Real Vision Daily Briefing: Finance & Investing

Nov 25 2021 . 32 MIN

Jobless Claims Plummet: Throwback to 1969

DB-Nov 24,2021: Are we back in 1969? At only 199,000, last week’s initial jobless claims were the lowest in over half a century since November 1969. That was the pre-internet and pre-cell phone era. Is this a signal for the recovery of the economy or are people just starting their own small businesses? Another throwback to a historical era, inflation hasn’t run amok through the economy since the end of WW II when Americans returned home. Darius Dale, founder of 42 Macro, joins with all his data to discuss the future. Interviewed by Maggie Lake. Want to submit questions? Drop them right here on the Exchange: https://rvtv.io/3xlIsnf

Nov 24 2021 . 38 MIN

U.S. to Tap into 50M Barrels of Reserve Oil to Tame Rising Gas Prices

DB-Nov 23,2021:The U.S. Department of Energy announced it will release 50 million barrels of crude oil from the Strategic Petroleum Reserve to battle gas prices and tame inflation. Gold and silver prices have also slipped lately – so it may be time to be bullish. Tony Greer joins us once more for TG Tuesdays to discuss oil and gold on today’s Daily Briefing. Interviewed by Ash Bennington. Want to submit questions? Drop them right here on the Exchange: https://rvtv.io/3xiaYGc

Nov 22 2021 . 36 MIN

A Brave New World: Biden Reappoints Powell Amid a Coordinated Strategic Oil Reserves Release

DB-Nov 22,2021:President Biden nominates Fed Chairman Jerome Powell for a second term. The question on everyone’s mind is, what does it mean for the economy? Could Biden’s pick signal that the administration is opting for policy continuity? Powell faces a completely different economy from when he was sworn in, and he will have to pivot from previous policies as inflation is at 6.2%, its highest in 31 years. The U.S is also hurting from supply and labor imbalances. In the economy, oil prices rose on news that OPEC+ could raise oil production if large consuming countries release crude from their reserves. President Biden is expected to release oil from the nation’s Strategic Petroleum Reserve. Gary Brode, founder of Deep Knowledge Investing, sits down with Maggie Lake to discuss how the economy will fare once more under Powell, and what higher oil prices mean for investors and consumers. Interviewed by Maggie Lake. Want to submit questions? Drop them right here on the Exchange: https://rvtv.io/3oSPjk9

Nov 20 2021 . 38 MIN

Raoul's Big Picture: Bitcoin's Taproot Facelift & the Economy

DB-Nov 19,2021: Bitcoin just got its biggest upgrade yet with Taproot, which will streamline transaction processing and make everything more efficient. In the U.S., the House finally passes President Joe Biden’s $1.9 trillion Build Back Better spending bill, but there might be further revisions from the Senate. In Austria, days after issuing a lockdown on the unvaccinated, the country has announced a full lockdown starting Monday and legally mandated vaccination from February 1, 2022. If other countries follow suit with their own lockdowns, it could trigger more global supply chain issues. Raoul Pal, CEO and co-founder of Real Vision, joins to give the big picture on Taproot and what he’s looking at in the economy. Interviewed by Ash Bennington. Want to submit questions? Drop them right here on the Exchange: https://rvtv.io/3Cy7uke

Nov 19 2021 . 32 MIN

Will There Be an End of the Year Rally?

DB-Nov 18,2021: Katie Stockton, founder, and managing partner at Fairlead Strategies joins to chat about her outlook for stocks as we head into the end of the year. The major indices remain in consolidation phases that she views as healthy pauses within their uptrends. Katie’s short-term indicators are mixed for a neutral takeaway, but she expects them to turn higher next week as the holiday season begins. Semiconductor stocks have been a source of upside leadership since bottoming in early October. Lumber futures have also made an explosive three-day move, narrowly avoiding a breakdown. Katie will also talk about gold and dollar breakouts. Interviewed by Maggie Lake. Want to submit questions? Drop them right here on the Exchange: https://rvtv.io/30DbrXf

Nov 18 2021 . 31 MIN

Did Biden Get the Economy All Wrong?

