logo
episode-header-image
Sep 2023
50m 57s

Just How Interest Rate Sensitive Is The ...

Blockworks
About this episode

This is Jack’s guest appearance on the Behind The Markets Podcast with Jeremy Schwartz, Chief Investment Officer of WisdomTree, and Jeremy Siegel, renowned finance professor at Wharton and senior economist to WisdomTree. The trio tackle the labor market, the stock market, the interest rate sensitivity of the three segments of the U.S. economy (households, businesses, and the government), as well as the banking system, which Jack shares his thoughts on in some depth. Recorded on September 1st, 2023.

Original episode on Behind The Markets: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/behind-the-markets-podcast-jack-farley/id1194707802?i=1000626532544

Jeremy Siegel’s book, “Stocks for the Long Run 5/E: The Definitive Guide to Financial Market Returns & Long-Term Investment Strategies”: https://www.amazon.com/Stocks-Long-Run-Definitive-Investment/dp/0071800514

Follow Jeremy Schwartz on Twitter https://twitter.com/JeremyDSchwartz

Follow WisdomTree on Twitter https://twitter.com/WisdomTreeFunds

Follow Jack Farley on Twitter https://twitter.com/JackFarley96

Follow Forward Guidance on Twitter https://twitter.com/ForwardGuidance

Follow Blockworks on Twitter https://twitter.com/Blockworks_

____

Timecodes:

(00:00) Introduction

(04:58) Money Supply & Other Monetary Aggregates

(07:21) Bond Market

(08:42) Jack's Question For Professor Siegel About Non-Farm Payrolls

(12:30) Professor Siegel's Short-Term Modestly Bullish View On Stocks

(15:29) Stocks And The Economy

(19:39) Interest Rate Sensitivity Of American Households

(28:24) Jack's Views On Banking System

Up next
Yesterday
The Only Assets That Beat Fiat Debasement | Raoul Pal & Julien Bittel
In this episode, Raoul Pal and Julien Bittel explain their “Everything Code” framework showing how global debt cycles, demographics, and liquidity drive all asset prices. They argue fiat debasement is running at ~8% annually, meaning only tech stocks and crypto have outperformed ... Show More
1h 10m
Jul 4
Unpacking The Crypto Treasury Meta
In this live panel from Permissionless IV, we unpack the rapid rise of token acquisition vehicles like MicroStrategy and Defi Dev Corp. We explore why institutions are using these vehicles to accumulate crypto faster, analyze premium-to-NAV dynamics, discuss the evolution from eq ... Show More
35m 9s
Jul 4
All Roads Lead To Debasement | Weekly Roundup
This week, we dive into the latest jobs and unemployment data surprises, the hidden role of immigration in labor force changes, and why both political parties are terrible. We also dig into the looming deficit and treasury issuance implications, the EM-ification of the US, the sy ... Show More
1h 13m
Recommended Episodes
Sep 2024
Financial Markets Back on the Brink of Collapse - Ep 978
Market Turmoil & Economic Uncertainty: A Deep Dive into Non-Farm Payroll Report and Fed Policies In this episode, we explore today's weaker-than-expected non-farm payroll report and its impact on the markets. Despite a brief improvement in stock indices following rate cut exp ... Show More
1h 1m
Apr 11
Risk appetite disappeared on Wall Street
European markets played catch-up with Wednesday’s US rally yesterday, with nearly all sectors posting significant gains. However, when US markets opened, risk appetite appeared to evaporate on Wall Street, as stocks fell despite subdued inflation data. There was some brief respit ... Show More
11m 38s
Sep 2024
Markets riding the ‘Fed wave’
Stocks across the globe moved higher yesterday following the Federal Reserve’s interest rate cut, with both the Dow and S&P 500 seeing new all-time highs. Meanwhile, other major central banks – including those in England, Norway, Turkey, Japan and China – opted to keep their key ... Show More
11m 1s
Dec 2024
Stocks and bitcoin hit record highs as France ousts parliament
A rally in the world's biggest technology companies led global equities higher yesterday as traders digested the latest economic data. US Treasury yields fell, while the euro regained some strength as investors watched the no-confidence vote in France. Bitcoin has crossed the USD ... Show More
12m 1s
Sep 2024
US financials under pressure and tech stocks rising as bond yields fall
Tech stocks led the charge overnight, while financials felt the pinch, as yields fell, and the S&P 500 eked out a gain. But despite the market's mixed signals, all eyes were on the presidential debate between Kamala Harris and Donald Trump - and some believe Harris may have gaine ... Show More
12m 28s
Jul 2024
Inflation Shifts and the Bond Market Response
Amid global market volatility and potential economic shifts, understanding inflation's impact on bond markets is pivotal for informed investing. This episode delves further into this topic with a focus on developed markets such as the U.S. and Eurozone, exploring the potential pa ... Show More
18m 20s
Mar 2025
The week begins on a risk-off note
US inflation concerns intensified, with the core PCE rising 2.8% year-on-year, fuelling fears of stagflation. Tariffs remain a significant concern, with the US poised to unveil new measures on Wednesday. The EU is bracing itself for a potential 20% tariff, and Goldman Sachs has i ... Show More
12m 22s
Dec 2024
French turmoil and German stagnation – what it means for the ECB
Global markets are awaiting the US employment report, which could influence the US Federal Reserve's interest rate decision on 18 December. European stocks rose despite political turmoil in France. Asian markets were mixed, with Chinese stocks rising ahead of a key policy meeting ... Show More
18m 5s
Sep 2024
Will the Fed go big? Gold hits new records amid rate cut speculation
Markets are abuzz with speculation that the Federal Reserve may deliver a larger-than-expected 50 basis-point rate cut next week. As a result, yields have tumbled, and gold prices have surged to new record highs. Meanwhile, equity markets continue their winning streak, with the S ... Show More
11m 43s
Jan 2025
Donald Trump speaks at the World Economic Forum
Two of this week’s biggest stories collided when US President Donald Trump addressed the World Economic Forum, where he made some big demands. US stock markets rose in late trading yesterday and are on track to end the week higher. European stock markets are also building on the ... Show More
23m 7s