#  @richardwvague Richard Vague Richard Vague posts on YouTube about debt, tariffs, china, inflation the most. They currently have [------] followers and [---] posts still getting attention that total [-----] engagements in the last [--] hours. ### Engagements: [-----] [#](/creator/youtube::UCOvJGvv0nseLGY3rTTrUJgQ/interactions)  - [--] Week [-----] +36% - [--] Month [------] -21% - [--] Months [-------] +228% - [--] Year [-------] +613% ### Mentions: [--] [#](/creator/youtube::UCOvJGvv0nseLGY3rTTrUJgQ/posts_active)  - [--] Months [---] +437% - [--] Year [---] +675% ### Followers: [------] [#](/creator/youtube::UCOvJGvv0nseLGY3rTTrUJgQ/followers)  - [--] Week [------] +5.50% - [--] Month [------] +26% - [--] Months [------] +210% - [--] Year [------] +370% ### CreatorRank: [---------] [#](/creator/youtube::UCOvJGvv0nseLGY3rTTrUJgQ/influencer_rank)  ### Social Influence **Social category influence** [finance](/list/finance) [countries](/list/countries) [technology brands](/list/technology-brands) [stocks](/list/stocks) [travel destinations](/list/travel-destinations) [exchanges](/list/exchanges) [automotive brands](/list/automotive-brands) [currencies](/list/currencies) [us election](/list/us-election) **Social topic influence** [debt](/topic/debt), [tariffs](/topic/tariffs), [china](/topic/china), [inflation](/topic/inflation), [money](/topic/money), [gdp](/topic/gdp), [business](/topic/business), [federal reserve](/topic/federal-reserve) #484, [ai](/topic/ai), [government spending](/topic/government-spending) **Top assets mentioned** [Microsoft Corp. (MSFT)](/topic/microsoft) ### Top Social Posts Top posts by engagements in the last [--] hours "Unlock Lower Mortgage Rates Expert Tips Revealed" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=-xC8Y7W4AfQ) 2026-02-14T14:00Z 30.9K followers, [---] engagements "Lower Mortgage Rates Now Fed Rate Cut Case Explained" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=NHv5QeGCGok) 2026-02-12T14:00Z 30.9K followers, [---] engagements "Fed Funds Rate vs Mortgage Rates What You Need to Know In fact if we look over the last [--] years the average difference between the Fed funds rate and the 30-year mortgage rate has varied widely. It's averaged around 3% which is about where it is right now but it has regularly hovered between 2% and 5% and in extreme has ranged from negative 7% to 6%. In other words short-term rates could readily go down another [---] to [---] basis points without mortgage rates coming down at all and we would still be within the typical range of the distance between short-term rates and mortgage rates" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=Q7zPBHtdkX0) 2026-02-13T14:00Z 30.9K followers, [---] engagements "Is the Fed's Power Overblown The Federal Reserve is often treated like it can run the economycontrolling inflation and employment on command. But the Feds real job is older narrower and frequently misunderstood. In this weeks Weekly Comment Richard Vague traces the history of central bankingfrom the Bank of England to Americas repeated financial panicsand explains why the Fed was created in 1913: to serve as a lender of last resort prevent banking crises supervise banks issue currency and keep the payments system working. He then contrasts that original mission with the Feds modern dual" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=v2juRnkfkqc) 2026-02-13T14:45Z 30.9K followers, [---] engagements "Household Debt Drops 67% of GDP Explained Household debt including mortgage debt is now at 67% of GDP down from 98% in [----]. And business debt including commercial real estate debt is now at 72% of GDP down slightly from the 75% in 2008" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=9jXAlTXlNO0) 2026-01-28T13:45Z 30.9K followers, [---] engagements "Where Does Money Come From Printing money gets blamed for inflation all the timebut in the modern U.S. economy money usually isnt created the way most people imagine. In this weeks Weekly Comment Richard Vague breaks down three distinct ways new money can be created: bank lending Federal Reserve open market operations (often called QE) and literal government printing and spending of currencyand why those are not the same thing. He uses long-run context and U.S. totals since [----] to show where most new deposits and currency actually came from then contrasts that with famous hyperinflation" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=BT6Ozq8-uCo) 2026-01-30T16:16Z 30.9K followers, [----] engagements "AI Crash Diversify Your Investments Now Concerned about an AI crash impacting your future We explore why diversification as highlighted in investment textbooks is crucial. Learn how to safeguard your finances especially college funds against economic volatility. Don't get caught unprepared" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=HMOG78wNIoQ) 2026-01-30T13:15Z 30.9K followers, [---] engagements "Where Does $16 Trillion Come From Money Explained We explore the origins of $16 trillion debunking common misconceptions about where money comes from. We examine how savings business profits and government spending affect the money supply. Ultimately we reveal the correct answer: open market operations" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=K9ZlJpVhHG4) 2025-10-16T17:00Z 27.8K followers, [---] engagements "China Recession Economic Crisis & Rising Unemployment Economists warn of recession risks and unemployment in China. Consumer confidence remains low leading to reduced spending and hesitancy towards debt. Household debt remains flat since mid-2022. We explore these troubling economic trends" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=MxiddKMOmTY) 2025-09-16T21:00Z 27.8K followers, [---] engagements "Debt Creates Wealth AND Inequality This feels backwards at first" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=bhAllMbsxRg) 2026-01-27T17:01Z 30.9K followers, [---] engagements "Housing Market Resilience Not [----] Overbuild By our estimate we are now somewhat underbuilt in housing in other areas of real estate not grossly overbuilt as in [----]. Business and household balance sheets are in decent shape. The 4.3% linked quarter growth in third quarter G- GDP which by the way was 2.3% for the full year the same quarter over the same quarter in the previous year is evidence of this underlying resilience" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=tNyzyMvVjQ0) 2026-01-27T13:01Z 30.9K followers, [---] engagements "China's Manufacturing PMI Plummets What You Need to Know Here are a few additional warning signs we're closely tracking. Manufacturing activity has weakened significantly with China's manufacturing PMI dropping to [--] in April. Anything under [--] indicates that factory output is contracting. Notably new export orders are at their lowest since December of [----] a direct consequence of ongoing trade tensions and tariff pressures" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=uesYiuxHsmQ) 2025-09-16T21:01Z 27.8K followers, [---] engagements "Navigating 500+ Tariff Changes - Business Trade Made Easy Note that note that it's a challenge to actually keep track of all this since there have been hundreds of changes to tariffs under the new administration. One analyst actually counted over [---] such changes which not surprisingly increases the difficulties in managing trade that is faced by business" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=vXMTmZyK8wM) 2026-01-24T14:01Z 30.9K followers, [---] engagements "No [----] GDP Crash US Economy Resilience Explained Unlike 2008's economic contraction our US economy is resilient. We explore key factors like private sector debt and real estate overbuilding showing why a similar crash is unlikely" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=4x-Tap4Mt2I) 2026-02-06T13:30Z 30.9K followers, [---] engagements "Government Savings How Reduced Interest Rates Benefit You We break down the projected $19 billion in federal and $4 billion in state and local government savings. We explore how businesses and ultimately wealthier households gain from these interest rate reductions considering long-term effects" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=7q8urI3PbmA) 2025-10-10T13:00Z 28.9K followers, [---] engagements "Why is Mamdani Popular This part is misunderstood" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=8wfw_5xjuqw) 2026-02-06T17:00Z 30.9K followers, [---] engagements "Has DOGE cut government spending Earlier this year the DOGE team vowed to slash $2 trillion in federal spending even predicting pink slips across Washington. Five months in Treasurys ledger tells the opposite story: outlays are up [---] % to $3.05 trillion nudging spending from [----] % to [----] % of GDP. In this episode Richard Vague explains: Where the extra $180 billion has actually gone so far How interest Social Security & Medicare drive most of the increase Why drops in community development and education are just timing quirks Who really paid the bill: higher household taxes and doubled" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=M1d-JyepF1E) 2025-06-27T13:57Z 28.7K followers, [----] engagements "Trump's Tariffs Are They Reducing the Deficit We investigate whether Trump's tariffs reduce the deficit and trade imbalance. We analyze the impact of nearly $30 billion in tariff revenue a 290% increase and its implications on the economy. Let's dive deep into the data" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=QfXnj9uVD5s) 2025-08-25T00:03Z 29.7K followers, 17.9K engagements "The Stargate Project: Americas $500B Energy Shift In this weeks commentary Richard Vague explores the massive energy demand surge coming to the U.S.driven by AI crypto reshoring manufacturing and more. With electricity demand projected to grow by 200-250% from data centers alone the $500B Stargate Project is set to increase U.S. electricity capacity by 64%. But can Americas utility industry keep up with this unprecedented transformation Key insights include: - How AI & data centers will consume 12% of U.S. electricity by [----] - The Stargate Projects massive impact on Americas energy future -" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=Zo9oSh4607k) 2025-01-31T14:40Z 29.3K followers, [----] engagements "One Thing to Fix the Economy Two things can be true" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=_9Z_wpvOtwM) 2026-02-07T17:01Z 30.9K followers, [---] engagements "Are Tariffs Reducing the Deficit Trump is touting nearly $30 billion in tariff revenue for Julya 290% jump from last yearbut are tariffs really reducing the U.S. deficit In this weeks Weekly Comment Richard Vague breaks down: - Why tariff revenue has barely changed the federal deficit (still 5.2% of GDP) - How falling income tax receipts cancel out tariff gains - GMs warning that tariffs could cost them up to $5 billion in [----] - How tariffs shift trade and risk shortages Tariffs raise revenue but also raise costs for households and businesses. Are Trumps tariffs fixing Americas deficitor" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=c97s2Vpf2w8) 2025-08-22T13:57Z 29.7K followers, [----] engagements "Argentina Currency Can the US Save the Peso We explore the recent US support for Argentina's currency analyzing the $40 billion injection via currency swaps. Our focus is on the potential impact on stabilization efforts looking back