James Mackintosh
Senior markets columnist (Streetwise) at The Wall Street Journal and co-host on the panel, providing historical and market-context commentary on bubbles and valuations.
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Sep 18, 2025 • 33min
The ‘Infinite Money Glitch’ Making the Trump Family Millions
James Mackintosh, a Senior markets columnist at The Wall Street Journal, and Spencer Jakab, an Investing columnist, dive into the Trump family's latest venture—a crypto treasury with the WLFI token. They discuss the 'infinite money glitch' and its potential risks for investors. The conversation explores how this strategy mirrors the success of other digital-asset models and compares it to the volatile behavior seen with meme stocks. The duo also debates the thin line between investing and mere speculation in today's market landscape.
Sep 25, 2025 • 30min
Gold Is at Record High. Is It Still Time to Buy?
James Mackintosh, a senior markets columnist at The Wall Street Journal, and Greg Ip, the chief economics commentator, dive into the current gold rush as prices soar. They explore gold's role as portfolio insurance against inflation and geopolitical risks. The discussion also touches on central banks' buying trends and compares gold's stability to Bitcoin's volatility. They address practical buying methods and even share quirky recession indicators like men's underwear. Tune in for a mix of market insights and lighthearted commentary!
