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Monetary Matters with Jack Farley

Jack Farley
Jack Farley interviews the very best financial minds about macro, markets, and monetary matters. Follow Jack on Twitter @JackFarley96.

Episodes

Liberation Day Has Come | Jack & Max on Seismic Market Revolt Against Trump Admin’s Tariff Policy (Recorded April 3 2025)

Jack Farley & Max Wiethe share their analysis as global financial markets react with shock to Trump’s reciprocal tariffs which are based not on other countries’ tariff or non-tariff trade measures, but on the level of trade deficit itself. Recorded the morning of April 3, 2025. Follow Jack Farley on Twitter https://x.com/JackFarley96 Max Wiethe on Twitter https://x.com/maxwiethe Other People’s Money Podcast on Twitter https://x.com/OPMpod Follow Monetary Matters on: Apple Podcast https://rb.gy/s...

Apr 03, 202545 min

Tariffs: The Ultimate Stagflationary Shock? | Darius Dale on "Liberation Day," DOGE, Gold, and the Global Debt Refinancing Air Pocket

Darius Dale of 42Macro joins Jack to explain why he’s been bearish on U.S. stocks and expects the rough sledding to continue. Dale believes stagflationary shock from tariffs and deflationary DOGE forces could cause Treasurys to catch a short-term bid, but long-term he is bearish on bonds. On a longer-term time horizon, Dale thinks Trump fiscal forces could be positive for the economy and markets. Recorded on April 1, 2025. Follow Jack Farley on Twitter https://x.com/JackFarley96 Follow Darius Da...

Apr 02, 20251 hr 6 min

Trading Market Turmoil: Any System is Better than No System | OPM Trader Talks with Petr Pinkhasov of Anthem Capital Management

This episode is brought to you by Fintool. Learn more about how you can add AI to your investment process with Fintool: https://fintool.com/?utm_source=the_opm Petr Pinkhasov, CIO and founder of Anthem Capital Management, joins Other People’s Money, for a special “Trader Talks” episode where he discusses how he trades incorporating quantitative signals, thematic views, and technical analysis patterns like DeMark indicators. Petr also discusses how he’s been handling the volatile start to 2025 an...

Apr 01, 202556 min

Tariffs & Q2 Growth Shock | Trade Maven Brad Setser on Trump’s Tariff Warpath, China’s Balance of Payments, and “Self-Induced Recession” Probabilities

This Monetary Matters episode is brought to you by VanEck. Learn more about VanEck Uranium & Nuclear ETF: http://vaneck.com/NLRJack Brad Setser is an expert on global trade and capital flows, having served as senior advisor to the United States Trade Representative from 2021 to 2022. The Whitney Shepardson senior fellow at the Council on Foreign Relations (CFR) joins Monetary Matters to explain why he thinks President Trump’s tariffs are likely to cause a growth shock in the second quarter. Reco...

Mar 26, 20251 hr 26 min

From Treasury Minister of Argentina to Macro Hedge Fund Manager | Nicolás Dujovne of Tenac Asset Management

This episode is brought to you by Fintool. Learn more about how you can add AI to your investment process with Fintool: https://fintool.com/?utm_source=the_opm Nicolás Dujovne, CIO and founder of Tenac Asset Management, joins Other People’s Money to discuss his path from Treasury Minister of Argentina and president of the G-20 to hedge fund manager. Despite more experience managing economies than trading them, Dujovne and his partners at Tenac have succeeded in building a 5+ year track record wi...

Mar 25, 20251 hr 5 min

A Foreclosure Wave Is Coming | Chris Whalen on FHA Mortgage Loans, Tariffs, Bank Valuations, and Payment Companies

Today's episode is brought to you by Teucrium. Learn more at: https://bit.ly/4gfI0fe While Chris Whalen of Whalen Global Advisors is a supporter of many of the Trump administration’s policies, he expects they will cause some significant turbulence in credit and economic markets. Chris explains why he thinks FHA Mortgage foreclosures will rise, and shares his views on tariffs, bank stocks, and payment companies. Recorded on March 20, 2025. Second edition of Chris Whalen’s “Inflated”: https://www....

Mar 23, 20251 hr 4 min

The Fed's Rate Cutting Cycle Is Already Over | Jim Bianco on March Fed Meeting, Trump Tariffs, and 4/5/6 Markets

This Monetary Matters episode is brought to you by VanEck. Learn more about VanEck Uranium & Nuclear ETF: http://vaneck.com/NLRJack Jim Bianco returns to Monetary Matters to break down the March Federal Reserve meeting. He explains why he thinks tariffs are unlikely to cause a recession and share his current asset allocation outlook. Recorded the afternoon of March 19, 2025. Follow VanEck on Twitter https://x.com/vaneck_us Follow Jim Bianco on Twitter https://x.com/biancoresearch Follow Jack Far...

