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After taking last week off, the guys are back and looking at stories about bank protests in China, Canada's surprising 100bp rate hike and what sounds like dissent among Fed staffers. In Stock News, Google is working to put ads on the home screen of their phones and AAL screws over a family after changing their flight. Over in the Crypto Corner, Voyager files for bankruptcy protection after claiming to be FDIC insured. Results from the first bet picks of July are in, and everyone made money this time!Check out the merch in our new shop here!If you like our show, please let us know by rating and subscribing on your platform of choice!Should you like our show and hate social media, then please tell all your friends!If you have no friends and hate social media and you just want to give us money for advertising and help you find more friends, then you can donate here!SponsorshipsOur podcast is sponsored by Sue Pullen at Fairway Independent Mortgage (MLS# 206048). Licensed in 25 states, if you need anything mortgage-related, reach out to her at SPullen@fairwaymc.com or give her a call at (520) 977-7904. Tell her 2 Bulls sent you to get the best rates available!If you are interested in signing up with TRADEPRO Academy, you can use our affiliate link here. We receive compensation for any purchases made when using this link, so it's a great way to support the show and learn at the same time! **Join our Discord for a link and code to save 10%**Check out the custom studies for futures trading over at OrderFlow Labs. We do not receive any compensation for referrals, we just love their community and tools!To contact us, you can email us directly at 2bulls@financialineptitude.com Or leave a message at (725) 22-BULLS. Be sure to follow us on Facebook, Twitter, or Discord to get updated when new content is posted! Links:Fed's Inflation Expectations Index RisesFed Staff Thinks Balance Sheet Runoff Could Strain Treasury MarketBank of Canada Surprises with Massive 100bp HikeChina's Henan Bank Depositors ProtestChina Homebuyers Refuse to Repay Loans on Properties (Not Yet Constructed)Fed Report Finds 75% of PPP Loans Didn't Reach EmployeesAd Company Partnering with US Carriers to Take Over Lock ScreensAAL Changed Family's Flight to Different CountryVoyager Claimed FDIC Protection, Now Filing for BankruptcyDiscord:https://discord.gg/Q8hft2zMTMLearn More Here***Send us your mailing address so we can send you a smash it yourself mug when you join!***Friends of the Show:TRADEPRO AcademyMindMuscles AcademyOrderFlow LabsBeginner Stuff:Beginner EpisodesKnowledge CenterAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Joining us in the Shop this week is Roger Khoury, founder and CEO of the Market Forecasting Academy. Listen along as Roger tells us about his training and mentorship program, including how he developed his own unique methodology called Demand Imbalance Arbitrage. We also discuss some of the common issues traders experience, along with the traits he looks for when mentoring prospective traders.About Roger:Roger Khoury is the Founder and CEO of Market Forecasting Academy, a training and mentorship program for market participants looking for low risk, consistent, market-beating performance. He is most known for developing an innovative, industry-first methodology that eliminates the uncertainty, inconsistency and large drawdowns traditionally experienced in the financial markets. He calls it Demand Imbalance Arbitrage™, which is the only method guaranteed to consistently identify and take advantage of frequent, very low risk pockets of imbalance between demand and price . . . and profit from them 80-90% of the time.Roger achieved financial independence 11 years ago using the method he developed. He never intended to teach this, but members of his community asked him to share his knowledge after realizing his method gave him a lot of free time to socialize and serve.Guest Links:Market Forecasting Academy WebsiteSocials:Follow Roger on LinkedInIf you enjoyed this week's guest, check out our directory for other amazing interviews we've done in the past!If you like our show, please let us know by rating and subscribing on your platform of choice!If you like our show and hate social media, then please tell all your friends!If you have no friends and hate social media and you just want to give us money for advertising to help you find more friends, then you can donate to support the show here!Paypal donation linkChina Shop Links:2 Bulls DiscordChina Shop MerchGuest DirectoryAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Joining us in the Shop this week is Stephen Mathai-Davis, founder and CEO of Q.ai, a Forbes backed Artificial intelligence powered investing app for everyone. Listen along as we learn about what A.I. is and how it's used to make better investing decisions and hedge portfolios. Stephen also explains some of the investment kits available, including the strategies and ideas behind them. Kyle also explains his strategy to get on the good side of A.I. just in case a Terminator scenario should arise...About Stephen:Stephen Mathai-Davis, CFA, CQF is the Founder and CEO of Q.ai, a Forbes company. He is a full-stack data scientist and recognized as an expert in the application of artificial intelligence and advanced quantitative strategies to global public markets. Most recently, he was recognized as part of the Top 100 in Finance by the Top 100 Finance Magazine and has been shortlisted as one of the top CEOs of 2021 by the Silicon Review. He was recently called one of the Top 100 in Tech from Johns Hopkins University for 2021.Under Stephen’s leadership, Q.ai is taking on the $25+ trillion fund management industry by launching the first AI-powered investment management app. Since its launch in March 2021, Q,ai has received significant attention, including being the #1 Product on Product Hunt while winning the FinTech Breakthrough Award for Best Retail Investment Platform in 2021 and the AI Breakthrough award for the Best Deep Learning Platform in 2021.Guest Links:Q.ai WebsiteSocials:Follow on Q.ai on TwitterFollow on Q.ai on InstagramFollow Stephen on TwitterIf you enjoyed this week's guest, check out our directory for other amazing interviews we've done in the past!If you like our show, please let us know by rating and subscribing on your platform of choice!If you like our show and hate social media, then please tell all your friends!If you have no friends and hate social media and you just want to give us money for advertising to help you find more friends, then you can donate to support the show here!Paypal donation linkChina Shop Links:2 Bulls DiscordChina Shop MerchGuest DirectoryAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Joining us in the Shop this week is Kyrill Asatur, CEO of Centerfin. Listen along as we learn about Kyrill's journey into the markets, from his decision to switch majors, the struggles to hire into an investment firm and his decision to found Centerfin. We also discuss what Kyrill sees as the biggest threat to the stock market, and it's not at all what you think! As an immigrant from the former Soviet Union, Kyrill is also able to give us a unique perspective on the ongoing Ukraine conflict.About Kyrill:Kyrill is the CEO of Centerfin, a digitally native, institutional quality wealth management service. Originally an immigrant from the former Soviet Union, Kyrill began his career at Goldman Sachs. During his eight years there, he spent the majority of his time working with hedge funds in the prime brokerage business.In 2009, Kyrill moved to the buy-side, joining a distressed credit hedge fund founded by two ex-Goldman prop traders. He then worked at two other firms, most recently Golub Capital.With two decades of experience working with sophisticated institutional investors, Kyrill was always frustrated with the lack of access to similar quality investment solutions for him and others in his network. He founded Centerfin to solve this problem, providing a holistic approach to managing wealth in a manner modeled after other long-term-oriented investors such as endowments and family offices.Guest Links:Centerfin WebsiteYahoo! Finance on CenterfinSocials:Follow on LinkedInFollow on TwitterBook Recommendations:When Genius FailedMarket WizardsReminiscences of a Stock OperatorIf you like our show, please let us know by rating and subscribing on your platform of choice!If you like our show and hate social media, then please tell all your friends!If you have no friends and hate social media and you just want to give us money for advertising to help you find more friends, then you can donate to support the show here!China Shop Links:2 Bulls DiscordChina Shop MerchGuest DirectoryAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