at historical challenges and hoping for a positive outcome" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=dtaGoGy-Dtc) 2025-11-04T17:01Z 28.2K followers, [---] engagements "Government Deficit Won't Improve Inflation Predictions WRONG If you have a contradictory view please do share. Prediction number [--] the government spending deficit will not get much better if at all. Let's face it DOGE as disruptive as it was failed to cut government expenses in any meaningful way. So government debt will continue to grow but that will not bring skyrocketing inflation despite the predictions of so many doomsayers" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=em60PZetvPU) 2026-02-02T14:01Z 30.9K followers, [--] engagements "Who Owns the National Debt Discover surprising insights into the ownership of U.S. Treasury debt including the role of foreign countries the impact of trade deficits and the significant holdings by the Federal Reserve. Gain a deeper understanding of how these dynamics influence the economy and debunk common misconceptions surrounding government debt and deficit spending. For more information on this topic and much more please visit us at https://join.tychosgroup.org/ See also: https://debteconomics.org/ (Recent and historical economic data of the world's largest [--] countries)" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=j7K7pBP8s0E) 2024-05-03T15:34Z 29.7K followers, [----] engagements "Who Wins When the Fed Cuts Interest Rates The Federal Reserve just cut rates for the first time in nine months. But who actually benefitsand who loseswhen interest rates fall In this weeks Weekly Comment Richard Vague explains: - How governments save billions as debt costs decline - Why businesses gain when bonds and loans reset - Why households dont all feel the same effectespecially wealthier vs. ordinary families - What foreign investors stand to lose as U.S. debt reprices The winners and losers arent always where youd expect. Watch the full breakdown to see what the numbers reveal" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=kADa9OBXu8E) 2025-10-03T14:00Z 29.7K followers, [----] engagements "Fed's Size Comparing It to Global Central Banks We explore the Federal Reserve's size relative to other global central banks. We examine the Fed's balance sheet and its future shrinking plans comparing it to the European Central Bank the PBoC the Bank of England and the Bank of Japan" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=lu_AvnmJ6uE) 2025-09-02T22:00Z 28.7K followers, [---] engagements "How Does China Keep Growing China reported 5.0% real GDP growth in 2025right on target. But whats actually keeping growth going and whats happening underneath the headline number In this weeks Weekly Comment Richard Vague breaks down the main forces supporting Chinas reported growth: record net exports rising government spending and debt and a surprisingly weak domestic non-government economy. He also explains why the deflation adjustment matters when interpreting the real GDP figure. He then looks at the pressures that continue to shape Chinas outlookproperty-sector fallout population" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=mP-hljZMc28) 2026-02-06T14:45Z 30.9K followers, [----] engagements "Trump's Intel Stock Buy Good or Bad for America The Trump administration's $8.9 billion investment in Intel stock sparks debate. This video explores the 9.9% equity position examining the implications and contrasting views from experts like Adam Posen and Erick Erickson. We look at the potential impact and compare it to other nations' approaches" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=oQDcf7MPplI) 2025-09-08T21:26Z 28.9K followers, [----] engagements "Why Are Mortgage Rates Still So High Mortgage rates have come down from their peak but theyre still far above the pre-COVID range. So why are mortgage rates still so high In this weeks Weekly Comment Richard Vague explains why the Fed cant directly control mortgage rates why short-term rate cuts dont always bring long-term rates down and what history suggests has to happen for mortgage rates to fall meaningfully. He also points to a striking recent example where mortgage rates rose even after a Fed rate cut and closes with what hell cover next week about lowering rates even when the economy" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=t51ysZPtBoo) 2026-01-16T14:44Z 30.9K followers, [---] engagements "Mortgage Rates High Affordability Crisis Explained Mortgage rates remain elevated impacting home affordability and sales. Discover how lower rates could save families hundreds monthly and boost homeownership for younger generations addressing a key economic issue" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=I6pgg0BGzOA) 2026-02-11T14:15Z 30.9K followers, [---] engagements "AI Spending Fuels Half of US GDP Growth Richard Vague notes that a major factor influencing business profits is the potential decrease in the windfall from the AI boom" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=IzGI7Tuzchk) 2025-12-23T22:45Z 30.6K followers, [---] engagements "Why Argentinas Debt Keeps Exploding Argentinas debt keeps risingbut not because of runaway spending. In this weeks Weekly Comment Richard Vague explains how a collapsing peso and inflation-linked bonds have magnified Argentinas debt burden even as deficits stay small. Youll learn: Why the pesos 96% drop since [----] has inflated Argentinas debt totals How foreign-currency borrowing and CPI-linked bonds drive automatic debt increases Why austerity alone cant solve the problem What the new $40 billion U.S. currency-swap program aims to doand whats at stake Its a clear look at what really drives" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=KmQdYTLM5mQ) 2025-10-31T13:57Z 30.6K followers, [----] engagements "Will Trumps Bill Boost GDP U.S. GDP just slipped [----] % in Q1 [----] as firms scrambled to prepare for sweeping new tariffs. With Q2 numbers due July [--] all eyes are on President Trumps Big Beautiful Billa package of $4.5 trillion in tax cuts hefty tariffs and stricter immigration rules. Will it kickstart growth or deepen the slowdown In this weeks Weekly Comment Richard Vague breaks down: - The prebill consensus forecast: [---] % (2025) 1.51.6 % (2026) 2.02.2 % (2027) - How extending [----] cuts vs. new cuts ($125B$255B) changes the stimulus math - Why $217B$299B in tariff revenue could actually" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=OKS8Nfrb9gM) 2025-07-18T13:52Z 30.6K followers, [---] engagements "Fed Rate Cuts Don't Guarantee Lower Mortgage Rates Confused why Fed rate cuts don't lower your mortgage We break down the complex relationship between short-term Fed rates and long-term mortgage rates showing historical examples of why they often don't align" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=yrU09cIUdrY) 2026-02-09T13:15Z 30.9K followers, [---] engagements "US Inequality Shocking Income & Wealth Gap Trends We delve into the concerning rise of US inequality. We analyze income disparities revealing the top 20% gaining significantly more than the bottom 60%. Our analysis of spending habits further highlights the financial stress faced by many revealing the widening wealth gap and its impact" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=-D4htfle35c) 2025-09-30T17:00Z 11.8K followers, [---] engagements "China's Economy Weakening Amidst Trade Standoffs We explore the economic health of China amid trade negotiations. Our analysis reveals concerning signals including interest rate cuts and compares China's situation to Japan's economic struggles. Learn about the warning signs and challenges China is facing today" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=-GwZoUho8rw) 2025-09-15T17:30Z 11.1K followers, [---] engagements "The Shocking Truth About Government Debt and Household Wealth #shorts #economy #debt #finance @richardwvague" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=-w7e_IKwI1Y) 2024-05-21T14:06Z [----] followers, [---] engagements "NSF Legacy How Innovation Flourished After WWII We explore how Vannevar Bush's vision and the NSF sparked innovation leading to breakthroughs in the mid-20th century. Our focus is on the Manhattan Project and the impact of the space and arms races especially the microchip" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=0Lc_vqU0piQ) 2025-10-03T21:00Z 11.9K followers, [---] engagements "Tychos Weekly Comment: A Macroeconomic View of the Middle East Tychos' Richard Vague provides an economic understanding of the current situation in the Middle East. For more information on this topic and much more please visit us at www.tychosgroup.org/join See also: Debteconomics.org (Recent and historical economic data of the world's largest [--] countries) Bankingcrisis.org (200 years of economic data on financial crises experienced by the world's [--] largest economies) #Tychos #assets" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=0vskNLk7tX4) 2023-11-03T13:05Z [---] followers, [---] engagements "The Truth About Debt and Economic Growth What truly fuels economic growth The answer might surprise you: it's private debt growth. In this episode of The Weekly Comment Richard Vague explains: - Why private debt is the strongest predictor of GDP growth - How innovation lending and productivity create a virtuous economic cycle - The relationship between private debt and wage increases - Lessons from Japan's economic stagnation and recovery - Why combining private and government debt provides an even clearer economic picture Discover how private lending shapes economiesand what this means for" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=0xsYnXKHuXc) 2025-06-13T13:46Z [----] followers, [---] engagements "What Falling Interest Rates Say About Chinas Future In this weeks commentary Richard Vague highlights the red flags signaling Chinas economic slowdown. From plunging interest rates to its slowing growth the data reveals critical insights about the challenges facing the worlds second-largest economy. Are we seeing a repeat of Japans lost decades and what can global markets learn from these trends Key topics include: - Chinas declining interest rates and what they signal. - Comparisons to Japans prolonged stagnation. - Global implications of Chinas economic shifts. Dont miss this in-depth" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=1LY3dYRTO1Q) 2025-01-24T15:06Z [----] followers, [----] engagements "Why the Fed Was Created A Historical Overview Given all this uh let's take a moment to talk about why the Fed was created. The US did not even have a central bank for nearly [--] years from [----] to [----] and that was a period in which the US bypassed both Britain and China in size to become the world's largest economy. The US had no central bank and by the way the US dollar was not the world's reserve currency and yet the US became by far the largest economy in the world even though these [--] things were true" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=3_xTUgAWzFE) 2025-09-02T19:00Z 10.5K followers, [---] engagements "Manufacturing Dominance China US and the Industrial Revolution We explore the shifts in global manufacturing output over two centuries. From China and India's dominance to Britain's rise during the Industrial Revolution and the US overtaking the world. We then see how China