A post was written on the internet this week warning that Wall Street is quietly building the same kind of products that blew up the housing market in 2008. It had real numbers in it. It was a scary post. And likely it was read by a lot of people. So I went and looked at what's actually being built. The short version: it isn't 2008. But the reason why is a lot more interesting than the headline, and there's one piece of this that nobody is talking about that flips the whole story on its head. There's also a part where this cycle does rhyme with the last one, and it's not where you'd expect. If you've read one of these posts lately, this episode's for you.

A post was written on the internet this week warning that Wall Street is quietly building the same kind of products that blew up the housing market in 2008. It had real numbers in it. It was a scary post. And likely it was read by a lot of people. So I went and looked at what's actually being built. The short version: it isn't 2008. But the reason why is a lot more interesting than the headline, and there's one piece of this that nobody is talking about that flips the whole story on its head. There's also a part where this cycle does rhyme with the last one, and it's not where you'd expect. If you've read one of these posts lately, this episode's for you.

This Isn't 2008: What Wall Street Is Actually Building Around AI Debt

Long rates hit their highest level since 2007, the national debt topped $40 trillion, and Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent announced he's doubling long-dated bond buybacks. Karl breaks down what that move actually is (hint: it isn't QE), why it looks a lot like 2011's Operation Twist, and why the 10-year is higher now than before the announcement. Plus: gold's rebound, Bitcoin's big week, and why earnings growth is the one thing holding this market up. He closes with a reminder that risk management still matters, even when it feels unnecessary.

Long rates hit their highest level since 2007, the national debt topped $40 trillion, and Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent announced he's doubling long-dated bond buybacks. Karl breaks down what that move actually is (hint: it isn't QE), why it looks a lot like 2011's Operation Twist, and why the 10-year is higher now than before the announcement. Plus: gold's rebound, Bitcoin's big week, and why earnings growth is the one thing holding this market up. He closes with a reminder that risk management still matters, even when it feels unnecessary.

The Worry List Is Long and Stocks Keep Going Up

Imagine waking up tomorrow and every bank in America is closed. Not just yours. All of them. No withdrawals, no cash, no way to make payroll. And nobody can tell you when it ends. That happened. In March of 1933, every bank in the country was shut down for about a week. And when they reopened, Americans lined up not to pull their money out, but to put it back in. In this episode of the History of Money series, Karl Eggerss explains what was actually breaking. Why the banks, not the 1929 crash, are what made the Great Depression great. Why your money has never sat in a vault, and why that isn't a scandal but the entire business model. How a bank run traps everyone into destroying a bank that would otherwise have been fine. And what happened on the Sunday night when a president got on the radio and, instead of telling 60 million frightened people to trust him, explained to them exactly how banking works. Out of that week came the FDIC, which Franklin Roosevelt himself initially opposed, along with most of the banking industry. Their objection was that guaranteeing deposits would let reckless banks compete on equal footing with careful ones. That argument never went away, and the bank failures of 2023 brought it right back. Karl closes with the practical part: what FDIC insurance actually covers, what it doesn't, and why the phrase "per ownership category" means many people are leaving protection on the table without knowing it.

Imagine waking up tomorrow and every bank in America is closed. Not just yours. All of them. No withdrawals, no cash, no way to make payroll. And nobody can tell you when it ends. That happened. In March of 1933, every bank in the country was shut down for about a week. And when they reopened, Americans lined up not to pull their money out, but to put it back in. In this episode of the History of Money series, Karl Eggerss explains what was actually breaking. Why the banks, not the 1929 crash, are what made the Great Depression great. Why your money has never sat in a vault, and why that isn't a scandal but the entire business model. How a bank run traps everyone into destroying a bank that would otherwise have been fine. And what happened on the Sunday night when a president got on the radio and, instead of telling 60 million frightened people to trust him, explained to them exactly how banking works. Out of that week came the FDIC, which Franklin Roosevelt himself initially opposed, along with most of the banking industry. Their objection was that guaranteeing deposits would let reckless banks compete on equal footing with careful ones. That argument never went away, and the bank failures of 2023 brought it right back. Karl closes with the practical part: what FDIC insurance actually covers, what it doesn't, and why the phrase "per ownership category" means many people are leaving protection on the table without knowing it.

History of Money Series: The Bank Holiday of 1933 - The Week America Closed Every Bank

Karl discusses two opposing economic indicators which could affect your portfolio. Also, Casey Keller, CFA joins Karl to discuss "The Mystery of the Shemitah", the book that have many fearing a fall crash in stocks.

Karl discusses two opposing economic indicators which could affect your portfolio. Also, Casey Keller, CFA joins Karl to discuss "The Mystery of the Shemitah", the book that have many fearing a fall crash in stocks.

Karl discusses two opposing economic indicators which could affect your portfolio. Also, Casey Keller, CFA joins Karl to discuss "The Mystery of the Shemitah", the book that have many fearing a fall crash in stocks.

“THE EGGERSS REPORT” RADIO SHOW 5-23-15

Is the next financial crisis around the corner?  Many think so. Karl helps you prepare just in case.

Is the next financial crisis around the corner? Many think so. Karl helps you prepare just in case.

Is the next financial crisis around the corner? &nbsp;Many think so. Karl helps you prepare just in case.

“THE EGGERSS REPORT” RADIO SHOW 5-16-15

Karl discusses the recent jobs report.  Also, Casey Keller, CFA, joins Karl to discuss the real way to assess risk.

Karl discusses the recent jobs report. Also, Casey Keller, CFA, joins Karl to discuss the real way to assess risk.

Karl discusses the recent jobs report. &nbsp;Also, Casey Keller, CFA, joins Karl to discuss the real way to assess risk.

“THE EGGERSS REPORT” RADIO SHOW 5-9-15

Markets remain addicted to stimulus and central bankers know it.  Karl explains how to position your portfolio on this week's show.

Markets remain addicted to stimulus and central bankers know it. Karl explains how to position your portfolio on this week's show.

Markets remain addicted to stimulus and central bankers know it. &nbsp;Karl explains how to position your portfolio on this week's show.

“THE EGGERSS REPORT” RADIO SHOW 5-2-15

On this episode, Karl takes some time to discuss ways to construct portfolio and how real diversification should work.

On this episode, Karl takes some time to discuss ways to construct portfolio and how real diversification should work.

On this episode, Karl takes some time to discuss ways to construct portfolio and how real diversification should work.

“THE EGGERSS REPORT” RADIO SHOW 4-25-15

On this week's show, Karl outlines the rotation he's seeing. Also, guest John Friesenhahn joins Karl in studio to discuss the San Antonio housing market.

On this week's show, Karl outlines the rotation he's seeing. Also, guest John Friesenhahn joins Karl in studio to discuss the San Antonio housing market.

On this week's show, Karl outlines the rotation he's seeing. Also, guest John Friesenhahn joins Karl in studio to discuss the San Antonio housing market.

“THE EGGERSS REPORT” RADIO SHOW 4-18-15

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