Economy
Interest rates, inflation, demographics, and debt shape the direction of global markets. Following these forces helps investors make sense of where capital is flowing—and why it matters.
Could European Banks Be at the Epicenter of the Next Financial Crisis?
Europe’s largest banks may look well-capitalized on paper, but hidden risks, from complex assets to shadow finance, leave the system exposed. A shock in London, Madrid, Paris, or Milan could quickly ripple across North America, reshaping markets and currencies.
Lessons from Post-War Financial Repression — And How to Ride Through It
This article explores the lessons of post-WWII financial repression, the winners and losers it created, and how investors today can prepare for a decade of negative real rates, shifting capital flows, and the rise of real assets.
The Greatest Illusion in Finance: How Banks Create Money from Nothing
This article unpacks the hidden mechanics of modern banking, revealing how commercial banks create money out of nothing through credit issuance. It traces the evolution from fractional reserve theory to the revolutionary credit creation theory, exposing how credit expansion—not savings—drives asset booms, inflation, and systemic risk.
The Hidden Driver: Why Every Investor Must Watch Geopolitical Risk
Geopolitical risk is no longer a background concern, it’s a central force reshaping global markets. This article unpacks how political instability, trade wars, and regional conflicts are influencing capital flows, supply chains, and investment strategies in real time.
Why Marc Faber Thinks the U.S. Could Default Under Trump
Marc Faber warns that a second Trump presidency could trigger the first U.S. default in history, as rising debt, protectionism, and a weakening dollar converge.
Trapped by Debt: Diego Parrilla on Structural Inflation and the Next Financial Shock
In this gripping conversation, macro strategist Diego Parrilla reveals why structural inflation, yield curve control, and relentless money printing have trapped global markets in a stagflationary spiral. With bonds no longer offering protection and central banks addicted to intervention, investors are being forced into risk - whether they realize it or not.
The AI Jobs Revolution: What Jim Bianco Says Everyone's Getting Wrong
Jim Bianco breaks down why the AI revolution isn’t just about job losses, but about unlocking new productivity and unleashing a wave of decentralized innovation. From the future of self-driving cars to inflation’s role in AI’s economic impact, this episode dives deep into the trends investors and technologists need to watch now.
The Great Repricing: Why the Market Still Doesn’t Get the Fed’s New Playbook
Macro strategist Jim Bianco warns that the era of easy money is over, and most investors haven’t caught on. In this timely episode, he explains why inflation may remain elevated, why bond yields could surge, and why the Fed pivot fantasy is setting portfolios up for a brutal reckoning.
Loud Budgeting Canada: Financial Transparency Trend 2025
Canada is on the cusp of a significant financial transparency evolution in 2025, driven by both the personal 'Loud Budgeting' trend and major regulatory reforms. This article explores these converging forces, their implications for individuals and businesses, and the future of financial openness in the nation.
Smart Mortgage Strategies: Canadian Homeowners & 2025 Rate Cuts
This article provides Canadian homeowners with actionable strategies to navigate the 2025 interest rate cuts. Understand how these changes impact your mortgage, whether fixed or variable, and make informed decisions for renewals, new purchases, or refinancing in an evolving economic climate.