Best Quantitative Finance Podcasts (2025)

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Are the Rich Really Leaving Britain? 25:18

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Are Britain’s millionaires really fleeing the country—or is the “exodus” just a statistical mirage?This video digs into the numbers behind the headlines, from the much-quoted Henley & Partners migration report to the real impact of the UK’s non-dom reforms. We’ll look at what’s actually driving high earners to consider leaving, how tax policy shape…

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REIT All About It: A Conversation With Piper Sandler's Alex Goldfarb 37:02

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In this episode, we welcome Alex Goldfarb to discuss the broad and complex world of real estate investment trusts (REITs) and the real estate industry. Alex sheds light on the transformation of real estate from a niche asset class to a mainstream investment option, highlighting the current trends and challenges in the sector. He delves into the dyn…

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Managed Futures-Why Now! Positioning, Energy, De-Dollarization, and Portfolio Blind Spots 1:05:12

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In this episode, Rodrigo Gordillo, Mike Philbrick, and Adam Butler explore the timely relevance of managed futures, examining why the current macroeconomic environment may be particularly favorable for these strategies. They discuss recent drawdowns, the uncorrelated nature of trend and carry strategies, and the importance of diversification. The c…

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The Book That Wasn’t Supposed to Exist - Epstein's Birthday Book Released! 36:28

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In 2003, Ghislaine Maxwell compiled a 238-page leather-bound book for Jeffrey Epstein — filled with letters, sketches, poems, and photos from billionaires, politicians, scientists, and celebrities. This book was never meant to be public. But now, thanks to the House Oversight Committee, it’s part of the public record — and it’s worse than anyone ex…

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The Current State of AI in Finance and Business 24:21

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Send us a text AI has many use cases and is a very broad area. AI has been used in finance since the rise of computers and the internet through automated systems. From trading to originating loans, AI is not new to finance. As LLMs have become the main focus over the last few years, there are a lot of wild predictions and fear of missing out. While…

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Rising Stocks, Soft Employment, And The National Anthem 25:09

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In this episode, we discuss recent market trends and economic data. We dig into the upcoming flood of macroeconomic data and the implications of the Fed's upcoming actions. The discussion covers investor sentiment, the softening labor market, falling interest rates, and their influence on the markets, especially in housing and smaller companies. Th…

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New Meme Stocks Just Dropped! 18:31

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This summer, a new trend hit Wall Street: Chinese meme stocks. Promoted in WhatsApp groups, Reddit threads, and even under fake YouTube comments, a group of obscure Chinese companies soared — and then collapsed — wiping out billions in investor savings. In this podcast, we explore how how this happened and look at a chinese biotech stock which brie…

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Invincible? 21:58

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In this episode of What's Next for Markets, we discuss the market's performance as we enter September, a typically weak month for equities. Despite initial volatility, the markets have been performing well, led by higher beta and value names. The discussion delves into sectoral leadership, factor performance, and the influence of major stocks like …

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#48 Corey Hoffstein - Return Stacking, Investor Behaviour, and Structural Innovation 26:28

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In this conversation with Corey Hoffstein, CEO and CIO of Newfound Research, portfolio manager for Return Stacked® ETFs, and host of one of my favourite podcasts, “Flirting with Models”, we explore why the structure you choose can determine whether a good idea actually works. We dive into the origins of return stacking, the power of capital efficie…

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Is AI Slop Killing the Internet? 24:42

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AI chatbots are replacing search engines—and in the process, they’re gutting the economics of journalism, reviews, and the open internet. In this video, we explore how tools like ChatGPT, Claude, and Google’s AI Overviews are intercepting audiences, scraping content without compensation, and threatening the viability of independent news and trusted…

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Is Change Afoot? 13:53

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In this episode, Stephen and Emily discuss the impressive recent performance in the equity markets, noting new all-time highs in the S&P 500 and significant gains since April. They explore the annualized returns, emphasizing the distinction between large growth and smaller cap stocks, and the effect of sustained higher interest rates on the latter.…

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The Mortgage Divide: Why America’s Housing Market Is Splitting in Two! 19:45

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Why are some homeowners thriving while others are struggling to keep up? In this video, we explore how America’s housing market has fractured—creating a sharp divide between those who locked in low mortgage rates and those buying today at much higher costs.We’ll unpack:The lock-in effect and its impact on geographic mobilityWhy millennials face dee…

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NanoConda Founder - Roman Bansal 51:18

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Send us a text Roman Bansal is the founder of NanoConda. We discuss growing up in Russia, the joy of reading books, and how NanoConda can help you set up software, API, hardware, and colocation for HFT (high frequency trading) for smaller firms. We also discuss why Dallas, Texas is growing in the quant space as many firms are locating here. NanoCon…

