Soar Financially

Kai Hoffmann
Soar Financially

Discussing the macro, to understand the micro! | We speak with influential investors, market commentators, CEOs and other influential figures. What is driving global financial markets?

  1. 11H AGO

    Tariffs Push Inflation Higher NOW | Axel Merk

    Tariffs are back, and Axel Merk says they’re already pushing prices up. We chat about how higher import costs show up in inflation, what the Fed might do, and how Axel is using cash, bonds, and gold to stay ready.#Inflation #Tariffs #AxelMerk #federalreserve -----------Thank you to our #sponsor MONEY METALS. Make sure to pay them a visit: https://bit.ly/BUYGoldSilver------------👨‍💼 Guest: Axel Merk, President & CIO🏢 Company: Merk Investments🌎 https://www.merkinvestments.com/𝕏 @axelmerk📅 Recording date: July 15th, 2025-------------------📆 Save the Date 📆DEUTSCHE GOLDMESSE November 14 & 15, 2025 in Frankfurt, Germanywww.deutschegoldmesse.com FREE Registration for Investors! ---------------------📰 Up-to-Date Commodity Prices & Commentary 📰👉 Clear Commodity Network 👈🌎 https://clearcommodity.net/ 🌎►► Follow Us! ◄◄Twitter: http://twitter.com/soarfinancialWebsite: http://www.soarfinancial.com/Timestamps (AI generated)00:00 Intro & disclosures01:12 Tariffs back: what’s changed since 201802:57 Inflation beat: inside the June CPI print04:30 How tariffs feed into CPI & import prices07:24 Strategic minerals & reshoring incentives09:51 Tariffs, money flows & bond yields14:06 Tariffs vs. incentives growth, lobbyists & policy clarity18:29 AI boom, structural growth & higher long-term rates21:24 Fed independence under political pressure24:10 Who succeeds Powell? Kevin Warsh and other scenarios27:00 Gold, critical minerals & U.S. industrial policy28:55 Final takeaways & where to follow Axel**Disclaimer:**Some of the links presented might be affiliate links. We might receive a commission if a purchase is made using those links! Unless specifically disclosed, all information available on Soar Financial and its affiliates or partners should be considered as non-commercial in nature. None of the content produced by Soar Financial should be considered an endorsement, offer or recommendation to buy or sell securities. Soar Financial is not registered with any financial or securities regulatory authority in Canada, the US, Europe, or the UK, and does not provide, nor claim to provide, investment advice or recommendations to any consumer of the content that Soar Financial produces and publicizes. Always do your own due diligence and/or consult a qualified legal, tax, or investment professional if personal advice is deemed necessary.Soar Financial and its related companies (including its directors, employees, and representatives) or a connected person may hold equity positions in securities detailed in communications. When this occurs a disclosure will be made. Disclosures on social media will be made using the hashtag #coi (short for conflict of interest).Soar Financial, its affiliates, and their respective directors, officers, employees, or agents expressly disclaim any liability for losses or damages, whether direct, indirect, special, or consequential, or other consequences, howsoever caused, arising out of any use or reproduction of this site or any decision made or action taken in reliance upon the produced content of Soar Financial, whether authorized or not. By accessing Soar Financial’s content, each consumer of Soar Financial content releases Soar Financial, its affiliates, and their respective officers, directors, agents, and employees from all claims and proceedings for such losses, damages, or consequences.#Tariffs #Inflation #CPI #AxelMerk #Fed #BondYields #Gold #MacroInvesting #SoarFinancially #Stagflation #Rates #USDollar #Commodities #MarketOutlook #economicpolicy

