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Stephan Livera interviews Prashanth, the CEO and founder of Bringin, a startup focused on providing seamless Bitcoin solutions for users in the Eurozone. Prashanth shares his journey into the Bitcoin space, the pain points he identified regarding Bitcoin liquidity, and how Bringin addresses these challenges through innovative products like virtual IBAN accounts and debit cards. The conversation also touches on user feedback, regulatory impacts, and future developments for Bringin.Takeaways:

Watch The X22 Report On Video No videos found (function(w,d,s,i){w.ldAdInit=w.ldAdInit||[];w.ldAdInit.push({slot:17532056201798502,size:[0, 0],id:"ld-9437-3289"});if(!d.getElementById(i)){var j=d.createElement(s),p=d.getElementsByTagName(s)[0];j.async=true;j.src="https://cdn2.decide.dev/_js/ajs.js";j.id=i;p.parentNode.insertBefore(j,p);}})(window,document,"script","ld-ajs");pt> Click On Picture To See Larger PictureThe EU is experiencing inflation, layoffs and construction is shrinking, the fake news is trying to make it seem like everything is fine. Trump is now placing tariffs on trucks starting Nov 1.Oil will be dropping.Inflation holding steady for the holidays. New position created in the IRS, restructuring coming. Our Founding Fathers warned us. The [DS]/Swamp is fighting back. They are now in the process of forming an insurrection against the US. The enemy is doing what they do best, never interfere with the enemy while they are in the process of destroying themselves. Trump is bring them down the path to destruction. The people are behind him. It had to be this way.   Economy Eurozone Construction Keeps Shrinking As Orders And Jobs Fall Construction activity, new orders, and jobs in France and Germany took another hit in September, while Italy stood out with rare gains—but cost pressures and weak demand still weigh heavily across the region.   Construction activity across the eurozone slumped again last month, with the HCOB Construction PMI falling to 46.0—showing continued declines in major markets like France and Germany, even though Italy bucked the trend with rare growth. What does this mean? Eurozone builders are having a rough ride. September saw new orders tumble in both France and Germany, dragging down residential and commercial construction to their lowest points in months. Layoffs are picking up in these countries as firms react to thin pipelines and soft demand. On Source:  finimize.com  (function(w,d,s,i){w.ldAdInit=w.ldAdInit||[];w.ldAdInit.push({slot:18510697282300316,size:[0, 0],id:"ld-8599-9832"});if(!d.getElementById(i)){var j=d.createElement(s),p=d.getElementsByTagName(s)[0];j.async=true;j.src="https://cdn2.decide.dev/_js/ajs.js";j.id=i;p.parentNode.insertBefore(j,p);}})(window,document,"script","ld-ajs");    https://twitter.com/SecScottBessent/status/1975185265283981527   of driving growth and efficiency in the private and now public sector. Under his leadership at SSA delivering on President Trump's agenda, he has already made important and substantial progress. We are pleased that he will bring this expertise to the IRS as we sharpen our focus on collections, privacy, and customer service in order to deliver better outcomes for hardworking Americans.   The IRS was created in 1913 to go right along with the creation of the Federal Reserve.  We are borrowing a private corporation currency, since we are borrowing it there is interest attached to it. How do you collect the interest on the money, how do you make sure nobody is ripping off the private corporation, you need an enforcer.  The IRS.    Internal vs External Revunue The newly created position of Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) for Frank Bisignano involves the following key duties and responsibilities, as outlined in the official Treasury Department announcement: Reporting directly to Acting IRS Commissioner Scott Bessent. Managing the overall IRS organization. Overseeing all day-to-day IRS operations. the newly created CEO position for Frank Bisignano appears designed to facilitate restructuring and modernization efforts at the IRS, drawing on his extensive background in corporate transformations, mergers, and efficiency drives.Key Indications from Official Sources

Watch The X22 Report On Video No videos found (function(w,d,s,i){w.ldAdInit=w.ldAdInit||[];w.ldAdInit.push({slot:17532056201798502,size:[0, 0],id:"ld-9437-3289"});if(!d.getElementById(i)){var j=d.createElement(s),p=d.getElementsByTagName(s)[0];j.async=true;j.src="https://cdn2.decide.dev/_js/ajs.js";j.id=i;p.parentNode.insertBefore(j,p);}})(window,document,"script","ld-ajs");pt> Click On Picture To See Larger PictureThe Eurozone is now seeing inflation pickup, unemployment is now rising, Germany will be laying off thousands of people. The green new scam is destroying Europe. Trump shutdown the green new scam in the US and now he is lowering energy costs. The economy is moving to the next level. The [DS] is pushing a hybrid war with Russia. They are trying to convince the people of the world that Russia is flying drones over Europe, not one nation has shot the drones down, the question is why. Trump knows the [DS] is pushing war, he needs to the people to push back with peace. Trump has trapped the [DS] in regards with Hamas, they have no choice but to have peace. Trump is defunding and weakening the [DS] every step of the way so we can have accountability and arrests.   Economy Eurozone unemployment rate rises to 6.3% in August, aggregate increase of 11,000 workers Intermoney | The unemployment rate rose by one tenth of a percentage point in August to 6.3% across the Eurozone as a whole. We could have guessed this once we saw the data, which was somewhat unfavourable and showed an increase of 14,000 in the number of unemployed. At the aggregate level for the eurozone, this increase was 11,000, offset by other more moderate readings. However, we continue to see that tension in the labour market is gradually easing, especially when we consider that employment expectations have weakened.  Source:  thecorner.eu  German Auto Industry Expected to Lose 100,000 Jobs in Next Four Years Following the “Build Back Better” agenda, the EU went all in for green energy proposals.  EU banking and finance followed suit, funding investment capital for electric vehicles (EVs) to replace combustion engines.  Unfortunately, this put the EU, specifically Germany, in the position of competing against the largest EV industrial base in the world, China. The second major flaw was capital only flowing to the EV sector, and Europeans -along with the majority of the industrial west- are just not buying EVs at a production capacity to match prior investment. Put it all together and Germany is trying to compete with China to produce a product their consumer base doesn't want. GERMANY – ZF Friedrichshafen's announcement that it is cutting 7,600 positions adds to the German supplier industry's troubles as parts makers struggle to manage the shift to EVs, along with falling demand for combustion engine components and increased competition from Chinese suppliers. Including job losses at Volkswagen, Audi, and Porsche, the German auto industry is expected to eliminate nearly 100,000 jobs by 2030, according to an analysis by Bloomberg. Bankruptcies among German suppliers are climbing sharply, with 30 percent more expected in 2025 compared with last year, according to a report from consultancy Falkensteg.  Source: theconservativetreehouse.com (function(w,d,s,i){w.ldAdInit=w.ldAdInit||[];w.ldAdInit.push({slot:18510697282300316,size:[0, 0],id:"ld-8599-9832"});if(!d.getElementById(i)){var j=d.createElement(s),p=d.getElementsByTagName(s)[0];j.async=true;j.src="https://cdn2.decide.dev/_js/ajs.js";j.id=i;p.parentNode.insertBefore(j,p);}})(window,document,"script","ld-ajs"); https://twitter.com/KobeissiLetter/status/1973857269935939833 +1.82% on a year-over-year basis, the smallest gain since July 2023. Meanwhile, US home values adjusted for inflation recorded their third consecutive monthly decline. Despite this, real home prices remain ~10% above their 2006 housing bubble pe...

