The laws of macro investing are being re-written, and investors who fail to adapt to the rapidly changing monetary environment will struggle to keep pace. Felix...
This week we discuss the Fed’s cutting path, Powell’s speech, and managing crypto market euphoria. We also delve into whether we’ve seen the peak in the dollar and yields, the factors driving the Fed, and much more. Enjoy!
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Timestamps:
(00:00) Introduction
(01:37) Revisiting View Of The Economy
(03:42) Fed Cuts & Powell Speech
(09:55) Peak In Dollar & Yields
(13:38) Government Spending & DOGE
(19:02) China, Japan, & The Dollar
(22:23) Small Caps Vs Large Caps
(24:56) Ads
(26:29) Managing Crypto Euphoria
(33:24) Bullish Market Signals
(37:41) Stifling Volatility
(40:41) Tactical Outlook For Bitcoin
(43:35) Long-Term Bitcoin Outlook
(48:16) Inflation & Potential For Recession
(53:34) Differentiating Assets
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57:33
Breaking Down Trump's Potential Trade & Economic Policies | Stephen Miran
In this episode, Stephen Miran joins the show to discuss Trump’s potential economic policies, the current economic imbalances in global trade, and the economics of tariffs. We also delve into how currency moves can offset tariffs, a potential Mar-a-Lago Accord to weaken the dollar, and much more. Enjoy!
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Timestamps:
(00:00) Introduction
(01:27) Stephen's Background
(02:34) Context Behind The Paper
(04:51) Economic Imbalances In Global Trade
(09:15) Consequences Of Having The Reserve Currency
(11:26) Consequences Of US Share Of Global GDP Declining
(14:21) Financial Extraterritoriality & Tariffs
(17:28) Economics Of Tariffs
(25:37) Currency Offsetting
(32:25) Ads
(33:58) Trump's Economic Policies
(45:46) Varied Application Of Tariffs
(49:18) Dollar Devaluation
(55:35) The Role Of The Fed & Treasury
(01:01:46) The Big Picture
(01:03:43) Trump's Impact On Markets
(01:06:43) Closing Remarks
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1:08:07
The Stock Market Melt Up Is About To Accelerate | George Robertson
In this episode, George Robertson joins the show to discuss why he thinks there is no monetary policy, the changing reaction function of the Fed, and how fiscal is driving nominal GDP. We also delve into the implications of an absent Fed, the real risk-free rate, and much more. Enjoy!
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Meet Kraken Institutional. Whether you're an asset allocator, a trading firm or high net worth individual, Kraken Institutional unlocks the powerful tools you and your organization need to trade and manage crypto — at scale. Reliable, easy to integrate, with white-glove service and 24/7 support. Get in touch today at https://blckwrks.co/Kraken
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Timestamps:
(00:00) Introduction
(02:11) The Fed Doesn't Exist
(06:58) Neo Wicksell Policy Shift
(14:14) Forward Guidance
(15:54) Summarizing George's Position
(17:50) Normalizing Fed Funds
(21:03) There Is No Monetary Policy
(33:28) Ads
(35:00) There Is No Monetary Policy (Continued)
(37:18) What Is Driving The Economy?
(45:09) Implications Of An Absent Fed
(49:51) What Stage Are We In?
(53:01) The Real Risk-Free Rate
(01:01:23) Economic Outlook
(01:06:10) Learn More About George's Work
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1:08:17
Positioning For The New Post-Election Market Regime | Weekly Roundup
This week we discuss the impact of the election, the Fed’s interest rate decision, and the post-election trading themes. We also delve into shorting gold, Bitcoin’s all-time high, and much more. Enjoy!
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Meet Kraken Institutional. Whether you're an asset allocator, a trading firm or high net worth individual, Kraken Institutional unlocks the powerful tools you and your organization need to trade and manage crypto — at scale. Reliable, easy to integrate, with white-glove service and 24/7 support. Get in touch today at https://blckwrks.co/Kraken
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Timestamps:
00:00 Introduction
01:27 Election Outcome
04:43 The Shift In Media & Polling
09:09 Unity Or More Fracturing?
15:53 Market Impact Of Election
23:04 Ads
24:18 Market Impact Of Election (Continued)
25:35 Offsides Hedging
30:40 Powell & The Fed
36:37 December FOMC Meeting
40:47 2025 Themes To Watch
44:39 Short Gold?
46:46 Crypto & Bitcoin All-Time Highs
52:19 New Market Regime
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Disclaimer: Nothing discussed on Forward Guidance should be considered as investment advice. Please always do your own research & speak to a financial advisor before thinking about, thinking about putting your money into these crazy markets.
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56:15
Biggest Takeaways From The Fed Interest Rate Decision | Bob Elliot
In this episode, Bob Elliot joins the show to discuss the Fed’s latest interest rate decision, the ongoing "over easy" monetary policy, and the election’s impact on the Fed and markets. We also delve into the labor market, fiscal deficits, and much more. Enjoy!
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Timestamps:
(00:00) Introduction
(01:31) FOMC Takeaways
(02:48) Is Policy Restrictive?
(07:20) Are Cuts Fairly Priced?
(09:54) Cuts Are Coming No Matter What
(12:39) Over Easy Monetary Policy
(15:40) Quantitative Tightening
(18:24) What The Fed SHOULD Do
(22:20) Ledger Ad
(23:05) The Labor Market
(26:33) Election Impact On The Fed
(31:40) Can The Fed Tame Inflation?
(35:22) Fiscal Deficits
(42:51) Asset Allocation
(44:42) Credit Spreads
(46:39) Foreign Markets & Monetary Policy
(49:58) F*ck Valuations
(52:11) Follow Bob's Work
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Disclaimer: Nothing discussed on Forward Guidance should be considered as investment advice. Please always do your own research & speak to a financial advisor before thinking about, thinking about putting your money into these crazy markets.
The laws of macro investing are being re-written, and investors who fail to adapt to the rapidly changing monetary environment will struggle to keep pace. Felix Jauvin interviews the brightest minds in finance about which asset classes they think will thrive in the financial future that they envision.