reclaims its top spot demonstrating the dynamic nature of manufacturing" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=4UERfciJ1lw) 2025-10-06T22:00Z 12.1K followers, [---] engagements "China's Lost Decade: The Private Debt Problem In this video Richard Vague of Tychos examines the troubling economic indicators emerging from China. With soaring youth unemployment deflation fears and warnings of Japanification China seems to be following a path similar to Japans infamous lost decades. We dive deep into the rising private sector debt overlending and overbuilding that has created [---] million+ unoccupied housing units triggering economic imbalances that China struggles to address. How does Chinas current situation compare to Japans crisis in the 1990s What options does the" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=4xOSRfYvf74) 2024-09-13T13:46Z [----] followers, [----] engagements "US Manufacturing Comeback China's Rise and Fall We explore the shifting tides of global manufacturing. From US dominance to Japan's rise and China's current dominance our analysis examines the potential for US manufacturing to regain its former glory amid trade disputes and economic changes" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=59chkj6OCV4) 2025-10-06T16:00Z 12.1K followers, [--] engagements "Tech Stock Correction Why It Could Be Deeper Our analysis suggests a tech stock correction is likely potentially more severe and prolonged. We discuss vulnerabilities and the impact of tariffs on US corporate earnings projecting potential market shifts in the next 1-2 years. #techstocks" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=5UW95XhdDfQ) 2025-09-28T16:30Z 11.6K followers, [---] engagements "India's Oil Trump's Tariffs & Impact on Apple We explore India's oil imports from Russia a point of contention for the Trump administration. This analysis delves into potential tariff impacts legal challenges and strategic implications for manufacturing shifts from China to India. Our discussion includes Apple's iPhone plans" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=5YqV2286iVU) 2025-08-25T21:00Z 10.2K followers, [----] engagements "Germany's Military Build Up Unprecedented Debt & Power As a necessary but surprising part of this given Germany's historical fear of debt a constitutional change was passed in March [----] that will allow the government to finance this spending by taking on unprecedented levels of debt. Equally surprising Chancellor Friedrich Merz has stated his goal of making the Bundeswehr the strongest conventional army in Europe" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=5jkhKw1ZBNA) 2025-09-24T12:00Z 11.5K followers, [---] engagements "Banks and Debt Securities How They Create Deposits Banks also create deposits when they purchase debt securities treasuries agency bonds or municipal bonds from households or other non-bank investor. That's e- the exact qu- equivalent of the bank making a loan and in fact is the bank making a loan. To make that purchase of a debt security the bank credits the seller's account with a new deposit and records the securities and asset just as it would a loan" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=6JzicBZJffE) 2025-10-16T23:00Z 12.7K followers, [---] engagements "Tychos Weekly Comment - Update on US Inflation Tychos' Richard Vague discusses the current state of U.S. inflation" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=6RFF10VthO0) 2023-10-22T04:08Z [---] followers, [--] engagements "China's $10 Trillion Stock Dominance Explained China does of course in an amount equal to 58% of its GDP or about $10 trillion worth of stock. That's a lot of stock and includes ownership of most of the biggest banks and corporations. But they're a communist country and the people or read the government are supposed to own everything" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=6d3y4wBeBZ8) 2025-09-10T17:00Z 11.6K followers, [----] engagements "The Fall of Evergrande Tychos' Richard Vague discusses the recent liquidation order of China's Evergrande Group and what this means for their economy. For more information on this topic and much more please visit us at www.tychosgroup.org/join See also: Debteconomics.org (Recent and historical economic data of the world's largest [--] countries) Bankingcrisis.org (200 years of economic data on financial crises experienced by the world's [--] largest economies) #Tychos #assets" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=6ij3GiKLlZw) 2024-02-09T12:47Z 11.1K followers, [---] engagements "Japans Rise & Fall: A Warning for the U S In the 1980s Japan looked unstoppableits economy peaked at 18% of global GDP Sony and Toyota led global innovation and the world studied its manufacturing secrets. But today Japan accounts for just 4% of global GDP. What happened In this episode of The Weekly Comment Richard Vague breaks down: - The overbuilding bubble that wrecked Japans banks - Sonys riseand self-sabotagein the digital era - How low birthrates and strict immigration policy shrank the population - Why Japans shift from export powerhouse to net importer worsened its decline Its a" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=6kycWq1l34Q) 2025-05-23T13:49Z [----] followers, [----] engagements "Genetic Engineering PA's Manufacturing Resurgence We explore how Pennsylvania's investment in genetic engineering research can revitalize its manufacturing sector create high-wage jobs and lead a resurgence in US manufacturing" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=6qnn6jJAxmE) 2025-10-07T21:00Z 12.1K followers, [---] engagements "Japan's Government Debt: Red Flag or Red Herring #shorts #japan #debt #economy #government @richardwvague" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=82hHRqxhrcI) 2024-06-18T17:42Z [----] followers, [---] engagements "Treasury Interest Payments Are Benefitting MILLIONS #shorts #economy #economics #finance #debt @richardwvague" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=90D77lX75SY) 2024-05-14T01:31Z [----] followers, [---] engagements "Japan's Stock Ownership Shocking Facts Revealed Japan's economy faced significant challenges including a collapse in the 1990s deflation and the [----] global financial crisis. We analyze how Japan strived to stimulate its economy from [----] to [----] and provide insights into their economic journey" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=9NJDOq8jlF0) 2025-09-09T21:00Z 10.8K followers, [---] engagements "The History of U.S. Inflation Part One Tychos' Richard Vague discusses a brief history of U.S. inflation since the beginning of the 19th century with an emphasis on one of the more recent bouts the 1960s. For more information on this topic and much more please visit us at www.tychosgroup.org/join See also: Debteconomics.org (Recent and historical economic data of the world's largest [--] countries) Bankingcrisis.org (200 years of economic data on financial crises experienced by the world's [--] largest economies) #Tychos #assets" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=AAbVbanz4LE) 2024-03-01T12:02Z [----] followers, [---] engagements "Student Debt Crisis Impacts on Economy & Borrowers All these developments are significant since student debt has tripled as a share of the economy rising from roughly 2% of GDP in [----] to about 6% today with [----] million borrowers in a country with a population of [---] [-------]. A sharp increase in defaults today thus carries far greater consequences for individual households and the broader economy than it would have in previous decades. #studentdebtcrisis #studentdebt" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=AF_R7WTzV9A) 2025-09-26T13:00Z 11.6K followers, [---] engagements "America's Manufacturing Decline A Critical Analysis We explore the significant drop in federal R&D spending and its impact on America's manufacturing prowess. We examine the intertwining trends and the concerning loss of America's global manufacturing share" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=APEHEwwfZG8) 2025-10-06T13:00Z 12.1K followers, [---] engagements "US & China Trade Deal Markets React & Economic Analysis We examine the recent US and China trade agreement including tariff reductions and market responses. We analyze China's economic capacity amidst the trade standoff and its implications for global markets" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=AfY_BgykYYQ) 2025-09-15T12:00Z 11.1K followers, [---] engagements "Spains Immigration Miracle: From Bust to Boom Spains housing bubble burst debt soared and its population was shrinkinguntil the government opened its doors to Spanishspeaking immigrants and flipped the story. In this video Richard Vague explains: - How new workers lifted Spains population by [---] % in a single year - The export pivot that turned a trade deficit into a [--] %ofGDP surplus - The simple math that cut privatedebt/GDP from [---] % to [---] %without austerity Why other aging economies are studying Spains playbook (and the tariff risk that could derail it) Can smart immigration policy" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=AwGXYCnirhU) 2025-05-02T13:47Z [----] followers, [----] engagements "Manufacturing Shift Why Reshoring Complex Products Is Hard We explore the challenges of reshoring complex products to the US. Intellectual capital and manufacturing skills have diminished. Manufacturing particularly for high-end tech is intellectual capital itself. But there's hope" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=B3DWCo8lQhg) 2025-10-08T21:00Z 12.2K followers, [---] engagements "Adam Smith's Invisible Hand The invisible hand is one of the most famous ideas in economics. But where did it come fromand how did it become the creed of modern markets In this weeks Weekly Comment holiday special Richard Vague shares a passage from James Buchans Frozen Desire (1997) tracing the surprising history of the phrase: - Daniel Defoe used it to mean bad luck. - Adam Smith re-cast it as a benevolent force in The Theory of Moral Sentiments. - In The Wealth of Nations it became a justification for self-interest driving prosperity. - Later it grew into the ideology that egoism alone" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=BQRB-xfyOjY) 2025-08-29T14:04Z 10.4K followers, [----] engagements "China's Economic Strategy Debt and Spending Surge So how is China combating this tariff threat and this emerging economic weakness Well for over [--] years it has had only one playbook and only one play stoking business and government debt to fund more spending and it's now returning to that same playbook with a vengeance. Non-financial business bank loans saw a significant uptick in March of [----] growing from 134% to 139% in the first quarter of [----] alone.Government debt including LGFV debt has climbed to 108% of GDP in 2024" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=Btz8UUduCw0) 2025-09-16T12:00Z 11.1K followers, [---] engagements "Wealth Inequality The Global Crisis Unveiled The bottom line is wealth inequality will continue to increase not just in the United States but globally. That's it for this week. Thanks. __missing" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=D45GmNvEkwg) 2025-10-02T21:00Z 11.9K followers, [---] engagements "Is Trump Copying Reagan's Playbook When Ronald Reagan took office in [----] he faced sky-high inflation and interest ratesand leaned into the pain. He backed the Feds aggressive rate hikes knowing it would trigger a recession early in his term but hoping for a strong recovery in time for reelection. It worked. Now Donald Trump seems to be borrowing from that same playbook. Hes starting off with economic pain of his own: tariffs budget cuts and policy shocksall with the expectation that by [----] or [----] the economy will rebound and set the stage for a triumphant return (or a hand-picked" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=DcAjR8GHA7c) 2025-04-04T13:32Z [----] followers, [----] engagements "Will Trump Weaponize the Fed If President Donald Trumpor any future presidentgains direct sway over the Federal Reserves $5.8 trillion balance sheet U.S. monetary policy could shift from independent safeguard to political weapon shaking markets inflation expectations and core democratic checks. In this episode of The Weekly Comment Richard Vague explains: - Why the Fed was created as a lender of last resortand how that founding mission underpins the modern fight for centralbank independence. - How wartime inflation and the [----] TreasuryFed Accord first tested independenceand why Volckers" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=ErG07wZMGZ8) 2025-08-01T13:47Z [----] followers, [----] engagements "Federal Spending EXPLODES Shocking Numbers Revealed [--] months into the fiscal year Treasury's own numbers make clear those promised cuts haven't arrived. It's early but uh let's see what happened. Through May [----] total federal spending hit at [----] [-------------] compared to [----] trillion over the same period last year a 6.3% increase. As a share of GDP spending has also increased from 24% to 24.4%" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=EvhZW2tXuUQ) 2025-09-05T19:00Z 10.6K followers, [--] engagements "Do Corporate Profits Increase Inequality #shorts #economy #finance #economics #inequality #income @richardwvague" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=FG7zEPqgb60) 2024-05-01T14:01Z [----] followers, [---] engagements "Trumps Tariff Chaos: Why the Numbers Dont Add Up President Trump recently announced a sweeping reciprocal tariff policybut the math behind it doesnt make sense. He claims fairness yet the tariffs hes imposing have little connection to the actual tariffs countries charge U.S. goods. This isnt about equalizing trade; its about punishing countries based on trade deficits a completely different economic concept. In this weeks episode Richard Vague explains exactly how the White House miscalculates tariffs on Switzerland and Japan why their formula ignores key economic realities and what this" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=GoFyp8hJZU8) 2025-04-11T13:52Z [----] followers, [----] engagements "Made in America Part 2: Losing Our Edge America once led the world in manufacturing and innovationbut today that leadership is fading fast. In Part [--] of Made in America Richard Vague explains why reduced government investment increased outsourcing and intense global competition have weakened Americas position as a manufacturing leader. ✅ How free trade impacted U.S. manufacturing ✅ What led America to lose its innovation edge ✅ Can we regain our global competitive advantage Richard breaks down whats behind our industrial declineand explores potential solutions. #MadeInAmerica #Manufacturing" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=GoLJrZHnfQk) 2025-03-21T13:47Z [----] followers, [----] engagements "Tychos Weekly Comment - Recent Trends in Germany's Trade Position Tychos' Richard Vague provides a detailed analysis of the current economic situation in Germany focusing on its transition into an export-driven economy and recent challenges amid global trade shifts. Understanding Germany's economic landscape is vital for viewers to grasp the country's position in the global market and navigate potential implications for trade stability and geopolitical risks. Let us know your thoughts about the current economic situation in Germany in the comments below and dont forget to subscribe for more" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=GttBU2_kwco) 2023-08-31T13:36Z [----] followers, [---] engagements "US vs China Stock Market Valuation and Future Trends Our analysis compares China's stock market valuation to the US's examining public and private stock values. We explore debt usage potential corrections and future growth prospects for both markets. We delve into state-owned enterprises and emerging trends" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=H1q_vOzqyFA) 2025-09-21T22:00Z 11.3K followers, [---] engagements "China's Economy Exporting Deflation to the World We dive into China's economic situation examining its deflationary pressures and reliance on exports. We explore how slashing prices impacts corporate profits and global markets and compare China's borrowing to the US. Discover the implications of China's economic strategy" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=HLqY-bz1Gfs) 2025-09-20T13:00Z 12.6K followers, [---] engagements "Real Estate & Taxes New Law's Impact on Your Investments Our analysis reveals how the new tax law supercharges home ownership investment and boosts the real estate industry. We discuss key changes like the SALT deduction and bonus depreciation projecting significant tax reductions and GDP growth" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=I3tLilPgYqk) 2025-09-05T16:00Z 10.6K followers, [---] engagements "The Weekly Comment: Why Are Homes So Unaffordable Tychos' Richard Vague discusses housing costs in the U.S. and why homes are no longer affordable especially for first time and low-income home buyers. For more information on this topic and much more please visit us at www.tychosgroup.org/join See also: Debteconomics.org (Recent and historical economic data of the world's largest [--] countries) Bankingcrisis.org (200 years of economic data on financial crises experienced by the world's [--] largest economies) #Tychos #assets" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=ISYZ5eHdG3o) 2024-01-05T15:00Z [----] followers, [----] engagements "US Manufacturing Comeback China's Economy & Trade We explore if US manufacturing can rebound considering China's economic slowdown and trade impacts. Analyzing the Export Complexity Index we look at advanced exports like medical devices and robotics and discuss the concerning trends" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=IT6pj_MTPEA) 2025-10-05T22:00Z 12K followers, [---] engagements "Japan's Market Bank of Japan's Shocking Stock Dominance We uncover the Bank of Japan's interventionist approach to combat economic stagnation. Explore how their ETF purchases reshaped the Tokyo Stock Exchange leading to significant stock ownership by [----]. We also delve into the challenges of unwinding these massive holdings" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=Ix0hwMpvQQY) 2025-09-09T16:00Z 10.8K followers, [---] engagements "Interest Rates Down What Happens to Stocks And there's the just kind of the conventional view that if rates go down stocks will go up. But even though the textbooks tell you that uh when it comes to stocks uh you never know. Let's start with the government. The federal government is projected to save around [--] billion in interest payments over the next year while state and local governments will save another 4000000000" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=JByqz5JewrE) 2025-10-11T13:00Z 12.4K followers, [---] engagements "How Much Debt Is Hiding in the Stock Market The stock market is fully valuedbut how much of that is fueled by debt In this weeks The Weekly Comment Richard Vague examines the leverage behind todays stock market highs. From margin debt to equity derivatives the data reveals just how much risk is hiding in the system especially in these uncertain global times. Find out: ✅ How todays stock market compares to past peaks ✅ Why equity derivatives have hit an all-time high ✅ What history tells us about leverage-driven corrections And for those watching crypto marketsRichard revisits crypto debt" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=JP8cilRNYYs) 2025-02-07T14:46Z [----] followers, [----] engagements "How Banks Create Money Deposits Explained [----] [----] We break down how banks generate deposits and the money supply. Bank loans and Fed operations are the primary sources contributing $16 trillion in deposit growth. Discover the mechanics behind US GDP growth from [----] to 2024" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=KdU60ttEPVg) 2025-10-14T22:30Z 12.5K followers, [---] engagements "The Many Warning Signs in Chinas Economy Chinas economic outlook is darkeningdespite a temporary easing of tariffs between the U.S. and China. Underneath the headlines troubling signs are building: manufacturing is stalling consumer confidence is low youth unemployment remains high and debt is surging. In this episode of The Weekly Comment Richard Vague breaks down: - Why interest rate cuts signal distressnot strength - The long-term risks of Chinas mounting debt and weak domestic demand - Parallels to Japans lost decade of stagnation - What Chinas slowdown could mean for the global economy" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=KiJ4j18QFPE) 2025-05-16T13:45Z 10.8K followers, [----] engagements "Tychos Weekly Comment - The Miracle of Taiwan Tychos' Richard Vague dives into the economic growth history of Taiwan highlighting its remarkable trajectory amidst geopolitical tensions and industrial advancements. Understanding Taiwan's economic journey is essential for viewers seeking insights into how strategic government policies particularly in manufacturing and technology sectors have propelled the island nation to become a key player in global trade and innovation. Let us know your thoughts about Taiwan's economic growth history in the comments below and dont forget to subscribe for" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=L8tX013M8DM) 2023-09-28T14:11Z [----] followers, [---] engagements "China's Price War Impact on Profits & Global Markets We explore China's strategy of slashing prices to boost international demand. We uncover how this impacts corporate profits and leads to increased borrowing affecting global markets" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=L9dIiBgug3A) 2025-09-21T13:00Z 11.3K followers, [---] engagements "US Manufacturing Comeback China's Economy & Trade We explore if US manufacturing can rebound considering China's economic slowdown and trade impacts. Analyzing the Export Complexity Index we look at advanced exports like medical devices and robotics and discuss the concerning trends" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=LMnJ6ebk7XM) 2025-10-05T13:00Z 12K followers, [---] engagements "Is the U.S. Ready for a Trade War In this weeks video Richard Vague explores the U.S.s unique position in the global trade landscape. With President-elect Trump proposing sweeping tariffs on Mexico and Canada the conversation about trade wars and economic impact is heating up. Well cover: - Why the U.S. is less dependent on international trade than other major economies. - How trade deficits affect the private sector more than government deficits. - Why tariffs have historically been both a tool and a strategy for Americas growth. Tune in to understand how Americas trade policies might shape" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=N8Whi8Uz_78) 2024-12-06T14:13Z [----] followers, [----] engagements "Germany's NEW Era Defense Spending & Policy Shifts We examine the monumental shift in Germany's defense spending and policy. After generations of avoiding debt and military investment our analysis uncovers what this new era entails" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=NgHtUN6eR64) 2025-09-25T18:00Z 11.5K followers, [---] engagements "US Debt & Household Wealth Surprising [----] Numbers" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=O8YiQUNvfrA) 2025-09-12T12:00Z 10.8K followers, [---] engagements "Social Security Tax How to Fix the Funding Problem The first one is perhaps the easier of the [--] to consider. Currently the Social Security tax is not assessed on any income over $176100. That doesn't seem very fair at least to some especially since over time inflation has resulted in so many more salaries increasing to above that level. So one easy proposed solution would be to tax salaries above a certain level and the analysis the Social Security Administration does is over $250000 at that 12.4% rate without changing anything on the benefits side and according to the Social Security" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=OAPLufYaMJo) 2025-09-12T17:30Z 10.8K followers, [---] engagements "Can Chinas Economy Be Saved by This Stimulus In this weeks video Richard Vague analyzes Chinas boldest stimulus package since the Global Financial Crisis. With the economy slowing down China aims to hit its 5% growth targetbut will this massive effort succeed Key elements of Chinas stimulus include: Monetary policies: RRR cuts mortgage rate reductions and new lending facilities to boost credit and housing. Fiscal measures: Sovereign debt issuance increased spending and subsidies to stimulate consumer demand. However serious questions remain. With declining loan demand already low mortgage" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=Ohrob1dWvEk) 2024-10-04T13:43Z [----] followers, [----] engagements "Trump & The Fed What's Next for Financial Markets We explore President Trump's potential actions regarding Federal Reserve Chair Jay Powell. We analyze implications for financial markets and the importance of Fed independence offering a unique perspective beyond conventional narratives" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=OobMXos_qD8) 2025-09-02T14:00Z 10.5K followers, [---] engagements "Economic Debate: Biden vs. Trump In this episode of 'The Weekly Comment' with Richard Vague we dive into the real impact of presidential policies on the economy. Do presidents like Biden and Trump truly shape the economy or is their influence overstated We explore the recent presidential debate and how the US economy has held steady. What does this mean for the [----] election Discover why global trends and private sector actions play a more significant role. Gain fresh insights and understand the true factors at play including the Fed and mortgage rates. For more information on this topic and" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=PDgF9ZYUmig) 2024-07-04T00:43Z [----] followers, [---] engagements "GPIF The World's Largest Pension Fund Buying Stocks In addition the Japanese national pension fund the GPIF is the largest single pool of retirement savings in the world with over $1.7 trillion in assets under management. In [----] that fund adopted a policy of holding roughly 25% domestic equities and 25% international equities so it has been buying stocks to reach that goal making the GPIF a major force in global stock markets" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=Pm6jDouI7WY) 2025-09-10T21:00Z 10.7K followers, [--] engagements "Is the U.S. Economy in Trouble In the first quarter of [----] U.S. GDP unexpectedly contracted by 0.5% breaking a three-year streak of steady economic growth. But is this downturn a genuine economic stumble or simply a statistical blip Richard Vague explains: - What caused the surprising contraction and how imports surged nearly 39% - Why businesses rapidly increased inventories offsetting some GDP impact - The real significance of slowing consumer spending - Forecasts for economic growth in the upcoming quarters and for [----] overall - Key economic sectors facing headwinds including business" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=R3_HSgWkggk) 2025-07-11T13:58Z [----] followers, [----] engagements "Fed's Profitability How Interest Payments Changed Everything We delve into the Federal Reserve's profitability and the impact of paying interest on bank reserves a strategy enacted during the global financial crisis. We discuss the shift from positive earnings to losses since September [----] and explore Senator Ted Cruz's proposal" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=SOIinuTm5mc) 2025-09-03T07:00Z 10.5K followers, [---] engagements "Social Security Is It Going Bankrupt The Facts We explore the truth behind Social Security's financial state. Discover the simple retirement payment system its funding and why payouts now exceed tax revenue. Understand the impact of an aging population and declining birth rates" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=SiC6uvlOmLk) 2025-08-28T00:00Z 10.2K followers, [---] engagements "The Hidden Impact of Government Debt on Your Personal Wealth We delve into the often misunderstood relationship between government deficits and household net worth. Drawing from compelling data and insightful analysis we uncover the surprising truth behind the numbers. In [----] the federal government faced a staggering deficit of $2 trillion leading to widespread concern. But what does this deficit truly signify And how does it impact household finances For more information on this topic and much more please visit us at https://join.tychosgroup.org/ See also: https://debteconomics.org/ (Recent" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=TGRSY44z1zI) 2024-05-17T10:28Z [----] followers, [---] engagements "China's Economic Slowdown Bonds Rates and Market Shift We analyze the unexpected shifts in bond yields between China and Japan. Our analysis includes insights on the economic slowdown and comparing these trends to US interest rates. We also highlight the prediction made a decade ago and the current implications" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=TTwYPI1_Qzo) 2025-09-19T22:00Z 11.2K followers, [---] engagements "Advanced Manufacturing US Opportunity & Challenges We explore advanced manufacturing in the United States. We'll uncover opportunities and challenges emphasizing the importance of domestic production for intellectual capital. Discover why reshoring is crucial for innovation and future growth" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=U70oA3pwKGM) 2025-10-08T17:00Z 12.2K followers, [---] engagements "Cancer Cure Revolutionary Treatment Using Modified T Cells We explore a groundbreaking cancer treatment developed at the University of Pennsylvania. Scientist Carl June and his team have engineered T-cells to eliminate cancer tumors offering hope to patients with acute lymphoblastic leukemia and other cancers leading to miraculous results within days" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=U7qCsw-zjzA) 2025-10-07T13:01Z 12.1K followers, [---] engagements "Rate Cut Impact Sector Cashflow Over Next [--] Months Here's our estimate of the rate cut impact over the next [--] months what you might consider the cashflow impa- impact to each sector. We do this without taking into account any impact of the rate cut on boosting stock prices you know" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=UFBcudS5Glo) 2025-10-11T17:30Z 12.4K followers, [---] engagements "Why Trump Hit India With Tariffs President Trump just raised tariffs on India to 50% sparking economic and diplomatic fallout. In this weeks Weekly Comment Richard Vague explains: - How the new tariffs could shave 1% off Indias growth rate - Why the move could slow the shift of manufacturing from China to India - The legal fight over whether presidents can use tariffs as foreign policy - Which U.S. sectors depend most on Indian imports and how theyll be affected Why this could either weaken U.S.India ties or lead to new export opportunities Watch the full breakdown to see the data the" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=Ukjv_axOfWw) 2025-08-15T13:48Z [----] followers, [----] engagements "Student Debt Crisis Credit Cards and Auto Delinquency Soar We examine the growing student debt problem and its impact on household finances. We dive into rising credit card and auto loan delinquencies providing insights into the current economic landscape. #studentdebtcrisis #studentdebt" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=UvisH3owgpw) 2025-09-27T13:00Z 11.6K followers, [---] engagements "Expense Reduction - Will Spending Cuts Ever Happen We've analyzed expense reduction talks and the elusive reality of spending cuts. Our prediction: expect minimal reductions possibly further increases relative to GDP. We'll monitor Treasury's books for updates" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=VfN3vZhD2P4) 2025-09-05T23:00Z 10.6K followers, [---] engagements "Tychos Weekly Comment - Governments Have a Big Stake in the Private Sector Tychos' Richard Vague discusses recent trends in the government balance sheets of the world's seven largest economies. For more information on this topic and much more please visit us at www.tychosgroup.org/join See also: Debteconomics.org (Recent and historical economic data of the world's largest [--] countries) Bankingcrisis.org (200 years of economic data on financial crises experienced by the world's [--] largest economies) #Tychos #assets" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=WCuYZhKgOfA) 2023-09-07T13:54Z [---] followers, [---] engagements "Stock Market Valuation Tech Stocks' Current State Our analysis reveals current stock market valuations. We delve into total market PE comparing it to pre-GFC and Internet [---] crash levels. We examine market cap to GDP and M2 highlighting the potential for a stock market correction. #techstocks" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=WMmInYKwtRk) 2025-09-29T21:00Z 12.6K followers, [---] engagements "Government Funding Fueling Innovation and American Progress We explore how government funding drives innovation and manufacturing advancements in the US including artificial intelligence biotech and supercomputing. Discover why long-term research often requires government support for groundbreaking discoveries" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=X6ly2E0HhUs) 2025-10-03T16:01Z 11.9K followers, [---] engagements "How Financial Crises Start #shorts #debt #crisis #finance #economy @richardwvague" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=XDZ0a1AFx-Q) 2024-06-26T16:38Z [----] followers, [---] engagements "Is the US Economy in Trouble Tychos' Richard Vague discusses the current state of the US economy and provides insights into where it may be heading in the near future. For more information on this topic and much more please visit us at https://join.tychosgroup.org/ See also: https://debteconomics.org/ (Recent and historical economic data of