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The Federal Reserve has entered one of the most unusual periods in modern monetary policy history.
Kevin Warsh has officially taken over as Federal Reserve Chair, but Jerome Powell isn't leaving. Powell remains on the Board of Governors with full voting power through 2028, creating a rare situation that has only happened once before in modern Fed history.

In this video, Mark Malek breaks down why the Powell-Warsh relationship could become one of the most important stories for bond markets, interest rates, mortgage borrowers, investors, and the broader economy.

Could the Fed's famous dot plot disappear? Will forward guidance be dismantled? And why does the only historical precedent lead back to one of the biggest institutional battles the Federal Reserve has ever experienced?

If markets are focused solely on rate cuts and rate hikes, they may be missing the much larger story developing inside the Eccles Building.

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Wall Street is celebrating a major U.S.-Iran peace framework, falling oil prices, and the historic SpaceX IPO. But beneath the bullish headlines, a troubling inflation signal is flashing red.

In this episode of Wall Street Truthbombs, Mark Malek breaks down the overlooked Bureau of Labor Statistics data point that could have major implications for corporate earnings, Federal Reserve policy, and stock market valuations. While investors focus on geopolitical relief and market momentum, upstream producer prices are showing the strongest inflationary pressure seen in years.

What does Stage One Intermediate Demand actually mean? Why are input costs surging? And could this hidden inflation wave hit earnings season harder than Wall Street expects?

Before putting new money to work, understand the number that could change everything.

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Kevin Warsh is stepping into his first Federal Reserve meeting at one of the most challenging moments in years. Inflation is rising, energy prices remain elevated, and markets are still betting on a dovish outcome. Mark Malek explains the key decisions facing the Fed, the importance of the dot plot, and what investors should be watching heading into the next FOMC meeting.

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Inflation is not dead. CPI came in hot, PPI surged well above expectations, and consumer sentiment remains near historic lows. Now markets are heading into a massive week with retail sales, the Leading Economic Index, and Kevin Warsh’s first FOMC meeting as Fed Chair.

Mark Malek breaks down what the latest inflation data really means, why energy is driving the pressure, and why the Fed’s tone this week could matter more than the rate decision itself.

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Why did stocks rally despite the hottest wholesale inflation reading since 2022? In this weekly market recap, Mark Malek breaks down the three major forces driving markets right now: the recovery of the AI trade after the Broadcom selloff, surprisingly resilient investor reaction to rising CPI and PPI inflation, and the potential impact of a U.S.-Iran peace agreement on energy prices and global markets.

You'll learn why the S&P 500, Nasdaq, and Russell 2000 finished higher despite inflation concerns, what falling Treasury yields are signaling about the Federal Reserve, and why Wall Street believes energy—not underlying economic demand—is driving the latest inflation surge.

📈 Topics Covered:
• CPI and PPI inflation analysis
• Broadcom, AI stocks, and semiconductor recovery
• Federal Reserve outlook and interest rates
• Treasury yields and bond market reaction
• Oil prices, energy inflation, and the Strait of Hormuz
• SpaceX IPO market debut
• S&P 500, Nasdaq, Dow Jones, and Russell 2000 performance
• Economic outlook heading into the next FOMC meeting

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Everyone is celebrating the SpaceX IPO as a historic wealth creation event. The stock surged nearly 20% on its first day of trading, Elon Musk became the world's first trillionaire, and financial media rushed to call it a generational moment. But what if the biggest story isn't the rally itself?
In this video, Mark Malek breaks down the hidden market mechanics behind the largest IPO in history. Where did the $75 billion come from? What assets were sold to fund those purchases? And why could the SpaceX debut create unexpected pressure on the very stocks that dominate most retirement accounts?

We examine the liquidity drain created by the IPO, the significance of SpaceX being excluded from the S&P 500, and the potential impact of Nasdaq 100 inclusion and index rebalancing. With Treasury yields above 4.5%, inflation still elevated, and the Federal Reserve maintaining a restrictive stance, this may be one of the most challenging environments in decades for such a massive capital reallocation.

Mark explains how passive funds, institutional investors, and index-tracking ETFs could be forced to buy SpaceX shares while selling portions of existing holdings such as Apple, Nvidia, Microsoft, Amazon, and other mega-cap technology stocks. The result could be a significant shift in liquidity that most investors are completely overlooking.

If you're interested in stock market analysis, macroeconomics, Federal Reserve policy, bond markets, liquidity flows, passive investing, institutional trading, and the real forces moving Wall Street, this is a video you don't want to miss.

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The market cheered a jump in consumer sentiment, but the reality beneath the headline is far more concerning. In this episode of Wall Street Truthbombs, Mark Malek breaks down why the University of Michigan's June consumer sentiment beat may be sending investors the wrong message. Despite the improvement, consumer confidence remains below Great Recession lows, inflation expectations remain elevated, and rising wholesale gasoline prices could quickly reverse recent gains. We examine what this means for the Federal Reserve, interest rates, inflation, the stock market, and your portfolio heading into a critical summer.

Will the Fed stay hawkish? Is inflation about to reaccelerate? And are investors ignoring the warning signs hiding in plain sight?

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What if the biggest threat to your wealth isn’t a stock market crash—but the slow decline of the U.S. dollar’s global dominance?

In this episode of Wall Street Truthbombs, Mark Malek breaks down the accelerating de-dollarization trend, the collapse of the petrodollar system, record central bank gold purchases, BRICS nations settling trade outside the dollar, and why global reserve managers are quietly reducing their dependence on U.S. assets. Learn how these shifts could impact inflation, interest rates, mortgage costs, Treasury demand, and the future purchasing power of your savings.

If the dollar's reserve currency status continues to erode, the consequences could reshape the global financial system—and your portfolio.

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Wall Street is focused on the record-breaking SpaceX IPO and Middle East ceasefire headlines, but the real story could have major consequences for investors. In this episode, Mark Malek breaks down the European Central Bank's surprise rate hike, rising inflation pressures, soaring energy costs, the Strait of Hormuz risk, and why the Federal Reserve may be trapped heading into its next meeting. Is Wall Street ignoring the biggest economic threat of 2026? Watch now to understand what could happen next for stocks, bonds, oil, inflation, and your portfolio.

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The 30-year Treasury yield is holding above 5%, and that could be one of the most important market signals investors have seen in years. While the financial media focuses on inflation, oil prices, and Federal Reserve policy, the bond market may be telling a much bigger story.

In this video, Mark Malek breaks down why rising Treasury yields are creating a structural repricing across stocks, housing, corporate debt, and the broader economy. From exploding government deficits and refinancing risks to the return of bond vigilantes, this is the market signal investors can't afford to ignore.

If the era of ultra-low interest rates is truly over, what does that mean for your portfolio?

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Truthbombs videos are for informational and entertainment purposes only. The views expressed by Mark Malek or guests are their own and do not necessarily reflect those of Siebert Financial. These videos do  not constitute investment advice, an offer to sell, or a solicitation to buy any securities. Past performance is not indicative of future results. Listeners and viewers should consult a qualified financial professional before making any investment decisions.

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