In this episode of The Higher Standard, Chris and Saied take a wild ride through financial headlines, questionable government efficiency, and the enigma that is Warren Buffett’s ever-growing cash pile. From the SEC’s scathing dismissal of meme coins to Elon Musk demanding his employees justify their existence via email, no topic is safe from their razor-sharp commentary. The duo unpacks why the housing market remains stuck in limbo despite lower mortgage rates, and they throw in a little existential dread about government overspending just to keep things interesting. And if you’ve ever wondered why your health insurance costs an arm and a leg despite your tax dollars funding it, this episode might leave you with more questions than answers.

➡️ But don’t worry, it’s not all doom and gloom—Chris and Saied keep the laughs coming, whether it's dissecting the latest crypto meltdown, debating whether a $5 million "gold card" green card is the ultimate immigration hustle, or reminiscing about their younger, broker days. Plus, they drop a hint about the new studio space and the long-awaited return of guest interviews. If you love unfiltered financial takes, economic deep dives, and a little bit of chaos, this is an episode you don’t want to miss.

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🔗 Resources:

Fed cuts rates by quarter point, scales back cuts for 2025 (Yahoo! Finance)

Summary of Economic Projections (Q4 2024) (The Federal Reserve)

The $VIX spiked 74% higher today (Charlie Bilello via X)

Where inflation is and isn't (Q4 2024) (Yahoo! Finance via Instagram)

Jerome Powell doesn't see the stag or the flation (The Kobeissi Letter via X)

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