the world's largest [--] countries) https://bankingcrisis.org/ (200 years of economic data on financial crises experienced by the world's [--] largest economies) #Tychos #assets" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=XKTmY3QJnx4) 2024-04-05T15:55Z [----] followers, [----] engagements "The Coming Student Debt Crisis: What Lies Ahead Were in early [----] and the remnants of student loan forbearance from the pandemic have now largely disappeared leaving us with some concerning signs. With the repayment rate among borrowers down to just 38% far lower than pre-pandemic levels and delinquency rates on the rise what does the future hold for student debt In this video Richard Vague explains: - The troubling state of student loan repayment: a 15.6% delinquency rate - How the Biden administrations SAVE plan was paused and the impact of proposed Republican changes - The significant" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=XPQDIA6ckGw) 2025-05-09T13:54Z [----] followers, [----] engagements "Wealth Inequality Shocking Facts About the Bottom 50% Let me repeat that. The bottom 50% of the population has only wealth equal to 2% and the share of the slice of the population between those [--] groups which is those in the [--] to 90% strata has actually declined from 36% to 30%" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=XoQDVKufIIw) 2025-10-01T21:00Z 11.8K followers, [---] engagements "Can Housing Restart the U.S. Economy Unsold housing inventory is the economys best earlywarning signal. When listings ballooned before [----] construction froze and growth collapsed. Today inventory is scarce rates are high and demand is waiting. In this episode of The Weekly Comment Richard Vague explains: - How an inventory glut toppled housing and jobs in the Global Financial Crisis - Why tight supply and elevated rates keep building muted right now - How even one Fed rate cut could unlock a surge in construction and spending - The tariff wildcard that could tilt the outlook Can todays" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=YPpaUiUwHCA) 2025-05-30T13:44Z [----] followers, [---] engagements "China's Economy SHOCK Bonds Yield Decline We explore the surprising shift in bond yields between China and Japan a trend that challenges long-held views of economic growth. We delve into the decline of China's 10-year bond yield and how it compares to Japan's recent climb especially given the landscape of 2015" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=YQu53uyJ9yw) 2025-09-19T13:01Z 11.2K followers, [---] engagements "Tychos Weekly Comment - Central Banks Expand Their Roles Tychos' Richard Vague explains the evolution of central bank assets since [----] highlighting their significant growth especially during economic crises like the global financial downturn and the COVID-19 pandemic. Understanding the dynamics of central bank assets is vital for viewers as it offers insights into monetary policy strategies government interventions in financial markets and their potential impacts on inflation and overall economic stability. Let us know your thoughts about central bank assets in the comments below and dont" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=Yo41FZzKv2c) 2023-09-14T14:15Z [----] followers, [---] engagements "Germany's Economic Shift Military Spending & Debt Germany confronts economic slowdown implementing key changes. We examine the re-acceleration of energy diversification increased military spending and unprecedented debt levels. Chancellor Merz aims to build the strongest conventional army in Europe marking a new era" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=ZLn3eA70YLs) 2025-09-23T17:00Z 11.4K followers, [---] engagements "Spains Population Crisis: BabyBust Threatens Growth Spains birthrate has plunged to [----] children per womanbarely half the replacement levelflipping its population pyramid and risking a [--] % headcount drop in a single generation. In this episode of The Weekly Comment Richard Vague explains: - How to read a populationpyramid in [--] seconds - Why Spains inverted pyramid could choke future GDP and tax revenues - The immigration strategy Madrid is betting on for a turnaround (next weeks topic) Can demographics derail an economy Subscribe to Tychos for clear datadriven economic analysis every week" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=ZSOfAaL_ILc) 2025-04-25T13:45Z [----] followers, [----] engagements "Student Loan Crisis Warning Signs in [----] We examine the concerning decline in student loan repayment rates as forbearance ends. Our video highlights the drop in payments and discusses the impact on credit quality offering insights into the current financial challenges. #studentdebt #studentdebtcrisis" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=_6uNiaZ8HSk) 2025-09-27T16:00Z 11.6K followers, [---] engagements "Germany's Export Dependence A Changing Global Landscape We explore Germany's reliance on exports particularly after adopting the euro. The nation transformed into a major exporter but changing global dynamics now present new challenges and opportunities for our economy and the future of free trade" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=_9EC4VE4fjY) 2025-09-25T12:30Z 11.5K followers, [---] engagements "How Is Money Created Americas money supply has surged from $5.4 trillion in [----] to $23 trillion in [----]. But who actually created itthe banks or the Federal Reserve In this weeks Weekly Comment Richard Vague breaks down the data and clears up the biggest misconceptions about where money really comes from: How bank lending and bond purchases create new deposits Why Fed open-market operations account for only a small share of total money The double-entry accounting that shows how new deposits are born The breakdown of bank- versus Fed-created money over the past two decades Its a clear" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=_bqaf6tFNaI) 2025-10-10T13:54Z 12.6K followers, [----] engagements "Trump's Tariffs How They Will Hurt India's Economy We analyze the impact of Trump's tariffs on India. We explore the shift in US-India relations contrasting past alliances with current trade policies and their implications on India's economy. Our analysis shows how these tariffs could affect India's growth and trade dynamics" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=_irQfBHy8DI) 2025-08-25T19:00Z 10.1K followers, [---] engagements "Real Incomes Rising Income Inequality and Distrust Explained Make no mistake real incomes are rising. It's just that very little of that increase is occurring in the lower income groups. Furthermore data from the regular Bureau of Labor Statistics survey shows that over the last decade in other words for years the bottom half of these income groups have been spending more than they make which underscores the stress reported by so many. To us this fact the fact that they're spending more than they're making goes a long way to explain why the electorate has been so unsatisfied with government" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=aW-Strcd6tM) 2025-10-01T13:00Z 11.8K followers, [---] engagements "Private Debt The Engine for Economic Growth Explained Private debt is the very thing most necessary to create growth. As mentioned you need a loan for building a house or a factory and it is the very thing that injects the money into the economy that results in higher wages" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=b4UBHUcMvyI) 2025-08-27T19:00Z 10.3K followers, [---] engagements "The Truth About Trump's Reciprocal Tariff Equation #trump #tariffs #reciprocaltariffs #shorts" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=bUsSebKwE7A) 2025-04-14T19:29Z [----] followers, [---] engagements "Tariffs and Trade Deficits What You Need to Know We explore how tariffs influence trade deficits. Analyzing data from January to June we examine the impact of tariffs on US imports and exports offering insights into potential shortages. We provide an update and what it means for you" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=b_ZbVI1ReII) 2025-08-25T01:00Z 10.1K followers, [----] engagements "Budget Cuts How We Slashed the Deficit by 78% Add these [--] proposed changes together and we've solved 78% of the problem. Let's look again at the forecasted deficit. With these changes it would be 78% smaller which means in [----] the forecasted deficit would only be about $90 billion instead of the $400 billion we mentioned earlier. Not bad eh" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=cKpbXVD9RGM) 2025-08-28T12:01Z 10.3K followers, [---] engagements "Winners and Losers of the Fed's Rate Cut What does the Feds latest interest rate cut really mean for you In this weeks The Weekly Comment Richard Vague breaks down the potential impacts on various sectors of the economy. From the U.S. government to everyday Americans this rate cut may create shifts that affect everyone differently. But who are the real winnersand who might face unexpected challenges Watch now to discover how this move could shape the economy and what it could mean for your financial future. #FedRateCut #InterestRates #EconomicTrends #USEconomy #MonetaryPolicy" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=cQfCTKWxvL4) 2024-09-19T20:21Z [----] followers, [---] engagements "Social Security Is It Going Bankrupt Explained We explore the truth behind Social Security's financial health addressing concerns about its future. Our analysis clarifies the funding demographic shifts and sustainability of the retirement system" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=cUAmynxYR-k) 2025-09-11T12:01Z 10.8K followers, [---] engagements "Wealth Inequality Why Debt Fuels The Top 10%'s Gains We explain how increasing debt leads to higher asset prices and benefits the top 10% in this analysis. Learn why wealth inequality will keep growing not only in the US but also globally" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=dDMu2YvXzsA) 2025-09-30T21:00Z 11.8K followers, [---] engagements "Immigration Impact on GDP Economic Policy Analysis We delve into the economic impact of immigration policies examining how changes in immigration levels affect GDP. We analyze studies from the Peterson Institute and Brookings Institution to understand potential economic consequences of policy shifts. Our team breaks down the numbers offering insights into tax reductions spending tariffs and more" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=dJRv4LOBTFE) 2025-09-05T12:01Z 10.6K followers, [---] engagements "Will Trump Fire Fed Chair Powell (Part I) Could a showdown between President Trump and Federal Reserve Chair Jay Powell upend the worlds most influential central bank Richard Vague digs into the stakes for Fed independence and the markets. In this weeks Weekly Comment youll learn: Why the Fed was founded in 1913and only took on its inflationfighting role in [----] How its balancesheet expansion to $5.8 trillion reshaped U.S. finance after [----] and COVID rescues The mixed record of quantitative tightening (QT) and why shrinking the balance sheet isnt urgent How paying [---] % interest on bank" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=dvhk1mf7YO4) 2025-07-25T13:15Z [----] followers, [----] engagements "Government Expenses Analysis Revenue vs Expenditure Trends We explore government expenses tariff