    30 min
  2. 5D AGO

    A New Era: WWII-Level US Intervention Sets Tone | Tavi Costa

    Kai Hoffmann catches up with Crescat Capital partner Tavi Costa to unpack why soaring U.S. interest-to-GDP costs and twin deficits point to a softer dollar, how tariff brinkmanship could reshape global trade, and why copper, gold and silver may be entering explosive new bull phases.#gold #silver #markets ------------Thank you to our #sponsor MONEY METALS. Make sure to pay them a visit: https://bit.ly/BUYGoldSilver------------👨‍💼 Guest: Tavi Costa, Portfolio Manager🏢 Company: Crescat Capital📺  @crescatcapital  𝕏 @tavicosta📅 Recording date: July 10th, 2025-------------------📆 Save the Date 📆DEUTSCHE GOLDMESSE November 14 & 15, 2025 in Frankfurt, Germanywww.deutschegoldmesse.com FREE Registration for Investors! ---------------------📰 Up-to-Date Commodity Prices & Commentary 📰👉 Clear Commodity Network 👈🌎 https://clearcommodity.net/ 🌎►► Follow Us! ◄◄Twitter: / soarfinancial Website: http://www.soarfinancial.com/Time Stamps (AI Generated)00:00 Intro & why this matters01:05 Twin deficits driving debt spiral04:20 Dollar-devaluation risks07:40 Tariff brinkmanship reshaping trade11:00 Gold & silver bull thesis14:30 Copper shortage meets electrification demand17:00 Pentagon’s rare-earths push20:30 Mining-stock opportunities23:30 Positioning your portfolio26:00 How to hedge macro turmoil28:30 Critical minerals race heats up30:00 Tavi’s top commodity picks32:00 Key takeaways & subscribe**Disclaimer:**Some of the links presented might be affiliate links. We might receive a commission if a purchase is made using those links! Unless specifically disclosed, all information available on Soar Financial and its affiliates or partners should be considered as non-commercial in nature. None of the content produced by Soar Financial should be considered an endorsement, offer or recommendation to buy or sell securities. Soar Financial is not registered with any financial or securities regulatory authority in Canada, the US, Europe, or the UK, and does not provide, nor claim to provide, investment advice or recommendations to any consumer of the content that Soar Financial produces and publicizes. Always do your own due diligence and/or consult a qualified legal, tax, or investment professional if personal advice is deemed necessary.Soar Financial and its related companies (including its directors, employees, and representatives) or a connected person may hold equity positions in securities detailed in communications. When this occurs a disclosure will be made. Disclosures on social media will be made using the hashtag #coi (short for conflict of interest).Soar Financial, its affiliates, and their respective directors, officers, employees, or agents expressly disclaim any liability for losses or damages, whether direct, indirect, special, or consequential, or other consequences, howsoever caused, arising out of any use or reproduction of this site or any decision made or action taken in reliance upon the produced content of Soar Financial, whether authorized or not. By accessing Soar Financial’s content, each consumer of Soar Financial content releases Soar Financial, its affiliates, and their respective officers, directors, agents, and employees from all claims and proceedings for such losses, damages, or consequences.#SoarFinancially #KaiHoffmann #TaviCosta #CrescatCapital #USDollar #Deficits #InterestRates #Tariffs #Gold #Silver #Copper #RareEarths #MiningStocks #CommodityBull #MacroInvesting #PreciousMetals #HardAssets #RecessionRisk #Inflation #MarketOutlook

