The Fed Did WHAT?! (TDL Live Ep 7)

Dive into Fed interest rates, jobs report revisions, crypto trends like Bitcoin vs Ethereum, Ray Dalio's economic forces, Japan carry trade unwind, and dad life balance in this Dad Ledger episode! #Economy #FedRates #Crypto #Bitcoin #Ethereum #RayDalio #DadLife #Investing

In this lively Dad Ledger interview, hosts Ryan Fields-Spack and Timo Prietto unpack the latest economic headlines while sharing real dad experiences. From the Fed's decision to hold rates steady amid weak jobs data and revisions, to debates on rate cuts, government stats trust, and the potential market shakeup from Japan's reverse carry trade. We dive into crypto's role in the future economy, tokenization by 2030, balancing W-2 jobs with family time, and long-term investing mindsets. Trent was geared up to join but got hit with food poisoning right before – classic dad chaos! Whether you're navigating markets, building wealth for your kids, or just dragging through summer with the family, this episode is for you. Not financial advice – just dads shooting the breeze for entertainment and education.

Chapters:
00:00 - Intro & Dad Life Summer Vibes
00:43 - Weekly Updates: Pool Time, Sprinklers & Tech Setup Fails
01:36 - Trent's Food Poisoning Story & Dad Ledger Mission
02:42 - Fed Rates Unchanged & Jobs Data Breakdown
04:44 - Rate Cuts: Pros, Cons & Market Overheating
05:42 - Crypto Fundamentals, Meme Coins & Collateral Assets
06:40 - Trump Fires BLS Commissioner – Trust in Stats?
08:28 - Birth-Death Model: Lies, Darn Lies & Statistics
10:08 - Japan Reverse Carry Trade & Domino Effects
11:09 - Carry Trade Explained for Everyday Investors
14:44 - Buffett Indicator: Are We in Bubble Territory?
14:50 - Scott Bessent on Rates & Treasury Auctions
16:19 - Growing Out of Debt & Economic Restructuring
18:00 - Unfunded Liabilities: $120T Anchor on Our Future
20:32 - Web3 Tokenization & Blockchain Commerce by 2030
21:54 - Ray Dalio's Top 5 Forces Shaping the Economy
23:47 - The Fourth Turning: Cycles, History & Tug-of-War
26:24 - Balancing Work, Podcasts & Pool Time with Kids
27:06 - Family First: Why We Work & What Really Matters
29:00 - Infinite Banking, Life Insurance & Future-Proofing
31:30 - Spotting Breadcrumbs for a Changing World
32:47 - Get a Balanced Info Diet: Challenge the Algorithms
33:49 - Weekly Wins: Kid Honesty & Bike Riding Milestones
35:24 - Sibling Support: Big Bro Saves the Day
36:50 - Closing Prayer & Blessings for the Dads

Links Mentioned:

-Ray Dalio's interview on Modern Wisdom with Chris Williamson: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Tr0F-EQRm5o
-Ray Dalio's books and principles: https://www.principles.com/
-Andre Jikh's YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCGy7SkBjcIAgTiwkXEtPnYg
-Jake Claver (Beyond Broke) on X: https://x.com/beyond_broke
-Scott Bessent info: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Scott_Bessent
-Raoul Pal on When Shift Happens Podcast (How to Make it in Crypto in 2025): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=O59gLZZUQcg
-When Shift Happens Podcast channel: https://www.youtube.com/@when-shift-happens
-The Fourth Turning book:https://amzn.to/45CPqHd
-Modern Wisdom Podcast with Chris Williamson: https://chriswillx.com/podcast/
-News on Trump firing BLS commissioner: https://www.cnbc.com/2025/08/01/trump-erika-mcentarfer-jobs-report-fired.html

If you're a dad hustling through life, economy, and family – hit like, subscribe, and drop a comment with your biggest takeaway or win this week. Join us next time on Dad Ledger! 🚀