48. The Fed is ready to pounce as investors speed recklessly into their trap

  Welcome back to Milkshakes, Markets, Madness. This is our “Midweek Update” which is part of the additional weekly content usually available exclusively on YouTube. Stay tuned for more of our regular weekly YouTube content to start appearing on the podcast feeds. In the meantime, check out all the additional videos on our YouTube Channel, including the Monday “Peek at the Week” and “Madness Edition” episodes. If you are new to the show please read the LEARN MORE section which follows the show description and chapter timestamps further below. On our website there is an embedded video above and an audio player at the bottom of the page FED SPEED TRAP The signs are clearly posted, but you don’t take notice as you cruise along blindly following the drivers in front of you. Until suddenly a line of brake lights flash in front of you like dominos falling one-by-one. It is too late, slamming on the brakes now will do you no good. You just got caught by the Fed speed trap. Check in with the Milkshake Duo for a midweek update and some tips on how to navigate the road ahead more safely. https://youtu.be/ul_0nZtXqSE ————————————– MIDWEEK UPDATE (August 31, 2023) ————————————– The “Midweek Update” discusses market events from the first half of the week, with a look at what is still left on the economic calendar. *** More information about Milkshakes, Markets, Madness, and the hosts, can be found after the chapter timestamps below. *** ————— CHAPTERS ————— 00:00 – Ludicrous Speed intro (10 seconds) 00:10 – Title screen 00:12 – Disclaimer 00:14 – Welcome 00:50 – Pineapple road 03:44 – Speed trap 07:53 – Brake lights in the data 09:49 – Return of uncertainty 11:06 – VIX teaser 11:43 – Wrap up 12:18 – New Spotify link 12:48 – Disclaimer ——————— LEARN MORE ——————— Every week, Brent Johnson and Jon Kutsmeda invite you to share a laugh at their favorite Twitter tantrums, and the madness of financial markets. If you are tired of drawn out, jargon filled, boring financial podcasts, then tune in for Milkshakes, Markets, & Madness to enjoy the lighter side and off-topic discussions that include sports, politics, memes, travel, and whatever fun they find during the week. For anyone who is unfamiliar with our hosts, or new to the Dollar Milkshake Theory, please visit the About Us section of this website for additional links that help explain it all. —————————— JOIN THE MADNESS —————————— Share your thoughts with a comment on the YouTube Channel and hit the SUBSC...