China Trade War: Trump’s Deal Changes Everything (or Nothing?) w/ Brad Setser

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CRYPTOJUL 3 2026

The Rotation Is Coming… Here’s Where The Money Goes Next w/ Mel Mattison

In this episode of Milk Road Macro, Mel Mattison joins us to break down the biggest macro trends shaping markets right now. We dive into the Fed’s latest decision under new Chair Kevin Warsh, why Mel believes rate cuts are more likely than most investors expect, and how falling oil prices could create a surprisingly bullish setup for risk assets. We also discuss why gold, silver, miners, and emerging markets may be the biggest opportunities heading into the second half of 2026, while most investors remain focused on AI stocks and the SpaceX IPO.

CRYPTOJUN 18 2026

John Gillen

“This Is How Every Crisis Starts” w/ Jim Bianco

Markets are hitting new all-time highs. AI stocks are leading the rally. Investors are still betting on lower rates. So... what could possibly go wrong? Jim Bianco of Bianco Research joined Milk Road Macro to explain why he thinks the market might be massively underestimating one of the biggest risks in the global economy right now: energy. Jim breaks down why the Strait of Hormuz matters way more than most investors realize, how global oil inventories are getting quietly depleted, and why treating structural problems as temporary liquidity issues has been the common thread behind nearly every major financial crisis.

CRYPTOJUN 2 2026

John Gillen

Stocks Keep Hitting New Highs… Even As Macro Gets Worse

Capitalize on this bull market by tracking our PRO analysts' portfolios and live trades - just $1 for 7 days: https://milkroad.com/pro/?utm_medium=social&utm_source=youtube_organic_macro&utm_campaign=pod-may28In today's episode, we break down why oil prices are falling despite the closure of the Strait of Hormuz, how the bond market is reacting to a new Federal Reserve chairman, and why tech and semiconductor stocks are pushing to unstoppable all-time highs.Tony Greer explains why he is pivoting away from the natural resources and inflation scare, why the "Sideshow" in tech doesn't care about old-school market rules, and how Nvidia continues to carry the weight of a historic equities rally. We dive deep into how a historic $4 trillion wave of upcoming tech IPOs could vacuum all the liquidity out of the room, and how the Trump administration is weaponizing domestic semiconductor investments like Intel as a matter of absolute national security.

CRYPTOMAY 28 2026

John Gillen

The Two Biggest Macro Forces Driving Markets Over The Next Decade w/ Michael Nicoletos

In today's episode, we break down why the intersection of global geopolitics and artificial intelligence is creating a massive macro realignment, how supply-side inflation is forcing central banks into structural policy mistakes, and why the global "AI race" is fundamentally tied to energy dominance.Michael Nicoletos, founder and CEO of Defy Advisors, explains why a temporary truce in the Strait of Hormuz won't stop the U.S. from leveraging control over global energy supplies to corner China, why traditional interest rate hikes fail to fix supply-side energy shocks, and why the Federal Reserve is ultimately positioned to choose rate cuts over an economic depression.

CRYPTOMAY 26 2026

John Gillen

Why 2026 Could End In A Massive Blow-Off Top w/ Andreas Steno Larsen

Andreas Steno Larsen joined us on Milk Road Macro to break down why the bond market might have entered a structural bear market. Yet at the same time, liquidity is still flooding into risk assets. And AI stocks and semiconductors keep ripping higher despite rising yields, inflation fears, and geopolitical chaos. How does that math work? That's what we get into. And the answer changes how you should think about pretty much every asset class right now. Two opposite things can be true at the same time. That's where the opportunity is hiding.

CRYPTOMAY 21 2026

John Gillen

Why Geopolitical Chaos Is Bullish For the US w/ Eric Wallerstein

We sat down with macro strategist Eric Wallerstein on Milk Road Macro to break down why geopolitical chaos might actually be fueling the next leg higher for U.S. markets. Counterintuitive? Yes. But hear him out. Most investors are obsessing over recession fears, inflation, and Fed policy. Eric thinks the real story is way bigger. The world is fragmenting. Europe is weakening. China is playing defense. And America just keeps quietly consolidating economic power. When the world breaks, capital flows somewhere. And right now, "somewhere" looks a lot like the U.S.

