Phil Rosen: Market Facts Can Be Stranger Than Fiction

Aug 13, 2025

Phil Rosen, co-founder and editor-in-chief of Opening Bell Daily, shares his unique journey from travel blogging to finance. He emphasizes the importance of data-driven analysis in journalism and discusses the challenges young investors face today. Phil unpacks the investment potential of Bitcoin amid a devaluing dollar and critiques traditional media's portrayal of market dynamics. With insights on navigating retail investing and the risks in cryptocurrency, he encourages a cautious yet optimistic approach to modern investment opportunities.

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ANECDOTE

Reading Led Him To Writing

Phil Rosen started writing because a reading habit pushed him to articulate his own thoughts.
He turned daily reading into a career of researching and writing about what interests him each day.

INSIGHT

Every Story Is About Money

A journalism professor told Phil that every story is about money, which reframed his interests toward business reporting.
That idea opened business journalism as a way to cover politics, culture, sports, and history through finance.

ANECDOTE

Travel Blog Became A Reporting Start

Phil moved to Hong Kong to teach and started a travel blog to practice writing.
That blog led to a job at a Hong Kong newspaper and launched his journalism career.

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Danny interviews Phil Rosen, co-founder and editor-in-chief of Opening Bell Daily. Phil shares his journey from being a travel blogger to becoming a renowned financial journalist. Despite his youth, Phil has a wealth of experience, having lived on three continents, authored two Amazon bestselling books, and being a Fulbright scholar. He talks about his passion for journalism, which allows him to explore various interests daily, and how his reading habit, inculcated by his father, led him to writing. Phil touches upon his transition into financial journalism, his stint at Business Insider, and the inspiration behind starting Opening Bell Daily with Anthony Pompliano. He emphasizes the importance of data-driven analysis in financial reporting and the cautious yet optimistic stance he maintains. The discussion also covers Phil's views on cryptocurrency, the role of the Federal Reserve, and the challenges faced by young investors today. --
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