Mar 20, 20251 hr 11 min

Volatility Markets Are Complacent | Kris Sidial on Tariff Risk to Stocks, Dispersion Trade, and Margin Risk

Kris Sidial, co-CIO of The Ambrus Group, returns to Monetary Matters to share his decidedly bearish view of the U.S. stock market. Kris argues that volatility markets are not sufficiently pricing in the risks of President Trump’s economic policy, and if that if anything, vol traders are expecting a bounce and laying off hedges rather than buying them. Kris also explains the dispersion trade, vol selling in ETFs, index arb, vanna & volga, VVIX, and margin risk. Recorded on March 18, 2025. Follow ...

Mar 19, 202554 min

Geopolitical Uncertainty is Freezing Private Capital | John Bowman of CAIA

This episode is brought to you by Fintool. Learn more about how you can add AI to your investment process with Fintool: https://fintool.com/?utm_source=the_opm John Bowman, CEO of CAIA Association, the Association of Chartered Alternative Investment Analysts, joins Jack Farley on a special crossover episode of Monetary Matters and Other People’s Money to discuss the biggest trends in alternative investments. Bowman explains how Tariff uncertainty and other geopolitical factors might be the #1 fa...

Mar 18, 20251 hr 19 min

“It’s All About Credit” | James Aitken on Widening Credit Spreads & Falling U.S. Stocks, Tariff-Induced Slowdown & Trade Disruption, Chinese & European Stocks, and Private Credit

This episode is brought to you by Fintool. Learn more about how you can add AI to your investment process with Fintool: https://fintool.com/?utm_source=the_opm James Aitken of Aitken Advisors is one of the world’s most respected investment minds. He joins Monetary Matters to share his view that tariffs - and in particular announced reciprocal tariffs - from the Trump administration are set to slow economic growth in the U.S. from 5% to around 3%, and that accordingly the high-growth environment ...

Mar 16, 20251 hr 49 min

The Liquidity Squeeze | Michael Howell On Funding Pressures, China’s Gold Yuan Devaluation, and Trump Admin’s Tariff Endgame

This Monetary Matters episode is brought to you by VanEck. Learn more about VanEck Uranium & Nuclear ETF: http://vaneck.com/NLRJack Michael Howell of Crossborder Capital returns to Monetary Matters to share his view on how global liquidity is impacting asset markets. While falling fixed income volatility and a declining dollar should buoy liquidity, Howell notes a distinct fall in liquidity momentum from central banks and worries that there could be a liquidity squeeze unless central banks injec...

Mar 12, 20251 hr 21 min

The Specialist Hedge Fund That Has Crushed the S&P 500 | Moez Kassam of Anson Funds

This episode is brought to you by Fintool. Learn more about how you can add AI to your investment process with Fintool: https://fintool.com/?utm_source=the_opm Toronto may be the financial capital of Canada but compared to NYC or London it does not quite have the same cachet for top hedge fund managers. This might be why Moez Kassam, CIO and Founder of Anson Funds, has flown under the radar of many keeping track of the industry’s titans while growing Anson Funds to over $2b in assets under manag...

Mar 11, 202556 min

The “Biblical” Rotation Out Of U.S. Stocks | Julian Brigden on Flight from Dollar Assets, Tariffs, and Rumored “Mar-a-Lago Accord”

This Monetary Matters episode is brought to you by VanEck. Learn more about VanEck Uranium & Nuclear ETF: http://vaneck.com/NLRJack During most stock market sell-offs, the dollar tends to rise. Julian Brigden, co-founder of Macro Intelligence 2 Partners, explains why he thinks the U.S. dollar will weaken as the stock market declines as a bubble in dollar assets is popped by new U.S. fiscal policy. Recorded on March 6, 2025. Follow VanEck on Twitter https://x.com/vaneck_us Follow Julian Brigden o...

Mar 09, 20251 hr 10 min

The Stock Market Blues | Jack Farley & Max Wiethe on Tariff Uncertainty & Jobs Market Data

With a week of tough declines in U.S. stocks and the U.S. dollar, Jack welcomes business partner and host of “Other People’s Money” show Max Wiethe to talk the uncertainty that is driving markets lower. Jack explains why he is a relative bear on U.S. stocks against global equities, and why he is bullish on Chinese stocks. Max and Jack interpret the February labor market data which showed hiring had slowed, and Jack shares why he thinks the next few jobs reports will be weak because of the effort...