    35 min
  3. JUL 9

    Silent Depression? Jeff Snider on Shadow Banking Truths

    Jeff Snider returns to Soar Financially to explain the Eurodollar system, the hidden network that powers global finance and is rarely discussed by most economists. He breaks down why the Federal Reserve isn’t in control, what the swap market is really signalling, and how the “silent depression” since 2008 is quietly reshaping the global economy.#Eurodollar #gold #financialcrisis -------------------👨‍💼 Guest: Jeff Snider🏢 Company: Eurodollar University🌎 https://www.eurodollar.university/𝕏 @JeffSnider_EDU📺  @eurodollaruniversity  📅 Recording date: July 3rd, 2025-------------------📆 Save the Date 📆DEUTSCHE GOLDMESSE November 14 & 15, 2025 in Frankfurt, Germanywww.deutschegoldmesse.com FREE Registration for Investors! ---------------------📰 Up-to-Date Commodity Prices & Commentary 📰👉 Clear Commodity Network 👈🌎 https://clearcommodity.net/ 🌎►► Follow Us! ◄◄Twitter: http://twitter.com/soarfinancialWebsite: http://www.soarfinancial.com/00:00 – Why Nonfarm Payrolls vs. ADP Doesn’t Add Up01:10 – What Is the Eurodollar System?02:00 – You Use It Every Day Without Knowing04:00 – Why the Fed Doesn’t Control the Dollar06:00 – The Rise of Shadow Banking09:00 – Where the Eurodollar Lives (It’s Not Europe)11:30 – The Shift to Asia After 200813:00 – Is the System Breaking Again?14:30 – Market Misreads: Why Jobs Numbers Fool Everyone16:30 – Consumer Spending Collapse: Hidden Warning17:00 – What Jeff Means by “Silent Depression”19:30 – AI, Demographics & Why They’re Not the Real Problem22:00 – The Productivity Shift & 4-Day Workweek23:00 – The Real “End Game” for the Global Economy25:00 – Swap Market Predicts Lower Rates for Years27:00 – What You Can Do to Protect Yourself**Disclaimer:**Some of the links presented might be affiliate links. We might receive a commission if a purchase is made using those links! Unless specifically disclosed, all information available on Soar Financial and its affiliates or partners should be considered as non-commercial in nature. None of the content produced by Soar Financial should be considered an endorsement, offer or recommendation to buy or sell securities. Soar Financial is not registered with any financial or securities regulatory authority in Canada, the US, Europe, or the UK, and does not provide, nor claim to provide, investment advice or recommendations to any consumer of the content that Soar Financial produces and publicizes. Always do your own due diligence and/or consult a qualified legal, tax, or investment professional if personal advice is deemed necessary.Soar Financial and its related companies (including its directors, employees, and representatives) or a connected person may hold equity positions in securities detailed in communications. When this occurs a disclosure will be made. Disclosures on social media will be made using the hashtag #coi (short for conflict of interest).Soar Financial, its affiliates, and their respective directors, officers, employees, or agents expressly disclaim any liability for losses or damages, whether direct, indirect, special, or consequential, or other consequences, howsoever caused, arising out of any use or reproduction of this site or any decision made or action taken in reliance upon the produced content of Soar Financial, whether authorized or not. By accessing Soar Financial’s content, each consumer of Soar Financial content releases Soar Financial, its affiliates, and their respective officers, directors, agents, and employees from all claims and proceedings for such losses, damages, or consequences.#JeffSnider #Eurodollar #SoarFinancially #ShadowBanking #SilentDepression #FederalReserve #Recession2025 #InterestRates #Inflation #AIeconomy #Gold #Silver #MacroEconomics #SwapMarket #FinancialCrisis #DollarSystem #ShadowMoney #KaiHoffmann #GlobalFinance #DepressionEconomics #4dayworkweek

    35 min
  4. JUL 6

    Buyer Beware You Hold All The Power When Buying A House I Melody Wright

    Melody Wright returns to discuss what’s really going on in the U.S. housing market. Is a crash coming? Why aren’t sellers lowering prices? What about Airbnb, student loans, and inventory spikes? This is your essential update for the second half of 2025.#mortgagerates #housingcrisis #financenews -------------------👨‍💼 Guest: Melody Wright, Chief Market Strategist🏢 Company: M3 Melody Substack🌎 https://m3melody.substack.com/𝕏 @m3_melody📺 @m3_melody 📅 Recording date: July 3rd, 2025-------------------📆 Save the Date 📆DEUTSCHE GOLDMESSE November 14 & 15, 2025 in Frankfurt, Germanywww.deutschegoldmesse.com FREE Registration for Investors! ---------------------📰 Up-to-Date Commodity Prices & Commentary 📰👉 Clear Commodity Network 👈🌎 https://clearcommodity.net/ 🌎►► Follow Us! ◄◄Twitter: http://twitter.com/soarfinancialWebsite: http://www.soarfinancial.com/00:00 - Why the Housing Market Leads the Recession00:45 - Melody Wright Returns01:30 - First-Half 2025 Recap03:00 - Why Home Prices Haven’t Crashed Yet05:00 - Inventory Spike & Foreclosure Trend07:30 - Airbnb Collapse Incoming10:00 - Landlords Losing Money12:00 - FHA Rule Changes14:30 - Can Rate Cuts Even Help?16:00 - Built-to-Rent: Failed Dream?18:00 - Will America Become a Renter Nation?20:00 - Migration & Demographics Shift22:00 - Return-to-City Reversal24:00 - New York in Trouble26:00 - Seasonal Trends & Buying Windows28:00 - Halfback State Boom29:00 - Final Advice: Wait, Negotiate, Watch Supply**Disclaimer:**Some of the links presented might be affiliate links. We might receive a commission if a purchase is made using those links! Unless specifically disclosed, all information available on Soar Financial and its affiliates or partners should be considered as non-commercial in nature. None of the content produced by Soar Financial should be considered an endorsement, offer or recommendation to buy or sell securities. Soar Financial is not registered with any financial or securities regulatory authority in Canada, the US, Europe, or the UK, and does not provide, nor claim to provide, investment advice or recommendations to any consumer of the content that Soar Financial produces and publicizes. Always do your own due diligence and/or consult a qualified legal, tax, or investment professional if personal advice is deemed necessary.Soar Financial and its related companies (including its directors, employees, and representatives) or a connected person may hold equity positions in securities detailed in communications. When this occurs a disclosure will be made. Disclosures on social media will be made using the hashtag #coi (short for conflict of interest).Soar Financial, its affiliates, and their respective directors, officers, employees, or agents expressly disclaim any liability for losses or damages, whether direct, indirect, special, or consequential, or other consequences, howsoever caused, arising out of any use or reproduction of this site or any decision made or action taken in reliance upon the produced content of Soar Financial, whether authorized or not. By accessing Soar Financial’s content, each consumer of Soar Financial content releases Soar Financial, its affiliates, and their respective officers, directors, agents, and employees from all claims and proceedings for such losses, damages, or consequences.HousingCrash #RealEstate2025 #AirbnbCrisis #USHousing #HomePrices #Deflation #SoarFinancially #MelodyWright #InterestRates #MortgageCrisis #PropertyMarket #ForeclosureWave #HousingBubble #USEconomy #Investing2025 #RealEstateNews #HomeBuyingTips #FedWatch #RateCuts #RecessionRisk

