Danny Moses reunites with former partners Porter Collins and Vincent Daniel to discuss trading and positioning amid a fluid backdrop including Middle East conflict and Iran de-escalation headlines, quarter-end effects, and how energy infrastructure drives both the war’s stakes and market reactions. The group frames the key macro inputs as oil, interest rates, and the dollar, arguing higher rates and volatility pressure equity multiples, while government debt and potential Fed/Treasury actions support their bullish gold thesis and preference for cheap gold miners. They debate Mag 7 reflex rallies driven by bearish positioning, rotation risks for energy, private credit/PE firm opportunities and regulatory threats, and provide cautious updates on Fannie/Freddie preferreds. They close with Masters picks and betting strategies, including Xander Schauffele, Fitzpatrick, and others.

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Timecodes

00:00 - WAWD Updates

04:06 - Taco Tuesday Macro Chaos

08:20 - Rates Debt And Gold

19:11 - Volatility and Positioning

25:15 - Private Credit and Policy Risk

32:23 - Masters Picks and Wrap

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ABOUT THE SHOW

For decades, Danny has seen it all on Wall Street and has built his reputation on integrity, curiosity and skepticism that he will bring with him each week. Having traded through the Great Financial Crisis and being featured in "The Big Short" is only part of the experiences Danny wants to share with the listener. This weekly podcast cuts through market noise, offering entertaining and informative discussions with expert guests giving their views of the financial world and the human side of it. Whether you're a seasoned investor or just getting started, On The Tape provides something for all listeners.

Follow Danny on X: @dmoses34

The financial opinions expressed are for information purposes only. The opinions expressed by the hosts and participants are not an attempt to influence specific trading behavior, investments, or strategies. Past performance does not necessarily predict future outcomes. No specific results or profits are assured when relying on this content.

Before making any investment or trade, evaluate its suitability for your circumstances and consider consulting your own financial or investment advisor. The financial products discussed in 'On The Tape' carry a high level of risk and may not be appropriate for many investors. If you have uncertainties, it's advisable to seek professional advice. Remember that trading involves a risk to your capital, so only invest money that you can afford to lose.

Derivatives are not suitable for all investors and involve the risk of losing more than the amount originally deposited and any profit you might have made. This communication is not a recommendation or offer to buy, sell or retain any specific investment or service.

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Danny welcomes back Ned Michaels, a former pro golfer turned broadcaster. Danny opens with a macro rundown on rising global bond yields amid the war in Iran, higher oil-driven inflation fears, constrained central banks, sovereign debt burdens, Japan’s weak yen, and the challenges of unwinding QE/QT, alongside emerging risks in AI-driven employment shifts and private credit redemptions. Ned recounts transitioning from high school tennis to college golf at Wake Forest and Vanderbilt, his pro career and injuries, and how rehab led him into golf media, including calling holes 15 and 16 at the Masters. They discuss staying neutral while knowing players, reading range prep, PGA Tour leadership changes focused on “scarcity,” marquee venues, and stronger ratings, LIV Golf’s uncertain economics and leverage via stars like Rahm and DeChambeau, NIL’s impact on turning pro, a Masters outlook (including Tiger’s cut chances), and a gold pullback with a bullish view on buying.

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ABOUT THE SHOW

For decades, Danny has seen it all on Wall Street and has built his reputation on integrity, curiosity and skepticism that he will bring with him each week. Having traded through the Great Financial Crisis and being featured in "The Big Short" is only part of the experiences Danny wants to share with the listener. This weekly podcast cuts through market noise, offering entertaining and informative discussions with expert guests giving their views of the financial world and the human side of it. Whether you're a seasoned investor or just getting started, On The Tape provides something for all listeners.

Follow Danny on X: @dmoses34

The financial opinions expressed are for information purposes only. The opinions expressed by the hosts and participants are not an attempt to influence specific trading behavior, investments, or strategies. Past performance does not necessarily predict future outcomes. No specific results or profits are assured when relying on this content.

Before making any investment or trade, evaluate its suitability for your circumstances and consider consulting your own financial or investment advisor. The financial products discussed in 'On The Tape' carry a high level of risk and may not be appropriate for many investors. If you have uncertainties, it's advisable to seek professional advice. Remember that trading involves a risk to your capital, so only invest money that you can afford to lose.

Derivatives are not suitable for all investors and involve the risk of losing more than the amount originally deposited and any profit you might have made. This communication is not a recommendation or offer to buy, sell or retain any specific investment or service.

Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Danny Moses hosts a special reunion episode of On the Tape with Dan Nathan and Guy Adami, opening with concerns about a fragile market backdrop worsened by the Middle East conflict, higher oil-driven inflation expectations, weak job data, private credit redemptions, and a recession risk tied to an equity selloff unwinding the wealth effect. The group discusses commodities becoming central—oil, gold, and copper—alongside de-dollarization pressures and growing U.S. debt, arguing the bond market and rising yields are key risks. They debate tech and AI, warning that “sanctity of capex” may break as returns disappoint, highlighting reports of OpenAI pulling back data-center commitments and the potential circular financing of the buildout, with Nvidia’s margins and valuations vulnerable. They also cover midterm-year policy “puts,” Fed leadership uncertainty, and how CNBC/Fast Money is adapting through live events, programming tweaks, and a focus on authenticity and audience engagement.

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ABOUT THE SHOW

For decades, Danny has seen it all on Wall Street and has built his reputation on integrity, curiosity and skepticism that he will bring with him each week. Having traded through the Great Financial Crisis and being featured in "The Big Short" is only part of the experiences Danny wants to share with the listener. This weekly podcast cuts through market noise, offering entertaining and informative discussions with expert guests giving their views of the financial world and the human side of it. Whether you're a seasoned investor or just getting started, On The Tape provides something for all listeners.

Follow Danny on X: @dmoses34

The financial opinions expressed are for information purposes only. The opinions expressed by the hosts and participants are not an attempt to influence specific trading behavior, investments, or strategies. Past performance does not necessarily predict future outcomes. No specific results or profits are assured when relying on this content.

Before making any investment or trade, evaluate its suitability for your circumstances and consider consulting your own financial or investment advisor. The financial products discussed in 'On The Tape' carry a high level of risk and may not be appropriate for many investors. If you have uncertainties, it's advisable to seek professional advice. Remember that trading involves a risk to your capital, so only invest money that you can afford to lose.

Derivatives are not suitable for all investors and involve the risk of losing more than the amount originally deposited and any profit you might have made. This communication is not a recommendation or offer to buy, sell or retain any specific investment or service.

Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.