The Knock-On Effect #11 - Almond milk and stamp storage
Why will rising popularity of almond milk make it more expensive to store postage stamps? Justine and Alex discuss — also touching on bovine productivity, disused limestone mines, and the “Illuminati of Cheese.” Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
3 Aug 201837min
The Knock-On Effect #10 - Yield Surge to Trash Cheap Vodka?
Will rising yields on Treasury notes sink the cheapest vodkas? Alex and Justine discuss – also touching on the causes of recession, Scottish drinkers, and the impact of Fed policy. Plus, a controversial USDA maneuver to clamp down on speedy traders. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
27 Jul 201846min
The Knock-On Effect #9 - Trade Fears to Clarify Diamonds?
Why will rising concerns about China’s trade-related retaliation lead diamonds to become clearer? Justine and Alex discuss – also touching on Jules Verne novels, iPhone batteries and a new version of blue. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
20 Jul 201832min
The Knock-On Effect #8 - Stock Rally to Spur Foot Picking?
Why will higher stock prices lead more American to pick feet? Alex and Justine discuss, also touching on income inequality, one very fancy Manhattan store, and the marital habits of reptile owners. Plus, Justine explains why companies seems to be so afraid of the number “4.” Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
13 Jul 201838min
Real Vision Rewind #1 – Godfather of Central Banking
How did the modern age of central banking begin? In this story previously heard in a 2017 episode of “Adventures in Finance,” Grant Williams, Aaron Chan and Ben Hunt look at the fascinating history of the man some consider the godfather of central banking, John Law. Then Alex and Justine draw some present-day conclusions. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
6 Jul 201843min
The Knock-On Effect #7 - Rising dollar to unleash unusual ice cream flavors?
Why will a rising dollar lead to a proliferation of ice cream flavors that go far beyond vanilla? Justine and Alex discuss, touching on thieves in Madagascar, beaver glands, whisky maturation and the globalized food production process. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
29 Jun 201837min
The Knock-On Effect #6 - Fed Hikes to Quash Lottery Ticket Sales?
Why will a higher fed funds rates lead to a decline in the number of Americans who play the lottery? Alex and Justine discuss, along the way touching on the future of transportation, moving to L.A., the wisdom of playing the lottery, and Justine’s favorite writer. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
22 Jun 201829min
The Knock-On Effect #5 - Demographics and Doorways
Why will changing Chinese demographics lead to an increase of plastic strips in doorways? Justine and Alex discuss - and in so doing, also touch on Ikea trips, online dating, modern food production, and President Bush’s congratulatory message to President Obama. Then Alex explains how a horse racing term could apply to what’s ahead for stocks. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
15 Jun 201848min
