Unusual Whales

Unusual Whales
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Sep 18, 2025 • 1h 31min

Unusual Whales Pod Ep. 64: Fed CUTS Rates 25BPS, FOMC, Labor, and Housing Markets

This episode of the Unusual Whales Pod was recorded Live on September 17th, 2025. Nicholas and macroeconomic experts and investors to discuss the economy giving us a mixed bag: GDP rebounded in Q2, but inflation remains stickier than anyone hoped, the labor market is cooling, and markets are trying to read the Fed’s mind while balancing sheets and bond yields do their own thing. Housing is still pricey, consumer spending shows resilience but is uneven, and global factors from trade friction to energy volatility are keeping many on edge Panel:Joseph Wang https://twitter.com/FedGuy12Thelastbearstanding https://twitter.com/LastBearStandngJonny Matthews https://x.com/super_macroMartin Pelletier https://twitter.com/MPelletierCIOHosted by: Nicholas FNS: https://twitter.com/NicholasFNSUnusual Whales: https://twitter.com/unusual_whalesThis Pod is not financial advice. Unusual Whales Inc. is not registered as a securities broker-dealer or an investment adviser with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission, the Financial Industry Regulatory Authority (“FINRA”) or any state securities regulatory authority. The stock market is risky, and any trade or investment is expected to have some, or total, loss. Please do research before any trade. Do not use this information for financial decisions or for investing. You should consult your legal or tax professional regarding your specific situation.Unusual Social Media:Discord: https://discord.com/invite/unusualwhalesFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/unusualwhalesInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/unusualwhales/Reddit: https://old.reddit.com/r/unusual_whales/TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@unusual_whalesTwitter: https://twitter.com/unusual_whalesYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/unusualwhales/Merch: https://unusual-whales.creator-spring.com/**Disclaimer:Any content referenced in the video or on Unusual Whales are not intended to provide legal, tax, investment or insurance advice. Unusual Whales Inc. is not registered as a securities broker-dealer or an investment adviser with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission, the Financial Industry Regulatory Authority (“FINRA”) or any state securities regulatory authority.
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Jul 31, 2025 • 1h 28min

Unusual Whales Pod Ep. 63: FOMC Rates Unchanged, Labor Markets, and Geopolitics

This episode of the Unusual Whales Pod was recorded Live on July 30th, 2025. Nicholas hosts a panel of macroeconomic experts and investors to discuss the labor market, oil prices flirting with a breakout toward $90 again, bond yields seemingly undergoing an existential crisis. The Fed has been “playing it cool” while half the committee whispers of September, and rate cut predictions get revised more often than the narrative around the Epstein list.Panel:Joseph Wang https://twitter.com/FedGuy12Thelastbearstanding https://twitter.com/LastBearStandngBob Elliott https://x.com/BobEUnlimitedCem Karsan https://twitter.com/jam_croissantAdam Ozimek https://x.com/ModeledBehaviorMarko Bjegovic https://x.com/MBjegovicHosted by: Nicholas FNS: https://twitter.com/NicholasFNSUnusual Whales: https://twitter.com/unusual_whalesThis Pod is not financial advice. Unusual Whales Inc. is not registered as a securities broker-dealer or an investment adviser with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission, the Financial Industry Regulatory Authority (“FINRA”) or any state securities regulatory authority. The stock market is risky, and any trade or investment is expected to have some, or total, loss. Please do research before any trade. Do not use this information for financial decisions or for investing. You should consult your legal or tax professional regarding your specific situation.Unusual Social Media:Discord: https://discord.com/invite/unusualwhalesFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/unusualwhalesInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/unusualwhales/Reddit: https://old.reddit.com/r/unusual_whales/TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@unusual_whalesTwitter: https://twitter.com/unusual_whalesYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/unusualwhales/Merch: https://unusual-whales.creator-spring.com/**Disclaimer:Any content referenced in the video or on Unusual Whales are not intended to provide legal, tax, investment or insurance advice. Unusual Whales Inc. is not registered as a securities broker-dealer or an investment adviser with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission, the Financial Industry Regulatory Authority (“FINRA”) or any state securities regulatory authority.
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Jun 19, 2025 • 1h 29min

Unusual Whales Pod Ep. 62: FOMC Holds Rates; Tariffs, Trade, Housing, and Conflict in the Middle East

In this discussion, guests Joseph Wang, a former Fed trading head, Bob Elliott, a seasoned market strategist, volatility expert Cem Karsan, and market analyst Last Bear Standing dive into the current economic landscape. They tackle pressing topics like the Fed's cautious interest rate hold amid inflation uncertainties and the implications of U.S.-China trade dynamics. The panel also addresses geopolitical tensions affecting oil prices and explores the evolving viability of the 60-40 investment strategy, making sense of the complex market dynamics.
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May 8, 2025 • 1h 29min

Unusual Whales Pod Ep. 61: FOMC, Jerome Powell, Inflation, and the Economy in 2025