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Jim Bianco on Jackson Hole and the Fed’s Next Move 45:40

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In this episode of What’s Next for Markets?, Michael Kantrowitz is joined by Jim Bianco, President and Macro Strategist at Bianco Research, for a wide-ranging conversation on the Fed, markets, and the bigger forces shaping the economy. Fresh off Jackson Hole, Michael and Jim dig into Jerome Powell’s latest message, the tension between inflation ris…

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15% to the Treasury: Trump’s Nvidia Export Kickback! 28:05

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In weeks podcast, we unpack Donald Trump’s controversial deal with Nvidia and AMD — a 15% revenue-sharing arrangement that allows U.S. AI chips to be exported to China. Is this a clever geopolitical strategy or a dangerous precedent that monetizes national security? We explore:How the deal was brokered and what it means for U.S. trade policyLegal a…

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Quant Insider - Tribhuvan 44:17

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Send us a text Tribhuvan Bisen is a co-founder of Quant Insider. We learn about his journey from his education to working at Deutsche and then starting Quant Insider. We also discuss the quant job and education market in India and what it takes to be a quant. Quant Insider: https://quantinsider.io/ https://www.linkedin.com/company/quant-insider/ Tr…

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Tech Is Printing More Money Than The Fed 25:19

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In this episode, we dive into the complexities of the tech sector. The discussion highlights the significant growth and earnings performance of the tech industry, comparing today's landscape to the tech bubble of 2000. The episode also explore the relative performance of small caps and global tech, highlighting the importance of strong fundamentals…

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An announcement! 2:57

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Got a question about your career? Ask us! We're launching special Q&A episodes to give you the opportunity to ask a specialist careers consultant your career conundrums - whether it's about careers in academia or beyond, or more general Qs about networking, CVs and more. Send your Qs in a message to our LinkedIn page: https://www.linkedin.com/showc…

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Sales Down, Pay Up: Inside Tesla’s Strange New Reality! 31:37

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Tesla’s sales are falling across the globe—from the UK to China to California. So why did the board just hand Elon Musk a $29 billion pay package? In this video, we break down the contradictions at the heart of Tesla’s current moment: collapsing demand, the Cybertruck debacle, the robotaxi fantasy, and a boardroom that seems more loyal to Musk than…

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Inflation Tuesday 15:51

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In this episode, we wrap up 2Q earnings and look ahead to key data to watch. We discuss the generally positive market sentiment, driven by factors such as the pricing out of tariff and inflation risks and anticipation of rate cuts. A key focus is the upcoming CPI report on August 12th and its potential impact on the market’s “Goldilocks” narrative.…

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The Reverse Learning Curve: The M & A Failure Trap 46:35

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Why do most mergers and acquisitions fail? Professors Feng Gu and Baruch Lev, co-authors of The M&A Failure Trap, join host Gregg Fisher of Quent Capital to break down the data behind the 70–75% failure rate—and the hidden factors that separate the few successes from the many misfires. From CEO ego to flawed valuation metrics, this conversation is …

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Is the Global Trading System Breaking Down? 25:47

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In this weeks podcast, we examine the implications of Trump’s latest trade deals —from the one-sided EU deal to politically charged moves against Brazil. Are the deals being structured to exclude China from global supply chains and are these tariffs just about trade, or something more? We explore how constant changes are disrupting business activit…

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OVVO Labs and Fred Viole 1:06:31

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Send us a text Fred Viole is the founder of OVVO Labs and has been putting together a complete statistical framework using partial moments and nonlinear and nonparametric statistics (NNS). He also has an R package which is free called, NNS. The application of NNS to finance is proprietary and what OVVO Labs uses to sell macroeconomic forecasts, a u…

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Deciphering The Fed's Next Move With Benson Durham 35:29

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In this episode, We sit down with Benson Durham Head of Global Policy and Asset Allocation to discuss the dynamic landscape of financial markets amid key events and economic indicators. The conversation delves into the relationship between Chairman Powell and President Trump, market reactions to inflation and employment data, and the potential for …

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From Fringe to Foundational: The Case for Bitcoin in the Modern Portfolio 42:27

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In this episode, Rodrigo Gordillo, President of ReSolve Asset Management Global, and Mike Philbrick, CEO of ReSolve Asset Management Global unpack Ric Edelman’s bold argument for allocating 10–40% of a portfolio to Bitcoin. They explore how Bitcoin is evolving from a fringe asset to a foundational one, discuss its role alongside gold, and examine t…

