Are We Headed for a Great Depression? Market Volatility, Tariffs, and the Trump-Powell Power Clash | Money Moves
Release Date: 04/23/2025
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In this episode of Money Moves, Matty A and Ryan Breedwell unpack a high-volatility week with headlines sparking everything from optimism to outright fear. Are we heading for another Great Depressionâor just another news cycle full of noise?
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đ Market Bounce Back: $1.4T returned to the marketâwhat does it signal?
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đ Housing Market Pulse: Redfin says 1 in 4 are backing outâwhatâs really going on?
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đïž Trump vs. Powell: Rate cuts, Fed control, and political posturing
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US Tariffs & Trade: Will global trade wars trigger a recession?
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đ Multifamily Delinquencies: A 10-year highâwhat's the real risk?
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đȘ Bitcoin Rips Again: New SEC chair + bullish sentiment push BTC higher
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đ§ End of Episode Mindset: How to stop chasing and start livingâeven while building wealth
Plus, we touch on:
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The Popeâs death and Klaus Schwab stepping down
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Trumpâs plan to tax the rich and cut taxes for everyday Americans
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Whether the dollar's drop is cause for concernâor just more fear-mongering
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