Trading Perspectives Podcast
Monetary Policy & Income Inequality This week John and Sam talk about the effect of monetary policy on income inequality. Many people think that monetary policy has led to a spike in inequality when it comes…
Chinese Trade Wars: What Game are We Playing? This week, John and Sam answer the frequently asked question, when will the trade deal get done? The answer: probably not anytime soon. Donald Trump and President Xi…
Socialism Slows Down Economic Progress How long can politicians hold back the inevitable? When people enjoy the rule of law, private property rights, and the development of human capital economic growth will happen. If you don’t…
Why is everyone so angry? Lately it seems the entire world is protesting about something, even in the U.S. But why? Inequality seems to be a hot topic across the board and many feel the “wealthy”…
Socialism: What is it and why are people for it? Socialism, a term with a historically negative connotation, has become somewhat of a buzzword lately as many democratic politicians consider themselves socialists. So, what exactly is…
Longer-Term Interest Rates Longer-term interest rates have been going up, and that is a good thing? John and Sam discuss how lower rates were supposedly the cure for what ails us earlier in the year, and…
The US Labor Market Last week, the Bureau of Labor Statistics announced that the US economy created 128,000 new payroll jobs. So far, the participation rate is the highest it’s been since 2013. However, people are…
High Income and Corporate Taxes This week, John and Sam focus on the importance of taxation in order to boost economic growth and alleviate poverty. Dr. Abhijit Banerjee, a professor at MIT, was recently featured in…
The Shift in Consumer Values There is no doubt that consumer buying patterns are evolving, but after driving by 2 fine jewelers that are going out of business, John and Sam notice that people are shifting…
Repo Market Stress This week John and Sam explain the Repo Market. With the rarely mentioned Repo market showing signs of stress, and the Federal Reserve being forced to pump more cash into the market, is…