Blockchain, Markets & Global Trade Tensions
From blockchain innovation to global trade spats, KP dives into the latest forces shaping the economy. Rare earth minerals, cryptocurrency liquidations, and weakening labor trends are impacting bond rates, mortgage activity, and the flow of money. Meanwhile, earnings season kicks off, housing and refinancing activity shift, and geopolitical events add uncertainty to markets.
It’s a week of push-and-pull forces: low rates vs. market volatility, trade tensions vs. economic growth, government shutdowns vs. labor reports, and crypto dislocations vs. bond yields. KP breaks down what it all means for rates, housing, credit, and the broader economy.
Episode Highlights:
00:00 – Blockchain, stablecoins & the rewiring of global payments
02:15 – Crypto liquidations: lessons from $19B in losses
04:05 – Mortgage and housing market update: rates, refis & equity
06:20 – Government shutdown: impact on labor data and CPI reporting
08:10 – Earnings season kickoff: banks, data centers & GDP drivers
10:05 – Trade tensions: China, rare earths & U.S. tariffs
12:00 – Geopolitics: Israel, Hamas, Ukraine & energy agreements
14:10 – Veteran prosperity & charitable highlights from Carrington
16:05 – Market takeaways: volatility, liquidity, and long-term outlook
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