Trump’s 100% Tariff, Strong Jobs Data, and Q1 GDP Contraction: PALvatar Market Recap, May 05 2025

DB-Dec09,2021:Ahead of Friday’s CPI print, analysts expect a reading of 6.8%, showing that inflation is still running hot through the economy. After a week-long rebound, Brent Crude fell 0.8% as fuel demand setbacks rise and Omicron fears persist. Bitcoin fell 3% from yesterday’s levels, and while crypto enthusiasts are still hanging on to the “store of value” narrative for BTC and other cryptocurrencies, market action shows that investors still see these tokens as high-risk assets. Initial jobless claims fell to their lowest level since 1969 — the recovery surges onward despite uncertain markets. Inflation expectations, jobless claims, and crypto volatility are driving markets this week — Join RV’s Ash Bennington and Maggie Lake live from The Takeover in Las Vegas for a market update. Want to submit questions? Drop them right here on the Exchange: https://rvtv.io/3oFMl3I Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

10 Des 202134min

DB-Dec08,2021:With markets easing on Omicron fears this week and assets across the board beginning to recover from last week’s drawdowns, Pfizer and BioNTech both announced today the initial findings of the effectiveness of their boosters against the Omicron variant, demonstrating promising results of neutralizing the virus. The October JOLTS numbers also were released, showing that 4.2 million Americans quit their jobs, a decrease from the previous month, and openings increased to slightly over 11 million. 42 Macro founder and CEO Darius Dale analyzes the labor market’s recovery, COVID’s continuing impact on markets, the implications of the U.S. House passing legislation on increasing the debt ceiling limit, and more. Interviewed by Ash Bennington. Want to submit questions? Drop them right here on the Exchange: https://rvtv.io/3dAjdo6 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

9 Des 202138min

DB-Dec07,2021:Tech stocks are making a comeback today and oil is up over 4%, easing Omicron fears, but can it last? Pfizer CEO Albert Bourla said that while the Omicron variant appears mild, its lightning-speed spreadability could lead to even more mutations. Bitcoin has recovered and is risk-on. Tony Greer joins us for another TG Tuesday to discuss stocks, oil, Bitcoin, and how to navigate Powell and the taper. Interviewed by Maggie Lake. Want to submit questions? Drop them right here on the Exchange: https://rvtv.io/3pEs4el Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

8 Des 202135min

DB-Dec06,2021: The Macro Compass is a four-quadrant tool that helps see the macro forest first and then the trees. Alfonso Peccatiello uses this model to determine how to distribute his investment portfolio. Peccatiello discusses on the Daily Briefing investment opportunities in commodities and cryptocurrencies. Interviewed by Maggie Lake. Want to submit questions? Drop them right here on the Exchange: https://rvtv.io/3lEV3xs Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

7 Des 202136min

DB-Dec 03,2021:The NASDAQ is down today over 300 points, and the VIX continues to edge up to its 52-week high. Jim Bianco discusses the latest tech fallout and where the equities sell-off is concentrated. The Omicron variant is rattling the markets. Fears of a deepening supply chain crisis are at the forefront of investors’ minds. Despite these fears, the unemployment rate’s drop to 4.2% may signify a positive turn for the economic growth story. Bianco shares predictions on the Fed’s actions and year-end dynamics for fund managers and retail investors. Interviewed by Maggie Lake. Want to ask questions? Drop them right here on the Exchange: https://rvtv.io/31oSQyK Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

4 Des 202138min

DB-DEC 02,2021:Steven Van Metre joins the Daily Briefing to share his outlook of the volatility ahead as we close out the year and begin to look forward to an equally unstable 2022. With markets still recovering from major pullbacks in the past few days, Van Metre of Steven Van Metre Financial lays out his perspective on the consumer as Apple shares fall on weaker iPhone demand. He analyzes the markets as the Fed considers accelerating their taper and the global economy as China’s presence in the growth story becomes diminished and threats from Omicron abound. Interviewed by Maggie Lake. Want to ask questions? Drop them right here on the Exchange: https://rvtv.io/3GcXdMz. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

3 Des 202135min

DB-Dec 01,2021: As U.S. equities and oil inventories rise, investors are wondering whether the newly discovered Omicron variant threatens to reverse the recovery the economy has made. While officials instruct people not to panic, the uncertainty has already caused some movement in the markets: the S&P 500 rose 1.7%, the Dow Jones Industrial Average rose 1.3%, and the Nasdaq Composite rose 1.4%. Darius Dale analyzes whether businesses should worry about another lockdown. Interviewed by Ash Bennington. Want to submit questions? Drop them right here on the Exchange: https://rvtv.io/3xLcNfq Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

2 Des 202138min

DB-Nov 30,2021: Fed Chair Jerome Powell just said it’s time to retire the word “transitory”—are you shocked? All the major U.S. market indices fell more than 1% on the announcement while the dollar strengthens and crude oil tanks. Ash Bennington is not surprised by Powell's announcement to retire "transitory", and he sits down with Tony Greer of TG Macro on another installment of TG Tuesdays on the Daily Briefing to talk about inflation and oil. Want to submit questions? Drop them right here on the Exchange: https://rvtv.io/3FY6Xdp Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

1 Des 202140min