I start today’s show with a rant on my experience building a home… from paying the bills before my family can even move in… to workers smoking in the house… to a shower leaking through the ceiling… and getting ripped off on allowances.   Housing demand remains strong—for now. I explain why I expect the outlook for homebuilders to turn ugly over the next 12 months.   By the time you listen to this episode, the latest Consumer Price Index (CPI) data will be out. I break down why the Fed can’t lower interest rates until it gets inflation under control… and why a rate cut would be the biggest mistake the Fed could make.   Tomorrow on WSU Premium, Daniel and I will dig through the inflation data and share our latest Dollar Stock Club pick—a company that will benefit from interest rates remaining higher for longer.  Don’t miss the episode—join WSU Premium today at WSUoffer.com. In this episode  My homebuilding nightmare continues [0:30] Housing demand is strong—for now [5:00] The next 12 months will be tough for homebuilders [12:10] What I expect from today’s CPI data [18:40] Why the Fed must get inflation under control [24:25] Why cutting rates would be a massive mistake [34:30] Don’t miss an episode of WSU Premium—Subscribe at WSUoffer.com [35:20]   Enjoyed this episode? Get Wall Street Unplugged delivered FREE to your inbox each week: www.curzioresearch.com/wall-street-unplugged/   Wall Street Unplugged podcast is available at: --iTunes: itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/wall-street-unplugged-frank/ --Stitcher: www.stitcher.com/podcast/curzio-research/wall-street-unplugged-2 --Website: www.curzioresearch.com/category/podcast/wall-street-unplugged/   Twitter: twitter.com/frankcurzio Facebook:. www.facebook.com/CurzioResearch/ Linkedin: www.linkedin.com/in/frank-curzio-690561a7/ Website: www.curzioresearch.com

Prepare yourself… I have a couple of rants to get off my chest today.   I’m recording this podcast before today’s Fed meeting, where central bankers are expected to raise interest rates by 25 basis points, then hint at pausing rate hikes.   I cut through the B.S. and explain why an end to rate hikes won’t save us now.   The biggest story in the market right now is the banking crisis. I share some quotes that show how bank CEOs have been lying through their teeth about the state of the banking sector—including JPMorgan’s Jamie Dimon. The whole thing reminds me of a scene from The Naked Gun.   I break down the sweetheart deal JPMorgan got by taking over First Republic… and pose an important question for all investors to consider about regional banks.   While the Fed refuses to admit it, it’s bailing the sector out. I rant about why the Fed’s actions will lead to a lot more pain… and how banks don’t actually give a s*** about their clients.   Make sure to tune into WSU Premium tomorrow—Daniel and I will deep-dive into the banking sector… the state of the consumer… earnings estimates… and all the market risks we’re currently facing. (Subscribe to WSU Premium at WSUoffer.com)   I end the show by sharing the best way to protect yourself—and profit—from this dangerous market scenario.   A pause in the Fed’s rate hikes won’t save us [1:40] These bank CEOs lied through their teeth [3:30] Jamie Dimon’s comments remind me of The Naked Gun [9:50] The FDIC’s bailouts encourage bad behavior [18:30] Don’t miss tomorrow’s episode of WSU Premium (Subscribe at WSUoffer.com) [20:35] How to profit in this market environment [28:30]   Enjoyed this episode? Get Wall Street Unplugged delivered FREE to your inbox each week: www.curzioresearch.com/wall-street-unplugged/   Wall Street Unplugged podcast is available at: --iTunes: itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/wall-street-unplugged-frank/ --Stitcher: www.stitcher.com/podcast/curzio-research/wall-street-unplugged-2 --Website: www.curzioresearch.com/category/podcast/wall-street-unplugged/   Twitter: twitter.com/frankcurzio Facebook:. www.facebook.com/CurzioResearch/ Linkedin: www.linkedin.com/in/frank-curzio-690561a7/ Website: www.curzioresearch.com