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Project Phoenix 18:22

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Send us a text Project Phoenix is me re-organizing my life. I got an offer to be a CRO and instead of taking it, I quit my job, sold my honeybees, and decided to run a half marathon. I started my own business called, "Fancy Quant LLC" where I will consult in quant research, risk management, career development, and academic program consulting and ad…

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Epstein - Follow The Money! 36:28

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Jeffrey Epstein was a college dropout with no formal financial training who amassed a fortune worth hundreds of millions of dollars and mingled with presidents and billionaires. Drawing on court records and media investigations we trace where Epstein's money came from and what happened to it? From his first job as a high school teacher to involveme…

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Goldilocks? Navigating Record Highs And Future Risk 30:19

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In this episode, long-time colleagues Michael and Emily delve into the current state of the financial markets as they hit record highs. They discuss the impressive rebounds seen in meme stocks and high beta ETFs, along with the broader market's resilience despite underlying concerns. Key topics include the potential for continued bullish momentum, …

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Mathematician and Quant - Raphael Douady 1:11:09

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Send us a text Raphael Douady is a French mathematician who works in both academia as well as quantitative finance. His specialization is in chaos theory and financial mathematics. In this interview he shares how he got into mathematics and why he left for quantitative finance. We also briefly discuss AI in the finance space as he has a paid semina…

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The Mirage of Megaprojects: Why the West Keeps Getting Infrastructure Wrong 19:09

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Britain once built world-class infrastructure with speed and purpose—now it plans ideas like a £24 billion extension cords to Morocco that are unlikely to ever work. This video dives into the rise and fall of the Xlinks Morocco–UK Power Project, exploring how overcomplication, bespoke design, and regulatory gridlock have turned modern megaprojects …

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From Complacency to Potential Catalysts: Insights From Danny Kirsch Head Of Options Strategy At Piper Sandler 34:31

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In this episode, we discuss with Danny Kirsch the parallels between current market complacency and pre-Liberation Day conditions. Danny explores the implications of extreme call buying, SPACs resurgence, and market liquidity. The episode covers the market dynamics, examining the Fed's pressure to cut rates and its impact on long-term yields, the ro…

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How Jane Street Made $4.3 Billion in India—Then Got Banned! 23:29

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Jane Street, a prominent quantitative trading firm, has been at the center of controversy in India regarding its options trading activities. The Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI), have accused Jane Street of market manipulation and temporarily banned the firm from accessing the Indian securities market and are seeking to recover substan…

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Data Bento and Market Data 48:35

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Send us a text I sit down with Data Bento's CEO, Christina Qi to discuss how she started Data Bento and why their product of providing data is the best. It turns out there are a lot of features that firms want such as how data is structured, cleaned, and transferred which make a big difference especially in the finance and investing space. Learn mo…

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#47 André Buck - A Front-Row Seat to Structured Products History 25:40

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In this conversation with André Buck, one of Switzerland’s most recognised structured product experts, we trace the evolution of an industry shaped by technology, tax policy, and client demand. With stories from UBS to SIX and insights into everything from cold calls to capital protection, André offers both nostalgia and hard-won clarity on where s…

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Decoding Quality: What Investors Need to Know 15:49

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In this episode, Emily Needell, Deputy Chief Investment Strategist at Piper Sandler, joins us to explore the concept of "quality" in stocks. We discuss how quality is defined, the key metrics used to identify high-quality companies, and common misconceptions surrounding the term. Indicators such as high profitability, strong interest coverage ratio…

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Bitcoin on the Balance Sheet: Why Companies Are Turning to Crypto as a Treasury Strategy 19:25

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As Bitcoin surges into the financial mainstream, a growing number of companies — from obscure microcaps to global tech giants — are transforming themselves into crypto-holding entities. This video explores the rise of the corporate Bitcoin treasury strategy, tracing its origins with MicroStrategy’s dramatic pivot, the global wave of imitators, and …

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Quant Community - Season 8 Intro 3:34

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Send us a text Welcome to Season 8 of Talking Tuesdays with Fancy Quant! This season I will bring in more guest speakers from the quantitative finance community to talk about data, business, math, stats, and their journey's through life. OVVO Labs is a proud sponsor of Talking Tuesday with Fancy Quant! www.OVVOLabs.com Support the show…

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A Deep Dive With Economist Jake Oubina: Understanding The Data In A Data Dependent World 38:32

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In this episode, we have in an in-depth discussion with economist Jake Oubina about the current economic landscape. We discuss the Federal Reserve's potential actions, inflation trends, and the housing market outlook. Jake shares his insights on how uncertainty over the past six months has affected consumer behavior, housing, and labor markets. He …

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S12: E6 From Nursing to Research | A very personal journey to making a difference 22:23

