I'm talking the current state of the economy, macroeconomics, consumer expenditures, commercial real estate, the war between Israel and Hamas, and the rise of cryptocurrency. Despite predictions of a down quarter, the economy surprisingly expanded in Q3. I also explore the impact of high rates, inflation, and consumer spending habits. Tune in to gain insights into the fascinating world of finance and economic trends. [00:02:32] Consumer loans through the roof. [00:04:26] Consumer debt service payments. [00:07:23] Commercial real estate declining. [00:10:14] Commercial real estate halting. [00:13:11] Spot-buying ETFs and institutional capital. [00:19:39] Altcoins and their potential. [00:20:31] Adoption of crypto in Asia.