Unhedged

Jonathan Guthrie, an experienced finance journalist with 37 years of expertise, shares lessons learned in financial journalism, the role of chief executives in large businesses, and the limitations of stock analysts. The hosts also discuss the importance of native predators and express skepticism towards ESG-based investing.

Inflation slowdown may not lead to interest rate cuts next year. Antitrust suit against Google and UK's campaign against greenwashing discussed. Challenges faced by central banks in maintaining full employment and price stability highlighted. Investigation into Unilever for potential misrepresentation and discussion on teenage body sprays.

Bitcoin hits $40,000, Coinbase's success, French bank Société Générale's stablecoin. Regulatory crackdown on Binance, guilty verdict for Sam Bankman-Fried. Banks using crypto technology, not just investing. Price surge of Bitcoin, altcoins rise, cautiousness towards institutional demand. Société Générale's entry into stable coin market. Evolution of blockchain technology, confusion among Bitcoin enthusiasts. Economic changes, irrational bond markets, central bank speak.

An investigation into a powerful international drug trafficking organization, the Dubai Super Cartel, that leads to a murder in Holland. Explore the extravagant lifestyles and ordered assassinations of the cartel, and the impact of organized crime on global affairs. Delve into the mystery surrounding the shooting, the arrest of a wanted murder broker, and the lonely secret life of the murder victim.

Explore the recent surge in gold prices, questioning the reasons behind it. Discuss the inverse relationship between real rates and gold prices. Examine the merits of gold as an investment. Explore the idea of owning physical gold as an asset and associated risks. Discuss backlash against ESG investing and skepticism towards it. Analyze the US job market and anticipate a decline in job creation.

Exploring the theory of liquidity in the economy and its impact on stock prices. Discussing the injection of cash into US financial markets and the resulting effect on investor portfolios. Questioning the predictive power of liquidity theory. Examining the influence of liquidity on the stock market rally and the importance of balance. Remembering Charlie Munger and discussing long and short positions.

In this podcast, the hosts discuss the market's rally on expectations of the Fed's rate pause, explore whether rates have peaked, and the positive market reaction to decreased interest rates. They also dive into Goldman Sachs CEO David Solomon's DJ career, reflect on the ambivalence towards predictions, and discuss the challenges of timing and liquidity in the US financial system.

London Stock Exchange focuses on selling data rather than listing stocks, raising questions about the future of global markets and London as a finance hub. Challenges for LSE in competing with Bloomberg and attracting tech companies. Hosts share their long and short positions on B&B coin and UK government bonds.

This podcast discusses the rise of 'zombie companies' in a high-interest rate environment, the risks of widespread defaults and bankruptcies, the increasing stress in the market, and the potential economic impact. It also explores the danger of rising interest rates, bubbles, and zombie companies, as well as the aftermath of Open AI's decision and the concerns about its governance structure.

On this episode, the hosts discuss Walmart's concerns about the health of the consumer and what it means for the economy. They also explore the strength of the American economy, predict inflation, and analyze the need for demand growth. Additionally, they touch on the topic of truth discernment and reveal a surprise about computer-generated avatars.