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“The main thing I realised is that we all have something to add.”Join us on this episode of "Careers in Your Ears" as we delve into the inspiring journey of Mariam Asaad, a fourth-year doctoral researcher at King's College London's Florence Nightingale Faculty of Nursing, Midwifery, and Palliative Care. Mariam shares her unique ‘squiggly’ career pa…

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Tesla … Beyond Tomorrow With Alex Potter 49:28

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In this episode, we speak with Alex Potter senior research analyst at Piper Sandler and take a deep dive into Tesla and its disruptive influence. The conversation touches on various broad topics including automakers, EVs, politics, infrastructure, energy usage, and technology. The discussion highlights Tesla's transformation of the auto industry an…

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How Big Tech Is Quietly Taking Over AI (Without Mergers) 24:27

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In the race to dominate generative AI, Big Tech firms haven’t just been building, they’ve been buying. But there’s something strange about most of the deals that they have struck. Companies like Meta, Microsoft, Amazon, Google, and Nvidia are embedding themselves deep within the AI ecosystem through strategic investments, exclusive partnerships, an…

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Mark Valek: Reimagining the 60/40 Portfolio, Hard Assets, Bitcoin as Digital Gold & Asset Allocation Strategies 1:02:20

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In this episode of ReSolve Riffs, host Mike Philbrick and Rodrigo Gordillo welcome Mark Valek, partner at Incrementum AG and co-author of the acclaimed In Gold We Trust report. Mark, a seasoned macro investor with decades of expertise at the intersection of gold, monetary policy, and systemic risk, offers deep insights into the evolving roles of go…

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Trader Rates Biggest Wall Street Films 23:57

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Patrick Boyle, a former Wall Street trader, rates the biggest finance movies like "The Wolf of Wall Street," "The Big Short," "Rogue Trader" and "American Psycho" for realism.Patrick's Books: Statistics For The Trading Floor: https://amzn.to/3eerLA0 Derivatives For The Trading Floor: https://amzn.to/3cjsyPF Corporate Finance: https://amzn.to/3fn3rv…

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Unraveling 2025: What Shaped the Market And Where Are We Headed? 18:38

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In this episode we discuss the market trends and events from the first half of 2025. Joined by Emily Needell, Deputy Chief Investment Strategist at Piper Sandler, the conversation covers the market's responses to policy changes, such as tariffs and deregulation, and the broad economic data trends this year. They highlight the v-shaped recovery and …

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S12: E5 Reframing Your Academic Story | Job Titles, LinkedIn, and the Power of Spin 52:09

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If you feel like you need a special dictionary to understand job descriptions or a thesaurus for talking about your skills: this is the episode for you! Dr Holly Prescott gives us a masterclass in telling your story in a way that will help the sector you are trying to enter understand how valuable your skills, knowledge and experience are - to them…

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America’s Tax on Foreign Investors - Section 899 30:05

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As the Senate decides on Donald Trump’s One Big Beautiful Budget, a lesser-known provision tucked into the House-approved bill has drawn attention from Wall Street.The measure, known as Section 899, would allow the U.S. to add a new tax of up to 20% on foreigners with U.S. investments, including multinational companies operating in the U.S.Some ana…

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5 Years Of Uncertainty And Counting 17:16

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In today’s episode, we discuss the ongoing uncertainty in global markets and reflect on the events from the past five years, including COVID-19, inflation, interest rates, geopolitical and their compounded effects on market volatility. In the episode, we provide insights into how investors can position amidst these uncertainties by focusing on comp…

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Tariffs, Taxes, and Trade … Decoding D.C. With Don Schneider 24:52

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In this episode, Don Schneider Deputy Head of U.S. Policy at Piper Sandler helps us unravel the ongoing political volatility impacting the markets. We discuss the significant topic of the budget reconciliation bill, detailing its current status, timeline for passage, and the key components it entails including tax cuts, spending cuts, and the conse…

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The Trump Musk Blowup! 19:01

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Donald Trump and Elon Musk have been locked in a public fight after Musk spent days bashing Trump's "big, beautiful bill" — a multi-trillion dollar budget key to unlocking the president's agenda currently being voted on in the Senate. In return, the president threatened to cut the federal government's contracts with Musk's companies, including Spac…

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In Gold We Trust 2025 - The Big Long 59:25

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ReSolve Riffs returns with a deep dive into the world of alternative assets, featuring Mike Philbrick—CEO of ReSolve Asset Management and co-founder of Return Stacked® ETFs, and Rodrigo Gordillo, President of ReSolve Asset Management and co-founder of Return Stacked® ETFs, both of whom are recognized voices in asset management and diversification. …