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Monetary Matters with Jack Farley

Monetary Matters with Jack Farley

By: Jack Farley
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Jack Farley interviews the very best financial minds about macro, markets, and monetary matters. Follow Jack on Twitter @JackFarley96. Economics Personal Finance Politics & Government
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  • U.S. Stocks Are Overvalued, But Not In A Bubble | Professor Aswath Damodaran on Equity Valuations, AI Data Center Boom, and “Big Market Delusions”
    Jan 25 2026
    Learn more about the Fundrise Income Fund here: https://Fundrise.com/mm In this deep-dive interview, NYU Finance Professor Aswath Damodaran, the "Dean of Valuation," assesses the current state of the U.S. stock market, describing the S&P 500 as richly priced but stopping short of calling it a bubble. He explores the "big market delusion" inherent in the AI revolution, distinguishing between the profitable "architecture" of chips and the highly speculative future of Large Language Models. Damodaran provides a candid look at his own portfolio, explaining why he recently exited his Nvidia position after a massive run while continuing to hold Microsoft. He offers a sharp critique of "lazy" valuation metrics like the P/E ratio, arguing that investors must instead focus on cash flows and the shift toward buybacks to understand market resilience . Furthermore, he warns that while AI will benefit consumers, the resulting competition may actually lead to lower profit margins for most companies collectively. Finally, the Professor touches on the role of gold as something that is viewed as an "insurance policy" in a world where institutional trust is rapidly eroding. Recorded on January 15, 2026. Aswath Damodaran’s YouTube channel https://www.youtube.com/@AswathDamodaranonValuation Aswath Damodaran’s Website https://pages.stern.nyu.edu/~adamodar/ Aswath Damodaran on X https://x.com/AswathDamodaran Aswath Damodaran on LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/aswathdamodaran/ Follow Jack Farley on X https://x.com/JackFarley96 Follow Monetary Matters on: Apple Podcast https://rb.gy/s5qfyh Spotify https://rb.gy/x56dx5 YouTube https://rb.gy/dpwxez
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    59 mins
  • Breaking Down the Precious Metals Bull Market, Natural Gas, Intel’s Disappointment, & the Small Cap Surge | Jack & Max
    Jan 24 2026
    This Monetary Matters episode is brought to you by Fiscal.ai. Sign up for a 2-week free trial and get 15% off any paid tier at: ⁠https://fiscal.ai/mm/ Jack & Max break down the bull market in silver and gold, how they are expressing their bullish views via royalty companies, and debate whether we are approaching peak prices. They also discuss surging natural gas prices, what Intel’s disappointing earnings mean for the AI bull market, and the strong performance from small caps so far in 2026. Follow Max Wiethe on Twitter: https://x.com/maxwiethe 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 Timestamps: 00:00 Introduction 01:33 Silver Market Dynamics and Industrial Demand 07:13 Historical Context and Market Speculation 13:30 Investment Strategies in Precious Metals 18:22 Gold Mining Companies and Market Trends 32:24 Intel and the Semiconductor Market 34:48 Intel's Struggles in Semiconductor Production 35:42 Comparing Intel and Taiwan Semiconductor 36:22 AI and Semiconductor Market Trends 43:30 Natural Gas and Commodities Market 46:12 Small Cap Stocks and Market Performance 58:17 Natural Gas Infrastructure and Investment 01:02:08 Federal Reserve and Interest Rate Speculations 01:07:26 Final Thoughts and Market Predictions
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    1 hr and 10 mins
  • Sell America Trade 2.0 | Andy Constan on Foreign Outperformance, Huge Financing Need, and Bull Case For Short-Term Rates
    Jan 22 2026
    In this episode, Andy Constan of Damped Spring Advisors reveals why he has liquidated 100% of his US asset positions to bet on the "Rest of the World". He breaks down the looming financing headwinds created by massive AI capital expenditures and political promises, explaining how this borrowing spree creates a near-term drag on US equity and corporate bond prices. Constan argues that the era of US exceptionalism is fading, making Japanese and European assets far more attractive for risk premia and diversification now that their yields have normalized. He also predicts that while a recession isn't imminent, economic growth will likely miss lofty expectations, potentially forcing the Federal Reserve to cut rates more aggressively than the market has priced in. Finally, Constan shares his insights on why he remains long gold as a portfolio hedge and how investors should reposition for a period where global assets are set to outperform the U.S. Recorded January 20, 2026. Follow Jack Farley on Twitter https://x.com/JackFarley96 Follow Andy Constan on Twitter https://x.com/dampedspring Andy’s gold piece, “Glittery”: https://dampedspring.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/Glittery.pdf Follow Monetary Matters on: Apple Podcast https://rb.gy/s5qfyh Spotify https://rb.gy/x56dx5 YouTube https://rb.gy/dpwxez
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    1 hr and 19 mins
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