478: Finance News of the Week 11/13/24
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Buck and Zulfi dive into the implications of the recent election results, with a focus on the Trump presidency’s potential impact on financial markets, regulatory shifts, and economic policies. They analyze the ‘Trump trade,’ anticipated changes in regulations and tax policies, and the ripple effects on real estate, tariffs, and the broader economic landscape. Key […]
477: What Pollsters Got Wrong, AI, and the Economy with Jim Rickards
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Kamala Harris’s big loss on Tuesday night caught almost everyone off guard. Despite widespread expectations that she’d be at least slightly ahead going into the election, the reality turned out starkly different: she got crushed. In those critical battleground states—Pennsylvania, Wisconsin, Michigan, Arizona, Nevada—where many assumed she had an edge, Trump surged past expectations. Just […]
It’s Not What You Say, But How You Say It
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Communication coach Donald Weber dives into the power of effective communication in leadership and personal interactions. He highlights the impact of nonverbal cues, voice dynamics, and gestures on delivering messages with clarity and influence. The conversation explores practical techniques for sharpening communication skills, engaging audiences, and overcoming common public speaking challenges.
476: Finance News of the Week 11/06/24
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Buck and Zulfi discuss the current political climate on election day, the implications for the economy, and investment strategies. They explore the performance of gold and real estate as investment options, the impact of AI on market trends, and the significance of economic indicators such as inflation and unemployment rates. The discussion also touches on […]
475: Gold – Physical vs ETFs and Related Issues
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When it comes to building wealth, I’m all about putting money into assets that work for you. Gold has been performing great this year and it has got a certain allure – it’s stable, it’s shiny, and it’s stood the test of time as a “safe haven.” But, to me, gold’s appeal has some limitations. It doesn’t generate income […]
474: News of the Week 10/30/24
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Buck and Zulfe discuss the implications of gold-backed bonds, the current economic outlook, the impact of the upcoming election on fiscal policies, and the trends in Bitcoin and the tech industry. They explore how these factors intertwine and influence market dynamics and the future of investments and economic strategies.
473: A Sound Money Bond?
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Gold bugs love to float the idea of bringing back the gold standard, tying the value of the U.S. dollar to a fixed amount of gold. On the surface, it might sound like a great way to return to “sound money.” But if you dig a little deeper, it’s full of problems that would likely take us backward rather […]