Weakest Links That Could Break the System

Luke and Preston delve into America's financial fragility, exploring Treasury funding risks, shifting global power dynamics, and Fed policy challenges.

They discuss the rising relevance of Bitcoin and gold amid liquidity constraints, and how economic missteps, tech sector bottlenecks, and geopolitical shifts may shape the future.

IN THIS EPISODE YOU’LL LEARN:

00:00:00 - Intro

00:01:37 - Why the U.S. faces a multi-pronged "poly crisis" despite strong tax receipts

00:02:20 - How short-term debt issuance is straining financial system liquidity

00:04:02 - Why Japan’s bond and currency trends signal deeper global shifts

00:05:10 - The impact of U.S. shale decline and oil demand on inflation

00:12:18 - How hedge funds are absorbing Treasury debt—and why it matters

00:06:27 - The surprising risk factors in the tech sector like hyperscaler power limits

00:19:31 - The contradiction in U.S. housing policy and mortgage lengths

00:26:06 - Why Bitcoin and gold are diverging in investor appeal

00:49:16 - How global power shifts and sanctions are elevating gold’s role

Disclaimer: Slight discrepancies in the timestamps may occur due to podcast platform differences.

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