Bell Curve Trump’s First 100 Days, and AI’s Influence on the Markets | Roundup
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Jan 10, 2025 Dive into Trump’s tumultuous first 100 days and its echo in market dynamics. Explore AI’s transformative influence on the financial landscape and the skepticism surrounding its integration with crypto. Athena's rapid growth in DeFi takes center stage, while macroeconomic shifts challenge traditional models. The discussion also touches on the fallout from California's wildfires, impacting real estate and insurance sectors. Lastly, the contrasting philosophies of blockchain technology are examined, revealing its untapped potential and existing limitations.
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Palisades Fire Impact
- The Palisades Fire destroyed thousands of structures in one of the world's most expensive real estate areas.
- The fire spread rapidly from Hollywood to Santa Monica, impacting close friends of the podcast hosts.
Carrying Costs of Real Estate vs. Digital Assets
- High carrying costs of real estate, including property taxes and insurance, are increasing.
- This makes digital assets with zero carrying costs more attractive as alternative investments.
Macro Factors Impacting Crypto
- Macroeconomic factors are driving a sell-off in risk assets and crypto.
- The Fed's hawkish stance on rate cuts and a stronger dollar are contributing to market pressure.