Episode 33: The IMF Annual Meetings - Why Should You Care?
Gary and Simon discuss the IMF / World Bank October annual meetings, why they matter and the history of these multilateral organizations. What do the world’s leading central bankers, finance ministers...
12 Okt 39min
Episode 32: How Much Trouble is Europe In?
Gary and Simon explore the economic & political challenges facing Europe, tackling the impact of the Euro and the tensions arising from immigration and energy dependence. Why hasn't the EU's project t...
5 Okt 37min
Episode 31: Should We Slow AI Development? Can We?
Gary and Simon discuss whether we should slow the development of AI and can we slow its pace? They explore AI's capabilities, limitations, and characteristics which have led to growing real world risk...
28 Sep 40min
Episode 30: What Are We Getting With All These Data Centers?
Gary and Simon dive into the important topic of the big data centers building boom, particularly for artificial intelligence. No building boom lasts forever. When the slowdown comes, what will be the ...
21 Sep 42min
Episode 29: What Happened to Japan?
Gary and Simon discuss Japan, examining its rise as a global economic powerhouse post-World War II, the valuation bubble that popped in 1990, and the policy mistakes contributing to the ‘lost three de...
14 Sep 45min
Episode 28: Does the Fed Have Inflation Under Control?
Gary and Simon discuss the complexities of inflation and the Federal Reserve's role in managing it. What effect do political pressures have on the Fed's decision-making process? How does inflation imp...
7 Sep 41min
Episode 27: When Will the Iran War End?
Gary & Simon discuss the ongoing Iran war. When is it realistic for the conflict to end? What are the impacts on energy prices, inflation, the economy, and mid-term elections? Will tougher economic sa...
31 Aug 44min
Episode 26: What Is The Bond Market Saying?
Simon and Gary discuss the recent increase in long-term interest rates. How will this affect the federal government budget? Will mortgages, credit cards, and auto loans become more expensive? Is this ...
24 Aug 44min