    32 min
  5. JUL 4

    WARNING 2025 DEEP RECESSION Ahead: FED Panic Cuts Coming | Ed Dowd

    Edward Dowd warns of a looming U.S. recession and a 40-50% stock market crash. In this rapid-fire chat with Kai Hoffmann, he explains how tariffs might flip inflation into deflation, why housing and AI stocks look fragile, what’s next for the dollar, and why he’s parking cash in short-term Treasuries and gold.#inflation #economy #gold ------------Thank you to our #sponsor KODIAK COPPER. Make sure to pay them a visit: https://kodiakcoppercorp.com/TSX-V: KDK | OTCQB: KDKCF | FRA: 5DD1------------👨‍💼 Guest: Edward Dowd🏢 Company: Phinance Technologies 𝕏 @DowdEdward🌎 https://phinancetechnologies.com/📅 Recording date: July 2nd, 2025------------------📆 Save the Date 📆DEUTSCHE GOLDMESSE November 14 & 15, 2025 in Frankfurt, Germanywww.deutschegoldmesse.com FREE Registration for Investors! ---------------------📰 Up-to-Date Commodity Prices & Commentary 📰👉 Clear Commodity Network 👈🌎 https://clearcommodity.net/ 🌎►► Follow Us! ◄◄Twitter: / soarfinancial Website: http://www.soarfinancial.com/00:00 – ADP Job Cuts & Market Pop01:00 – Dowd’s Deep Recession Call Re-examined02:15 – Housing & Multifamily “Debacle”04:05 – Summer Lull, Autumn Fireworks05:10 – Tariffs: Inflationary vs Deflationary08:00 – Fed Cornered: Rate-Cut Scenarios10:15 – Deflation Scare vs QE “Bazookas”13:00 – Inflation-Deflation Roller-Coaster17:20 – Bond Market Sniffs Recession19:40 – Risk-Off Trade: Cash & T-Bills21:25 – Gold Remonetization (Tier-1)22:10 – Dollar Cycle Low Approaching24:00 – Rapid-Fire “Higher or Lower”29:10 – Where to Follow Edward Dowd*Disclaimer:*Some of the links presented might be affiliate links. We might receive a commission if a purchase is made using those links! Unless specifically disclosed, all information available on Soar Financial and its affiliates or partners should be considered as non-commercial in nature. None of the content produced by Soar Financial should be considered an endorsement, offer or recommendation to buy or sell securities. Soar Financial is not registered with any financial or securities regulatory authority in Canada, the US, Europe, or the UK, and does not provide, nor claim to provide, investment advice or recommendations to any consumer of the content that Soar Financial produces and publicizes. Always do your own due diligence and/or consult a qualified legal, tax, or investment professional if personal advice is deemed necessary.Soar Financial and its related companies (including its directors, employees, and representatives) or a connected person may hold equity positions in securities detailed in communications. When this occurs a disclosure will be made. Disclosures on social media will be made using the hashtag #coi (short for conflict of interest).Soar Financial, its affiliates, and their respective directors, officers, employees, or agents expressly disclaim any liability for losses or damages, whether direct, indirect, special, or consequential, or other consequences, howsoever caused, arising out of any use or reproduction of this site or any decision made or action taken in reliance upon the produced content of Soar Financial, whether authorized or not. By accessing Soar Financial’s content, each consumer of Soar Financial content releases Soar Financial, its affiliates, and their respective officers, directors, agents, and employees from all claims and proceedings for such losses, damages, or consequences.#EdwardDowd #Recession2025 #StockMarketCrash #USEconomy #Deflation #Inflation #Tariffs #HousingMarket #AIBubble #DollarCrisis #GoldInvestment #CashIsKing #TBills #SafeHaven #MarketOutlook #Finance #SoarFinancially #MacroEconomics #FedPolicy #investmentstrategy

