

The Macro Minute with Darius Dale
42 Macro
The Macro Minute is a daily morning podcast of what 42 Macro Founder & CEO Darius Dale is seeing in the overnight markets and where he\'s focused before the US stock market open.
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Sep 5, 2025 • 11min
Is the US Labor Market About to Implode?
Darius breaks down why a weak jobs report reinforces the soft landing view — and opens the door for a 50bps “catch-up” cut on September 17th. He unpacks how KISS and Dr. Mo keep investors positioned to ride the year-end rally.

Sep 3, 2025 • 10min
Will the global bond selloff end our Paradigm C bull market?
Today, Darius Dale explores why the current global bond sell-off won’t derail the Paradigm C bull market over a medium-to-long-term time horizon. With deficits growing, Fed independence eroding, and bonds turning into risk assets, he explains why equities, gold, and Bitcoin remain the core plays — and how KISS and Dr. Mo keep investors on the right side of risk.

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Sep 2, 2025 • 9min
Will legal checks and balances fuel more Paradigm C upside?
Legal checks on President Trump’s agenda could pave the way for economic growth, as recent court rulings suggest a more favorable market sentiment. This may lead to Fed easing and a potential surge in Q4. The discussion also highlights strategies to boost the housing market and improve investment confidence through the KISS system, which helps minimize losses while maximizing returns. Listeners are encouraged to explore customizable features that align with individual investment goals.

Aug 26, 2025 • 12min
Is investor consensus adequately positioned for regime change at the Fed?
Investors are caught off guard by potential shifts in Federal Reserve policies. The discussion highlights the rising importance of risk assets and gold, while the dollar faces uncertainty. Historical insights reveal how past financial oppression shapes current strategies. The KISS framework emerges as a key tool for investors to navigate these changes and secure their retirement savings. With a focus on quantitative risk management, the conversation stresses adapting to market dynamics for better financial outcomes.

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Aug 25, 2025 • 8min
Will NVIDIA earnings and/or the July PCE Report disrupt or truncate our Paradigm C bull market?
Explore the tension in the markets as NVIDIA's earnings and the July PCE report loom large. With bullish positions reaching a peak, the potential for volatility is high if AI hype wanes or inflation surprises. The discussion highlights the transformative effects of tailored investment guidance that alleviates stress and fosters better family dynamics. Amidst these challenges, the focus remains on risk management and the pursuit of compounding returns in an AI-driven landscape.

Aug 15, 2025 • 13min
How are tariffs impacting the US economy, part III?
Darius Dale breaks down the first full week of the reciprocal tariff regime, with July Retail Sales and Industrial Production reinforcing 42 Macro’s U-Shaped Economy thesis. He explains why inflation remains sticky, why a 3% Fed target could unlock growth, and how KISS and Dr. Mo are positioned to navigate Paradigm C’s pro-growth backdrop.

Aug 14, 2025 • 9min
How are tariffs impacting the US economy, part II? What’s the latest regarding global liquidity?
In today's Macro Minute, Darius unpacks the latest on tariffs, sticky inflation, and global liquidity trends. He explains why the Fed’s delay in cutting rates remains a key short-term headwind and why Paradigm C’s long-term bullish framework is intact. Plus, he highlights why disciplined participation is essential for capturing upside in this market regime.

Aug 13, 2025 • 7min
What’s the latest regarding US fiscal policy and US Treasury net financing policy dynamics?
Darius Dale breaks down the latest U.S. fiscal and Treasury financing dynamics—why tariffs won’t meaningfully cut the deficit, how Paradigm C is fueling bull markets in stocks, gold, and Bitcoin, and what structural debt drivers mean for investors. He also explains the policy choices ahead and how they could shape portfolio strategy in this regime.

Aug 12, 2025 • 12min
How are tariffs impacting the economy thus far?
Today, Darius breaks down July’s CPI data, the impact of Trump’s tariff regime, and why the Fed’s reaction function still risks compounding policy mistakes. We discuss how small business sentiment, growth resilience, and the U-shaped economy thesis fit into the current market regime—and what that means for positioning with KISS and Dr. Mo.

Aug 11, 2025 • 7min
Can the market continue looking through adverse trade policy outcomes?
Darius breaks down whether markets can keep looking past adverse trade policy outcomes after Nvidia and AMD’s unprecedented export-license deal with the U.S. government. We explore what it signals for Trump-era trade strategy, the evolving Fed outlook, and why corporate earnings continue to crush expectations despite slowing growth. Plus, how tariffs, immigration shifts, and inflation dynamics may shape rate cuts into year-end.


