The Macro Dirt Podcast The 4th of July Podcast
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Jul 4, 2025 The hosts dive into intriguing 4th of July facts, like the secretive signers of the Declaration of Independence and quirky colonial celebrations. They share a humorous take on excessive fireworks spending and personal experiences with hot dog consumption. The conversation shifts to market movements, exploring recent payroll data and its economic implications, touching on alternative investments like bitcoin. They also reflect on the psychological costs of war through film and discuss potential changes in Federal Reserve leadership and its market impact.
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4th of July Anecdotes
- The hosts share quirky 4th of July trivia and personal stories about hot dog eating contests.
- Jared tried eating nine hot dogs in 10 minutes and found it surprisingly difficult.
Dollar-Gold Dynamics Post Payrolls
- Stronger-than-expected payroll data pushed the dollar higher and pressured gold prices.
- The dollar's modest rise suggests potential downside risk for gold if the dollar pulls back.
Gold's April High Holds
- Gold failing to break its April high is a bearish sign indicating a possible sell-off.
- Traders should watch if gold makes a higher high from that key date before committing to longs.