Gold Trading, Inflation, and the Market Crash No One Sees Coming w/ Economist Steve Hanke

Is the stock market a bubble waiting to pop? Josh sits down with renowned economist Steve Hanke, a professor of applied economics at Johns Hopkins University and an expert in currency trading and financial policy. Hanke shares his take on why the market is overbought, overpriced, and overhyped, offering insights into contrarian strategies like sentiment-based gold trading. Josh and Steve also discuss the inefficiencies of government spending, the lasting economic damage of COVID lockdowns, and why Hanke is firmly against tariffs. The two also breaks down the role of commercial banks in money creation and previews his upcoming book, Making Money Work. Can't get enough of The Financial Quarterback? Click ‘Subscribe’ so you never miss a play. If you’re enjoying the show, leave a 5-star rating and drop a review—it helps keep the game going!