My wife and I recently celebrated our 15-year anniversary… and it’s incredible to think about the changes we’ve gone through. I share some advice for younger listeners about life and marriage.   We’re in the heart of earnings season—and a ton of big names are reporting this week. I explain why McDonald’s (MCD) and PepsiCo (PEP) are trading near 52-week highs… and why you shouldn't expect prices on your favorite products to come down anytime soon.   The Fed is set to hike interest rates next week and many investors think it will be the last time—but I disagree. I explain why I expect several more rate hikes over the next few months… and why anyone predicting rate cuts later this year is nuts.    Next, I break down the positives and negatives in yesterday’s earnings from Alphabet Inc. (GOOG) and Microsoft (MSFT).   The biggest news for Microsoft came from the U.K. Competition and Markets Authority (CMA), which killed its deal to buy Activision Blizzard (ATVI). I explain why the CMA’s move could be retaliation for a recent U.S. policy move… and why investors should be concerned about the government’s growing intervention across multiple industries, especially energy and crypto.   On tomorrow’s episode of WSU Premium, Daniel and I will dig deeper into Microsoft’s dead Activision deal and the growing tensions between world governments. We’ll also discuss the government’s attack on crypto… and how “de-dollarization” will create a major shift in global power. Don’t miss the episode—join WSU Premium now.   In this episode  What I’ve learned from 15 years of marriage [0:20] Why MCD and PEP are near 52-week highs [2:50] The Fed isn’t done hiking rates [5:00] GOOG is buying back $70 billion in stock [8:13] A great hedge against inflation[15:08] Is the U.K. punishing MSFT for the U.S.’s actions? [16:03] Don’t miss tomorrow’s WSU Premium [34:00] My wife and I recently celebrated our 15-year anniversary… and it’s incredible to think about the changes we’ve gone through. I share some advice for younger listeners about life and marriage.   Sponsor:   Art makes a great hedge against inflation... Masterworks, our sponsor this week, created a revolutionary platform that enables individual investors to stake a claim in the $1.7 trillion blue-chip art industry. And you can skip the waitlist. (https://www.masterworks.com/?utm_source=curzioblock&utm_medium=affiliate&utm_campaign=Curzio&utm_term=Curzio+Member&utm_content=Masterworks)   Enjoyed this episode? Get Wall Street Unplugged delivered FREE to your inbox each week: www.curzioresearch.com/wall-street-unplugged/   Wall Street Unplugged podcast is available at: --iTunes: itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/wall-street-unplugged-frank/ --Stitcher: www.stitcher.com/podcast/curzio-research/wall-street-unplugged-2 --Website: www.curzioresearch.com/category/podcast/wall-street-unplugged/   Twitter: twitter.com/frankcurzio Facebook:. www.facebook.com/CurzioResearch/ Linkedin: www.linkedin.com/in/frank-curzio-690561a7/ Website: www.curzioresearch.com

I start today’s show with a quick story about a charity tournament I recently played in… that shows how Florida has managed to ruin golf!    Moving on to the markets… Big banks are reporting incredible numbers in spite of last month’s bank crisis… I question why banks don’t face the same criticism as oil companies when they make massive profits off of struggling consumers.   I also break down how Big Tech is driving the market rally—by making a massive mistake.   Gold is surging towards new highs—but this isn’t a positive sign for the world’s economy. I share how history is repeating itself in the gold markets… why it’s bad news for the U.S. dollar… and why Bitcoin and gold will continue to soar in the years to come. On tomorrow’s episode of WSU Premium, Daniel and I will deep-dive into this subject—including how the BRIC nations are plotting the “de-dollarization” of the global economy… so make sure to join us (Subscribe to WSU Premium at https://secure.curzioresearch.com/checkout/wsup-charter.php?utm_source=Libsyn&utm_medium=230419_wsup_charter_wsumon_inline&utm_campaign=2302-WSUP-Charter&utm_term=inline&utm_content=wsu). In this episode  How Florida managed to mess up charity golf [0:30] Why don’t we criticize banks like we do oil companies? [6:30] Big Tech’s massive mistake [13:00] Gold is surging—and that spells trouble for the world [21:30] Why gold and Bitcoin will soar in the years to come [30:15] Join us tomorrow on WSU Premium [38:40]   Enjoyed this episode? Get Wall Street Unplugged delivered FREE to your inbox each week: www.curzioresearch.com/wall-street-unplugged/   Wall Street Unplugged podcast is available at: --iTunes: itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/wall-street-unplugged-frank/ --Stitcher: www.stitcher.com/podcast/curzio-research/wall-street-unplugged-2 --Website: www.curzioresearch.com/category/podcast/wall-street-unplugged/   Twitter: twitter.com/frankcurzio Facebook:. www.facebook.com/CurzioResearch/ Linkedin: www.linkedin.com/in/frank-curzio-690561a7/ Website: www.curzioresearch.com

