Trading Perspectives: An Economic Podcast
1) Maduro Is Gone. Now What?
The U.S. military recently arrested Venezuelan President Nicholas Maduro on a slew of drug-related issues. However, was Washington's goal really Maduro? Or was it access to Venezuela's massive oil re...Show More
2) Why EVs Might Not Be Easy
This week, a major American automaker announced a significant write-down on its investments in electric vehicles (EVs). Does this mean the company overinvested or simply invested too early? Are Ameri...Show More
3) Does the Definition of Poverty Need to Change?
It seems an increasing number of Americans are finding it harder to see "the light at the end of their financial tunnel." Everything costs more, and the necessities of life have increased in number...Show More
4) What Jobs Will AI Target First?
Few would debate the potential that AI has to upset the labor markets. However, people seem to have different ideas about which jobs AI will eliminate first, and which jobs are safe for now. So, whi...Show More
5) What Do Recent Election Results Really Mean?
Recent polls suggest younger Americans are less inclined to believe in the so-called American Dream and the benefits of capitalism. But why? Especially when so many non-Americans still do? Could it b...Show More
6) When Are the Manufacturing Jobs Coming Back?
A lot of folks seem to believe that the recent tariffs will drive a lot of manufacturing jobs back to the United States. However, the decline of the traditional "blue-collar workforce" in the United S...Show More
7) The Non-Diversified U.S. Stock Market?
It is no secret technology stocks have been a driving force in domestic stocks. However, their continued rally has led to the overall sector becoming a huge chunk of the market, and therefore the mark...Show More
8) The Truth About the U.S. Consumer
With the government currently shutdown, investors are struggling to determine the true health of the U.S. economy. Key among the concerns is the strength of the U.S. consumer. As the old saying goes: ...Show More
9) What Does a Government Shut Down Mean?
This week, the Federal government officially ceased all "non-essential" activities. Unfortunately, this was widely anticipated due to differences of opinion in healthcare spending on Capitol Hill. How...Show More
10) The Fed Finally Cut Rates! Now What?
On September 17th, 2025, the Federal Reserve cut the target overnight lending rate between member banks. This was as expected. However, it seems not everyone is completely clear on what it means. So…....Show More