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Jason Hartman and economist Thomas look back at some of the happenings of 2019 and then try to envision what's going to be happening in 2020. The primary thing being discussed today is the yield curve. There is constant talk about how a negative yield curve signals recessions, but how long does it have to be negative? Were we inverted too long in 2019? How long before we see the results of the negativity? Jason and Thomas try to answer all these and more.

Key Takeaways:

[4:13] What does the yield curve exploding mean?

[7:17] Why an economist is saying that real estate is less risky than stocks in 2020

[12:36] Hybrid markets had a good 2019 and look like they'll have a good 2020 as well

[13:38] A CNBC clip about the yield curve

[18:14] The Fed has the dual mandate of moderate to low inflation with maximum employment, but they seem to consider financial stability as a 3rd mandate

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www.JasonHartman.com/Properties

Jason Hartman and Rabbi Evan Moffic take today to review "the best decade in human history". As 2019 ends and we look forward to 2020, Jason and Evan discuss how the real estate market has transformed since 2010. They also examine the mindset of investors that invested through the Great Recession. Lawrence Yun's expectations for 2020 are also dissected.

Key Takeaways:

[3:16] We are wrapping up the best decade in human history

[6:48] What qualities did the people who invested in real estate through the Great Recession have?

[11:56] Lawrence Yun's 2019 real estate year in review

[15:50] Climate change has caused the Northwest Passage to open up, which is huge for shipping

[18:51] Yun's prediction for the housing market in 2020

[24:26] Will the flow of people to cheaper cost of living states continue in the 20s?

[29:34] The "Collapse of Brands"

Website:

www.JasonHartman.com/Properties

Jason Hartman and Rabbi Evan Moffic take today to review "the best decade in human history". As 2019 ends and we look forward to 2020, Jason and Evan discuss how the real estate market has transformed since 2010. They also examine the mindset of investors that invested through the Great Recession. Lawrence Yun's expectations for 2020 are also dissected.

Key Takeaways:

[3:16] We are wrapping up the best decade in human history

[6:48] What qualities did the people who invested in real estate through the Great Recession have?

[11:56] Lawrence Yun's 2019 real estate year in review

[15:50] Climate change has caused the Northwest Passage to open up, which is huge for shipping

[18:51] Yun's prediction for the housing market in 2020

[24:26] Will the flow of people to cheaper cost of living states continue in the 20s?

[29:34] The "Collapse of Brands"

Website:

www.JasonHartman.com/Properties

Jason Hartman talks with NJ Ayuk, Executive Chairman of African Energy Chamber, CEO of Centurion Law Group, and author of the new book Billions At Play: The Future Of African Energy And Doing Deals, about the development that's happening inside Africa. Many outside of Africa view the continent with skepticism, but there's a big shift happening, especially in the banking sector (or lack thereof). Jason and NJ discuss some ways that Africa in general is beating first world countries, as well as how a shift toward property rights could go a long, long way toward more prosperity.

Key Takeaways:

[4:35] Africa may not have first world countries, but it has some infrastructure that's better than countries like the US

[8:03] Africa, unlike the United States, is not banking centric

[11:30] Money transfers have gotten so fast and easy that illiterate grandmothers are doing it

[15:10] What NJ views as the bedrock of a strong society

Website:

www.NJAyuk.com

www.JasonHartman.com/Properties

Jason Hartman talks with NJ Ayuk, Executive Chairman of African Energy Chamber, CEO of Centurion Law Group, and author of the new book Billions At Play: The Future Of African Energy And Doing Deals, about the development that's happening inside Africa. Many outside of Africa view the continent with skepticism, but there's a big shift happening, especially in the banking sector (or lack thereof). Jason and NJ discuss some ways that Africa in general is beating first world countries, as well as how a shift toward property rights could go a long, long way toward more prosperity.

Key Takeaways:

[4:35] Africa may not have first world countries, but it has some infrastructure that's better than countries like the US

[8:03] Africa, unlike the United States, is not banking centric

[11:30] Money transfers have gotten so fast and easy that illiterate grandmothers are doing it

[15:10] What NJ views as the bedrock of a strong society

Website:

www.NJAyuk.com

www.JasonHartman.com/Properties

Now that we're past Christmas, Jason Hartman takes a look at the amazing economy the North Pole is able to have. With massive exports and limited imports, it's truly impressive what they've been able to do. The main thing the North Pole has that no other country has is big data. What they have puts the companies like Facebook to shame.

Website:

www.JasonHartman.com/Properties

Economics Explained: The Economy of the North Pole on YouTube

Now that we're past Christmas, Jason Hartman takes a look at the amazing economy the North Pole is able to have. With massive exports and limited imports, it's truly impressive what they've been able to do. The main thing the North Pole has that no other country has is big data. What they have puts the companies like Facebook to shame.

Website:

www.JasonHartman.com/Properties

Economics Explained: The Economy of the North Pole on YouTube

Jason Hartman talks with Thomas Jones, former vice chairman and director of TIAA-CREF, former Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of Global Investment Management at Citigroup, and former Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of Citigroup Asset Management. He was also the former Vice Chairman of Federal Reserve Bank of New York. Jason and Thomas discuss Thomas' entrance into real estate, why Thomas is so bullish on America long term, and what sets America apart from the rest of the world.

Key Takeaways:

[2:09] Thomas and his bride actually started by bidding on 2 burned out buildings in Boston

[7:27] Thomas is perennially bullish long term, so dips in the economy are buying opportunities for him

[9:39] The changes on Wall Street over the years

[13:48] The most disappointing aspect to the reforms that have been made since the Great Recession

[18:57] One of the things that really sets America apart is the excited entrepreneurial spirit

[23:13] America faced a metaphorical crossroads in the late 1960s

[26:03] Our nation doesn't give itself enough credit for how far we've come, even though we still have a ways to go

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From Willard Straight to Wall Street on Facebook

From Willard Straight to Wall Street

Jason Hartman talks with Thomas Jones, former vice chairman and director of TIAA-CREF, former Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of Global Investment Management at Citigroup, and former Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of Citigroup Asset Management. He was also the former Vice Chairman of Federal Reserve Bank of New York. Jason and Thomas discuss Thomas' entrance into real estate, why Thomas is so bullish on America long term, and what sets America apart from the rest of the world.

Key Takeaways:

[2:09] Thomas and his bride actually started by bidding on 2 burned out buildings in Boston

[7:27] Thomas is perennially bullish long term, so dips in the economy are buying opportunities for him

[9:39] The changes on Wall Street over the years

[13:48] The most disappointing aspect to the reforms that have been made since the Great Recession

[18:57] One of the things that really sets America apart is the excited entrepreneurial spirit

[23:13] America faced a metaphorical crossroads in the late 1960s

[26:03] Our nation doesn't give itself enough credit for how far we've come, even though we still have a ways to go

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From Willard Straight to Wall Street on Facebook

From Willard Straight to Wall Street

Jason Hartman talks to in-house economist Thomas about interest rates. There's been some movement up and some movement down, but Thomas has an opinion on where he thinks rates will go in 2020 and why he believes that.

Key Takeaways:

[1:10] The Fed only indirectly influences mortgage rates

[3:09] Why Thomas believes mortgage rates will go up in 2020

[5:20] The 2 Central Bank forces that will push inflation back up

[7:47] Why a $315 billion drop in money supply is important even though it's not much of a percentage of worldwide supply

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www.JasonHartman.com/Properties

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