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  • Global Pushback on Tariffs + Can the FTC Beat Meta?

    Global Pushback on Tariffs + Can the FTC Beat Meta?
    2025/04/21
    Scott and Ed discuss gold hitting a record high, the Trump administration’s new restrictions on chip exports, and Jerome Powell’s comments on tariffs. Then, they unpack how other nations are pushing back against the tariffs, highlighting Trump’s key strategic missteps—including his underestimation of global rivals. Finally, they dissect the key moments from the Meta antitrust trial so far, with Scott laying out the economic upsides of breaking up the company, and Ed outlining how the FTC could actually come out on top. Subscribe to the Prof G Markets newsletter Order "The Algebra of Wealth," out now Subscribe to No Mercy / No Malice Follow the podcast across socials @profgpod: Instagram Threads X Reddit Follow Scott on Instagram Follow Ed on Instagram and X Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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    1 時間 6 分
  • Breaking Down Warning Signals from the Bond Market — ft. William Cohan

    Breaking Down Warning Signals from the Bond Market — ft. William Cohan
    2025/04/17
    Vote for Prof G Markets at the Webby Awards Scott and Ed discuss how the markets reacted to Trump’s tariff exemption on smartphones and computers, the dollar falling to a three-year low, and first quarter bank earnings. Then William Cohan, New York Times bestselling author and founding partner of Puck, joins the show to unpack the latest developments in the bond market. He explores the potential fallout of a credit crisis, weighs in on whether Japan and China are wielding the bond market as a geopolitical weapon, and offers his take on where the next wave of damage from the tariffs is likely to surface. Subscribe to the Prof G Markets newsletter Order "The Algebra of Wealth," out now Subscribe to No Mercy / No Malice Follow the podcast across socials @profgpod: Instagram Threads X Reddit Follow Scott on Instagram Follow Ed on Instagram and X Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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  • What to Do in the Wake of Trump’s Tariff Pause

    What to Do in the Wake of Trump’s Tariff Pause
    2025/04/14
    Scott and Ed dive into the ongoing trade war, unpacking how markets reacted to Trump’s 90-day tariff pause and the broader turmoil with China. They break down what may have just been the greatest day of insider trading in history, assess the damage to American 401Ks, and explore what likely drove Trump to hit pause on the tariffs. Scott also offers practical advice for weathering the uncertainty ahead. Vote for Prof G Markets at the Webby Awards Subscribe to the Prof G Markets newsletter Order "The Algebra of Wealth," out now Subscribe to No Mercy / No Malice Follow the podcast across socials @profgpod: Instagram Threads X Reddit Follow Scott on Instagram Follow Ed on Instagram and X Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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    1 時間 3 分
  • Tariff Chaos & Trading on Inequality — ft. Gary Stevenson

    Tariff Chaos & Trading on Inequality — ft. Gary Stevenson
    2025/04/10
    Scott and Ed dive in and break down the massive volatility in the markets this week due to Trump’s tariffs. Then Gary Stevenson, host of the Youtube channel Gary’s Economics, joins the show to break down the roots of wealth inequality. He explains what he learned from the 2008 financial crisis, offers ideas for what could help bring back a strong middle class, shares his perspective on the trade war, and gives practical advice for navigating this rapidly changing world. Vote for Prof G Markets at the Webby Awards Subscribe to the Prof G Markets newsletter Order "The Algebra of Wealth," out now Subscribe to No Mercy / No Malice Follow the podcast across socials @profgpod: Instagram Threads X Reddit Follow Scott on Instagram Follow Ed on Instagram and X Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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    1 時間 15 分
  • The $6.6 Trillion Sell-off

    The $6.6 Trillion Sell-off
    2025/04/07
    Scott and Ed dig into the rubble of the record breaking $6.6 trillion sell-off following Trump’s tariffs announcements. They break down how Trump determined the tariff rates, what the tariffs will do to company earnings and the real economy, and offer advice on how to deal with turmoil in the markets as an investor. Vote for Prof G Markets at the Webby Awards Subscribe to the Prof G Markets newsletter Order "The Algebra of Wealth," out now Subscribe to No Mercy / No Malice Follow the podcast across socials @profgpod: Instagram Threads X Reddit Follow Scott on Instagram Follow Ed on Instagram and X Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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    1 時間 9 分
  • A Nightmare Tariff Scenario for the Auto Industry — ft. Tim Higgins

    A Nightmare Tariff Scenario for the Auto Industry — ft. Tim Higgins
    2025/04/03
    Ed opens the show by discussing Trump’s tariffs, xAI’s purchase of X, and OpenAI’s record-breaking funding round. Then Tim Higgins, Wall Street Journal columnist covering the automobile industry, joins the show to break down how the auto tariffs will impact the car industry and the broader economy. He shares his take on who stands to benefit from those tariffs, checks in on Tesla’s biggest challenges, and examines the competitive landscape of the self-driving and electric vehicle markets. Vote for Prof G Markets at the Webby Awards Subscribe to the Prof G Markets newsletter Order "The Algebra of Wealth," out now Subscribe to No Mercy / No Malice Follow the podcast across socials @profgpod: Instagram Threads X Reddit Follow Scott on Instagram Follow Ed on Instagram and X Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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    59 分
  • GameStop Buying Bitcoin, an Activist Play at Lyft, & Gen Z Unemployment

    GameStop Buying Bitcoin, an Activist Play at Lyft, & Gen Z Unemployment
    2025/03/31
    Scott and Ed open the show by discussing Delaware's changes to its corporate governance laws, Waymo’s expansion into Washington D.C., and GameStop's decision to add bitcoin to its treasury reserves. Then they analyze Engine Capital’s activist push at Lyft, offering insights and strategic suggestions on how the rideshare company can strengthen its business. Finally, they break down the growing challenges for college graduates in today’s job market, with Scott sharing practical advice for those looking for a job. Subscribe to the Prof G Markets newsletter Order "The Algebra of Wealth," out now Follow the podcast across socials @profgpod: Instagram Threads X Reddit Follow Scott on Instagram Follow Ed on Instagram and X Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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    1 時間 4 分
  • Unpacking Germany’s Historic U-Turn on Spending — ft. Carsten Brzeski

    Unpacking Germany’s Historic U-Turn on Spending — ft. Carsten Brzeski
    2025/03/27
    Scott and Ed open the show by discussing Apple’s $1 billion annual loss on AppleTV+, Silver Lake’s move to take Endeavor private, and Nike’s latest earnings report. Then Carsten Brzeski, Global Head of Macro Research and Chief Eurozone Economist for ING, joins the show to break down Germany’s political and economic landscape. He unpacks the growing fragmentation among political parties and explains the country’s longstanding reluctance to take on debt. Carsten also breaks down the recent surge in capital allocations to the Eurozone and weighs in on whether this could mark the beginning of a sustained multi-year rally. Subscribe to the Prof G Markets newsletter Order "The Algebra of Wealth," out now Subscribe to No Mercy / No Malice Follow the podcast across socials @profgpod: Instagram Threads X Reddit Follow Scott on Instagram Follow Ed on Instagram and X Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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    1 時間 4 分