Chuck and Michael are joined by special guest Wasif Latif, Co-Founder, President & CIO of Sarmaya Partners. Chuck, Michael and Wasif discuss the current trends in commodities and how commodities move in supercycles. They explore investment strategies in commodities, focusing on gold markets, which coincidentally hit a record high the day they recorded this podcast.
In this episode, Michael Smith and Chuck Osborne delve into the pressing issue of job creation amidst an economic slowdown. They discuss the recent job reports, highlighting the challenges of not meeting the historical benchmark of 200,000 jobs per month. The conversation explores the impact of immigration changes, tariffs, and the broader economic implications. Tune…
Knowledge is different than data. Chuck and Michael Smith discuss the complexities of data interpretation in economics, emphasizing the importance of understanding the context behind economic indicators. They explore the recent fluctuations in GDP and employment data, the impact of tariffs and trade deficits, and the nuances of job creation in relation to recession.
In this episode, Chuck and Michael discuss the critical importance of liberty and economic freedom in the context of the current political landscape. Why is a money management podcast talking about freedom? They explore how freedom impacts markets, the misconceptions surrounding capitalism and socialism, and the critiques of capitalism as critiques of freedom. The conversation…
There’s a noticeable decline in the number of publicly traded companies in the U.S. despite significant economic growth. The number of companies hasn’t actually decreased; instead, more companies are now privately held. This shift has changed the investment landscape: fewer opportunities for public investors to access early-stage, high-growth companies.