This week in the China Shop, we've got some manufacturers data and Euro inflation to look at, along with a major gold deposit found in Uganda and a massive fine from the SEC over a cheating scandal. In Stock News, Mark Zuckerberg being a katana wielding lunatic is the second most interesting FB story, while options flow shows bullish sentiment for airlines. Over in the Crypto Corner, Anonymous vows to bring justice to Do Kwan and Three Arrows Capital's liquidation has dire consequences for crypto broker Voyager. As the guys tally up the bet results for June, Kyle's fate rests on the maturity of the listeners...Check out the merch in our new shop here!If you like our show, please let us know by rating and subscribing on your platform of choice!Should you like our show and hate social media, then please tell all your friends!If you have no friends and hate social media and you just want to give us money for advertising and help you find more friends, then you can donate here!SponsorshipsOur podcast is sponsored by Sue Pullen at Fairway Independent Mortgage (MLS# 206048). Licensed in 25 states, if you need anything mortgage-related, reach out to her at SPullen@fairwaymc.com or give her a call at (520) 977-7904. Tell her 2 Bulls sent you to get the best rates available!If you are interested in signing up with TRADEPRO Academy, you can use our affiliate link here. We receive compensation for any purchases made when using this link, so it's a great way to support the show and learn at the same time! **Join our Discord for a link and code to save 10%**Check out the custom studies for futures trading over at OrderFlow Labs. We do not receive any compensation for referrals, we just love their community and tools!To contact us, you can email us directly at 2bulls@financialineptitude.com Or leave a message at (725) 22-BULLS. Be sure to follow us on Facebook, Twitter, or Discord to get updated when new content is posted! Links:US Manufacturers Grows at Slowest Pace in 2 YearsEuro Zone Inflation at 8.6% for JuneUganda Claims Exploration Surveys Discovered 31M Metric Tons of GoldErnst and Young Fined $100M for Cheating ScandalZuckerberg Plays with Katana at Work?Zuckerberg Makes Life Miserable to Entice Employees to QuitDelta Offered $10K on Oversold FlightVoyager Digital Suspends Trading/WithdrawalsAnonymous Vows to Bring Do Kwon Crimes to LightFinancial Astrology... It's a Real ThingDiscord:https://discord.gg/Q8hft2zMTMLearn More Here***Send us your mailing address so we can send you a smash it yourself mug when you join!***Friends of the Show:TRADEPRO AcademyMindMuscles AcademyOrderFlow LabsBeginner Stuff:Beginner EpisodesKnowledge CenterAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

In the second episode of our limited series with OrderFlow Labs, Fleri returns for an in-depth lesson on auction theory and how the markets move. Building on the homework assignment from episode #1, Fleri explains the power of TPO charts and how value is found in the auction process. He also lays out the framework for three actionable trade setups utilizing the information discussed today. Be sure to check out the examples in the episode description, as they will help with this month's homework assignment!For those of you trading with MotiveWave (along with Sierra Charts and Ninja Trader), OFL's toolkit is now available on your platform!If you have a question to submit for next month's episode, email it to 2bulls@financialineptitude.com or post it in our Discord.About FleriFleri began trading on the early crypto exchanges and with mid cap stocks before shifting his focus to futures and intraday trading. His work on ES, NQ, RTY, CL and UB is rooted in Market Auction Theory and tracking market participants through pattern recognition and confluence of Price Action and Order Flow. Fleri approaches his trading day by coming to the open with a plan of execution-able areas for the auction to potentially seek value while utilizing Order Flow and Price Action to capitalize on intraday rotations. His favorite Orderflow Labs study is Session Delta Pivots... The SDP levels offer an opportunity to lean into pullbacks and anticipate initiation from previous aggressive auctions while providing ranges for larger rotations.About Orderflow LabsOFL is a group of die-hard futures traders and a C++ Wizard who have a passion for trading the futures market using Orderflow tools.Orderflow Labs was created as a collective effort of our own work and experience trading the futures markets. Our goal is simple, we aim to help both new and experienced traders gain confidence, reduce your screen time and help you refine your edge.Guest Links:OrderFlow Labs WebsiteSocials:Follow Fleri on TwitterFollow OFL on TwitterHomework:Define Balance/ImbalanceObservation: Price as it moves to/from balanceObservation: What does balance look like intraday?Familiarize