Mar 08, 202549 min

How Tariffs Jeopardize The Soft Landing | Jonny Matthews, former Brevan Partner, on Bond Yields, Japanese Yen, and Gold

This Monetary Matters episode is brought to you by VanEck. Learn more about VanEck Uranium & Nuclear ETF: http://vaneck.com/NLRJack Recorded on March 4, 2025. Follow VanEck on Twitter https://x.com/vaneck_us Follow Jonny Matthews on Twitter https://x.com/super_macro Follow Jack Farley on Twitter https://x.com/JackFarley96 Follow Monetary Matters on: Apple Podcast https://rb.gy/s5qfyh Spotify https://rb.gy/x56dx5 YouTube https://rb.gy/dpwxez

Mar 05, 20251 hr 11 min

Economic Playbook For Trump 2.0 | Eric Wallerstein on Tariffs, DOGE, Jobs Numbers, and Global Trade War Tail Risk

Eric Wallerstein, Chief Markets Strategist for Yardeni Research, joins Jack to share his optimist outlook on the U.S. economy. Recorded on February 27, 2025. Follow Eric Wallerstein on Twitter https://x.com/ericwallerstein Follow Yardeni on Twitter https://x.com/yardeni Follow Jack Farley on Twitter https://x.com/JackFarley96 Follow Monetary Matters on: Apple Podcast https://rb.gy/s5qfyh Spotify https://rb.gy/x56dx5 YouTube https://rb.gy/dpwxez

Mar 02, 20251 hr 27 min

Inside the Alternative Investment Platform Megatrend | Alan Strauss of Crystal Capital Partners

Whether you are talking about hedge funds, private equity, private credit, or venture capital, alternative investment strategies are becoming a much larger part of the portfolios of individual investors. For many that’s being done through investment platforms targeting their registered investment advisors. Alan Strauss, senior partner at Crystal Capital Partners, joins OPM to discuss how alternative investment platforms like Crystal Capital are ushering in a new wave of adoption of alternative a...

Feb 27, 202555 min

Gambling Man: Masayoshi Son’s Bold AI Vision For 2025 & Beyond | Lionel Barber

“Gambling Man” on Simon & Schuster: https://www.simonandschuster.com/books/Gambling-Man/Lionel-Barber/9781668070741 “Gambling Man” on Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/Gambling-Man-Greatest-Disruptor-Masayoshi/dp/166807074X Lionel Barber, former editor of the Financial Times and author of “Gambling Man: The Secret Story of the World's Greatest Disruptor, Masayoshi Son,” joins Jack on Monetary Matters. Recorded on February 19, 2025. Follow Lionel Barber on Twitter https://x.com/lionelbarber Follow J...

Feb 23, 202548 min

The Private Markets Digestion Phase | Jean-Baptiste Wautier on Key Man Risk, GP/LP Returns, and Private Credit “Bubble”

Jean-Baptiste Wautie, a veteran of private markets, joins Jack to share his nuanced and informed view on the asset class. Jean-Baptiste (JB) Wautier’s career highlights include significant roles at Arthur Andersen, Morgan Stanley, IK Partners, and BC Partners (BC) where he spent 20 years and was CIO for a decade. At BC he co-managed €40 billion of assets, helped raising three flagship funds and led ten major investments. Recorded on February 7, 2025. Follow Jean-Baptiste Wautier on Twitter https...

Feb 19, 20251 hr 26 min

The Trends Driving the Hedge Fund Industry’s Record $4.5 Trillion in AUM | Ken Heinz of HFR Index

Ken Heinz, President of HFR Index LLC, joins Other People’s Money to break down the trends driving the hedge fund industry’s growth to a record $4.5 trillion in assets under management. HFR’s data on the industry that they collect and analyze from over 6,000 funds gives them a birds eye view of the big trends like the growth of multi-managers, crypto funds, and inflows for small and large funds alike. You can find more info on the HFR Database, HFR Indices, and other industry reports and resourc...

Feb 18, 202556 min

The Central Bank As Crisis Manager | Dr. Patrick Honohan, former Central Bank of Ireland Governor, on Crisis Management, Macroeconomic Shocks, & Tariffs

This Monetary Matters episode is brought to you by VanEck. Learn more about VanEck Uranium & Nuclear ETF: http://vaneck.com/NLRJack Dr. Patrick Honohan, honorary professor of economics at Trinity College Dublin and nonresident senior fellow Peterson Institute for International Economics, joins Monetary Matters to share lessons from his latest book, “The Central Bank as Crisis Manager.” Looking at financial and macroeconomic crises from countries ranging from Iceland, Switzerland, and the U.S., t...

