On this episode of Talking Markets, Eurodollar University’s Jeff Snider talks to Maggie Lake about the “sideways” economy, the broken monetary system, and the political fallout from policies that have impoverished people worldwide. Jeff connects the dots between economic stagnation, political volatility, the rise of digital currencies, and the stock market’s one-note view of what a recession is. (Spoiler alert: the bond market has a much more nuanced view.) If a conversation that sits right in the middle of geopolitics, macro, and digital sounds up your street, then you’ve come to the right place. Recorded February 21, 2025. Get the key takeaways from this interview here: https://maggielake.substack.com/p/jef... Some of Jeff’s slides: http://bit.ly/4bbYpAoFind Jeff’s work here: https://www.eurodollar.university/‪@eurodollaruniversity‬ Don't miss out on future episodes - get on the list here: https://maggielake.markets/notify-meConnect with me on Twitter: https://x.com/maggielakeConnect with me on Substack: https://maggielake.substack.com🔔 Hit that subscribe button and join the conversation in the comments.00:00 - Introduction: Markets, Money, and Economic Realities with Jeff Snider01:45 - Bond Market vs. Stock Market: Which One Is Right?03:40 - Are We in a Recession, or Is This Something Worse?07:20 - The Economic Distortion of the 2020s10:30 - Inflation, Tariffs, and the Misconceptions of The Economic Data14:50 - Did Something Break and Are We Stuck in A Low Growth Era17:30 - The Monetary System Has Been Broken Since 200828:50 - Are Stablecoins An Attempted At A Solution? 35:00 - Are Foreigners Moving Away From Purchasing Treasuries?37:15 - What Happens If The US Embraces Stablecoins?40:10 - What Comes Next for Markets and Money?44:10 - What Happens with The Dollar and Stocks In This Environment? We know you get this, but gotta say it anyway - this show is for informational purposes only and is not financial advice.