    29 min
  6. JUL 4

    Avoiding A DEPRESSION, Delay Tactic Is Important TODAY | Arthur Laffer

    Former Reagan advisor Arthur Laffer joins us to dissect the “Big Beautiful Bill,” looming 2026 tax hikes, and Trump’s tariff gambit. Will a tax-time bomb spark recession, or a new boom?#recession #useconomy #gold ------------ 👨‍💼 Guest: Arthur Laffer, Founder & Chairman🏢 Company: The Laffer Center for Supply-Side Economics🌎 https://mi2partners.com/ 𝕏 @BetzArthur📅 Recording date: July 2nd, 2025-------------------📆 Save the Date 📆DEUTSCHE GOLDMESSE November 14 & 15, 2025 in Frankfurt, Germanywww.deutschegoldmesse.com FREE Registration for Investors! ---------------------📰 Up-to-Date Commodity Prices & Commentary 📰👉 Clear Commodity Network 👈🌎 https://clearcommodity.net/ 🌎►► Follow Us! ◄◄Twitter: / soarfinancial Website: http://www.soarfinancial.com/Time Stamps (AI Generated)00:00 - Tariff Pause & Intro00:53 - Meet Arthur Laffer01:06 - Agenda: Bill & Tariffs01:39 - Can Bill Fuel 4 % Growth?02:32 - 2026 Tax-Cliff Explained03:38 - What’s Inside the Bill05:00 - Recession Risk vs Depression06:12 - Are We Already Near Recession?08:51 - Will Congress Act by July 4?09:21 - Tariffs 101 Ricardian Gains12:56 - Smoot-Hawley’s Dark Lesson15:15 - Trump’s Tariff Leverage Strategy19:53 - Does the US Hold All the Cards?24:43 - Who’s Advising Trump?28:13 - Five Pillars of Prosperity31:47 - Closing Thoughts & Laffer Center32:54 - Outro & Subscribe**Disclaimer:**Some of the links presented might be affiliate links. We might receive a commission if a purchase is made using those links! Unless specifically disclosed, all information available on Soar Financial and its affiliates or partners should be considered as non-commercial in nature. None of the content produced by Soar Financial should be considered an endorsement, offer or recommendation to buy or sell securities. Soar Financial is not registered with any financial or securities regulatory authority in Canada, the US, Europe, or the UK, and does not provide, nor claim to provide, investment advice or recommendations to any consumer of the content that Soar Financial produces and publicizes. Always do your own due diligence and/or consult a qualified legal, tax, or investment professional if personal advice is deemed necessary.Soar Financial and its related companies (including its directors, employees, and representatives) or a connected person may hold equity positions in securities detailed in communications. When this occurs a disclosure will be made. Disclosures on social media will be made using the hashtag #coi (short for conflict of interest).Soar Financial, its affiliates, and their respective directors, officers, employees, or agents expressly disclaim any liability for losses or damages, whether direct, indirect, special, or consequential, or other consequences, howsoever caused, arising out of any use or reproduction of this site or any decision made or action taken in reliance upon the produced content of Soar Financial, whether authorized or not. By accessing Soar Financial’s content, each consumer of Soar Financial content releases Soar Financial, its affiliates, and their respective officers, directors, agents, and employees from all claims and proceedings for such losses, damages, or consequences.#ArthurLaffer #TrumpEconomy #Tariffs #BigBeautifulBill #TaxReform #RecessionRisk #FreeTrade #Trump2025 #ProsperityPlan #SoarFinancially #USPolitics #StockMarket #TradeWar #EconomicGrowth #FiscalPolicy #SupplySide #NAFTA #SmootHawley #KaiHoffmann #investing