DB-Nov 17,2021: After weeks of backlog in the L.A. ports, officials say they’ve finally made some progress and cleared about 29% of the cargo. Last month’s retail sales report resulted in a gleeful leap in stocks and the U.S. dollar. As inflation continues to rage through the economy with the highest CPI in 30 years, President Obama’s former economic adviser, Steven Rattner, blasted the Biden administration for getting it all wrong despite warnings. Bitcoin, which hit an all-time high earlier this month, continues to fall. Darius Dale of 42 Macro joins to give his insight on the resiliency of the U.S. dollar, inflation, and Bitcoin. Interviewed by Maggie Lake. Want to submit questions? Drop them right here on the Exchange: https://rvtv.io/3kMfoAi

Nov 17 2021 . 33 MIN

'Tis the Season to Shop & Be Merry Despite Inflation

DB-Nov 16,2021: Tony Greer returns to the Daily Briefing to discuss a spike in retail sales in October, even in the face of rising inflation. Not only are sales up 1.7% from the previous month, but also up 16.3% year-over-year. This is as a result of the combination of U.S. households having extra cash from the stimulus money and a frenzy to get holiday shopping started early this year to avoid supply chain issues choking the availability of gifts as industrial production continues to be riddled with volatility. Germany suspended certifying the controversial Russian pipeline, causing natural gas prices to shoot up from concerns of low fuel this winter in Europe. In the crypto world, Bitcoin and Ethereum fell sharply retreating from near-record highs. Want to submit questions? Drop them right here on the Exchange: https://rvtv.io/3kFYu6c

Nov 16 2021 . 27 MIN

Analyzing the U.S.-Canadian Dollar, European Lockdowns, Tesla's Stock, & Musk's Twitter Tantrum

DB-Nov 15,2021: Dave Floyd, founder of Aspen Trading, joins Maggie Lake to talk about the U.S. dollar against the Canadian dollar, Austria’s enforcement on a lockdown on the unvaccinated, and why Boris Johnson, who until now has been resistant to more lockdowns, warns that one may soon be possible given the struggling NHS. Floyd discusses the implications of these European lockdowns on supply chains and the market. Floyd also analyzes Tesla’s stock and why Musk got into a Twitter brawl with U.S. Senator Bernie Sanders over the weekend when Bernie tweeted about the rich paying their fair share of taxes. Want to submit questions? Drop them right here on the Exchange: https://rvtv.io/3ouTmD5

Nov 13 2021 . 31 MIN

Consumer Sentiment Hits 10-Year Low While the Great Resignation Continues

DB-Nov 12,2021: The government has engaged in endless borrowing and endless wasting since World War II, and at some point, according to the latest issue of Macro Link, we’ll have to meet the consequences of that. Consumer spending is at the lowest level in a decade, according to The University of Michigan Consumer Sentiment Index, which dropped to 66.8% in November. Over 4.4 million workers have quit their jobs amid expectations of inflation to further skyrocket as a holiday season rife with supply chain issues approaches. Christian Alexander, the founder of Macro Link, joins Maggie Lake to give his forecast. Want to submit questions? Drop them right here on the Exchange: https://rvtv.io/3kz4nlL

Nov 12 2021 . 32 MIN

Elon Musk Sells $5 Billion in Tesla Stock as Competitors Put on the Pressure

DB-Nov 11,2021: Elon Musk sells over 4.5 million Tesla shares this week after posting a poll on Twitter about whether he should unload a tenth of his stake in the company and spurring controversy about taxation of the ultra-wealthy. Meanwhile, Rivian’s IPO, one of the US’s largest since Facebook, lifts off with an almost $88 billion valuation at market close on Wednesday. The IPO’s positive reception by investors spilled over into other EV stocks such as Nio and Fisker. Autonomous vehicle startup Aurora also had made its trading debut last week, the first AV company to go public, after the closure of its merger with a SPAC. With Tesla’s rivals cranking up the heat, Tommy Thornton, founder of Hedge Fund Telemetry, discusses his forward outlook for this burgeoning and increasingly competitive industry and for Tesla. Thornton also touches on gold, retail, and Chinese tech. Interviewed by Maggie Lake. Want to submit questions? Drop them right here on the Exchange: https://rvtv.io/3C7kJb6