yourself with TPO ChartsLook for examples of the 3 trade setups (images below)Value Destination Trade: Value Area High Rejection > Go to Value Area LowBalance to Imbalance to BalanceFailed Breakdown > Multi-Day Destination Trade to Balance Area HighIf you like our show, please let us know by rating and subscribing on your platform of choice! If you like our show and hate social media, then please tell all your friends!If you have no friends and hate social media and you just want to give us money for advertising to help you find more friends, then you can donate to support the show here!Paypal donation link2 Bulls Discord:https://discord.gg/Q8hft2zMTMAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Joining us in the Shop this week is Paul Halme, former stockbroker and 2x bestselling author. Listen along as we discuss his all of his past experiences and how they helped him grow a 7-figure consulting company that helps entrepreneurs fix their finances and create passive income. We also can't help but ask about his MMA background, as Kyle looks for confirmation on his theory about the origins of Brazilian Ju Jitsu.... (Spoiler, Kyle was wrong).About Paul:Paul used his business acumen to build his business into one of the most successful gyms in the US. This wasn’t enough for the former stockbroker, and he began creating high six-figure offline businesses for his clients.  This has resulted in his consulting company growing will into the 7 figures by helping his clients, all the while living a freedom lifestyle of his own design.To date, Paul has become a 2X bestselling book author, an international speaker, and a sought-after mentor for people worldwide.Guest Links:Paul's WebsiteBook Link: The Money FightSocials:Follow on InstagramIf you like our show, please let us know by rating and subscribing on your platform of choice!If you like our show and hate social media, then please tell all your friends!If you have no friends and hate social media and you just want to give us money for advertising to help you find more friends, then you can donate to support the show here!Paypal donation linkChina Shop Links:2 Bulls DiscordChina Shop MerchGuest DirectoryAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

This week in the China Shop, Fed testimony and inflation revisions help add to the relief rally, while JPM predicts another 7% increase in equities ahead of EOM rebalancing. In Stock News, a ban on MO's Juul brand is paused for appeal and Kellog's announce a split into 3 separate companies. Over in the Crypto Corner, the Fed struggles to understand the SEC's decision on digital assets, while mining activity falls following the drop in values. With only one week left in this month's bet, a side bet makes things interesting, and Dan follows up with the long-awaited strip club interview.Check out the merch in our new shop here!If you like our show, please let us know by rating and subscribing on your platform of choice! Should you like our show and hate social media, then please tell all your friends!If you have no friends and hate social media and you just want to give us money for advertising and help you find more friends, then you can donate here!SponsorshipsOur podcast is sponsored by Sue Pullen at Fairway Independent Mortgage (MLS# 206048). Licensed in 25 states, if you need anything mortgage-related, reach out to her at SPullen@fairwaymc.com or give her a call at (520) 977-7904. Tell her 2 Bulls sent you to get the best rates available!If you are interested in signing up with TRADEPRO Academy, you can use our affiliate link here. We receive compensation for any purchases made when using this link, so it's a great way to support the show and learn at the same time! **Join our Discord for a link and code to save 10%**Check out the custom studies for futures trading over at OrderFlow Labs. We do not receive any compensation for referrals, we just love their community and tools!To contact us, you can email us directly at 2bulls@financialineptitude.com Or leave a message at (725) 22-BULLS. Be sure to follow us on Facebook, Twitter, or Discord to get updated when new content is posted! Links:Fed Speakers Ease Inflation WorriesConsumer Sentiment Survey Shows Inflation Expectations EasedFalling Copper Prices Indicating More Economic Trouble?JPM Predicting 7% Increase in Equities Next WeekFDA Jull Ban BlockedCharles Scharf Transforming Wells Fargo?Kellog's to Split into 3 CompaniesFed Evaluating SEC's Position on Digital AssetsElectricity Used to Mine Crypto PlummetsDiscord:https://discord.gg/Q8hft2zMTMLearn More Here***Send us your mailing address so we can send you a smash it yourself mug when you join!