Monetary Matters with Jack Farley

Jack Farley
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Oct 8, 2025 • 58min

How Governments Can Actually Raise More Revenues | Taxation Expert Richard Murphy

In this engaging discussion, Richard J Murphy, a political economist and tax reform advocate, shares his insights on taxation and economic repair. He argues that effective tax reform can boost productivity and welfare. Murphy critiques current corporate taxation and suggests focusing on higher income taxes for the wealthy rather than broad wealth taxes. He explains how reducing inequality can stimulate economic demand and proposes aligning tax rates on income and capital gains to eliminate perverse incentives. Don’t miss Murphy’s views on government debt and monetary policy!
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59 snips
Oct 5, 2025 • 1h 4min

The AI Capex Bubble, Gold & Silver on the Rise, and Signs of Market Froth | Jack & Max

Jack and Max dive into the buzz around AI capital expenditures, questioning if it’s a bubble or a sustainable trend. They dissect the recent rally in gold and silver, explaining market implications and industrial demands. The duo also explores investment opportunities in Chinese stocks and semiconductors, while providing insights on short positions, including concerns over Smith & Wesson. With a look at the Fed's potential policy shifts and market predictions for the S&P and gold, this discussion keeps investors on their toes.
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Oct 1, 2025 • 56min

Echoes of 2007 In Mushrooming Private Credit Boom? | Patrick Perret-Green on Tricolor & First Brands Bankruptcy, Asian Disinflation, And Why U.K. Duration Looks Attractive

Patrick Perret-Green, a macro strategist and founder of PPG Macro, joins to discuss pressing economic issues and credit markets. He warns about the frothy condition of private credit reminiscent of pre-2007 crises and highlights reclassifications in commercial lending. The conversation addresses alarming trends in Asian disinflation and the dynamics of U.S. housing. Patrick also dives into the opaque nature of private credit, global monetary policy, and geopolitical risks, providing insightful perspectives on systemic vulnerabilities.
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Sep 28, 2025 • 1h 11min

Doubting Goldilocks | Julian Brigden on Precious Metals, Fed Independence, and the U.S. Dollar

Julian Brigden, co-founder of MI2 Partners, shares his insights on precious metals and the U.S. economy. He critiques the Goldilocks narrative, warns about inflation risks, and discusses why foreign markets are outperforming. Bridging tech and mining, he explains how a weak dollar favors cyclical investments. Julian also deconstructs the current gold rally and offers trading tactics for navigating the volatile metals market. His views on Fed independence and potential reforms raise crucial questions about the dollar's future.
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Sep 25, 2025 • 1h 6min

Top Crypto Fund of Funds on the Current Crypto Cycle, Hedge Funds, & VCs | Pure Crypto LP

Jeremy Boynton and Zach Lindquist, managing partners at Pure Crypto, delve into the evolving crypto landscape shaped by ETFs and digital asset treasuries. They discuss the significance of manager selection, highlighting the importance of experience through market cycles. The duo explores capital rotations toward Ethereum and Solana, as well as the impact of meme coins and political shifts favoring crypto. They also share insights on their concentrated investment strategies and the mechanics of crypto fund structures, emphasizing transparency and practical access for allocators.
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Sep 24, 2025 • 52min

Brace for More Volatile Electricity Markets | LOGARISK's Imane Bakkar on Weather, AI, and other Forces Causing More Volatile Electric Grids

Imane Bakkar, Founder and Managing Director of Logarisk, explores the electricity markets' volatility driven by weather, renewable energy, and AI. She highlights how AI can induce unpredictable demand spikes and discusses the impact of crypto on grid stability. With weather increasingly influencing financial systems, Imane analyzes the risks of privatized weather data and the ownership shift towards non-bank financial institutions. The conversation delves into the complexities of balancing renewables and nuclear energy within evolving market dynamics.
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Sep 19, 2025 • 47min

Small Cap Season | Jack & Max on Fed Independence, Acuren, Franco Nevada, MSCI, and More

Hosts delve into the implications of the September Fed meeting and the rising threats to its independence. They analyze the dynamics of potential Fed chair candidates and the impact of political pressures on personnel decisions. The discussion touches on the recent surge in small-cap stocks and company-level research opportunities. Insights on Acuren's unique role in data centers and MSCI's growing revenue streams in private markets also emerge. Finally, they explore the economic model of Franco-Nevada and the risks surrounding GPU cloud providers.
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Sep 16, 2025 • 59min

Outperforming the S&P 500 & Growing from One-Man Shop to Multi-Manager Hedge Fund | David Orr of Militia Capital

David Orr, CIO and founder of Militia Capital, shares insights on how his hedge fund has outperformed the S&P 500 since its launch in 2021. He discusses the firm's growth from $3M to $160M and the expansion to include external portfolio managers. Orr critiques the misconceptions among most hedge fund managers regarding social media and compliance. He also emphasizes the importance of risk management, navigating collaboration among managers, and the unique investment strategies that set Militia Capital apart from typical value investors.
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Sep 15, 2025 • 1h 31min

“This Is A Frothy Bubble” | Rob Arnott on Excessive Valuations, AI, and Reinventing Cap-Weighted Indexing

Rob Arnott, founder of Research Affiliates, discusses pressing market dynamics and historical perspectives on valuation bubbles. He draws parallels between today’s AI hype and the dot-com bubble, prompting listeners to consider the risks of investment optimism. The conversation covers the innovative approaches to cap-weighted indexing and the significance of semiconductors in tech profitability. Arnott also critiques traditional investment methods, advocating for a comprehensive strategy that balances growth and value amidst fluctuating market sentiments.
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Sep 12, 2025 • 1h 9min

Why 900,000+ Jobs Just Got Penciled In To Disappear | Anna Wong & Danielle DiMartino Booth on -911k Non-farm Payroll Revision, Unemployment Rate, and Immigration’s Impact on Labor Market

Join Danielle DiMartino Booth, a macroeconomic expert and founder of QI Research, and Anna Wong, Bloomberg's Chief U.S. Economist, as they dissect a shocking revision that adds over 900,000 jobs to the potential unemployment list. They delve into the implications of AI investments and how these influence job stability. The guests also tackle the intersection of immigration policy and labor market dynamics, revealing how inaccuracies in data reshape our understanding of employment trends and inflationary pressures, emphasizing the need for updated economic measures.

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