Unusual Whales Pod Ep. 61: FOMC, Jerome Powell, Inflation, and the Economy in 2025This episode of the Unusual Whales Pod was recorded Live on May 8th, 2025. Nicholas hosts a panel of macroeconomic experts and investors to discuss the continued Fed Rate Pause, holding rates at 4.25% to 4.5%, Trump’s enduring tariff battle and international trade war, the economy, and how things are looking from a macroeconomic point of view heading into the latter half of 2025.Panel:Joseph Wang https://twitter.com/FedGuy12Thelastbearstanding https://twitter.com/LastBearStandngBob Elliott https://x.com/BobEUnlimitedCem Karsan https://twitter.com/jam_croissantMichael Kao https://twitter.com/UrbanKaoboyHosted by: Nicholas FNS: https://twitter.com/NicholasFNSUnusual Whales: https://twitter.com/unusual_whalesThis Pod is not financial advice. Unusual Whales Inc. is not registered as a securities broker-dealer or an investment adviser with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission, the Financial Industry Regulatory Authority (“FINRA”) or any state securities regulatory authority. The stock market is risky, and any trade or investment is expected to have some, or total, loss. Please do research before any trade. Do not use this information for financial decisions or for investing. You should consult your legal or tax professional regarding your specific situation.Unusual Social Media:Discord: https://discord.com/invite/unusualwhalesFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/unusualwhalesInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/unusualwhales/Reddit: https://old.reddit.com/r/unusual_whales/TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@unusual_whalesTwitter: https://twitter.com/unusual_whalesYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/unusualwhales/Merch: https://unusual-whales.creator-spring.com/**
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May 1, 2025 • 57min

Unusual Whales Pod Ep. 60: Tariff Developments and Potential Trade Deals sponsored by ETFs

Yuri Khodjamirian, CIO of Tema ETFs, leads a dynamic panel that includes economist Adam Ozimek and research expert Marko Bjegovic. They dive into the shifting landscape of tariffs and their impact on the U.S. economy. Topics include the push for reshoring as companies respond to economic uncertainty, the effects of tariffs on supply chains, and the negotiation challenges between the U.S. and China. The discussion highlights how these factors are reshaping consumer behavior and the future of domestic manufacturing amid rising inflation.
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Mar 19, 2025 • 1h 21min

Unusual Whales Pod Ep. 58: Rate Pause, Fed Policy, Recession, Trump's Tariffs, and Macro Outlook for 2025

Unusual Whales Pod Ep. 58: Rate Pause, Fed Policy, Recession, Trump's Tariffs, and Macro Outlook for 2025This episode of the Unusual Whales Pod was recorded Live on March 19, 2025. Nicholas is joined by a panel of macro experts to discuss the Fed Rate Pause, Trump’s Tariffs, the economy, and how things are looking from a macroeconomic, bird’s eye view here in 2025.Panel:Joseph Wang https://twitter.com/FedGuy12Thelastbearstanding https://twitter.com/LastBearStandngBob Elliott https://x.com/BobEUnlimitedMarko Bjegovic https://x.com/MBjegovicHosted by: Nicholas FNS: https://twitter.com/NicholasFNSUnusual Whales: https://twitter.com/unusual_whalesThis Pod is not financial advice. Unusual Whales Inc. is not registered as a securities broker-dealer or an investment adviser with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission, the Financial Industry Regulatory Authority (“FINRA”) or any state securities regulatory authority. The stock market is risky, and any trade or investment is expected to have some, or total, loss. Please do research before any trade. Do not use this information for financial decisions or for investing. You should consult your legal or tax professional regarding your specific situation.Unusual Social Media:Discord: https://discord.com/invite/unusualwhalesFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/unusualwhalesInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/unusualwhales/Reddit: https://old.reddit.com/r/unusual_whales/TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@unusual_whalesTwitter: https://twitter.com/unusual_whalesYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/unusualwhales/Merch: https://unusual-whales.creator-spring.com/**
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Mar 3, 2025 • 52min

Unusual Whales Pod Ep. 55: Quantum Computing Innovation, Investments, and Policy sponsored by Defiance ETFs

