Follow the Money with Jerry Robinson

Inflation is back on the rise, and America's energy crisis is getting worse. The latest inflation report shows consumer prices rising 3.7% annually, with gasoline prices surging more than 34% over the past year. Meanwhile, the International Energy Agency warns that global diesel shortages could persist well into 2027.How much of this economic pressure is connected to the U.S.-Israeli war against Iran? And with the November midterm elections approaching, should Americans be preparing for an October surprise?In this episode of the Follow the Money podcast, economist and investor Jerry Robinson examines the latest inflation numbers, the global energy crisis, Social Security's 3.6% cost-of-living adjustment for 2027, and the growing political uncertainty surrounding the midterm elections.Jerry also shares his latest technical market analysis, covering the S&P 500, Nasdaq 100, gold, silver, crude oil, the U.S. dollar, Treasury yields, and Bitcoin.The episode concludes with an encouraging reflection on finding peace, wisdom, and contentment in uncertain times.Visit FollowtheMoney.com for Jerry Robinson’s latest market insights, investing tools, trading education, and membership resources.Disclaimer: This podcast is for educational purposes only and should not be considered personalized financial advice. Investing and trading involve risk, including possible loss of principal. Always do your own research and consult a qualified financial professional before making financial decisions.

Is the next great cryptocurrency bull market taking shape?In this episode of Follow the Money, economist and investor Jerry Robinson explains why he's becoming increasingly bullish on Bitcoin and Ethereum as we head toward 2027.Jerry also examines two major developments involving cryptocurrencies he's owned for years. Chainlink's latest interoperability upgrades and Quant's recently announced agreement with The Clearing House offer a fascinating glimpse into how blockchain technology is finding its way into traditional finance. But significant opportunities rarely come without significant risks.Jerry discusses the importance of remaining disciplined during volatile markets and why he's maintaining his long-term investment approach.Plus, in our regular market commentary, we'll examine the S&P 500, Nasdaq 100, Gold, Silver, the U.S. Dollar, and much more.Finally, Jerry closes the show with some thoughts on the quiet power of patience and why some of life's greatest rewards require the willingness to wait.Featured topics: Bitcoin, Ethereum, Chainlink, Quant, institutional crypto adoption, financial markets, and long-term investing.Visit FollowtheMoney.com for Jerry Robinson’s latest market insights, investing tools, trading education, and membership resources.Disclaimer: This podcast is for educational purposes only and should not be considered personalized financial advice. Investing and trading involve risk, including possible loss of principal. Always do your own research and consult a qualified financial professional before making financial decisions.

Artificial intelligence is becoming a global gold rush. In this episode, Jerry Robinson speaks with Kevin T. Carter, founder and CIO of EMQQ Global, about the emerging-market companies, technologies, and consumers helping shape the next phase of the AI boom.They discuss Taiwan Semiconductor, Samsung, SK Hynix, China’s rapidly developing AI ecosystem, India’s extraordinary digital transformation, and the risks investors should keep in mind.Plus, Jerry opens with brief thoughts on the Federal Reserve, Bitcoin, and the latest developments in Washington.Topics include:Why AI is becoming a global investment themeThe “Mag 3” of emerging-market AITaiwan Semiconductor, Samsung, and SK HynixChina’s emerging AI ecosystemOpen-weight AI modelsIndia’s digital transformationAadhaar and India’s digital payments infrastructureThe global AI infrastructure buildoutThe bear case for AI investmentU.S.-China technology competitionKevin’s central argument is that the traditional emerging-market story of rising consumers is now being joined by a second major force: AI infrastructure and technological innovation.Visit FollowtheMoney.com for Jerry Robinson’s latest market insights, investing tools, trading education, and membership resources.Disclaimer: This podcast is for educational purposes only and should not be considered personalized financial advice. Investing and trading involve risk, including possible loss of principal. Always do your own research and consult a qualified financial professional before making financial decisions.

When most people hear “digital assets,” they think of Bitcoin's price, wild volatility, meme coins, and speculation. But while the public has been watching the prices, a much larger transformation has been unfolding beneath the surface.In episode 517, economist and investor Jerry Robinson pulls the camera back to examine five forces quietly reshaping money and markets: digital dollars are going global, traditional assets are moving on-chain, Wall Street is entering the market, governments are finally writing the rules, and AI may be getting its own economy.This is not an episode about chasing the latest token or predicting short-term prices. It is an educational look at the financial infrastructure being built, the opportunities it may create, and the risks thoughtful investors should not ignore.Jerry also shares his latest market insights and closes with an invitation to his free educational webinar, Following the Future: Three Trends Reshaping Our World, taking place Wednesday, September 9, at 11:00 a.m. Central. You can register for free here: https://followthemoney.com/freewebinarVisit FollowtheMoney.com for Jerry Robinson’s latest market insights, investing tools, trading education, and membership resources.Disclaimer: This podcast is for educational purposes only and should not be considered personalized financial advice. Investing and trading involve risk, including possible loss of principal. Always do your own research and consult a qualified financial professional before making financial decisions.

America's national debt is closing in on $40 trillion, but Jerry Robinson says the debt total itself may not be the biggest warning.The real story is the rising cost of financing it.Recent Treasury auctions have produced the highest 10-year and 30-year auction yields in decades as investors demand greater compensation to lend Washington money. Meanwhile, the Treasury Department is doubling certain long-term debt buybacks, a move Jerry explains is debt reshuffling, not debt reduction.In this episode, Jerry examines what persistent long-term rates could mean for mortgages, businesses, stocks, government finances, and American households.Then, in our Market Insights segment, Jerry examines an S&P 500 sitting near record highs with record corporate profit margins, but increasingly stretched market breadth. He also discusses the weakening U.S. dollar, improving gold prices, record-high copper, oil and the depleted Strategic Petroleum Reserve, plus his outlook for Bitcoin and Ethereum heading toward October.Visit FollowtheMoney.com for Jerry Robinson’s latest market insights, investing tools, trading education, and membership resources.Disclaimer: This podcast is for educational purposes only and should not be considered personalized financial advice. Investing and trading involve risk, including possible loss of principal. Always do your own research and consult a qualified financial professional before making financial decisions.