    35 min
  7. JUL 3

    What Does A Dollar Crash Mean For YOU! | Julian Brigden

    Is the U.S. dollar headed for a historic collapse? Julian Brigden joins Soar Financially to break down what the recent “Big Beautiful Bill” means for debt, inflation, and the bond market. A must-watch for anyone tracking macro trends and portfolio risk.#gold #silver #marketcrash ------------ 👨‍💼 Guest: Julian Brigden, Co-Founder🏢 Company: Macro Intelligence 2 Partners🌎 https://mi2partners.com/ 𝕏 @JulianMI2📅 Recording date: July 1st, 2025-------------------📆 Save the Date 📆DEUTSCHE GOLDMESSE November 14 & 15, 2025 in Frankfurt, Germanywww.deutschegoldmesse.com FREE Registration for Investors! ---------------------📰 Up-to-Date Commodity Prices & Commentary 📰👉 Clear Commodity Network 👈🌎 https://clearcommodity.net/ 🌎►► Follow Us! ◄◄Twitter: / soarfinancial Website: http://www.soarfinancial.com/Time Stamps (AI Generated)00:00 - Worst Dollar Start Since 197301:00 - Introducing Julian Brigden02:00 - Macro Drivers Behind Dollar Decline05:00 - Long Dollar Crowded Trade Unwinds07:00 - 40-50% Dollar Drop?09:00 - Inflation Impact of Weak Dollar10:30 - Sector Rotation: Tech vs. Mining13:00 - Hedging Strategy for Investors16:00 - Impact of “Big Beautiful Bill”18:00 - Structural U.S. Bond Bear Market20:00 - Recession Risk vs. Yield Spike22:00 - Fed's Weak Response to Inflation24:00 - Trump’s Spending = Banana Republic?26:00 - Inflation Returns in 2025?28:00 - 10-Year Yield to 10%?31:00 - Rapid Fire: Gold, Bonds, Dollar**Disclaimer:**Some of the links presented might be affiliate links. We might receive a commission if a purchase is made using those links! Unless specifically disclosed, all information available on Soar Financial and its affiliates or partners should be considered as non-commercial in nature. None of the content produced by Soar Financial should be considered an endorsement, offer or recommendation to buy or sell securities. Soar Financial is not registered with any financial or securities regulatory authority in Canada, the US, Europe, or the UK, and does not provide, nor claim to provide, investment advice or recommendations to any consumer of the content that Soar Financial produces and publicizes. Always do your own due diligence and/or consult a qualified legal, tax, or investment professional if personal advice is deemed necessary.Soar Financial and its related companies (including its directors, employees, and representatives) or a connected person may hold equity positions in securities detailed in communications. When this occurs a disclosure will be made. Disclosures on social media will be made using the hashtag #coi (short for conflict of interest).Soar Financial, its affiliates, and their respective directors, officers, employees, or agents expressly disclaim any liability for losses or damages, whether direct, indirect, special, or consequential, or other consequences, howsoever caused, arising out of any use or reproduction of this site or any decision made or action taken in reliance upon the produced content of Soar Financial, whether authorized or not. By accessing Soar Financial’s content, each consumer of Soar Financial content releases Soar Financial, its affiliates, and their respective officers, directors, agents, and employees from all claims and proceedings for such losses, damages, or consequences.#Gold #Silver #DollarCollapse #RepoMarket #QEInfinity #FederalReserve #DebtCeiling #Hyperinflation #Inflation #MonetaryPolicy #Macroeconomics #Investing #FinancialCrisis #PreciousMetals #GoldStandard #SilverSqueeze #CommodityInvesting #DebtCrisis #MarketCrash #SoarFinancially