CRYPTOMAY 19 2026

John Gillen

Matthew Piepenburg: “This Is The End Of Dollar Hegemony”

Is the world entering the final stages of U.S. dollar dominance? Matthew Piepenburg joined Milk Road Macro for a deep dive into the global monetary system, the future of the U.S. dollar, rising geopolitical tensions, and why he thinks gold is signaling a major shift in the world economy. We get into the growing de-dollarization trend, the strategic importance of the petrodollar system, and why the Strait of Hormuz has quietly become one of the most important macro flashpoints on the planet. The dollar isn't dying tomorrow. But the foundation is cracking.

CRYPTOMAY 14 2026

John Gillen

Bitcoin Is Inevitable… And Wall Street Is All-In w/ Ric Edelman

Legendary financial advisor and bestselling author Ric Edelman joined Milk Road Macro to explain why Bitcoin adoption is becoming inevitable. And why Wall Street is finally going all-in on crypto. We break down the massive shift happening across institutional finance. Banks. Wealth managers. Pension funds. Major financial advisors. They're all starting to integrate Bitcoin and digital assets into traditional portfolios. Ric explains why the Clarity Act could be a historic turning point for crypto regulation, why stablecoins are quietly threatening the banking system, and why firms like Morgan Stanley are already getting ready for the next wave of institutional Bitcoin adoption. The suits are coming. Some are already here. And they're not playing around.

CRYPTOMAY 12 2026

John Gillen

“There Is NO Evidence To Be Bearish Right Now” - Mark Newton

Markets just pulled off one of the sharpest bullish reversals in history. And according to Fundstrat's Mark Newton, there's STILL no reason to be bearish right now. We sat down with Mark Newton (Managing Director and Head of Technical Strategy at Fundstrat Global Advisors) on Milk Road Macro to figure out what's actually going on. Why do stocks keep ripping higher despite war headlines, inflation fears, rising yields, and extreme investor skepticism? Spoiler: the charts don't care about your feelings. Mark breaks down what the data is actually saying. And it's a very different story from what your Twitter feed is screaming about.

CRYPTOMAY 7 2026

John Gillen

Energy Is About to Become the Most Valuable Asset on Earth w/ Clem Chambers

In today's episode, we sat down with market veteran Clem Chambers on Milk Road Macro to break down the massive structural shifts happening in the global economy right now. Energy. AI. Geopolitics. They're about to reshape... pretty much everything. We dig into the renewed Iran conflict, oil supply risks, and how a single bottleneck in the global energy system could trigger inflation, supply shocks, and serious market volatility. Clem explains why "the market already knows what's happening" before the rest of us do, how capital flows signal real-world events before they hit the headlines, and why assets like Bitcoin tend to spike during geopolitical instability. The market is whispering. Most people aren't listening yet.

CRYPTOMAY 5 2026

John Gillen

Lance Roberts: The Bulls Are Back… But This Setup Looks Dangerous

Lance Roberts came on the show with a take that's gonna make some people uncomfortable. The return of bullish sentiment? Might actually be a warning sign. Not a green light. There's a potential leadership shift coming at the Fed. Oil prices are spiking on geopolitical tensions. Stocks are camped out near all-time highs. The macro setup is getting really fragile. Even if the headlines look great. When everyone's bullish at the same time... that's usually when you should start paying attention.

CRYPTOAPR 30 2026

John Gillen

The Biggest Commodity Bull Market of the Decade Is Just Starting w/ Tavi Costa

Tavi Costa, founder of Azuria Capital, breaks down why the current energy crisis in the Middle East and the closure of the Strait of Hormuz are just the beginning of a massive structural shift in global markets. Tavi explains why he believes the U.S. debt trajectory will force aggressive rate cuts and a weakening dollar, creating a "perfect storm" for tangible assets like gold, silver, and copper. We dive deep into his conviction on Latin America as a primary beneficiary of de-globalization, and why agricultural commodities and fertilizers are the next "dominoes" to fall in this inflationary era.

CRYPTOAPR 28 2026

John Gillen

70 Years of Market Data Says the Strongest Bullish Signal Since 2025 Just Triggered w/ Milton Berg

Most of Wall Street is freaking out about overvalued stocks, recession risks, oil spikes, and geopolitical chaos. Milton Berg says the data is telling a completely different story. The guy has 70+ years of market history and 30,000+ proprietary indicators in his back pocket. And he thinks the strongest bullish signal since 2025 just triggered. Translation: S&P 500 could be heading way higher from here. We break down why he's leveraged long equities, why semiconductors could lead the next leg up, why valuation doesn't matter as much as investors think, and why this rally might just be getting started. The headlines say crash. Milton's data says rocket ship.

CRYPTOAPR 23 2026

John Gillen