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Unintended Consequences: Powell Pressure, Silver Squeeze & Credit Card Cap Concerns | Danny Moses, Kristen Kelly & Jen Saarbach

RiskReversal Pod

RiskReversal Media

Business News, News, Investing, Business

4.7 • 836 Ratings

🗓️ 19 January 2026

⏱️ 64 minutes

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Summary

Guy Adami is joined by Danny Moses for a wide‑ranging macro conversation on gold, silver, Japan, energy stocks, banks, the Fed and the “K‑shaped” U.S. economy. They start with precious metals, breaking down why silver’s industrial demand from EVs, solar and AI data centers is creating a structural supply squeeze, what it means for gold vs. silver, and how miners like Coeur Mining (CDE), Freeport‑McMoRan (FCX) and Newmont (NEM) fit into the trade. From there, they connect the metals story to Japan’s weakening yen, surging bond yields, the carry trade, and the risk that a “point of no return” in Japanese policy spills over into U.S. Treasuries and global risk assets. In this episode of 'He Said, She Said', Guy Adami, Kristen Kelly & Jen Saarbach dive into the theme of unintended consequences. The discussion begins with Jerome Powell's saga and its implications on the Fed's independence and market reactions, highlighting potential political maneuvers and their backfires. Transitioning to monetary policy, they analyze the complexities of interest rate decisions and the perceptions of Fed control over the yield curve. Shifting to consumer finance, they debate the Biden administration's proposal to cap credit card rates and its potential repercussions on the economy. Corporate drama takes center stage with an in-depth analysis of the bidding war for Warner Brothers, involving Netflix, Paramount, and regulatory hurdles, likened to a real-life 'Succession'. They conclude by addressing headlines about Blackstone's housing market involvement and the impact on prices, underscoring the intricate web of economic policies and market behaviors. The episode wraps with discussions on gold and silver markets, oil prices, and the weakening US dollar, showcasing the multifaceted landscape of global finance. —FOLLOW USYouTube: @RiskReversalMediaInstagram: @riskreversalmediaTwitter: @RiskReversalLinkedIn: RiskReversal Media

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The voice you hear, if you're not watching, is that of Guy Adami.

1:02.5

The voice you're about to hear is that of my dear friend Danny Moses.

1:07.2

Danny, how are you?

1:08.4

Hello, my friend, hello.

1:11.0

It's been a long time guy.

1:12.0

Have you seen that Neil Diamond? Have you seen that movie?

1:15.3

Not yet, but I will watch it. I do not go to theaters. I will like you. I will watch it streaming.

1:21.2

Do you not go to theaters because it's a germ thing or you just don't like the experience?

1:25.3

No, I just became too easy to not go. I go. I used to go for every James Bond movie. I feel like you had don't like the experience no i just became too easy to not go i go i used to go for

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every james bond movie i feel like you had to be in the theater for it just because the action and then

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