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Feb 2025
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Can Trump, Bessent, & DOGE Drive Long Bo...

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This week, we discuss the possibility of the market discounting Trump, Bessent, & DOGE success, the market implications of the Treasury QRA, and whether the manufacturing uptick is tariff front-running or the beginning of a new boom. We also delve into the state of the crypto market, MicroStrategy’s earnings, and much more. Enjoy!

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Timestamps:

(00:00) Introduction

(02:02) Upcoming DAS 2025

(03:05) Tariff Delays

(04:41) Bitcoin and Crypto

(10:54) Ads (Skale, Ledger)

(12:01) Liquidity Outlook and Dollar Strength

(17:02) Market Discounting Trump, Bessent, & DOGE

(20:32) Treasury Issuance and Policy Changes

(28:06) Growth & Liquidity

(29:02) Bond Yields and Growth Expectations

(30:51) Ads (Skale, Ledger)

(32:06) Construction and Manufacturing

(33:57) Government vs. Private Sector

(36:14) Stock Market and Investment Sentiment

(40:44) MicroStrategy and Bitcoin Investments

(43:49) Evaluating Government's Role in Investments

(47:54) Upcoming Jobs Report

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