    33 min
  8. JUL 1

    Euro & Dollar: Why Europe Must Act Now | Thomas Mayer

    Former Deutsche Bank Chief Economist Thomas Mayer explains why Europe is falling behind the US, how bureaucracy and low productivity are killing growth, and why Eurobonds and tariffs won’t fix it.#europe #germany #usdollar ------------ 👨‍💼 Guest: Thomas Mayer, Founding Director🏢 Company: Flossbach von Storch Institute🌎 https://www.flossbachvonstorch-researchinstitute.com/en 𝕏 @fvs_com 📅 Recording date: July 1st, 2025-------------------📆 Save the Date 📆DEUTSCHE GOLDMESSE November 14 & 15, 2025 in Frankfurt, Germanywww.deutschegoldmesse.com FREE Registration for Investors! ---------------------📰 Up-to-Date Commodity Prices & Commentary 📰👉 Clear Commodity Network 👈🌎 https://clearcommodity.net/ 🌎►► Follow Us! ◄◄Twitter: / soarfinancial Website: http://www.soarfinancial.com/Time Stamps (AI Generated)00:00 - Intro: Dollar Weakness vs. Euro Strength01:00 - Welcome Thomas Mayer, Ex-Deutsche Bank Chief Economist02:00 - What’s Happening in the EU Economy?03:00 - Germany’s 3-Year Stagnation05:00 - Productivity Crisis in Germany and Europe07:00 - “Germany Has Become a Vacation Economy”09:00 - Immigration vs. Skilled Labor Dilemma11:00 - Internal Market Barriers Holding Back Tech12:30 - Why the EU Is Not a Real Union14:00 - Wake-Up Call from Trump: Grow Up or Fall Behind16:00 - Europe’s Defense Industry Mess17:30 - Why Germany Must Take the Lead18:30 - The Eurobond Debate Explained21:00 - Why a Unified Eurozone Currency Is Still Far Away23:00 - Is Europe the New Safe Haven? Probably Not26:00 - Misconceptions About a Dollar Collapse29:00 - A 10% Tariff Deal: Economic Fallout for the EU?31:00 - Final Thoughts + Where to Follow Thomas Mayer**Disclaimer:**Some of the links presented might be affiliate links. We might receive a commission if a purchase is made using those links! Unless specifically disclosed, all information available on Soar Financial and its affiliates or partners should be considered as non-commercial in nature. None of the content produced by Soar Financial should be considered an endorsement, offer or recommendation to buy or sell securities. Soar Financial is not registered with any financial or securities regulatory authority in Canada, the US, Europe, or the UK, and does not provide, nor claim to provide, investment advice or recommendations to any consumer of the content that Soar Financial produces and publicizes. Always do your own due diligence and/or consult a qualified legal, tax, or investment professional if personal advice is deemed necessary.Soar Financial and its related companies (including its directors, employees, and representatives) or a connected person may hold equity positions in securities detailed in communications. When this occurs a disclosure will be made. Disclosures on social media will be made using the hashtag #coi (short for conflict of interest).Soar Financial, its affiliates, and their respective directors, officers, employees, or agents expressly disclaim any liability for losses or damages, whether direct, indirect, special, or consequential, or other consequences, howsoever caused, arising out of any use or reproduction of this site or any decision made or action taken in reliance upon the produced content of Soar Financial, whether authorized or not. By accessing Soar Financial’s content, each consumer of Soar Financial content releases Soar Financial, its affiliates, and their respective officers, directors, agents, and employees from all claims and proceedings for such losses, damages, or consequences.#EuropeEconomy #ThomasMayer #SoarFinancially #GermanyCrisis #DollarVsEuro #Stagflation #EUUnionCrisis #Eurobonds #DefenseSpending #USvsEurope #Recession2025 #ProductivityCrash #ECB #DigitalLag #CapitalFlight #MacroEconomics #Tariffs #FiscalPolicy #EurozoneDebt #CentralBanks

    34 min

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Discussing the macro, to understand the micro! | We speak with influential investors, market commentators, CEOs and other influential figures. What is driving global financial markets?

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