TFTC: A Bitcoin Podcast #663: The Canary in the Coal Mine for Credit Markets with Ed Dowd
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Sep 20, 2025 Edward Dowd, a former equity portfolio manager and author, dives into the looming housing and stock market crisis driven by Federal Reserve policies and the end of illegal immigration-fueled stimulus. He discusses the impact of COVID vaccine injuries on the economy, alongside the collapse of subprime auto lender Tri-Color. The conversation shifts to investor strategies amidst increasing credit risks and societal divisions, highlighting the urgent need for accountability and trusted communities in today's financial landscape.
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Fed Cut Is A Political Gesture
- Edward Dowd sees the Fed's 25bps cut as politically motivated and insufficient given economic signals.
- He warns this move signals more cuts ahead and may be a political gesture toward the administration.
Housing Slump Linked To Immigration Shift
- Dowd predicts a housing downturn driven by unaffordable prices and overbuilding, especially in multifamily units.
- He ties this to the end of immigration-driven demand and expects a looming housing recession coupled with a broad market correction.
Relistings Fuel Photographer's Business
- Dowd shares an anecdote about a Maui real estate photographer thriving because agents keep relisting unsold homes.
- The photographer's boom signals churn despite a lack of actual home sales.