Today’s episode of Wall Street Unplugged is sponsored by Masterworks.com, which gives individual investors access to elite blue-chip art. With inflation on the rise, more and more investors are looking for alternative assets—those proven to hold their value... And fine art has a better track record during high inflation than both the S&P 500 and gold—returning 23% on average vs. 3.8% and 0.2%, respectively. For a limited time, Wall Street Unplugged listeners can skip the art auction waitlist—and get immediate access to what the Wall Street Journal calls one of the “hottest markets on Earth.” See important disclosures: masterworks.com/cd   March Madness is over—and what an incredible tournament it was! I start today’s show with a recap of the Final Four… and share some tough truths about recent NCAA championship games.   Moving onto more serious matters…   As I mentioned last month, Bank of America shut off our banking services with little warning and no explanation. It’s a result of the government’s crackdown on every business even remotely connected to crypto.   After doing some digging, I’m shocked at what’s going on behind the scenes…   I explain how one government “henchman” has gone mad with power… why everyone with a bank account should be worried… and how this unconstitutional attack on the crypto space helped trigger last month’s banking crisis.   This isn’t the first time the government has targeted specific industries in the private sector. We saw the same thing play out during the Obama Administration with Operation Choke Point—when the government investigated banks tied to gun companies and payday lenders. I break down the story… how one law firm successfully sued the government to stop the campaign… and how that same firm is tackling the crypto-related “Operation Choke Point 2.0.” This story is just starting to unfold… and Daniel and I will be uncovering more details in the weeks to come on WSU Premium. If you haven't subscribed yet, you can sign up here: https://secure.curzioresearch.com/checkout/wsup-charter.php?utm_source=Libsyn&utm_medium=230405_wsup_charter_wsumon_inline_post&utm_campaign=2302-WSUP-Charter&utm_term=inline&utm_content=wsu. You can’t afford to ignore this story. In this episode  A recap of the Final Four [0:30] Start building your elite art collection [6:39] Why everyone with a bank account should be worried [8:28] How history is repeating with Operation Choke Point [12:15] How the crypto crackdown contributed to the banking crisis [20:20]   Enjoyed this episode? Get Wall Street Unplugged delivered FREE to your inbox each week: www.curzioresearch.com/wall-street-unplugged/   Wall Street Unplugged podcast is available at: --iTunes: itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/wall-street-unplugged-frank/ --Stitcher: www.stitcher.com/podcast/curzio-research/wall-street-unplugged-2 --Website: www.curzioresearch.com/category/podcast/wall-street-unplugged/   Twitter: twitter.com/frankcurzio Facebook:. www.facebook.com/CurzioResearch/ Linkedin: www.linkedin.com/in/frank-curzio-690561a7/ Website: www.curzioresearch.com

It’s great to be back after a chaotic week of moving into my new house…   Today’s podcast starts with a rant about lazy work ethic here in Florida. I share my recent experience trying to get my TVs hooked up in my new place. I know it sounds petty… but I plan to get a little revenge on the company that was supposed to help me.   Turning to the markets… stocks are struggling to find a direction following the recent banking crisis. I highlight crypto’s incredible performance (even as regulators target the sector)... and the problems that will result from the government’s crypto crackdown.   Next, I share some perspective about the recent “drop” in housing prices… and why you shouldn’t believe anyone who says it’s a sign of falling inflation.   Plus, I highlight why art makes a great alternative hedge against inflation… and a revolutionary platform disrupting this $1.7 trillion industry.   I also highlight what to buy—and avoid—as we head into the next earnings season… and how to stay invested while protecting your portfolio from the volatility ahead. Finally, I highlight two “no-brainer” investments as the Fed keeps printing money. For more of my favorite buying opportunities—including a weekly Dollar Stock Club pick—subscribe to WSU Premium. At just $10 per month, it’s an incredible value for anyone trying to navigate this volatile market.   Everyone is lazy in Florida [0:30] What’s behind crypto’s big surge? [9:22] Falling home prices won’t solve inflation [15:10] How you can play the $1.7 trillion art industry [21:32] What to buy—and avoid—as we head into earnings season [22:26] Two assets everyone should own right now [26:54] Join WSU Premium for more of my favorite ideas [30:45]   Enjoyed this episode? Get Wall Street Unplugged delivered FREE to your inbox each week: www.curzioresearch.com/wall-street-unplugged/   Wall Street Unplugged podcast is available at: --iTunes: itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/wall-street-unplugged-frank/ --Stitcher: www.stitcher.com/podcast/curzio-research/wall-street-unplugged-2 --Website: www.curzioresearch.com/category/podcast/wall-street-unplugged/   Twitter: twitter.com/frankcurzio Facebook:. www.facebook.com/CurzioResearch/ Linkedin: www.linkedin.com/in/frank-curzio-690561a7/ Website: www.curzioresearch.com

