Can Cannabis Tourism Save California's Cannabis Industry?
Mar 18, 2024
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The podcast explores the challenges facing California's cannabis industry due to oversupply and competition with family attractions. Can cannabis tourism save the day? Plus, discussions on market shifts, 1995 comparisons, and the potential impacts of Federal Reserve decisions. President Biden's stance on a US steel deal and Milton Friedman's inflation metaphor are also examined.
Cannabis tourism could revitalize California's struggling industry by attracting new visitors and revenue streams.
Stock market behavior mirrors 1995 trends, raising questions about future market direction and the impact of sector rotation.
Deep dives
Stock Market and Fed's Monetary Policy
Investors are focused on market dynamics and the impact on stocks, as Treasury yields rise and inflation remains a concern. The market reacts to quarterly options expirations and eagerly awaits the Federal Reserve's decision on interest rates.
Comparison to 1995 Market Trends
The current market conditions are compared to those of 1995, noting similarities in stock market behavior and the potential for a continued rally. Insights highlight historical rate trends and potential implications for the current market.
Four-Year Anniversary of the Pandemic
Reflecting on the impact of the pandemic on the economy and stock market, the anniversary prompts a review of market recovery and government interventions. The discussion emphasizes the resilience and growth seen post-market downturns.
Emergence of Cannabis Tourism in California
Exploring the economic opportunities of cannabis tourism in California, the conversation delves into marketing strategies and legal considerations in cities like Oakland and Santa Ana. The potential for cannabis tourism to enrich the state's tourism industry is examined.
Cannabis sales and prices are falling apart in the Golden State as overproduction and a glut of dispensaries have far outpaced demand. Can cannabis tourism rescue the industry, or will the stigma of the Schedule 1 controlled substance linger over a state that has been built on family fun destinations like Disneyland and Universal Studios? From the Visit California Outlook Forum in Palm Springs, a panel conversation with Peter Gamez, the President and CEO of Visit Oakland, Wendy Hasse-Roberts, the President and CEO of Travel Santa Ana, and Brian Applegarth of Destination Cannabis. Plus, sector rotation is under way in the stock market as energy stocks take the lead and tech stalls. Is this a sign of lower lows for the market, or just a reset and a wink back at the year 1995?