***Friends of the Show:TRADEPRO AcademyMindMuscles AcademyOrderFlow LabsBeginner Stuff:Beginner EpisodesKnowledge CenterResourcesAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Joining us in the Shop this week is Joseph Hogue, CFA and creator of Let's Talk Money. Listen along as we discuss Joseph's trading journey and how he uses fundamentals to identify good companies in well performing sectors/industries. We also asked about his experiences as an analyst and learned some red flags to watch for from social media pump and dump schemes... We even learned how to get away with insider trading (like Phil Mickelson)!About Joseph:Born and raised in Iowa, Joseph Hogue graduated from Iowa State University after serving in the Marine Corps. He worked in corporate finance and real estate before starting a career in investment analysis. He has appeared on Bloomberg and CNBC and led a team of equity analysts for a venture capital research firm. He holds a master’s degree in business and the Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) designation.Joseph left the corporate world in 2014 to build his online businesses, first through creating websites and later through his YouTube channel, Let's Talk Money. He's since grown the community to over 550,000 and reaches more than 1.8 million people a month through the blogs, YouTube and a weekly market newsletter.Guest Links:Stock Market Basics BlogYouTube ChannelFacebook GroupFree Weekly NewsletterSocials:Follow on TwitterIf you like our show, please let us know by rating and subscribing on your platform of choice!If you like our show and hate social media, then please tell all your friends!If you have no friends and hate social media and you just want to give us money for advertising to help you find more friends, then you can donate to support the show here!China Shop Links:2 Bulls DiscordChina Shop MerchAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

This week in the China Shop, the guys look at the latest from the FOMC and PMI report before digging into stories about Europe's natural gas supply and China's latest draconian measures to stop citizens from visiting rural banks. In Stock News, ADBE revises guidance lower, AMZN is running out of potential new hires and Revlon files for bankruptcy. Over in the Crypto Corner, Ethereum is no longer profitable to mine and COIN lays off 18% of its workforce. With such a rough month in the markets, will a small gain be enough to win this month's bet?Check out the merch in our new shop here!If you like our show, please let us know by rating and subscribing on your platform of choice! Should you like our show and hate social media, then please tell all your friends!If you have no friends and hate social media and you just want to give us money for advertising and help you find more friends, then you can donate here!Paypal donation linkSponsorshipsOur podcast is sponsored by Sue Pullen at Fairway Independent Mortgage (MLS# 206048). Licensed in 25 states, if you need anything mortgage-related, reach out to her at SPullen@fairwaymc.com or give her a call at (520) 977-7904. Tell her 2 Bulls sent you to get the best rates available!If you are interested in signing up with TRADEPRO Academy, you can use our affiliate link here. We receive compensation for any purchases made when using this link, so it's a great way to support the show and learn at the same time! **Join our Discord for a link and code to save 10%**Check out the custom studies for futures trading over at OrderFlow Labs. We do not receive any compensation for referrals, we just love their community and tools!To contact us, you can email us directly at 2bulls@financialineptitude.com Or leave a message at (725) 22-BULLS. Be sure to follow us on Facebook, Twitter, or Discord to get updated when new content is posted! Links:June FOMC SummaryUS Manufacturing Output Weak in MayRussia Threatens Europe's Winter Gas SupplyChina Using Health Tracker to Prevent Bank Run?ADBE Stock Falls on Revised ForecastAMZN Concerned About Hiring ShortageRevlon Files for BankruptcyCrypto Decline Makes Ethereum Unprofitable to MineCOIN Lays off 1100 EmployeesDiscord:https://discord.gg/Q8hft2zMTMLearn More Here***Send us your mailing address so we can send you a smash it yourself mug when you join!***Friends of the Show:TRADEPRO AcademyMindMuscles AcademyOrderFlow LabsBeginner Stuff:Beginner EpisodesKnowledge CenterResourcesAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy