War, Rates, and AI: How the Strait of Hormuz Attack, Fed Cuts, and AI Disruption Could Reshape Markets

This episode is a compilation of answers to YOUR questions that were asked directly from my listeners who attend my weekly business education YouTube live webcast. Topics include: War, Rates, and AI: How the Strait of Hormuz Attack, Fed Cuts, and AI Disruption Could Reshape Markets and more.

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Chapter Marks:

0:25 Welcome to the 353rd Weekly Live Webcast of March 12, 2026!
0:59 What is the after effects from the Strait of Hormuz attack?
2:26 How to handle debt during a recession?
3:55 Where is the Iran War heading?
5:24 Will the Fed cut rates?
7:07 What do you think about market research analysts?
10:15 Will oil prices continue to stay high?
11:18 How to network at my new internship?
13:08 How will AI affect SaaS companies?
15:25 What stocks are you looking at right now?
16:47 Thoughts on JPMorgan being accused of manipulation?
17:19 Should there be regulation on AI?
19:05 Did you enjoy working at a hedge fund?
22:46 Is Bitcoin too big to fail?
24:52 Thoughts on Microstrategy and Saylor?
25:28 Any new content you are adding to your MBA program?
27:16 What do you think about quant finance and trading?
29:44 Will the US Dollar lose it's world's reserve currency status
31:26 Will Blackrock and Blackstone continue to struggle?
33:51 Would you still not be concerned if the deficit rose to $200 trillion?
35:11 What is your version of risk in the stock market?
36:20 Do you think Ethereum is losing its shine?
39:30 Is it better to work at a smaller boutique IB firm first?
40:27 What is your go-to AI tool?

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