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Eric and Matt dive into the fascinating dynamics of the market from the past quarter. Despite a 10% rise in the S&P 500, the quarter was marked by significant early volatility due to unexpected tariff announcements. The discussion covers the impact of tariffs on markets, the influence of global trade tensions, and the interplay between short-term and long-term market reactions. They also delve into the implications of AI and new technologies on market trends and the potential for volatility driven by algorithmic trading. The episode explores the role of the US Federal Reserve, the evolving market perception of Bitcoin, and the broader economic impacts of geopolitical events.
For the full show notes, transcript, and links to the best content to learn more, check out the episode page HERE.
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Show Notes
(00:00:00) Welcome to Making Markets
(00:01:34) Market Reactions to Tariffs
(00:03:38) Trump's Strategy and Market Dynamics
(00:06:33) Volatility and Market Structure
(00:15:33) Geopolitical Tensions and Market Impact
(00:20:28) AI Revolution and Market Sentiment
(00:24:25) The Gold Rush Analogy in Business
(00:25:43) Private Investment Trends and Mega Funds
(00:26:26) Yale's Investment Strategy and Its Impact
(00:27:22) Challenges in Private Equity Liquidity
(00:29:46) Jerome Powell and the Federal Reserve
(00:30:51) The Role of the Fed in Economic Stability
(00:34:25) Trump's Influence on Treasury and Fed Dynamics
(00:40:31) The Impact of AI and Inflation on the Economy
(00:43:34) Bitcoin's Maturation and Market Dynamics
(00:47:04) Concluding Thoughts on Market Trends
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My guest today is Zac Townsend, co-founder and CEO of Meanwhile. Insurance is a product nearly everyone touches, but few understand, and even fewer try to reinvent. Meanwhile is doing just that, building a fully licensed life insurance carrier that holds its reserves in Bitcoin. In this conversation, we talk about what makes insurance structurally hard to change, how Bitcoin opens up new design space, and why innovation here demands control over product, capital, and regulation all at once. Please enjoy this conversation with Zac Townsend.
For the full show notes, transcript, and links to the best content to learn more, check out the episode page HERE.
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Making Markets is a property of Colossus, LLC. For more episodes of Making Markets, visit joincolossus.com/episodes.
Stay up to date on all our podcasts by signing up to Colossus Weekly, our quick dive every Sunday highlighting the top business and investing concepts from our podcasts and the best of what we read that week. Sign up here.
Follow us on Twitter: @makingmkts | @ericgoldenx
Editing and post-production work for this episode was provided by The Podcast Consultant (https://thepodcastconsultant.com).
Show Notes
(00:00:00) Welcome to Making Markets
(00:01:20) Understanding Term Life Insurance
(00:03:22) Exploring Whole Life Insurance
(00:05:00) The Principal-Agent Problem in Insurance
(00:07:59) Investment Strategies and Tax Implications
(00:13:46) Challenges in the Insurance Industry
(00:17:59) Founding an Insurance Startup
(00:25:22) Bitcoin and Life Insurance
(00:42:14) Future of Bitcoin and Insurance
(00:44:50) Final Thoughts
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