We sit down with two MEPs to discuss France's ballooning debt and deficit, both of which are much higher than the limits set out in the EU's Stability Pact. France being the second-largest economy in the EU, its current political and economic instability could also have an impact on the other member states. So how concerned should Europe be? 

Wachstum, Inflation und Leitzinsen auf beiden Seiten des Atlantiks. Auf der Berenberg-Goldman-Sachs-Konferenz in München sind dieses Jahr Investoren mit 170 Unternehmen ins Gespräch gekommen. Wie war die Stimmung? Und unternimmt die Bundesregierung genug, um die Wirtschaft wieder voranzubringen? – Diese Woche gab es neue Zahlen zum Ausblick für die deutsche Konjunktur. Wie sind diese Daten ausgefallen? Und wie sieht es in der Eurozone insgesamt aus? – Die Inflation in Deutschland und der Eurozone lässt nach. Aber viele Menschen klagen weiterhin über hohe und weiter steigende Preise. Was sagen die Zahlen? Wird sich die Inflation dauerhaft um den Zielwert der Europäischen Zentralbank von 2 % einpendeln? Und was folgt aus all dem für die Geldpolitik der EZB? – Auch in den USA bleibt die Inflation ein Dauerthema. Wird es der US-Notenbank, der Federal Reserve, gelingen, die Inflation auf 2 % zu drücken? Wie groß ist ihr Spielraum? Und wie geht der Streit mit Trump weiter, der viel niedrigere Zinsen fordert? – Schließlich: Trump hat gerade angeordnet, dass Bewerber für ein Arbeitsvisum für hochqualifizierte Fachkräfte jetzt eine Gebühr von 100.000 Dollar zahlen sollen. Was bedeutet das für die Wirtschaft in den USA?

Hoge overheidstekorten en kredietbeoordelaars die aan de alarmbel trekken. Staat de eurozone aan de vooravond van een nieuwe schuldencrisis? De waarschuwingssignalen nemen toe en de renteverschillen tussen landen worden groter. Hoewel de ECB een stabiliserende rol speelt, kan het gebrek aan begrotingshervormingen de spanningen snel opnieuw doen oplaaien. In deze aflevering ontleedt Peter Vanden Houte, Hoofdeconoom, de toestand van de overheidsfinanciën in Europa en hun impact op de Europese markten.

Latest business activity PMIs from Europe showed a mixed picture in the Eurozone and brought fresh concerns over the health of the British economy. Does the latter shift the outlook for the BoE? And what do bond investors think about the Federal Reserve's latest decision? Our analysts also dissect the latest monetary policy decisions in Scandinavia, where both the Riksbank and the Norges Bank joined the Fed in cutting interest rates.We'd like to hear from you! Provide us with feedback so we can improve the podcast: https://linktr.ee/fxtalk Liked this show? Please leave us a review here – even one sentence helps!

While September's PMI print didn't move markets in the U.S., Kevin Green urges investors to keep their eyes on international economies. He talks about how Germany is acting as a buoy for the Eurozone PMI as tariff uncertainty lingers over the EU. Additionally, South Korea's president warned of a financial crisis if the U.S. continues its investment demands.======== Schwab Network ========Empowering every investor and trader, every market day. Subscribe to the Market Minute newsletter - https://schwabnetwork.com/subscribeDownload the iOS app - https://apps.apple.com/us/app/schwab-network/id1460719185Download the Amazon Fire Tv App - https://www.amazon.com/TD-Ameritrade-Network/dp/B07KRD76C7Watch on Sling - https://watch.sling.com/1/asset/191928615bd8d47686f94682aefaa007/watchWatch on Vizio - https://www.vizio.com/en/watchfreeplus-exploreWatch on DistroTV - https://www.distro.tv/live/schwab-network/Follow us on X – https://twitter.com/schwabnetworkFollow us on Facebook – https://www.facebook.com/schwabnetworkFollow us on LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/company/schwab-network/ About Schwab Network - https://schwabnetwork.com/about

European bourses gradually climb higher and currently at peaks; US equity futures are flat awaiting Fed Chair Powell.GBP hit by soft PMI, Eurozone data showed diverging fortunes for manufacturing and services.USTs are essentially flat; Gilts modestly out-edge peers following disappointing flash PMI metrics.Crude initially in the red but have managed to climb higher, XAU at another ATH, catching a bid on reports that China aims to become custodian of foreign gold reserves.Looking ahead, US Flash PMIs (Sep), US Richmond Fed Index, NBH Policy Announcement; Speakers include BoE's Pill, Fed's Powell, Bostic, Bowman, ECB's Cipollone, BoC's Macklem, US President Trump at UN General Assembly; Supply from the US; Earnings from Micron.Read the full report covering Equities, Forex, Fixed Income, Commodites and more on Newsquawk

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Was wir aus den Krisen von 2008 und 2011 gelernt haben – und wie groß die Gefahr neuer Finanzkrisen ist Am 15. September jährte sich der Kollaps von Lehman Brothers zum 17. Mal – ein Ereignis, das damals eine Weltfinanzkrise und eine tiefe Rezession ausgelöst hatte. Wie kam es dazu? Wann wurde das Ausmaß erkennbar? Wie endete die Krise? Und welche langfristigen Schäden sind geblieben? – Kurz darauf begann die griechische Krise. Wie konnte aus den Schuldenproblemen eines kleinen Landes eine Gefahr für die gesamte Eurozone werden? Und welche Folgen ergaben sich für Deutschland und Europa? – Ganz allgemein: Was sind die typischen Elemente einer Finanzkrise? Und welche Lehren lassen sich aus den Erfahrungen der vergangenen Jahrzehnte ziehen? – Wie groß ist das Risiko, dass wir in den kommenden Jahren auf eine neue Finanzkrise zusteuern? Welche Argumente sprechen für die eher optimistische Sichtweise, dass wir wichtige Lektionen gelernt haben? Und wo liegen dennoch die Schwachstellen, etwa im Bereich der Schattenbanken oder anderer Finanzakteure? – Schließlich: Könnten steigende Staatsschulden in Ländern wie den USA oder Frankreich neue Finanzkrisen auslösen? Könnte damit auch Deutschland auf Dauer eine Schuldenkrise drohen?

