Capitalism.com with Ryan Daniel Moran Trump Goes After Fed Chair, Markets Pull Back, and A Tribute To Scott Adams - This Week In Capitalism
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Jan 16, 2026 
Scott Adams, the brilliant cartoonist behind Dilbert and host of Coffee with Scott Adams, joins the conversation with insights on persuasion and reframing. The podcast dives into political pressures on the Fed and the implications for markets, particularly around interest rates. Adams shares thoughts on embracing embarrassment and how storytelling influences marketing and customer loyalty. The discussion also touches on market trends, predicting a pullback in AI stocks while highlighting undervalued companies, making it a blend of humor and strategic investment advice.
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Executive Pressure Undermines Market Trust
- Government pressure on independent institutions threatens market stability and investor confidence.
- Ryan Daniel Moran warns executive interference with the Fed risks dangerous consolidation of power.
Geo Events Can Temporarily Bend Inflation
- Capturing an oil-producing leader can temporarily lower energy prices and show up as lower inflation.
- Moran connects geopolitical actions and energy supply to potential short-term interest-rate relief and deficit savings.
Prepare For Rate Volatility After Fed Shakeups
- Expect uncertainty but prepare for lower interest rates if the Fed chair changes.
- Position portfolios for short-term market boosts but beware of dangerous precedent in governance.