revenue and income tax fluctuations. Comparing the most recent data with previous years we analyze shifts in revenue and expenditure" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=eQZwRc8y7rw) 2025-08-25T16:00Z 12K followers, [---] engagements "Economic Risks Stagnant Income for Many US Families Our team breaks down the proposed changes to student loan repayment examining the impact on borrowers. The new plan may alter repayment terms particularly for lower-income borrowers with payments starting from the first dollar earned potentially increasing monthly payments significantly. #studentdebthelp #studentdebtcrisis" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=fE9oLh9g-14) 2025-09-27T21:00Z 11.6K followers, [---] engagements "Erie Canal's Impact Early American Economic History We explore the Erie Canal's vital role in early America. Our video highlights state funding and railroad subsidies including land grants for the Illinois Central that spurred transformative development dropping freight costs and transportation times dramatically" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=fLkotZFoVPM) 2025-10-04T22:30Z 11.9K followers, [---] engagements "POP QUIZ: The Truth Behind Government Debt #shorts #finance #debt #government #economy @richardwvague" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=fhRGCZFWQ_A) 2024-05-22T15:16Z [----] followers, [---] engagements "US Government's Role Tech & Economic Progress Explained We explore how the US government fueled technological and economic growth from the American Revolution to the Panama Canal. We examine key milestones like the Erie Canal and railroad subsidies highlighting public funding's impact on the nation's development" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=gY-QU7qHAsk) 2025-10-04T17:30Z 12K followers, [---] engagements "China's Deflation Impact Will It Help US Inflation" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=ifRR-Mj0DuU) 2025-09-20T22:00Z 11.2K followers, [---] engagements "Social Security Deficit The Simple Unpopular Solution So now that we have all that in front of us let's try and solve our Social Security deficit problem. An easy way to do that would s- simply be to raise the payroll tax from its current level of 12.4% to 16.2%. That instantly solves the entire problem but it reduces the average worker's take home pay by around $2400 a year so has never been seriously considered by lawmakers" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=iq-LaZJg_Fc) 2025-08-28T17:00Z 10.3K followers, [---] engagements "Unsold Housing Inventory Key to Economic Forecasting We analyze the critical economic indicator: unsold housing inventory. Low inventory suggests positive economic trends in the coming years while high inventory indicates slower growth. We will explore the impacts providing insights into economic health" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=kBHBcSXciiY) 2025-08-26T00:15Z 10.1K followers, [----] engagements "Made in America Part 3: Can Reshoring Save U.S. Manufacturing Innovating breakthrough products in America is crucialbut what happens when manufacturing expertise leaves our shores In Part [--] of Made in America Richard Vague explains the urgent need to rebuild advanced manufacturing in the U.S. Decades of offshoring have drained essential skills and intellectual capital. Yet automation and advanced manufacturing technologies are creating an unprecedented opportunity to bring high-skill high-wage jobs back home. ✅ Why reshoring is vital for U.S. competitiveness ✅ How automation is reshaping" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=kF14ZiA4P6A) 2025-03-28T13:32Z [----] followers, [----] engagements "US Job Growth Accelerates Reshoring & Automation Explained Automation advancements are decreasing labor costs making reshoring cost-effective. We delve into how manufacturing is returning to the US creating high-skilled high-paying jobs in this process" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=kTwIE1LZG9Q) 2025-10-08T13:01Z 12.2K followers, [---] engagements "Tech Stock Crash Will AI Stocks CRATER in the Market We explore the risks of AI tech stocks. Will the market crash and will tech stocks fall Our video analyzes potential corrections drawing parallels to the [----] crash. #techstocks #techstock" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=kY3dCAyEZMA) 2025-09-28T12:01Z 11.6K followers, [---] engagements "Modern Banking How Loans Create Money NOT What You Think We debunk the myth of traditional banking Discover how banks create money when they issue loans not by lending existing deposits. Learn the surprising truth about modern finance" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=kZXf7kS_ghI) 2025-10-15T17:01Z 12.7K followers, [---] engagements "GDP Explained Spending Production & Economic Growth We break down GDP in simple terms: it's all about spending. Discover how government spending and production impact GDP using clear examples like COVID relief to illustrate key points. Understanding GDP made easy" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=ktxLyk7T_pU) 2025-09-04T21:21Z 10.5K followers, [---] engagements "US Oil Deregulation: How It Triggered Economic Recovery #shorts #reaganomics #inflation" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=l-uMxLjZ148) 2025-04-07T14:53Z [----] followers, [---] engagements "Tariffs & Trade Wars Part 3: The Tariffs That Built America In this weeks Weekly Comment Richard Vague revisits a pivotal chapter in American economic history. Once dismissed as relics of a bygone era protective tariffs were the engine that powered U.S. manufacturing into global dominance. Key Insights: - How early American policymakers shifted from free trade to high tariffs as manufacturing emerged as the nations wealth driver. - Why figures like President Monroe and Abraham Lincoln championed tariffs to protect domestic industry. - How these policies helped the U.S. overcome British" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=lWtfJjatomE) 2025-02-28T14:50Z [----] followers, [---] engagements "US Treasury Securities Global Decline in Interest Income We analyze the impact of treasury securities on households. Discover how the wealthiest 10% and the bottom 90% are affected with insights into interest income and long-term financial shifts" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=mEr-92is27k) 2025-10-09T21:30Z 12.2K followers, [---] engagements "India's Oil Imports Trump's Tariff Threat & Geopolitics" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=nHSBr9cpYE4) 2025-08-26T00:00Z 10.1K followers, [---] engagements "Why the U.S. Keeps Outpacing Europe Since [----] U.S. real GDP has grown nearly twice as fast as that of Europes largest economiesGermany France and the UK. So whats behind Americas surge In this episode of The Weekly Comment Richard Vague unpacks the overlooked forces driving the U.S. advantage: - Private-sector strength: Americans spent nearly double their European peers - Government spendings hidden role: How stimulus boosted growth and household wealth - Debt vs. wealth: Why a record $172 trillion in U.S. household net worth reframes the deficit debate - Innovation momentum: Why European" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=nIjf8zLUqqY) 2025-06-06T13:54Z [----] followers, [----] engagements "Rising Interest Rates Increase Inequality #shorts #economy #economicdata #finance @richardwvague" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=nJ27JARvavw) 2024-05-15T14:25Z [----] followers, [---] engagements "China's Stock Market A Financial Fiction We delve into the precarious valuation of China's stock market exploring the factors that make it a potential financial fiction. Our analysis questions the sustainability and reliability of China's market with insights into the role of the Chinese government" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=npClZxUa4qU) 2025-09-17T21:45Z 11.1K followers, [---] engagements "Germany's Economic Downturn Causes Trends and Solutions Let's look quickly at Germany's under-performance explain the cause and then talk about what it's trying to do now. Here we see Germany's GDP growth since [----] compared to the U.S. France and the UK. It now defines the bottom and in fact in its most recent quarter it was negative portending a possible recession" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=o0ZzK-guLHo) 2025-09-25T00:00Z 12.7K followers, [---] engagements "Invisible Hand How Wealth Shapes Society "In other words whatever you do it will have good effect. How soothing to ruthless minds and bad commercial consciences. When in the spring of [----] late in life and [--] years after the printing of Wealth Smith came down to London to enjoy his celebrity he stayed at the Lord Advocate's villa in Wimbledon and once he came downstairs the grandees Pitt Grenville and Henry Addington all stood up." Quote "'We will stand until you are first seated' said the gentlemen 'For we are all your scholars.'"" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=pQtqBkaMZgQ) 2025-08-31T14:01Z 10.4K followers, [---] engagements "Tychos Weekly Comment - Inequality Trends in the U.S. Tychos' Richard Vague examines how the COVID-19 pandemic has significantly exacerbated income inequality as job losses and economic disruptions disproportionately impacted low-income workers and marginalized communities. With sectors like hospitality and retail bearing the brunt of lockdown measures many low-wage workers faced layoffs or reduced hours widening the wealth gap and highlighting systemic inequities in access to healthcare education and economic opportunities. Let us know your thoughts about how COVID affected income inequality" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=pUZb-YSonVk) 2023-08-17T13:01Z [----] followers, [---] engagements "Wealth Gap The Growing Divide in America Explained Our analysis reveals the widening wealth gap contrasting income vs. wealth. The top 10% control nearly 70% of wealth while the bottom 50% barely hold 2%. We explore these stark disparities and the implications" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=pnm0ictqSVk) 2025-10-02T16:01Z 11.8K followers, [---] engagements "Germany's Economy Debt Growth and Recession Fears We analyze Germany's sluggish private debt growth and its impact on the nation's economic performance. We delve into GDP comparisons with the US France and the UK and examine the roles of government spending and net exports" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=q2u_lnELcYY) 2025-09-25T23:01Z 11.5K followers, [---] engagements "Financial Winners and Losers Gov't Business and the World We analyze the short-term financial impacts particularly for highly leveraged bond funds. Our insights reveal the government and businesses will likely see gains while the wealthiest households and the rest of the world might experience losses" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=qETa-sQnl-U) 2025-10-10T21:01Z 12.4K followers, [---] engagements "NASDAQ Valuations Are Tech Stocks Headed for a Crash We explore the current NASDAQ market cap compared to GDP and M2 revealing all-time high valuations. Learn about potential market corrections and the susceptibility of tech stocks to downturns. #techstocks" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=qyD41MmK8o4) 2025-09-28T21:00Z 11.6K