In dieser Episode von #Volatility geht es um die politische und finanzielle Lage in Frankreich. Thomas Altmann, Head of Portfoliomanagement bei QC-Partners, und Katharina Lehmann werfen einen Blick auf die Regierungskrise in Paris, die wachsende Staatsverschuldung und die Reaktionen der Kapitalmärkte. Von steigenden Renditen über die Rolle der EZB bis hin zu den Risiken für Europa – eine Einordnung der aktuellen Entwicklungen und ihrer möglichen Folgen.

Fed Rate Cut Analysis and Market Reactions - Dividend Cafe In this episode of Dividend Cafe, Brian Szytel discusses the latest Federal Reserve rate cut by 25 basis points, bringing the Fed funds rate to a range of 4 to 4.25%. He reviews the Fed's dual mandate shift from inflation concerns to labor market softening, the unanimous vote except for one dissent favoring a larger cut, and projections for additional rate cuts by year-end. Brian evaluates the Fed's upgrade of GDP growth projections and the sustained inflation rate around 3%. He examines market reactions, interest rate trends, and potential impacts on credit spreads, small caps, and money markets. Lastly, he explores the implications of substantial funds in money market accounts and uses a Eurozone case study to contextualize interest rate impacts. 00:00 Introduction and Welcome 00:08 Fed's Policy Rate Decision 01:59 Market Reactions and Analysis 03:04 Credit Spreads and Interest Rates 04:03 Money Market Funds Discussion 06:50 Conclusion and Final Thoughts Links mentioned in this episode: DividendCafe.com TheBahnsenGroup.com

2025 treten in Deutschland sowie in der EU zahlreiche regulatorische Neuerungen in Kraft, die sich auf das Cash Management von Unternehmen auswirken, allen voran die Instant-Payment-Verordnung (Echtzeitüberweisungen). Bereits seit Januar müssen Zahlungsdienstleister in der Eurozone die SEPA-Echtzeitüberweisungen entgegennehmen und ab dem 9. Oktober auch deren Versendung anbieten. Darüber hinaus ist bis Jahresende die technische Einführung eines IBAN-Name-Checks – die sogenannte Verification of Payee (VoP) – vorgeschrieben, welche die Sicherheit von Zahlungen erhöhen soll. Diese beiden Themen sind es, die Finanzentscheider aus Cash-Management-Sicht in diesem Jahr am meisten beschäftigen, wie Jens Schumacher, Head of Trade Finance & Cash Management Germany der Commerzbank, berichtet. Sowohl Instant Payment als auch VoP bieten zahlreiche Vorteile, stellen Banken und Finanzabteilungen jedoch auch vor einige Herausforderungen. „24/7 die Infrastruktur vorzuhalten, dass die Kunden zahlen können, ist eine massive Änderung“, sagt Schumacher.Auch für die Finanzabteilungen in Unternehmen beginnt damit in gewisser Weise eine neue Zeitrechnung. Aber sind diese darauf vorbereitet? „Wir stellen im Firmenkundengeschäft fest, dass die ein oder andere Branche schon gut unterwegs ist“, sagt Schumacher. „Aber der klassische Mittelständler hat jetzt erstmal nicht darauf gewartet, weil die aktuellen Zahlungsprozesse im Unternehmen für die Unternehmung fein waren.“Dennoch beschäftigen Instant Payment und VoP die Firmenkunden mit Näherrücken des Oktobers immens, betont Schumacher. Wie sich Finanzabteilungen spätestens jetzt vorbereiten sollten, erfahren Sie im neuen FINANCE-TV-Talk.

Kelly Bouchillon talks the potential for economic slowdown after this strong market run. He discusses whether the 60/40 portfolio still works, and for whom. The thing that works “for certain” is dollar cost averaging, and Kelly explains how he helps clients use that strategy. He also looks at foreign markets, particularly the Eurozone, where he expects continued growth, although maybe not continued outperformance vs the U.S.======== Schwab Network ========Empowering every investor and trader, every market day. Subscribe to the Market Minute newsletter - https://schwabnetwork.com/subscribeDownload the iOS app - https://apps.apple.com/us/app/schwab-network/id1460719185Download the Amazon Fire Tv App - https://www.amazon.com/TD-Ameritrade-Network/dp/B07KRD76C7Watch on Sling - https://watch.sling.com/1/asset/191928615bd8d47686f94682aefaa007/watchWatch on Vizio - https://www.vizio.com/en/watchfreeplus-exploreWatch on DistroTV - https://www.distro.tv/live/schwab-network/Follow us on X – https://twitter.com/schwabnetworkFollow us on Facebook – https://www.facebook.com/schwabnetworkFollow us on LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/company/schwab-network/ About Schwab Network - https://schwabnetwork.com/about

Welcome to the latest edition of Liquidity Link Live, your exclusive market analysis provided by Northern Trust Asset Management, one of the world's largest cash managers. Tune in each month to discover the very latest insights on the UK, Eurozone and US markets. This edition was recorded on the 3rd September 2025.

Der Dax ist in den Monat September erst einmal mit einem Einbruch von über 500 Punkten gestartet - sowieso ist der Monat statistisch einer der schlechtesten Börsenmonate des Jahres. Warum dieser Ausverkauf? „Der September ist ein schwieriger Monat, aber der Aufhänger war tatsächlich Frankreich mit seiner massiven Überschuldung. Und vor allem findet die Pariser Regierung kein Rezept dagegen. Das Schlimme ist, wenn in einem Land der Eurozone die Renditen steigen - mitgegangen, mitgefangen - dann steigen sie überall. Dann wird sofort das Wort Euro-Krise wieder hoffähig. Das wird eine EZB aber in letzter Konsequenz verhindern. Das ist die Vollkasko-Versicherung, die wir haben", so Robert Halver. Der Experte von der Baader Bank weiter: „Der September-Effekt wurde wie der Nerv beim Bohren genau getroffen. Wenn man der Statistik glauben möchte, sollte man auch berücksichtigen, dass Oktober und November sehr gute Monate sind. Das heißt, ich muss wieder einsteigen, um die Jahresendrally mitzumachen." Alle Details im Interview von Inside Wirtschaft-Chefredakteur Manuel Koch an der Frankfurter Börse und auf https://inside-wirtschaft.de

A sell-off in government bonds spilled into the equity market as stocks fell on Tuesday, and Eurozone inflation ticked up to 2.1 per cent in August. Plus, European banks are intensifying their calls for regulators to remove obstacles to cross-border banking services in the EU. Mentioned in this podcast:European banks push for lower cross-border hurdlesUS stocks fall as bond sell-off spills into equitiesEurozone inflation rises to 2.1% in AugustPound falls as UK long-term borrowing costs hit highest level since 1998Sign up for the FT Weekend Festival at ft.com/festival and use the promo code “FTPodcasts” for 10 per cent off.Today's FT News Briefing was produced by Fiona Symon, Victoria Craig Katya Kumkova and Marc Filippino. Additional help from Kelly Garry, and David da Silva. The FT's acting co-head of audio is Topher Forhecz. The show's theme music is by Metaphor Music. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The European Instant Payments Regulation which came into force a year ago, now requires all payment service providers in the Eurozone of the European Economic Area to offer SEPA instant credit transfers for incoming payments by January 2025 and for outgoing payments by October 2025 at the latest. This regulation thus reaffirms its objective of accelerating the adoption of SCT Inst and aims for greater alignment with traditional SEPA credit transfers.

