Episodes

  • The Upcoming Showdown at the Fed, and Making Cents out of Eliminating the Penny

    The Upcoming Showdown at the Fed, and Making Cents out of Eliminating the Penny
    Jan 27 2025
    On The Express this week, we dissect the flurry of economic executive orders and announcements from the Trump administration and identify the new power brokers influencing markets and the future of A.I. The Federal Reserve will meet on interest rates for the first time this year and the first time under this administration, which has been demanding lower rates. Plus, DOGE, led by Elon Musk, says it's time to stop printing the Penny, but those cents come with billions of dollars worth of complications even though they cost more to produce than they are actually worth. And, stocks touched record highs again last week, and breadth inside the markets actually improved which could set the stage for the next leg of this bull market. LINKS FOR SHOW NOTES https://www.investopedia.com/what-to-expect-from-the-federal-reserve-s-interest-rate-decision-wednesday-8779447 https://www.investopedia.com/nuscale-oklo-and-other-nuclear-stocks-soar-on-anticipation-of-ai-growing-energy-needs-8779389 https://www.investopedia.com/terms/d/dark-pool.asp https://www.cmegroup.com/markets/interest-rates/cme-fedwatch-tool.html https://www.investopedia.com/what-to-expect-in-the-markets-this-week-fed-powell-interest-rates-inflation-apple-tesla-microsoft-earnings-8779620 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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    14 mins
  • The New Economic Policy Playbook and the Future of TikTok

    The New Economic Policy Playbook and the Future of TikTok
    Jan 20 2025
    It's a newer, faster version of The Express, and we break down the path of economic policies promised by the incoming Trump administration, including what's likely to happen, and what might get challenged. Plus, the future of TikTok in the U.S. is changing by the minute, but recent developments and the seating arrangement at the inauguration tell us that the popular social video app isn't going anywhere. And, get used to hearing about the Smoot-Hawley Tariff Act of 1930, and watch for new amendments to the 95-year old piece of legislation. LINKS FOR SHOW NOTES https://www.investopedia.com/terms/s/smoot-hawley-tariff-act.asp https://www.investopedia.com/what-to-expect-in-the-markets-this-week-8776336 https://www.investopedia.com/trump-has-promised-these-major-economic-actions-on-day-one-8776775 https://www.bloomberg.com/features/2024-trump-day-one-agenda/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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    12 mins
  • Reasons to Remain Bullish as the Bond Vigilantes Circle

    Reasons to Remain Bullish as the Bond Vigilantes Circle
    Jan 13 2025
    Despite the recent and relentless rise in Treasury bond yields and a sell off in the stock market, Dr. Ed Yardeni, President of Yardeni Research, remains one of the most bullish strategists out there. Yardeni, who coined the term "Bond Vigilantes", outlines the risks, probabilities and opportunities facing investors today, and explains why he sees the S&P 500 topping 10,000 by the end of the decade. Plus, expensive stocks have pushed the equity risk premium to historical lows, but those hoping for it to rise better be careful what they wish for. LINKS FOR SHOW NOTES www.investopedia.com/what-to-expect-in-the-markets-this-week-877192 https://www.investopedia.com/hiring-surprisingly-surged-in-december-8772350 https://classic.foodandwine.com/ https://www.federalreserve.gov/monetarypolicy/files/FOMC20180926tealbooka20180914.pdf https://yardeni.com/ https://yardeni.com/quicktakes/ https://www.investopedia.com/bond-vigilante-6386194 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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    32 mins
  • What to Expect Across the Capital Markets in 2025

    What to Expect Across the Capital Markets in 2025
    Jan 6 2025
    Following back to back years of twenty-percent plus gains for the stock market, what should investors expect in 2025 as a new administration moves into Washington D.C., the U.S. economy continues to grow and consumers are feeling as confident as they have in years? Liz Young Thomas, SoFi's Head of Investment Strategy, rejoins The Express to share her outlook for 2025, including the biggest risks and opportunities on the horizon. Plus, 2024 was the second year in a row where retail investors beat the market. What would it take for a three-peat? LINKS FOR SHOW NOTES https://www.sofi.com/article/investment-strategy/liz-looks-at-the-2025-outlook/ https://www.investopedia.com/terms/j/januaryeffect.asp https://www.investopedia.com/what-to-expect-in-the-markets-this-week-8768364 https://www.vandaresearch.com/news/ https://www.bespokepremium.com/interactive/research/think-big-blog/ https://www.instagram.com/lizthomasstrat/?hl=en Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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    35 mins
  • Why the Bitcoin Bonanza Might Just Be Getting Started

