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EPISODE · Feb 23, 2026 · 39 MIN

The U.S. Dollar, the Fed, and the Biggest Game in Global Finance l John Pennington Jr.

from Purpose Driven Capital · host Matt Johns

What does it really mean to invest with the Federal Reserve instead of against it?In this episode of Purpose Driven Capital, Matt sits down with John Pennington Jr., co-founder of a $28 billion investment fund, to explore the deeper forces shaping global capital markets. After more than three decades operating inside institutional investing, scaling private funds, and taking a platform public on the New York Stock Exchange, John shares his perspective on monetary power, reserve currency dominance, and long-term investing strategy.We discuss:• Why the U.S. dollar became the world’s reserve currency • The Federal Reserve’s true role in global markets • How monetary policy shapes investing outcomes • The intersection of geopolitics and capital flows • Bitcoin vs the U.S. dollar and the future of money • Lessons from building and managing billions in assetsIf you’re interested in alternative investing, macroeconomic strategy, ethical wealth-building, or understanding how global power structures influence markets, this conversation offers a rare inside perspective.📌 Subscribe to our Youtube for new episodes:    / @ChristianAltsTV 📌 Join the ChristianAlts newsletter: https://newsletter.christianalts.com/📌 Follow on LinkedIn for investing insights:   / matthewbjohns   DISCLAIMER: This video represents the views and opinions of it's guest and does not reflect the views and opinions of HoneyHive Capital Partners LLC. Nothing in this video nor any communications from it should be treated as constituting financial, investment, legal, tax or other advice of any kind, or as a recommendation to buy or sell an interest with respect to any investment.

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