The Fed’s Tools Aren’t Made For Fiscal Dominance | Lyn Alden

In this episode, Lyn Alden joins the show to discuss the economic tensions from fiscal dominance, the major factors driving liquidity, and what to expect under the Trump presidency. We also delve into the dollar wrecking ball, the outlook for Bitcoin, and much more. Enjoy!

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Timestamps:

(00:00) Introduction

(00:31) Global Macro Outlook

(02:31) Liquidity Conditions

(08:44) Shifting Treasury Issuance

(12:04) Ads (Ledger, Mantra)

(13:11) Tensions Under Fiscal Dominance

(18:32) Trump Fiscal Outlook

(22:44) Cutting Rates To Zero

(27:38) Energy Outlook

(32:04) Ads (Ledger, Mantra)

(33:36) Interview Continues

(35:45) Trump Vs Reagan Approach

(37:41) Dollar Wrecking Ball

(42:45) Currency Negotiations

(45:39) Bitcoin Big Picture

(50:00) Gold Outlook

(52:18) Bitcoin Outlook

(54:31) Learn More About Lyn’s Work

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