Real Vision: Finance & Investing

Macro Mondays: August 11, 2025

Aug 11, 2025
Dive into the intriguing world of cryptocurrency and its impact on the macroeconomic landscape. The hosts blend humor with insightful commentary as they explore unique concepts like 'Liberation Days' while speculating on potential future events. They tackle strange financial trends, including the unlikely consequences of historical events, and emphasize the importance of understanding tech valuations versus traditional markets. Lastly, they discuss tariffs' hidden costs and anticipate Federal Reserve policies that could reshape investment strategies. A lively and engaging discussion awaits!
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ANECDOTE

FogCoin Memes Lighten The Chat

  • Mikkel shares audience memes about 'FogCoin' and wedding profile pictures to lighten the show.
  • Andreas jokes about 'Fartcoin' and admits he has nothing meaningful to add.
ANECDOTE

Firefighter Overtime Highlights Fiscal Strain

  • Mikkel Rosenvold highlights a San Francisco firefighter reportedly earning over $450,000 a year due to overtime.
  • Andreas uses it as an anecdote about fiscal pressures and rising deficits under current policy.
INSIGHT

Strong Dollar Means Strong Use Not Price

  • Andreas Steno Larsen says a strong-dollar policy means strong global use rather than a high exchange rate.
  • That framing explains why the administration tolerates a gradual dollar descent to boost reserve accumulation.
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