Prof G Markets: U.S. Equity Market, Strong Dollar, and Semiconductors
This week on Prof G Markets, Scott evaluates the recent rise in U.S. equities, warns about external sources of downside risk, and discusses what the surging dollar tells us about currency markets, including who wins and who loses with euro parity. Then it’s the latest on the Elon/Twitter saga, and Scott’s prediction on the next front in that battle. Finally, Scott weighs in on government subsidies for the semiconductor industry. U.S Equity Market https://www.cnbc.com/2022/07/21/stock-market-futures-open-to-close-news-.html Strong Dollar https://www.nytimes.com/interactive/2022/07/16/business/strong-dollar.html Semiconductors https://finance.yahoo.com/news/heres-what-in-the-semiconductor-bill-as-the-senate-nears-a-crucial-vote-162706068.html Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
25 Heinä 202226min
No Mercy / No Malice: A Touch Better
As ready by George Hahn. Follow George on Twitter, @georgehahn. Adrift: America in 100 Charts is available for pre-order here. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
23 Heinä 202210min
Your Mind on Psychedelics — with Michael Pollan
Michael Pollan, the NYT bestselling author of “This Is Your Mind on Plants,” joins Scott to discuss his research on the psychedelic space, including the changes he has registered over time as well as his own experience with the drugs. Follow Michael on Twitter, @michaelpollan. Scott opens with his thoughts on Elliot Management's stake in Pinterest and what might be coming for other subscale tech companies. He also shares his thoughts on how Peloton could drive its stock up. Algebra of Happiness: analyze your life. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
21 Heinä 20221h 3min
Office Hours: The Power of Identity, the Labor Shortage, and the Key to Relevance
Scott shares his thoughts on how Apple could help clean up the internet with its biometric technology. He then answers a question about why there are so many open jobs right now, and offers his number one tip to entrepreneurs on how to stay relevant. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
20 Heinä 202218min
Prof G Markets: Inflation, Interest Rates, Twitter, and AckSPAC
This week on Prof G Markets, Scott reads the tea leaves of the latest inflation and interest data, takes the market’s temperature on the latest twist to the Elon Musk-Twitter saga, and looks into the future of the SPAC. Inflation, Interest Rates, and Bond Yields US inflation rises 9.1% in June, more than expected, as prices keep climbing US weekly jobless claims hit 8-month high; labor market still tight | Reuters US Treasury Curve Inversion Deepens to Level Last Seen in 2007 - Bloomberg Twitter Twitter vs. Comparables AckSPAC Bill Ackman to wind up SPAC, return $4 billion to investors SPAC activity slows to lowest level since 2020 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
18 Heinä 202225min
No Mercy / No Malice: Enablers
As ready by George Hahn. Follow George on Twitter, @georgehahn. Related Reading: Enablers. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
16 Heinä 202214min
The Bear Case for Crypto — with Molly White
Molly White, a software engineer, and a leading cryptocurrency critic, joins Scott to discuss why she’s been an overall skeptic when it comes to Web3. Follow Molly on Twitter, @@molly0xFFF. Scott opens with his thoughts on what’s to come with the Elon Musk and Twitter legal battle. Algebra of Happiness: mind the gap. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
14 Heinä 202229min
Office Hours: Rebranding Climate Change, MBA Applications, and Lowering Your Economic Burn
Scott takes a question from a listener who wonders what it will take for climate change to become the biggest story in business. He then offers advice to a father considering moving to a more affordable city where his family can live mortgage-free. Scott also shares his thoughts on applying to business school without big name schools or companies on your résumé. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
11 Heinä 202222min
