Episode 406: Tariff Man—Trump Blinks in Trade War

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02/06/25 • 22 min

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In episode 406 of the BE SMART podcast, Cameron and Jared discuss a whirlwind of recent headlines, including the impact of tariffs on global markets, the response of the US dollar and gold, Elon Musk's cost-cutting initiatives, trends in private equity, Robinhood's new sports betting feature, the importance of real estate in investment portfolios, and what’s on deck for the Fed. They also share personal experiences from a recent trip to the Real Vision Crypto Gathering in Miami.

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