Frank is moving into his new home, leaving me (Daniel) behind the mic to break down the chaos in the markets—including the banking crisis, today’s Fed meeting, and two asset classes that are rallying as investors worry that the turmoil will spread.   I highlight the wild volatility hitting bank stocks—including First Republic Bank’s (FRC) 40% move in a single trading day… the Fed’s attempts to calm investors… why it seems like the Fed is “shooting from the hip”… and why the headwinds in the banking sector aren’t going away anytime soon.   By the time you listen to this show, the Fed will have announced its decision on interest rates from today’s meeting. I break down what to expect from the market if the Fed pauses rate hikes… and two rallying asset classes that will continue to do well as the Fed tinkers with rates.   I also share a mega-cap stock that should be on your shopping list (hint: it always comes to the rescue during a market crisis).   In this episode  FRC is the poster child of this banking crisis [1:50] How the Fed is “shooting from the hip” [3:15] Why the bank problems won’t end anytime soon [6:00] What to expect from the market following the Fed meeting [11:30] These two assets are rallying amid the turmoil [15:25] Add this mega-cap to your shopping list [18:20] Enjoyed this episode? Get Wall Street Unplugged delivered FREE to your inbox each week: www.curzioresearch.com/wall-street-unplugged/   Wall Street Unplugged podcast is available at: --iTunes: itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/wall-street-unplugged-frank/ --Stitcher: www.stitcher.com/podcast/curzio-research/wall-street-unplugged-2 --Website: www.curzioresearch.com/category/podcast/wall-street-unplugged/   Twitter: twitter.com/frankcurzio Facebook:. www.facebook.com/CurzioResearch/ Linkedin: www.linkedin.com/in/frank-curzio-690561a7/ Website: www.curzioresearch.com

The market is punishing the entire banking sector following the collapse of Silicon Valley Bank (SVB) and Signature Bank (SNBY). I start today’s show by explaining why SVB failed—and why the government bailed it out.   I also highlight how the situation has f***ed over the Federal Reserve… and whether a 50-basis-point rate hike is still on the table at next week’s Fed meeting.    The bottom line: The market is in for a lot more pain. That’s why I keep pounding the table on why Moneyflow Trader is a “must-have” service to protect yourself in this market. I want everyone to have access to this incredible strategy—which is why I’ve discounted Moneyflow Trader by 90%.   And make sure to join us for tomorrow’s WSU Premium, where Daniel and I will break down the market chaos in more detail—and share one stock that’s being unfairly punished amid the banking crisis.   In this episode  Why Silicon Valley Bank failed [1:20] The Fed is f***ed [9:05] Why the government bailed out SVB [12:38] How to protect yourself in this dangerous market [26:10] Don’t miss tomorrow’s WSU Premium episode [34:50]   Enjoyed this episode? Get Wall Street Unplugged delivered FREE to your inbox each week: www.curzioresearch.com/wall-street-unplugged/   Wall Street Unplugged podcast is available at: --iTunes: itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/wall-street-unplugged-frank/ --Stitcher: www.stitcher.com/podcast/curzio-research/wall-street-unplugged-2 --Website: www.curzioresearch.com/category/podcast/wall-street-unplugged/   Twitter: twitter.com/frankcurzio Facebook:. www.facebook.com/CurzioResearch/ Linkedin: www.linkedin.com/in/frank-curzio-690561a7/ Website: www.curzioresearch.com

What a busy time of the year… for gymnastics. I kick things off with a rant on why kids' sports are a racket… and how they’re failing to prepare kids for the future.   I also rant about how inflation is hitting prices everywhere—even the games at Dave & Buster’s.   Fed Chair Jerome Powell is in front of the House Financial Services Committee today after testifying before the Senate yesterday. I highlight how much Powell’s tune has changed in a month… how his words impacted the stock market… and why you should expect next week’s inflation data to come in hotter than expected.   Be sure to join us for WSU Premium tomorrow, where Daniel and I will share a list of companies that will get crushed as the Fed ramps up its battle with inflation.    In this episode Kids’ sports are a racket [0:30] Inflation is showing up at Dave & Buster’s [9:00] Powell’s sudden shift in tone [11:08] Expect inflation to come in hot next week [14:50] How to join us at WSU Premium (WSUOffer.com) [27:24]   Enjoyed this episode? Get Wall Street Unplugged delivered FREE to your inbox each week: www.curzioresearch.com/wall-street-unplugged/   Wall Street Unplugged podcast is available at: --iTunes: itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/wall-street-unplugged-frank/ --Stitcher: www.stitcher.com/podcast/curzio-research/wall-street-unplugged-2 --Website: www.curzioresearch.com/category/podcast/wall-street-unplugged/   Twitter: twitter.com/frankcurzio Facebook:. www.facebook.com/CurzioResearch/ Linkedin: www.linkedin.com/in/frank-curzio-690561a7/ Website: www.curzioresearch.com