Amerikaanse oorlogsschepen hebben volgens de regering-Trump een Venezolaans schip tot zinken gebracht. Daarbij zouden elf mensen zijn omgekomen; het zou gaan om drugssmokkelaars. Vorige week al stuurde de VS een kleine oorlogsvloot richting Venezuela om af te rekenen met Venezolaanse drugskartels. Intussen heeft president Maduro zijn leger gemobiliseerd. Hoe gaat dit verder? In de studio collega en Venezuelakenner Edwin Koopman. (08:39) De Franse politieke chaos De Franse Premier Bayrou krijgt geen meerderheid in het parlement voor zijn omstreden begroting en zal daarom zeer waarschijnlijk komende maandag alweer het veld ruimen. Daarmee wordt hij de tweede premier binnen een jaar die opstapt. Intussen loopt de Franse staatsschuld verder op en maken andere Europese landen zich zorgen dat de stabiliteit van de hele Eurozone wordt bedreigd. Maar voorstellen tot bezuinigingen of economische hervormingen vergroten de Franse politieke onrust alleen maar meer. Politicoloog Catherine de Vries en correspondent Eva Rammeloo over de Franse patstelling. Presentatie: Nadia Moussaid. 

Die Direktorin von SRF, Nathalie Wappler, hat entschieden ihren Posten im Unternehmen per Ende 2026 abzugeben. Das gab sie am Mittwochvormittag an einer Personalveranstaltung bekannt. Wappler ist seit 2019 Direktorin von SRF. Weitere Themen: Frankreichs Premier François Bayrou lässt am Montag über seine politische Zukunft abstimmen, um Rückenwind für sein geplantes Sparpaket zu gewinnen. Doch das damit einhergehende Risiko für eine erneute Regierungskrise ist gross. Wie sehen die Franzosen und Französinnen die aktuelle Situation? In Österreich sind Lebensmittel deutlich teurer geworden, auch die Energiepreise sind gestiegen. Mit über vier Prozent ist die Teuerung in Österreich derzeit etwa doppelt so hoch wie im Durchschnitt der Euro-Zone. Was sind die Gründe?

Andrew and Tom discuss this weekend's college football, Kraft Heinz splitting up, and Eurozone inflation. Song: Maggie May - Rod Stewart For information on how to join the Zoom calls live each morning at 8:30 EST, visit:https://www.narwhal.com/blog/daily-market-briefingsPlease see disclosures:https://www.narwhal.com/disclosure

Gisteren waren Samsung en SK Hynix de pineut. Ze mochten geen nieuwe Amerikaanse chipmachines meer naar hun Chinese fabrieken brengen. Een maatregel die ASML, ASMI, Besi amper raakte. Maar vandaag staan die drie wel fors lager, nu president Donald Trump hetzelfde trucje uithaalt met TSMC. Na dit jaar is het klaar met nieuwe Amerikaanse machines daar. Waarom 'onze' chipbedrijven daar nu wel op reageren, bespreken we deze aflevering. We hebben het ook over dips. Het was het gedroomde huwelijk van wonderbelegger Warren Buffett: Kraft en Heinz samen. Maar de twee gaan na tien jaar weer uit elkaar. De fusie heeft de gezamenlijke beurskoers geen goed gedaan: hij zakte in tien jaar tijd met bijna 70 procent. Vandaag geven beleggers het aandeel nog een extra zetje omlaag. Dan vertellen we je ook nog over een níeuw chiphuwelijk: tussen ASML-topman Christophe Fouquet en Narendra Modi, de premier van India. Je hoort over Scott Bessent, de Amerikaanse minister van Financiën die steeds vaker tegen zijn president Trump ingaat. Al blijft 'ie 'm ook nog steeds verdedigen. En mocht je nog van plan zijn om je leidinggevende op date te vragen, dan leer je ook waarom dat geen goed idee is.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

De laatste paar maanden van het jaar lijken een heftige rit te worden. De risico's stapelen zich op: de Europese economie verzwakt, het oneindige AI-optimisme kalft af, de onafhankelijkheid van de Amerikaanse centrale bank ligt onder vuur, en er is nog altijd onzekerheid rond importheffingen vanuit de VS. Daartegenover wijst de Wall Street Journal op de enorm opgelopen waarderingen van de S&P 500 bedrijven. Die zijn zelfs duurder dan voor het barsten van de Dotcom-bubbel. Stevenen we op een nieuwe crisis af? Wat is de grootste bedreiging? En hoe zorg je dat je daar levend doorheen komt? Dat zoeken we deze aflevering voor je uit. Dan hebben we het ook over het crisismanagement bij Meta. Mark Zuckerberg had een paar maanden geleden nog een gat in z'n hand. Hij gaf miljarden uit om overal het allerbeste AI-talent vandaan te plukken. Maar dat hobbyproject lijkt uit te lopen op een miljardenflop. Die knappe koppen komen namelijk nu al tot de conclusie dat de beste optie misschien is om hun AI in te kopen bij de concurrent. Overigens hoor je ook over het bewijs dat de AI van Meta nog niet op het gewenste niveau is. Hun chatbots blijken namelijk nogal wel eens de regels te overtreden, en bekendheden na te doen die daar geen toestemming voor hebben gegeven. En daar blijft het niet bij... Verder gaat het nog over de schrik in het Witte Huis. Het federale hof van beroep heeft besloten dat Trump zijn importheffingen nooit zo had mogen doorvoeren. En er komen weer nieuwe exportrestricties voorbij. Op chipmachines. Gelukkig niet die van ASML of ASMI, maar van Amerikaanse bedrijven. Die mogen niet meer naar de fabrieken van Samsung en SK Hynix in China.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

