Trump's Fed Pick, Falling Dollar, and Japan’s Debt Crisis
Market Maker · Jan 29, 2026 · 37:48
Market Maker · Jan 29, 2026 · 37:48
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Trump’s rumored choice for Fed Chair, BlackRock’s Rick Rieder, has suddenly jumped to frontrunner status. In this episode of Market Maker, we break down what his nomination could mean for US interest rates, inflation, and the direction of monetary policy.
We also explore why the US dollar is hitting four-year lows, the impact of Trump’s recent comments, and why Japan’s growing debt burden and political risks are putting pressure on the yen.
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(00:00) Intro to Topics this Week
(03:30) Trump’s Fed Pick: Rick Rieder Explained
(04:53) Why Trump Wants Rates Cut
(06:12) Rieder’s Views on Inflation & Labour
(12:25) How Markets May React to a Rieder Fed
(16:14) Fed Meeting Recap: Powell’s Latest
(18:56) USD Drops: What’s Driving It?
(23:05) Is Gold Signaling Crisis?
(29:44) Japan’s Debt Problem
(35:59) Final Thoughts + What to Watch
