Investors took a breather as Oracle’s surprisingly thin profit margins cooled the post–OpenAI and AMD euphoria. The company made roughly $900 million in revenue by renting servers powered by Nvidia chips, but only $125 million in gross profit — a reminder that the AI infrastructure boom is capital-intensive and still finding its footing. Yet optimism remains ... Show More
Oct 6
Nikkei at fresh record, tech stocks upbeat on Hon Hai news
Japan kicks off the week with a bang as the ruling LDP picks Sanae Takaichi, sending the Nikkei to record highs while the yen slides and Japanese bond yields surge on expectations of easier fiscal and monetary policy. Meanwhile, the US government shutdown drags on, delaying key d ... Show More
11m 23s
Nov 2021
187 - The return of inflation
It’s no secret that we’ve been living in inflationary times, but inflation is always the harbinger of higher interest rates and if they were to go up, what happens? Lessons from Zillow, the problem of tomorrow's big data, yesterday's invented barter, and the amount of debt out th ... Show More
29m 47s
Jun 2024
What’s driving rent inflation?
While inflation has eased in recent months, rent costs are still running above pre-pandemic norms. What’s driving the strength in rental markets, and what are the implications for inflation going forward? Join Phoebe White, Head of U.S. Inflation Strategy, and Anthony Paolone, Co ... Show More
17m 1s
May 2024
Precious Metals Shine Bright in Times of Inflation - Alan Hibbard #6070
Kerry Lutz and Alan Hibbard discussed the current state of the precious metals market and investment strategies. Alan shared his investment portfolio, which includes gold, silver, and Bitcoin, and discussed his long-term investment approach. They also talked about the potential i ... Show More
17m 12s
Aug 2024
Inflation Data Supports Rate Hikes, Not Rate Cuts - Ep 974
Peter Schiff dissects the latest inflation data, emphasizing the government's manipulation in underreporting true inflation figures. He compares the July CPI and PPI reports, suggesting real inflation rates could be double the official numbers.Schiff highlights the significan ... Show More
55m 42s
Aug 29
Fed independence in the spotlight as markets await key inflation gauge
Yesterday saw a flurry of economic data releases, accompanied by significant political developments. The US economy demonstrated stronger-than-expected resilience in the second quarter, expanding at a revised annualised rate of 3.3%, while recent labour market figures suggest a s ... Show More
16m 25s