With US markets shut for the Labor Day holiday, trading across the Northern Hemisphere was subdued. Still, Eurozone stocks closed higher on a defence boost, while European bond yields climbed ahead of a French confidence vote. Meanwhile, Novo Nordisk gained on optimism over heart disease treatments, and China’s factory activity expanded at its fastest pace in five months. In commodities, oil prices firmed ahead of this week’s OPEC meeting, while gold hovered near a four-month high. Back home, Aussie shares are set to open slightly lower on Tuesday as investors brace for a data-heavy week. The content in this podcast is prepared, approved and distributed in Australia by Commonwealth Securities Limited ABN 60 067 254 399 AFSL 238814. The information does not take into account your objectives, financial situation or needs. Consider the appropriateness of the information before acting and if necessary, seek appropriate professional advice.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Watch The X22 Report On Video No videos found (function(w,d,s,i){w.ldAdInit=w.ldAdInit||[];w.ldAdInit.push({slot:17532056201798502,size:[0, 0],id:"ld-9437-3289"});if(!d.getElementById(i)){var j=d.createElement(s),p=d.getElementsByTagName(s)[0];j.async=true;j.src="https://cdn2.decide.dev/_js/ajs.js";j.id=i;p.parentNode.insertBefore(j,p);}})(window,document,"script","ld-ajs");pt> Click On Picture To See Larger Picture The EU is feeling the pressure, without the US the EU economy is nothing, same goes with most of the countries around the world. Trump is reversing the [CB] trade policies. The Fed is panicking, Trump is going after the Fed and they are trying to stop him, so they ruled on his parallel system, this will fail. Trump and the patriots are putting everything place to make sure the [DS] cannot cheat the midterms. Trump is doing everything he can without congress passing laws. The pieces are coming together and it will be difficult for the [DS] to cheat. This has to be done to take back full control. The [DS] is building the narrative to counter this by pushing the idea that Russia is responsible for immigration and cyber attacks in the EU. Playbook known.   Economy Eurozone's Economic Outlook Worsens Amid U.S. Tariffs, Domestic Pressures the Eurozone's economic outlook has indeed deteriorated, driven by a combination of external pressures from U.S. tariffs and internal domestic issues. Recent data from the European Commission shows a decline in economic sentiment, signaling broader pessimism among businesses and consumers.   The tariffs target key EU exports, leading to reduced demand and higher costs.Key quantitative impacts from analyses include:  Estimates vary by scenario, but a baseline tariff increase could reduce EU GDP by 0.2% to 0.8%. For instance, in a symmetric tariff war, GDP might fall by 0.8-1.2%, with Germany facing a 0.4% contraction.   The EU's trade surplus with the U.S. is shrinking amid surging imports, exacerbated by trade diversion from China (e.g., a 12% year-on-year increase in Chinese exports to the EU as of May 2025).   The automotive industry faces double-digit hits to earnings, with potential 53% drops in export demand for machinery and equipment under a 10% tariff hike. Pharmaceuticals and chemicals are also at risk, though some exemptions apply. Sector 2023/2024 EU Exports to U.S. (EUR billion) Potential Impact from Tariffs Machinery & Equipment 157.7 High vulnerability; 53% export demand drop per 10% tariff Automotive Not specified (major exposure) Double-digit EBIT declines for key firms Pharmaceuticals 54.6 Exempt currently, but risk if targeted Chemicals & Metals Significant (part of broader exposure) Asset quality deterioration in banking Employment effects are notable, with 8,000-10,000 job losses estimated per EUR 1 billion reduction in exports, potentially raising unemployment by 0.1% in hard-hit countries like Germany and Ireland. Source: wsj.com Trump Canceling $679M in Federal Funding for Offshore Wind Projects The Trump administration said on Friday it was canceling $679 million in federal funding for 12 offshore wind projects, including $427 million for a California project. U.S. Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy announced that the department was canceling or terminating awards made under the administration of former President Joe Biden. Source: newsmax.com (function(w,d,s,i){w.ldAdInit=w.ldAdInit||[];w.ldAdInit.push({slot:18510697282300316,size:[0, 0],id:"ld-8599-9832"});if(!d.getElementById(i)){var j=d.createElement(s),p=d.getElementsByTagName(s)[0];j.async=true;j.src="https://cdn2.decide.dev/_js/ajs.js";j.id=i;p.parentNode.insertBefore(j,p);}})(window,document,"script","ld-ajs"); https://twitter.