Unusual Whales Pod Ep. 55: Quantum Computing Innovation, Investments, and Policy sponsored by Defiance ETFsThis episode of the Unusual Whales Pod was recorded Live on February 27th, 2025. Our host is joined by the CEO and CIO of Defiance ETFs, who manages the $QTUM Quantum ETF, as well as several experts in the fields of quantum computing and AI to discuss the potential of quantum computing, and how companies and investors are positioning themselves for the future. This podcast episode was sponsored by Defiance ETFs.Panel:Sylvia Jablonski https://x.com/SylvushkaPierre-Luc Dallaire-Demers https://x.com/dallairedemers Patrick Coles https://x.com/ColesThermoAI Richa Sharma https://x.com/richa_lq Hosted by: Nicholas FNS: https://twitter.com/NicholasFNSUnusual Whales: https://twitter.com/unusual_whalesThis Pod is not financial advice. Unusual Whales Inc. is not registered as a securities broker-dealer or an investment adviser with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission, the Financial Industry Regulatory Authority (“FINRA”) or any state securities regulatory authority. The stock market is risky, and any trade or investment is expected to have some, or total, loss. Please do research before any trade. Do not use this information for financial decisions or for investing. You should consult your legal or tax professional regarding your specific situation.Unusual Social Media:Discord: https://discord.com/invite/unusualwhalesFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/unusualwhalesInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/unusualwhales/Reddit: https://old.reddit.com/r/unusual_whales/TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@unusual_whalesTwitter: https://twitter.com/unusual_whalesTwitch: https://www.twitch.tv/unusualwhalesYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/unusualwhales/Merch: https://unusual-whales.creator-spring.com/
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Feb 24, 2025 • 1h 4min

Unusual Whales Pod Ep. 54: Trump, RFK Jr., and the U.S. Healthcare Outlook in 2025

Yuri Khodjamirian, CIO of Tema ETFs, joins physicians Jason Fung, Ken Berry, and Jesse Morse to discuss the future of U.S. healthcare. They explore the implications of Robert F. Kennedy Jr.'s policies, specifically focusing on disease prevention through diets like intermittent fasting. The panel debates drug reform's impact on pharma finance and advocates for RFK Jr.'s idea of radical transparency to combat misinformation. They also highlight the potential of deregulation in biotechnology, while emphasizing innovative investment opportunities related to obesity and cardiometabolic health.
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Jan 30, 2025 • 1h 25min

Unusual Whales Pod Ep 52: January 2025 Fed Rate Pause, Trump, and Tariffs

This episode of the Unusual Whales Pod was recorded Live on January 29, 2025. Nicholas is joined by a panel of macro experts to dive deep into the topics of the Fed Rate Pause, Trump Administration fiscal policies, and the general macroeconomic outlook and markets as we break into 2025. Panel:Joseph Wang https://twitter.com/FedGuy12Thelastbearstanding https://twitter.com/LastBearStandngCem Karsan https://twitter.com/jam_croissantMarko Bjegovic https://x.com/MBjegovicRandy Woodward https://x.com/TheBondFreak Hosted by: Nicholas FNS: https://twitter.com/NicholasFNSUnusual Whales: https://twitter.com/unusual_whalesThis Pod is not financial advice. Unusual Whales Inc. is not registered as a securities broker-dealer or an investment adviser with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission, the Financial Industry Regulatory Authority (“FINRA”) or any state securities regulatory authority. The stock market is risky, and any trade or investment is expected to have some, or total, loss. Please do research before any trade. Do not use this information for financial decisions or for investing. You should consult your legal or tax professional regarding your specific situation.Unusual Social Media:Discord: https://discord.com/invite/unusualwhalesFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/unusualwhalesInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/unusualwhales/Reddit: https://old.reddit.com/r/unusual_whales/TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@unusual_whalesTwitter: https://twitter.com/unusual_whalesTwitch: https://www.twitch.tv/unusualwhalesYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/unusualwhales/Merch: https://unusual-whales.creator-spring.com/**
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Jan 22, 2025 • 1h 12min

Episode 51: JPM Health Conference, Biotech, and Biopharma sponsored by BioPharmCatalyst

Episode 51: JPM Health Conference, Biotech, and Biopharma sponsored by BioPharmCatalystThis episode of the Unusual Whales Pod, sponsored and joined by BioPharmCatalyst, was recorded Live on January 21, 2025. Our host is joined by doctors and BioTech investors to discuss the 43rd JPM Health Conference. Covering a wide array of topics from expiring patents, to industry hopes and concerns with the incoming administration, BioPharmCatalyst walks us through what they’re watching here at the top of 2025.Panel:BioPharmCatalyst https://twitter.com/BPharmCatalystChristian Marulanda https://x.com/crismarulandacDr. Jason Fung https://x.com/drjasonfungChristian Angermayer https://twitter.com/C_AngermayerHosted by: Nicholas FNS: https://twitter.com/NicholasFNSUnusual Whales: https://twitter.com/unusual_whalesThis Pod is not financial advice. Unusual Whales Inc. is not registered as a securities broker-dealer or an investment adviser with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission, the Financial Industry Regulatory Authority (“FINRA”) or any state securities regulatory authority. The stock market is risky, and any trade or investment is expected to have some, or total, loss. Please do research before any trade. Do not use this information for financial decisions or for investing. You should consult your legal or tax professional regarding your specific situation.Unusual Social Media:Discord: https://discord.com/invite/unusualwhalesFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/unusualwhalesInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/unusualwhales/Reddit: https://old.reddit.com/r/unusual_whales/TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@unusual_whalesTwitter: https://twitter.com/unusual_whalesTwitch: https://www.twitch.tv/unusualwhalesYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/unusualwhales/Merch: https://unusual-whales.creator-spring.com/

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