In this episode I'm joined by friend of the podcast Gary Brode for a rollercoaster ride through the whimsical world of finance, economics and monetary policy. Let's face it, the economy can be dry and complicated. But Gary manages to inject humour into the discussion while unravelling the intricacies of the Federal Reserve's decisions, Congressional spending habits, and the ever-complex global market influences. There are even some laughs around the potential disaster brewing in Japan's interest rate policy and the commercial real estate market. For more economic doom and fun follow Gary on X at: https://x.com/Gary_Brode Here's a link to the blog post: https://www.sharesforbeginners.com/blog/gary-brode-dki-02 Stocks for Beginners is a production of Finpods Pty Ltd. The advice shared on Stocks for Beginners is general in nature and does not consider your individual circumstances. Stocks for Beginners exists purely for educational and entertainment purposes and should not be relied upon to make an investment or financial decision. If you do choose to buy a financial product, read the PDS, TMD and obtain appropriate financial advice tailored towards your needs. Philip Muscatello and Finpods Pty Ltd are authorised representatives of Money Sherpa PTY LTD ABN - 321649 27708, AFSL - 451289. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.