This week, we join the Empire podcast to discuss where markets go next from here. After the market sold off in reaction to the Trump tariffs, we deep dive into the bull vs bear case in 2025, Trump's end game, building the perfect portfolio, Coinbase vs Robinhood, is Bitcoin really a safe haven asset & more. Enjoy!
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Timestamps:
(00:00) Turning Bearish In 2025
(10:490 Ads (Ondo, Ledger)
(12:00) How Trump Spooked Markets
(15:46) The Trump & Bessent Playbook
(19:13) The Bull vs Bear Case In 2025
(27:57) Ads (Ondo, Ledger)
(29:07) How To Position Under Trump 2.0
(32:46) Will The Fed Step In?
(36:46) What We Learnt From SVB’s Collapse
(39:43) What’s Trump’s End Game
(44:31) Is Bitcoin A Safe Haven?
(47:24) Building A Crypto Portfolio
(01:01:01) Long vs Short Vol
(01:04:04) Coinbase & Crypto Equities
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1:10:31
The Trump Put Is In The Bond Market | Weekly Roundup
This week, we discuss how we managed this insane week in markets, China and the evolving tariff strategy, and what’s going on with the bond market. We also delve into our expectations from the Fed, Secretary Bessent orchestrating policy behind the scenes, Bitcoin hitting ATHs in 2025, and more. Enjoy!
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Timestamps:
(00:00) Introduction
(00:39) PMLS IV
(02:02) Navigating This Insane Market
(07:32) Key Market Drivers
(12:22) Ondo Ad
(12:48) China & Tariffs
(16:31) US Spending Problem
(20:33) Bond Market
(24:12) The Fed & Inflation
(29:40) Powell, Bessent & Fiscal
(32:39) Ondo Ad
(33:10) Navigating A Volatile Market
(38:55) Secretary Bessent Running Point
(42:50) Alternative Trade Restructuring Strategies
(48:59) Unpacking the Bond Market Put
(52:47) BTC ATHs in 2025
(56:02) Market Tailwinds
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1:01:00
Trump Is “Kitchen Sinking” The US Economy | Darius Dale
In this episode, Darius Dale of 42Macro joins the show to discuss Trump transitioning the US economy to a new paradigm, the potential for a recession and its impact on markets, and the threat of a debt refinancing air pocket. We also delve into why the Fed needs to transition to QE, how to approach portfolio allocation and risk management, and more. Enjoy!
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Timestamps:
(00:00) Introduction
(00:06) Key Market Narratives
(04:03) Trump's Economic Vision
(13:28) Ads (Ondo, Ledger)
(14:39) Trump's Economic Vision (Con't)
(16:02) Technical vs. Actual Recession
(20:02) Credit Cycle and Market Positioning
(25:13) Market Pricing for Recession
(30:15) Fiscal Policy and Tax Cuts
(32:39) Ads (Ondo, Ledger)
(33:54) Federal Reserve's Mandates and QE
(37:26) Global Liquidity and Debt Refinancing
(43:50) Portfolio Construction and Risk Management
(47:34) KISS Portfolio System
(52:29) Managing Different Opinions & Systematic Investing
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56:56
This Is What Capitulation Feels Like | Weekly Roundup
This week, Tony Greer and Jared Dillian from Macro Dirt join the roundup to discuss the fallout of Trump’s tariffs, what markets we’re eyeing during this meltdown, and how to manage risk as a trader. We also delve into commodities, tax cuts, Bitcoin’s resilience, and more. Enjoy!
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Timestamps:
(00:00) Forward Guidance x Macro Dirt
(01:32) Unpacking Trump’s Tariffs & Market Reaction
(09:56) Commodity Markets
(15:04) Federal Reserve and Economic Data
(24:27) Market Volatility and Bear Market Rallies
(25:57) Risk Management Strategies for Traders
(30:00) Gold Miners and Commodity Markets
(33:25) Tax Cuts and Tariff Implications
(37:43) Bitcoin's Resilience
(42:53) Bond Price Action
(44:53) Weekend Plans
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47:53
Liquidity Is Breaking And The Economy Is Next | Michael Howell
In this episode, Michael Howell joins the show to discuss the Fed & Treasury’s hidden stimulus tapering off, why we need more liquidity in the financial system to refinance debts, and why the Fed’s QE & duration goals are unrealistic. We also delve into the dislocation between the 10-year yield and mortgage rates, what China needs to do to escape its debt deflation, global liquidity’s correlation to Bitcoin’s price, and more. Enjoy!
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Timestamps:
(00:00) Introduction
(00:06) Deep Dive into Bank Reserves
(03:53) Fed/Treasury Pump and Dump
(09:51) Global Liquidity and Debt Refinancing
(16:05) Ledger Ad
(16:49) Bank Reserves & Liquidity-to-Debt Ratio
(20:19) Post-GFC Financial System
(23:46) Repo Market Tensions
(35:01) Ledger Ad
(35:46) The Fed's Duration Dump and Debt Refinancing
(39:25) Yield Curve Suppression and Inflation Rates
(44:11) Credit Markets and Risk Appetite
(50:47) China's Economic Policy and Gold Strategy
(01:00:52) Bitcoin & Global Liquidity
(01:07:59) Final Thoughts
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