Feb 16, 20251 hr 20 min

What Really Happened To Silicon Valley Bank | Ken Wilcox (SVB CEO 2001 - 2011) on SVB’s Collapse and How China Took Over Shanghai SVB

This Monetary Matters episode is brought to you by VanEck. Learn more about VanEck Uranium & Nuclear ETF: http://vaneck.com/NLRJack Kenneth Wilcox served as the CEO of Silicon Valley Bank from 2001 to 2011. He reflects on 30 years of service to SVB and its customers, as well as the stunning collapse of the institution in March 2023. Wilcox shares his findings from his new book, “The China Business Conundrum: Ensure That "Win-Win" Doesn't Mean Western Companies Lose Twice,” in which he describes ...

Feb 12, 20251 hr 38 min

Building the Definitive Hedge Fund Analyst Masterclass | Brett Caughran on Fundamental Edge

Fast track your buyside career and save 10% with coupon code OPM-10 at https://www.fundamentedge.com/opm What does it take to succeed in one of the most competitive industries on the planet? Brett Caughran, lead trainer and founder at buyside analyst training platform Fundamental Edge is trying to codify the answer to that question and systematize the process of training hedge fund analysts. Caughran discusses the most important processes analysts must master, why understanding your role is key ...

Feb 11, 20251 hr 17 min

“The Humble Investor” | Dan Rasmussen on Mag7, Value, Private Equity & Credit, and More

Dan Rasmussen, founder and CIO of Verdad Advisers, joins Jack to share insights on value, magnificent 7, private equity & credit, and bonds, from his new book, “The Humble Investor: How to find a winning edge in a surprising world.” Recorded on February 4, 2025. Follow Jack Farley on Twitter https://x.com/JackFarley96 Follow Dan Rasmussen on Twitter https://x.com/verdadcap Follow Monetary Matters on: Apple Podcast https://rb.gy/s5qfyh Spotify https://rb.gy/x56dx5 YouTube https://rb.gy/dpwxez

Feb 10, 20251 hr 14 min

Hedge Funds Are a Team Sport | Ilya Zaides on Continuity at 14B Capital

Hedge fund success both for their investors and operationally is almost always the result of a team effort. Ilya Zaides, CIO and Founder of 14B Capital Management, explains why this means hedge fund investors can care as much about team and key relationship stability as they do about past success. Follow Other People’s Money on: Apple Podcast https://bit.ly/4e7QJ1M Spotify https://bit.ly/3Yhaazi YouTube https://bit.ly/3C63VXR Follow Max Wiethe on Twitter: https://x.com/maxwiethe

Feb 07, 202555 min

The EM Financial Stability Report Card | Rohit Goel on Emerging Markets, Dollar Dominance, and Term Premia

Today's episode is brought to you by Teucrium. Learn more at: https://bit.ly/4gfI0fe Rohit Goel, partner and head of global macro at Breakout Capital, joins Monetary Matters to share his views on emerging markets, the dollar, and bond market term premia. Recorded on January 16, 2025. Follow Jack Farley on Twitter https://x.com/JackFarley96 Rohit Goel on LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/goelrohit/ Follow Monetary Matters on: Apple Podcast https://rb.gy/s5qfyh Spotify https://rb.gy/x56dx5 YouT...

Feb 05, 20251 hr 25 min

2025 = Biggest Bank M&A Year In History? Bank Zhar Brad Rinschler on Credit, CRE, GBank, REIT Pain, and Much Much More

Brad Rinschler, managing partner and portfolio manager at Down Range Capital, joins Jack to share his in-depth view on the many niches of publicly traded bank stocks. Rinschler explains why he was short all 5 of the banks that failed in 2023, and why he is relatively constructive on small & community banks in 2025. He also offers his bull case for the red-hot stock $GBFH, which he has been involved with for many years. Recorded on January 27, 2025. Follow Jack Farley on Twitter https://x.com/Jac...

Feb 03, 20251 hr 27 min

Joseph Wang: Tariffs Are Coming & They Will Be Bad For Stocks (But Good for America)

This Monetary Matters episode is brought to you by VanEck. Learn more about VanEck Uranium & Nuclear ETF: http://vaneck.com/NLRJack Joseph Wang of FedGuy.com returns to Monetary Matters to share his view that markets are insufficiently discounting the large and significant tariffs that the Trump Administration will implement shortly. Joseph and Jack also review the January Fed meeting, with Joseph noting that Fed chair Powell might be significantly more dovish than the FOMC committee. Joseph exp...

Jan 31, 202551 min

Russell Clark on Inverting the Long Short Hedge Fund Model and Battling Investors' Biggest Risks

Former fund manager and short seller Russell Clark has always believed that the key to adding value for investors is to solve for the biggest risks in their portfolios. He also argues it’s the key to successfully raising hedge fund assets. In this interview, Clark discusses the biggest risks he thinks investors face right now, why these risks have him considering relaunching his hedge fund after returning capital in 2021, and why if he does relaunch, he’s inverting the long short hedge fund mode...

Jan 30, 202557 min
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