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280: Steve Hanke - Decoding the Drivers of Inflation and Markets

May 8, 2024

Steve Hanke, an economist, shares insights on inflation and markets. He discusses macroeconomic factors, challenges prevailing narratives, and his trading background. Topics include the Fed's interest rate decision, neglect of money supply in economic models, analyzing GDP metrics, and concerns over rising debt and Modern Monetary Theory.

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Professor Hanke challenges prevailing economic narratives by uncovering deeper forces driving inflation and market fluctuations.

Steve Hanke emphasizes the importance of closely monitoring macroeconomic factors when making trading decisions.

Hanke highlights the significance of money supply contraction and advocates for a proactive approach based on the quantity theory of money.

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Exploring Macro Economic Forces with Professor Steve Hanky

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Introduction

4min

A Journey Through Commodities Trading

6min

Fed Interest Rate Decision and Inflation Analysis

11min

Analyzing the Neglect of the Money Supply in Economic Models

4min

Navigating Monetary Theories and Inflation Calculations

20min

Economic Insights: Gold Breakout and GDP Multiplier Effect

12min

Analyzing GDP and Gross Output Metrics in Economic Analysis

3min

Rising Debt, Government Spending, and Modern Monetary Theory

15min

Trading commodities since 14 years old, Professor Hanke started learning the importance of closely following macro economic factors which impact the prices of currencies, commodities and consumer goods. His evidence-based approach uncovers the deeper forces driving inflation and market fluctuations and challenges prevailing narratives as it relates to economics. By exploring macro topics often overlooked by the mainstream, Professor Hanke broadens our collective understanding and invites us to think more deeply and critically about the economic forces shaping our world.

About Steve Hanke:

Steve Hanke is an American economist and professor of applied economics at the Johns Hopkins University in Baltimore, Maryland. Steve is known for his work as a currency reformer in emerging-market countries and served on President Reagan’s Council of Economic Advisers. Very recently, Washingtonian magazine recognized Steve Hanke in their annual list of Washington, D.C.'s 500 most influential figures in shaping public policy.

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280: Steve Hanke - Decoding the Drivers of Inflation and Markets

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Professor Steve Hanky Discusses Gold Breakout and Dollar Strength

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Professor Steve Hanky Analyzes Fed's Interest Rate Decision and Money Supply Contraction

Exploring Macro Economic Forces with Professor Steve Hanky

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