Dexa/Animal Spirits Podcast

Published Feb 5, 2025

The Dumbest Trade War (EP.398)

Ben Carlson and Michael Batnick dissect the complexities of trade wars and tariffs, debunking the myth of cryptocurrencies as economic hedges, while scrutinizing AI's influence on market stability and the rise of leveraged ETFs. They also delve into the remodeling boom driven by an aging housing stock, reflecting on its financial implications for younger generations.

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- How will AI impact economics?
  Asked by 100 people
- Is an economic crash coming?
  Asked by 67 people
- What do you think about Bitcoin?
  Asked by 61 people
- What are some insights from podcasts about the current economy?
  Asked by 52 people
- Will there be a stock market correction?
  Asked by 37 people
- What are experts' views on Bitcoin as discussed in the episode Prof G Markets: Paying for Crypto’s Sins — with Mike Novogratz and the clip Bitcoin and America?
  Asked by 29 people
- How will AI impact economics based on the episode Prof G Markets: NVIDIA’s Valuation and AI’s Negative Sum Game — with Aswath Damodaran and the clip AI's Competitive Paradox?
  Asked by 27 people
- What are each of those podcasts saying about the economy and stock market?
  Asked by 21 people
- Why is a long-term mindset important in the episode 445 | Fundamental Truths of Investing | Brian Feroldi and the clip Balancing Optimism and Pessimism?
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- What drives high value in AI companies as discussed in the episode Prof G Markets: NVIDIA’s $1 Trillion Valuation, Pairs Trading, and Understanding Analyst Estimates and the clip Nvidia's Market Dominance?
  Asked by 20 people
- What do you think about bitcoin?
  Asked by 16 people
- What do experts think of Bitcoin in the context of the episode Brian Jimerson #4 and the clip The Bitcoin Fiasco?
  Asked by 15 people
- How will it impact international trade?
  Asked by 11 people
- How will AI impact economics based on the episode Prof G Markets: NVIDIA’s Valuation and AI’s Negative Sum Game — with Aswath Damodaran and the clip AI's Economic Impact?
  Asked by 9 people
- How does it impact economics?
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