchained Onramp Netsuite Shopify Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://theinvestorspodcastnetwork.supportingcast.fm
In today's episode, I share why time and energy are the true currencies of success and how our response to fear often cuts us off from their flow. By learning to clear interference, we can turn minutes into meaningful investments that reflect our values instead of our anxieties. I explain how aligning what we do, say, think, feel, and believe allows us to extend our purpose, protect our energy, and avoid the costly trap of avoidance. Through clarity, measurement, and integration, we can operate like time billionaires, compounding fulfillment, profitability, and joy over the course of our lives.