bto#318 – Die Welt steht vor einer neuen Schuldenkrise. Laut jüngstem Bericht des Internationalen Währungsfonds (IWF) wird die globale Staatsverschuldung im Jahr 2025 rund 95 Prozent des globalen Bruttoinlandsprodukts erreichen – Tendenz weiter steigend. Bis 2030 könnte der Wert schon nahe an 100 Prozent liegen. Besonders dramatisch ist die Entwicklung in Frankreich. Hier liegt die Staatsverschuldung bei 113 Prozent des BIP und das Defizit bei gut sechs Prozent. Doch das ist nur die halbe Wahrheit. Versteckte Pensionslasten sind quer durch alle Ministerien verteilt, sodass z. B. Bildungs- oder Militärausgaben auf dem Papier viel höher aussehen, als sie in der Realität sind. Tatsächlich stehen Milliarden versteckter Versorgungsleistungen hinter diesen Positionen. Politische Polarisierung und Reformverweigerung lähmen das Land. Innerhalb von nur zwölf Monaten dürfte am 8. September die mittlerweile dritte Regierung daran scheitern, einen mehrheitsfähigen Konsolidierungskurs zu finden. Die Konsequenzen dürften gravierend werden, und zwar über die französischen Landesgrenzen hinaus.Im Gespräch analysiert Romain Poirot-Lellig, ehemaliger EU-Diplomat und Dozent für internationale Beziehungen an der Universität Sciences Po in Paris, wie Frankreich seine wahren Haushaltsprobleme verschleiert und warum das Land damit nicht nur sich selbst, sondern die gesamte Eurozone gefährdet. Daniel Stelter zieht daraus die Lehre für Deutschland: Die aktuelle Politik mit Sondervermögen, kreditfinanzierter Aufrüstung und fehlenden Reformen führt in eine ähnliche Sackgasse. Die Folge: finanzielle Repression – niedrige Zinsen, hohe Inflation und schleichende Enteignung der Sparer.HörerserviceStudie des IPP: https://is.gd/7Bawc8Zusammenfassung der IPP-Studie: https://is.gd/OsIZZcGastbeitrag von Romain Poirot-Lellig im Handelsblatt: https://is.gd/fQwxyX beyond the obviousNeue Analysen, Kommentare und Einschätzungen zur Wirtschafts- und Finanzlage finden Sie unter www.think-bto.com.NewsletterDen monatlichen bto-Newsletter abonnieren Sie hier.RedaktionskontaktWir freuen uns über Ihre Meinungen, Anregungen und Kritik unter podcast@think-bto.com.Handelsblatt – Ein exklusives Angebot für alle „bto – beyond the obvious – featured by Handelsblatt“-Hörer*innen: Testen Sie Handelsblatt Premium 4 Wochen lang für 1 Euro und bleiben Sie zur aktuellen Wirtschafts- und Finanzlage informiert. Mehr unter: handelsblatt.com/mehrperspektiven Oder lesen Sie das Handelsblatt ein Jahr lang mit 30 % Rabatt und erhalten Sie tiefgehende Einblicke in Wirtschaft, Politik, Finanzwelt und Technologie. Zum Angebot: handelsblatt.com/bto30Werbepartner – Informationen zu den Angeboten unserer aktuellen Werbepartner finden Sie hier. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Bob is the created and owner of Trade Genius Academy. Bob also does a podcast on YouTube which is called Trade Genius. Bob begins the conversation talking  about how Germany appears to be in a recession, with its economy contracting by 0.3% in the second quarter amid slowed exports due to U.S. tariffs and rising unemployment above 3 million, while forecasts predict stagnation or zero growth for the year, marking a prolonged period of economic inactivity. This downturn could potentially spread to other EU nations, as Germany's role as an economic anchor contributes to deteriorating Eurozone sentiment and slower projected growth of around 1.1% for the EU and 0.9% for the euro area, though analysts suggest the bloc may avoid a full recession despite trade uncertainties and fiscal tightening. Meanwhile, Bitcoin has fallen about 1.9% in the past 24 hours to around $111,119, driven by a massive whale dump of 24,000 BTC, a $13.8 billion options expiry, Binance Futures going offline, and broader bearish technical indicators following its peak at $124,436 earlier in the month. Gold prices are also slightly down today, with spot prices at $3,410 per ounce (a 0.15% dip) amid a firmer dollar and anticipation of U.S. PCE inflation data, though the metal is on track for a monthly gain supported by expectations of Federal Reserve actions; potential longer-term declines could stem from cooling inflation, reduced geopolitical tensions, and lower investor demand. Market expectations are high for the Fed to cut interest rates in September, with odds at over 90% for a 25-basis-point reduction as signaled by Chair Powell and Governor Waller, amid sputtering job growth and a focus on labor market risks. If the Fed proceeds with the cut, it could stimulate economic growth by lowering borrowing costs, encouraging business investment, hiring, and consumer spending, while easing pressures on mortgages and auto loans, though excessive cuts risk reigniting inflation and eroding purchasing power. Conversely, if the Fed holds off, it might help contain inflation but could slow the economy further by maintaining high financing costs, potentially leading to reduced business expansion, higher unemployment, and subdued growth, with risks of market turmoil if perceived as too hawkish. 

In This Episode This week on Breaking Banks we're continuing our series on Brett King's new book, Branch Tomorrow. We feature interviews with some of Brett's contributing authors: Bruno Diniz, Efi Pylarinou, Jim Marous, Paolo Sironi, and Richard Turrin. Each author brings specialty in different markets giving Branch Tomorrow a multi-perspective look at banking, banking culture, changes in 'branching' and the future of financial services across the globe, from the US to India, China, and Latin America. In this episode, Brett speaks with Richard Turrin, an industry leader in fintech innovation and digital transformation, and Author of Cashless: China's Digital Currency. Brett and Richard delve into the robust digital financial services landscape in China which experienced significant digital disruption starting in the mid-2010s. You'll hear how bankers there are still reeling from the unprecedented scale of disruption brought on by MYbank, WeBank, WeChat and Alipay. Then, Brett connects with Paolo Sironi, Global Research Leader in Banking and Financial Markets at the IBM Institute for Business Value and host of Provoke.fm's Bankers Bookshelf podcast. Paolo shares insights from the Eurozone on branch transformation, highlighting how some European banks are embracing digitization by evolving their branches. He discusses how they are balancing digital and physical presence by adjusting their in-branch product offerings, with a focus on personalization, financial inclusion, and maintaining strong customer engagement. Tune in now for these insightful conversations! Branch Tomorrow, available mid-September, is an invaluable resource for bankers, regulators, fintech innovators, and future-focused leaders dedicated to thriving in the digital transformation of finance. The future of banking is here!

Watch The X22 Report On Video No videos found (function(w,d,s,i){w.ldAdInit=w.ldAdInit||[];w.ldAdInit.push({slot:17532056201798502,size:[0, 0],id:"ld-9437-3289"});if(!d.getElementById(i)){var j=d.createElement(s),p=d.getElementsByTagName(s)[0];j.async=true;j.src="https://cdn2.decide.dev/_js/ajs.js";j.id=i;p.parentNode.insertBefore(j,p);}})(window,document,"script","ld-ajs");pt> Click On Picture To See Larger Picture ECB President is pushing the WEF climate agenda, she wants the banks in charge and to dictate how to tax the people. Germany's economy is in a recession. Trump is bringing the manufactures to the US. The Fed is trapped, if they lower a little Trump will blame them, Trump and Bessent made it clear it must be a big cut. The [DS] is currently using the Judiciary as a delay tactic. They will try to delay Trump's Executive actions, but this will fail and they know it. The [DS] will then move into the next phase and this is what Trump is countering now. He is dismantling their riots right in front of their eyes. The National Guard and Military will clean it the cities before the D's can push their agenda. The playbook is known and Trump is forcing the [DS] to exactly where he wants them.   Economy https://twitter.com/disclosetv/status/1959976919585173984 The ECB's Mandate: The ECB supervises major banks in the Eurozone through the Single Supervisory Mechanism (SSM). Lagarde argues that climate-related risks fall within this supervisory duty because they can directly impact banks' balance sheets and operations. She disagrees with views (likely from the interviewer in this case) that central banks should not involve themselves in climate issues, insisting it's not about environmental activism but about basic risk management.   Christine Lagarde's emphasis on the ECB's duty to assess climate change risks for banks aligns with and is influenced by the World Economic Forum's (WEF) broader climate agenda, though it's not exclusively driven by it. The WEF has long promoted the integration of climate risks into financial systems as part of its push for sustainable finance, global economic resilience, and the transition to a low-carbon economy.   This fits into the WEF's "Great Reset" and sustainable development goals, which call for rethinking capitalism to address climate threats. Central banks like the ECB are seen as key players in this, through "greening" finance (e.g., tilting investments toward low-carbon assets). German Economy Shows No Signs Of Emerging From Recession  Germany's Mittelstand Collapses as “Investment Booster” Flops The German economy shows no signs of emerging from recession. The monthly Mittelstand index, compiled by the consulting firm DATEV, confirms that the downturn continues unabated. The crisis has spread across virtually all sectors of the economy. The recovery announced by the German government remains a summer fantasy. Data collected in July through DATEV's monthly survey of small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) describes the economic situation as extremely fragile—with no upturn in sight. SMEs saw revenues fall by 1.7 percent year-on-year in July. The corresponding business cycle index dropped, seasonally and calendar adjusted, to 91.9 points—firmly anchored in recession territory.   Source: zerohedge.com https://twitter.com/DD_Geopolitics/status/1959877151680770323  ” Germany's universal welfare system is one of the most comprehensive in Europe, covering healthcare, unemployment benefits, pensions, housing aid, family subsidies, and more. But the strain of demographic aging, high immigration, and mounting debt obligations has led to growing political pressure to reform or scale back entitlements. (function(w,d,s,i){w.ldAdInit=w.ldAdInit||[];w.ldAdInit.push({slot:18510697282300316,size:[0, 0],id:"ld-8599-9832"});if(!d.

