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...
Why The Fed Rate Cuts Were A Mistake | Michael Kao
In this episode, Michael Kao joins the show to discuss why the Fed rate cuts were a mistake, the impact of the dollar wrecking ball, and whether an inflation resurgence is possible. We also delve into the December Fed decision, the oil market, and much more. Enjoy!
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Timestamps:
(00:00) Introduction
(02:05) Powell's Policy Mistake
(10:02) Why The Fed Cut 50 Bps
(14:04) Reason For Economic Resurgence
(17:56) The Dollar & Fiscal Red Bull
(26:24) Ads
(28:26) Inflationary Concerns Maxed Out?
(34:49) The Dollar Wrecking Ball
(44:29) December Fed Decision
(47:14) The Oil Market
(52:01) Peace Dividend
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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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Mastering Risk Management In A Rotational Market | Weekly Roundup
This week we discuss how to think about managing risk, whether inflation fears are overpriced, and embracing the market rotation. We also delve into the shift in global collateral, the power of volatility, and much more. Enjoy!
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SKALE is the next evolution in Layer 1 blockchains with a gas-free invisible user experience, instant finality, high speed, and robust security. SKALE is built different as it allows for limitless scalability and has already saved its 46 Million users over $9 Billion in gas fees. SKALE is high-performance and cost-effective, making it ideal for compute-intensive applications like AI, gaming, and consumer-facing dApps. Learn more at skale.space and stay up to date with the gas-free invisible blockchain on X at @skalenetwork
Ledger, the world leader in digital asset security for consumers and enterprises, proudly sponsors Forward Guidance, where traditional finance meets crypto. As Ledger celebrates a decade of securing 20% of the world’s crypto assets, it offers a secure gateway for those entering digital finance. Buy a LEDGER™ device today and protect your assets with top-tier security technology. Buy now on Ledger.com.
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
(02:14) MicroStrategy/Bitcoin Craze
(06:26) Risk Management Strategies
(17:30) Are Inflation Fears Overpriced?
(25:48) Ads
(27:32) Volatility Seasonality
(30:11) The Bullish Market Rotation
(40:35) Shift In Global Collateral
(52:21) Volatility Is Vitality
(56:36) Cyclicality, Liquidity, & Debasement
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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.
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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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
(01:37) 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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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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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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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) 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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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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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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Ledger, the world leader in digital asset security for consumers and enterprises, proudly sponsors Forward Guidance, where traditional finance meets crypto. As Ledger celebrates a decade of securing 20% of the world’s crypto assets, it offers a secure gateway for those entering digital finance. Buy a LEDGER™ device today and protect your assets with top-tier security technology. Buy now on Ledger.com.
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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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.