Lessons Learned While Working at The Fed, Rec...

In this episode, we dive into the rising fears of stagflation as oil prices fluctuate and the ongoing Iran conflict continues to impact global markets. With the upcoming FOMC meeting, we analyze recent economic data, including an August jobs report that added 162,000 non-farm pay ...  Show more

The traditional Labor Day holiday honors the history of the 40-hour work week, but the ultimate goal for modern investors should be achieving an Ownership Day. This episode breaks down the transition from trading time for money to building a portfolio that covers your true lifest ...  Show more

On today’s episode, Clay sits down with Shawn O’Malley to provide an update on the banking crisis. For months, many have said that the Fed will continue hiking interest rates until “something breaks”. Shawn breaks down why it feels like the Fed broke something, and what it means ...  Show more

IN THIS EPISODE, YOU’LL LEARN: 04:21 - What sort of impact the Russian invasion of Ukraine has on financial markets. 07:39 - Why the market expects inflation to come down in the near term. 11:43 - What a “Fed Put” is. 21:51 - Why the Federal Reserve raised interest rates well aft ...  Show more

IN THIS EPISODE, YOU’LL LEARN: 01:30 - What conventional monetary policy is and what are the main tools the Fed uses to achieve its two part mandate. 01:30 - What unconventional monetary policy is and why central banks use these tools. 09:26 - What is quantitative easing (QE) and ...  Show more

IN THIS EPISODE, YOU’LL LEARN: 01:48 - Steven's quick lesson on the bond market. 07:17 - How should people think about the securitization of lending? 14:20 - How banks are dependent on credit duration on their balance sheet. 24:53 - Steven's opinions on what to expect from the FE ...  Show more