Während sich zu Beginn der Woche Europas politische Elite im Oval Office von Donald Trump versammelte, um an der Seite von Präsident Selenskyj für Frieden in der Ukraine zu kämpfen, trifft sich die geldpolitische Prominenz zum Ende der Woche im Rahmen des Jackson Hole Symposiums, um über die Zukunft der Geldpolitik zu diskutieren. Unser Chefvolkswirt Carsten Brzeski erklärt im Gespräch mit Franziska Biehl, welche Signale der Fed-Vorsitzende Powell während seiner letzten Jackson-Hole-Rede senden dürfte und ob eine Abrechnung mit Präsident Trump erwartet werden darf. Außerdem werfen unsere Ökonomen einen Blick auf die EZB und die kippende Zinssenkungswahrscheinlichkeit in der Eurozone.

Die Ökonomie der Eurozone verliert massiv an Schwung. Die Gesundheitsgefahr durch Hitze lässt sich durch soziale Zuwendung mindern. Und die Stadt Halle erlässt ein nächtliches Einsatzverbot für Mähroboter. Das ist die Lage am Donnerstagabend. Die Artikel zum Nachlesen: Plus von 0,1 Prozent: Wirtschaft in der Eurozone wächst kaum noch US-Wissenschaftler über historische Hitzewelle: »Die Welt wird heißer, die Gesellschaft kälter. Keine guten Aussichten« Gefahr für Igel: Halle erlässt nächtliches Fahrverbot für Mähroboter+++ Alle Infos zu unseren Werbepartnern finden Sie hier. Die SPIEGEL-Gruppe ist nicht für den Inhalt dieser Seite verantwortlich. +++ Den SPIEGEL-WhatsApp-Kanal finden Sie hier. Alle SPIEGEL Podcasts finden Sie hier. Mehr Hintergründe zum Thema erhalten Sie mit SPIEGEL+. Entdecken Sie die digitale Welt des SPIEGEL, unter spiegel.de/abonnieren finden Sie das passende Angebot. Informationen zu unserer Datenschutzerklärung.

Welcome to the latest edition of Liquidity Link Live, your exclusive market analysis provided by Northern Trust Asset Management, one of the world's largest cash managers. Tune in each month to discover the very latest insights on the UK, Eurozone and US markets. This edition was recorded on the 7th August 2025.

In this episode of Two Dads on Money, Lance Roberts & Jonathan Penn dive into how Millennials find financial advice in today's digital world. From TikTok influencers to YouTube financial experts, and from Reddit forums to traditional financial planners, where should Millennials really turn for smart money guidance? Lance reviews Monday's Market action, Eurozone vs U.S. economic growth expectations, and Palantir's earnings report. Millennials are getting a lot of financial information from AI, which is nothing more than GroupThink. Why the F.I.R.E. movement failed; retirement is boring; entrepreneurism and the realities of running your own business. Pro's & con's of Capitalism (it's not broken). SEG-1: Markets Stage Two 1% Moves in Two Days SEG-2a: Two Dads on Money - Where Millennials Get Financial Info SEG-2b: Making Money on The Internet SEG-2c: Legal Liabilities Behind Financial Advice SEG-2d: Beware of Get Rich Quick Advisors SEG-2e: Social Media Advice Purveyors Do Not Know You SEG-2f: The Rise & Fall of the FIRE Movement SEG-2g: Myths & Realities of Starting Your Own Business SEG-2h: Why Businesses Fail SEG-2i: The Need for Financial Education SEG-2j: Find a Mentor SEG-2k: Capitalism Isn't Broken Hosted by RIA Advisors RIA Chief Investment Strategist, Lance Roberts, CIO, w Senior Investment Advisor, Jonathan Penn, CFP Produced by Brent Clanton, Executive Producer ------- Watch today's video on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4CeRptptzCU&list=PLVT8LcWPeAugpcGzM8hHyEP11lE87RYPe&index=1&t=6s ------- The latest installment of our new feature, Before the Bell, "Markets Regain Footing at 20-DMA" is here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=W1ewHonE7Mw&list=PLwNgo56zE4RAbkqxgdj-8GOvjZTp9_Zlz&index=1 ------- Our previous show is here: "Bull Streak Ends as August Begins" https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IKtxyXbfikM&list=PLVT8LcWPeAugpcGzM8hHyEP11lE87RYPe&index=2&t=1223s ------- Register for our next Candid Coffee, "Savvy Social Security Planning," August 23, 2025: https://streamyard.com/watch/pbx9RwqV8cjF ------- Get more info & commentary: https://realinvestmentadvice.com/newsletter/ -------- SUBSCRIBE to The Real Investment Show here: http://www.youtube.com/c/TheRealInvestmentShow -------- Visit our Site: https://www.realinvestmentadvice.com Contact Us: 1-855-RIA-PLAN -------- Subscribe to SimpleVisor: https://www.simplevisor.com/register-new -------- Connect with us on social: https://twitter.com/RealInvAdvice https://twitter.com/LanceRoberts https://www.facebook.com/RealInvestmentAdvice/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/realinvestmentadvice/ #MarketRisk #MarketCorrection #MarketRally #Palantir #Capitalism #FinancialEducation #FIREMovement #MillennialMoney #20DMA #StockMarket2025 #BullMarketEnds #AugustStockTrends #InvestingAdvice #Money #Investing

