Shaun Newman Podcast #846 - Luongo Krainer Armstrong
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May 12, 2025 
Join Tom Luongo, a former research chemist and libertarian economist, Alex Krainer, an ex-hedge fund manager and author, and Martin Armstrong, CEO of Armstrong Analytics, as they delve into the fascinating world of geopolitics and economics. They discuss the disconnect between academic financial theories and real-world trading, scrutinize the influence of powerful political figures on U.S. foreign policy, and explore the future of currencies like the Euro and the British pound. Their insights promise a riveting take on our complex financial landscape.
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Hedge Fund Background Matters
- Alex Krainer highlights Scott Bessent's hedge fund background as a key advantage.
- He notes Bessent's adversarial stance to big banks differentiates him from previous banking insiders.
Beating Soros in Currency War
- Martin Armstrong recounts how he cost Soros over $3 billion by anticipating currency moves.
- He describes being targeted by financial institutions due to his successful trading tactics.
United States' Future Fragmentation
- Tom Luongo observes the U.S. is too large to govern effectively and may eventually break apart.
- He predicts consolidation of global powers before future fragmentation on cultural lines.