    Why the Bitcoin Bonanza Might Just Be Getting Started
    Dec 23 2024
    After a blowout year for Bitcoin, the runway to higher highs could be clearing as a crypto-friendly Trump administration is set to take office, institutional ownership is just beginning, and the blockchain has been firmly established across industries. Ric Edelman, the legendary financial advisor, best-selling author, award-winning radio host and founder of DACFP, rejoins The Express to peer into the future for Bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies. Plus, stocks slammed into a wall of resistance following the Fed's latest interest rate cut and indications that it may not be in a rush to do it again. Will the dip-buyers come back to start the new year with Bullish intentions? Links for show notes: https://blog.google/technology/research/google-willow-quantum-chip/ https://dacfp.com/ https://www.instagram.com/ric_edelman/ https://www.amazon.com/stores/Ric-Edelman/author/B000APYJPM https://www.investopedia.com/what-to-expect-in-the-markets-this-week-8764806 https://www.investopedia.com/federal-reserve-officials-optimistic-in-wake-of-december-meeting-8765054 https://www.investopedia.com/terms/s/satoshi-nakamoto.asp https://www.investopedia.com/terms/p/proof-stake-pos.asp https://www.investopedia.com/terms/s/santaclauseffect.asp https://www.stocktradersalmanac.com/ https://s3.us-east-1.amazonaws.com/static.bitwiseinvestments.com/Research/Bitwise-The-Year-Ahead-10-Crypto-Predictions-for-2025.pdf Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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    39 mins
  • Austin Hankwitz Wants to Show You His Portfolio

    Austin Hankwitz Wants to Show You His Portfolio
    Dec 16 2024
    Austin Hankwitz, co-host of the "Rich Habits" podcast and author of the Rate of Return substack, has built a successful career as a Fin-fluencer by showing what he invests in, and what leads him to those decisions. Austin shares what he's buying now, and his perspective on how we will invest in the future. Plus, markets diverge as breadth weakens and investors chase chips and mega-cap tech stocks, yet again. Is this the beginning of a correction, or just the resumption of a young bull market that likes to follow the leaders? LINKS FOR SHOW NOTES https://www.investopedia.com/what-to-expect-in-the-markets-this-week-8760282 https://www.investopedia.com/federal-reserve-fomc-meeting-december-2024-interest-rates-preview-8761052 https://www.investopedia.com/terms/r/reconstitution.asp https://www.instagram.com/richhabitspodcast/?hl=en https://public.com/@austinhankwitz https://www.cmegroup.com/markets/agriculture/livestock/live-cattle.html https://www.globenewswire.com/news-release/2024/12/14/2997099/0/en/Annual-Changes-to-the-Nasdaq-100-Index.html Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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    33 mins
  • Investopedia's Top Terms of the Year and Yet More Reasons to Be Bullish

    Investopedia's Top Terms of the Year and Yet More Reasons to Be Bullish
    Dec 9 2024
    Investopedia is out with the Top Ten Terms of the Year, our list of the most searched terms, trends and themes by our millions of readers throughout 2024. Kyla Scanlon, financial educator and the author of "In This Economy", rejoins The Express to break down the top ten, and share her predictions for 2025's top terms. Plus, there are even more reasons to be Bullish as stocks and risk assets hit all-time highs. LINKS FOR SHOW NOTES https://www.investopedia.com/the-2024-investopedia-terms-of-the-year-8754569 https://www.cmegroup.com/markets/interest-rates/cme-fedwatch-tool.html https://www.investopedia.com/what-to-expect-in-the-markets-this-week-8757265 https://advantage.factset.com/hubfs/Website/Resources%20Section/Research%20Desk/Earnings%20Insight/EarningsInsight_120624A.pdf https://www.amazon.com/This-Economy-Money-Markets-Really/dp/0593727878/ref=sr_1_1? https://www.instagram.com/kylascan/?hl=en Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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    34 mins
  • Setting Longer Tables with Chef José Andrés

    Setting Longer Tables with Chef José Andrés
    Dec 2 2024
    A conversation with José Andrés, world renowned chef, entrepreneur, author and humanitarian, on where he finds his inspiration and the business skills he and his team have learned through running World Central Kitchen, serving people on the frontlines of the world’s greatest disasters. Hear our conversation, which includes Ray Isle, the Executive Wine Editor for Food & Wine, on innovations in wine and spirits. Plus, stocks just closed out their strongest month of the year so far, with December historically performing even higher. LINKS FOR SHOW NOTES https://www.investopedia.com/what-to-expect-in-the-markets-this-week-8751894 https://www.cmegroup.com/markets/interest-rates/cme-fedwatch-tool.html https://www.hbs.edu/faculty/Pages/profile.aspx?facId=6493 https://www.investopedia.com/terms/b/blackfriday.asp https://www.foodandwine.com/author/ray-isle https://wck.org/ https://joseandres.com/ https://www.investopedia.com/consumers-are-entering-the-holidays-with-a-bit-of-extra-cash-8752752 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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    41 mins