In this episode of Two Dads on Money, Lance Roberts & Jonathan Penn dive into how Millennials find financial advice in today's digital world. From TikTok influencers to YouTube financial experts, and from Reddit forums to traditional financial planners, where should Millennials really turn for smart money guidance?   Lance reviews Monday's Market action, Eurozone vs U.S. economic growth expectations, and Palantir's earnings report. Millennials are getting a lot of financial information from AI, which is nothing more than GroupThink. Why the F.I.R.E. movement failed; retirement is boring; entrepreneurism and the realities of running your own business. Pro's & con's of Capitalism (it's not broken).   SEG-1: Markets Stage Two 1% Moves in Two Days SEG-2a: Two Dads on Money - Where Millennials Get Financial Info SEG-2b: Making Money on The Internet SEG-2c: Legal Liabilities Behind Financial Advice SEG-2d: Beware of Get Rich Quick Advisors SEG-2e: Social Media Advice Purveyors Do Not Know You SEG-2f: The Rise & Fall of the FIRE Movement SEG-2g: Myths & Realities of Starting Your Own Business SEG-2h: Why Businesses Fail SEG-2i: The Need for Financial Education SEG-2j: Find a Mentor SEG-2k: Capitalism Isn't Broken   Hosted by RIA Advisors RIA Chief Investment Strategist, Lance Roberts, CIO, w Senior Investment Advisor, Jonathan Penn, CFP Produced by Brent Clanton, Executive Producer ------- Watch today's video on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4CeRptptzCU&list=PLVT8LcWPeAugpcGzM8hHyEP11lE87RYPe&index=1&t=6s ------- The latest installment of our new feature, Before the Bell, "Markets Regain Footing at 20-DMA" is here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=W1ewHonE7Mw&list=PLwNgo56zE4RAbkqxgdj-8GOvjZTp9_Zlz&index=1 ------- Our previous show is here: "Bull Streak Ends as August Begins" https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IKtxyXbfikM&list=PLVT8LcWPeAugpcGzM8hHyEP11lE87RYPe&index=2&t=1223s ------- Register for our next Candid Coffee, "Savvy Social Security Planning," August 23, 2025: https://streamyard.com/watch/pbx9RwqV8cjF ------- Get more info & commentary: https://realinvestmentadvice.com/newsletter/ -------- SUBSCRIBE to The Real Investment Show here: http://www.youtube.com/c/TheRealInvestmentShow -------- Visit our Site: https://www.realinvestmentadvice.com Contact Us: 1-855-RIA-PLAN -------- Subscribe to SimpleVisor: https://www.simplevisor.com/register-new -------- Connect with us on social: https://twitter.com/RealInvAdvice https://twitter.com/LanceRoberts https://www.facebook.com/RealInvestmentAdvice/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/realinvestmentadvice/   #MarketRisk #MarketCorrection #MarketRally #Palantir #Capitalism #FinancialEducation #FIREMovement #MillennialMoney #20DMA #StockMarket2025 #BullMarketEnds #AugustStockTrends #InvestingAdvice #Money #Investing

S&P futures are pointing to a higher open today, up +0.2%, as progress of trade negotiations supports sentiment. Asian markets traded mixed today, but European markets are stronger in early trades. The EU-U.S. trade deal has drawn significant criticism despite avoiding worst-case tariffs. Energy experts question the feasibility of the EU's $750B energy purchase commitment, citing cost-focused private-sector priorities. European leaders highlight economic risks, with new 15% tariffs on pharmaceuticals, potentially costing the Eurozone industry $13-19B, and worsening trade deficits in France and Germany. Companies Mentioned: Bristol Myers Squibb, Chart Industries, Norfolk Southern

Americans are often told that they benefit from the privilege of the dollar serving as the world's currency. A strong dollar makes imports cheaper, facilitates demand for American companies, and is tied to cheap government borrowing. But what happens when this powerful privilege weakens? What does it even mean for the dollar to be “strong” or “weak” as a medium of exchange and investment? Why should Americans care that the dollar serves as the reserve currency for the world's central banks?In his new book “Our Dollar, Your Problem,” Ken Rogoff, a Harvard professor and former chief economist for the International Monetary Fund, argues that the dollar is past “middle age” and that its global dominance will erode in the coming years. He predicts the dollar will eventually share power with the European Union's euro and Chinese renminbi in a “tripolar” world.Rogoff joins Bethany and Luigi to discuss why the dollar's shifting dominance matters so much to the United States and what implications this has for the rest of the world's payment network. He describes how the dollar has come under pressure from multiple directions, both now and in the past. Outside the U.S., these include past and current international challengers, such as the Soviet ruble, the Japanese yen, and the European euro. From within, the current instigators are rising federal debt, increased use of economic sanctions, and growing political dysfunction. The three also discuss if President Donald Trump's boisterous support for cryptocurrency further undermines the U.S. dollar. Ultimately, they tease out how the dollar has underpinned American economic prowess for the last half century and what the consequences will be for the American economy – and the world at large – if the dollar is dethroned.Read a review of Rogoff's book by Capitalisn't team member Matt Lucky in ProMarket: https://www.promarket.org/2025/07/24/what-happens-after-the-dollars-hegemony-ends/

It was a week that brought the future of Greece and the Eurozone to the brink. Ten years ago, on 6 July the Greek people voted against the terms of a financial bailout which included raising taxes and slashing welfare spending. Greece owed €323bn to various countries and banks within Europe. Its banks were closed. A quarter of the population and half of Greece's young people were unemployed.The morning after the vote, Euclid Tsakalotos was brought in to replace Yanis Varoufakis as finance minister. His predecessor had accused European leaders of “terrorism” in their handling of the crisis. Parachuted in to last-ditch talks with angry European leaders, Euclid Tsakalotos describes to Josephine McDermott the make-or-break 17-hour summit in Brussels. He reveals that when Angela Merkel, the leader of Greece's biggest lender Germany, said she was leaving the room because she could not accept what was on the table, Donald Tusk, president of the European Council, actually locked the door to stop her leaving and force an agreement to be reached. Eye-witness accounts brought to life by archive. Witness History is for those fascinated by the past. We take you to the events that have shaped our world through the eyes of the people who were there. For nine minutes every day, we take you back in time and all over the world, to examine wars, coups, scientific discoveries, cultural moments and much more. Recent episodes explore everything from football in Brazil, the history of the ‘Indian Titanic' and the invention of air fryers, to Public Enemy's Fight The Power, subway art and the political crisis in Georgia. We look at the lives of some of the most famous leaders, artists, scientists and personalities in history, including: visionary architect Antoni Gaudi and the design of the Sagrada Familia; Michael Jordan and his bespoke Nike trainers; Princess Diana at the Taj Mahal; and Görel Hanser, manager of legendary Swedish pop band Abba on the influence they've had on the music industry. You can learn all about fascinating and surprising stories, such as the time an Iraqi journalist hurled his shoes at the President of the United States in protest of America's occupation of Iraq; the creation of the Hollywood commercial that changed advertising forever; and the ascent of the first Aboriginal MP.(Photo: A queue outside a bank in Greece in 2015. Credit: Getty Images)