followers, [---] engagements "Tariffs' Impact How They Hurt US Businesses and Economy We delve into the impact of tariffs on US businesses and households. Discover how tariff revenue leads to increased costs impacting companies like GM and potentially slowing down GDP growth. We break down the financial implications and share key insights" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=rrBLPViCSgk) 2025-08-25T12:01Z 10.1K followers, [---] engagements "Why Chinas Economy Is SlowingAnd What It Means for the World In this weeks episode of The Weekly Comment Richard Vague breaks down Chinas slowing economy. Well explore: - Why Chinas export surplus has reached nearly $1 trillion. - The deflationary impact China is exporting worldwide. - How the countrys government-controlled corporations are navigating losses to maintain employment. Find out why Chinas downturn is a challenge not just for Beijing but for economies across the globe #ChinaEconomy #GlobalTrade #EconomicTrends" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=rylc1t7QgzY) 2025-01-17T14:03Z [----] followers, [----] engagements "Is Inequality Getting Worse Is U.S. inequality getting worse New data from the Census Bureau and Bureau of Labor Statistics shed light on income debt and wealthand the picture that emerges is striking. In this weeks Weekly Comment Richard Vague explores: - Income trends: why median growth has stalled while the top continues to pull ahead - Household stress: how many families are spending more than they earn - Wealth inequality: why the top 10% hold nearly 70% of U.S. assets - The debt equation: how rising debt fuels asset prices and deepens the divide What do these numbers reveal about" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=tLgFoFp_NBY) 2025-09-26T14:48Z 11.8K followers, [----] engagements "Germany's Immigration Crisis Economic & Social Impact We delve into the significant impact of large-scale immigration on Germany's economy and society. In [----] Angela Merkel's government allowed millions of immigrants leading to complex social and cultural challenges job displacement and logistical hurdles. Also we will discuss immigration surge in [----] due to the Russian invasion of Ukraine" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=tVhznvrgXfc) 2025-09-23T13:01Z 11.4K followers, [---] engagements "Germany's Economic Crisis What's Gone Wrong We explore Germany's economic downturn once Europe's powerhouse now struggling with slow growth. Our analysis covers the causes including political upheaval and the impact on Europe. We examine GDP trends and potential recession risks" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=trH7EBw6Hk0) 2025-09-22T21:21Z 11.3K followers, [---] engagements "Genetic Engineering The Assembly Line of Life The process for genetically re-engineering those cells is quite simply a manufacturing prof- process complete with an assembly line albeit one that operates at a temperature of near absolute [--]. Manufacturing facilities staffed with well-paid technicians and scientists have been built in Pennsylvania and other places nearby specifically for this pur- purpose" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=u85JfuxxLOA) 2025-10-07T16:01Z 12.1K followers, [---] engagements "Student Debt Crisis Credit Cards and Auto Delinquency Soar We examine the concerning decline in student loan repayment rates as forbearance ends. Our video highlights the drop in payments and discusses the impact on credit quality offering insights into the current financial challenges. #studentdebtcrisis #studentdebt" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=uPLO35nAd-w) 2025-09-26T21:01Z 11.5K followers, [---] engagements "China's Economic Crisis Exports Soar Demand Plunges We dissect China's economic woes highlighting the paradox of soaring exports alongside collapsing internal demand. Discover the impact of overbuilding and its implications for the global economy. We analyze the root causes and potential consequences" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=u_HrHmoZECs) 2025-09-21T18:01Z 11.3K followers, [----] engagements "Social Security Crisis Path to a Better Future Are you perhaps feeling a little better now This all shows there is a path to addressing our so-called Social Security crisis. And frankly we have to believe that when the moment comes legislators will act to address this one way or the other" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=vVZjL2Z-0kI) 2025-09-11T17:01Z 10.8K followers, [---] engagements "Social Security Addressing the Deficit Without Impact We believe the Social Security deficit will be successfully addressed without impacting current recipients. We'll share our insights on how this will be achieved. Thanks for watching" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=viuPKMzsnWs) 2025-09-11T21:01Z 10.8K followers, [--] engagements "Jefferson's Fear The First Bank & Political Power That was the very reason that Thomas Jefferson so feared the creation of the first Bank of the United States which was the nation's first central bank. And in fact contemporaries believe that the first Bank of the United States used the threat of making or withholding loans to influence votes regarding such crucial legish- legislative matters as the Jay Treaty and the Quasi-War vote. A contemporary would protest that many were loath to vote against the wishes of Thomas Willing the Central Bank president for quote "Dread of being refused loans" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=wJVUQusnRk4) 2025-09-03T15:01Z 10.5K followers, [---] engagements "Debt and Economic Growth The Unseen Connection We delve into the core of economic expansion: debt. Exploring how private debt fuels growth from factories to homes. This video unveils the strong link between private debt and GDP" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=wNBa3iacvSY) 2025-08-27T12:01Z 10.2K followers, [---] engagements "GPIF The World's Largest Pension Fund Buying Stocks In addition the Japanese national pension fund the GPIF is the largest single pool of retirement savings in the world with over $1.7 trillion in assets under management. In [----] that fund adopted a policy of holding roughly 25% domestic equities and 25% international equities so it has been buying stocks to reach that goal making the GPIF a major force in global stock markets" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=wrVHCqjV0E4) 2025-09-10T21:01Z 11.1K followers, [--] engagements "America's Tech Leadership Government & Private Industry Across these milestones the pattern is crystal clear. Government-backed research and infrastructure coupled with private industry uh involvement has repeatedly laid the groundwork for America's industrial and technological leadership" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=xDhI9RRr2-E) 2025-10-05T13:01Z 12K followers, [---] engagements "Made in America Part 1: Backing Innovation Americas rise as a manufacturing giant didnt happen by chance. From canals and railroads to microchips and biotech the U.S. government consistently invested in critical innovations that shaped entire industries. In this weeks Weekly Comment Richard Vague takes you through Americas hidden history of government support in manufacturing and innovation. See how strategic public investments created the conditions for private-sector breakthroughsand why understanding this history matters for our economic future. ✅ The truth about governments role in" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=z2FFXfhekuU) 2025-03-07T14:37Z [----] followers, [----] engagements "The Truth About U.S. Home Sales and the Economy In this weeks video Richard Vague breaks down why U.S. home sales are at multi-year lows. While high prices and rising interest rates get most of the attention theres another key factor driving the trend: housing supply. Well explore: Why housing inventory is at historic lows. How mortgage rates and home prices impact affordability. What this means for the future of the U.S. economy. Tune in to discover why limited housing supply might hold the key to understanding both the housing market and broader economic trends. Watch now for a full" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=zHXK16Nb-Jg) 2024-11-01T14:01Z [----] followers, [----] engagements "US Economy Household Wealth Outpaces Federal Debt We're diving into the surprising truth about the US economy: how household net worth is outpacing federal debt growth. Explore the data and charts since [----] uncovering positive economic trends and comparing them with other major countries" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=zNT1aChyp00) 2025-08-26T21:01Z 10.2K followers, [---] engagements "Treasury Securities Who Wins and Loses We break down the projected $19 billion in federal and $4 billion in state and local government savings. We explore how businesses and ultimately wealthier households gain from these interest rate reductions considering long-term effects" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=zkpYapAiWbU) 2025-10-09T17:01Z 12.2K followers, [--] engagements "Government Stimulus Boosts Businesses and Economy [----] Now we're gonna show non-financial businesses financial businesses and the government deficit all together at the same time and then you can see that non-financial businesses and financial businesses received a boost from government stimulus especially in the Obama stimulus of 2009" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=-BgPZuYiMGk) 2026-01-01T22:30Z 21.8K followers, [---] engagements "Why Business Net Income is Often Negative Explained Why would business net income be negative most of the time Simple. Because the very purpose of a business is to funnel its income to its owners who are households primarily wealthy households. This happens primarily through dividends to shareholders or distributions to partners and other similar means. And um remember that this P&L as an expense is after all cash transactions so these distributions and uh dividends actually are a deduction from income" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=-FotHELAMGY) 2026-01-03T17:15Z 22.7K followers, [---] engagements "GDP Growth Analyzing the Surprising Q1 Decline The latest GDP figures show surprising negative growth in Q1 influenced by tariff changes. We analyze the current economic outlook and the forecasts for 2025-2027 offering insights into the underlying strength of the economy" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=-WSEzUZzEqM) 2025-09-05T00:00Z 26K followers, [---] engagements "1970s Oil Crisis What Caused the Notorious Inflation We explore the lethal combination that fueled the 1970s oil crisis. From soaring oil consumption to declining US production and the rise of OPEC our video reveals the factors behind the notorious inflation. We also delve into the impact of Nixon's decisions on oil prices" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=0GyZVZPd41E) 2025-10-30T12:00Z 13.6K followers, [---] engagements "Housing Supply Crisis Why Are Homes So Scarce We explore the reasons behind the housing supply shortage. COVID-19 significantly reduced home construction. High interest rates stemming from pandemic-related supply chain issues and inflation are also major contributors" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=0M2MJb_hp5Y) 2025-11-13T23:30Z 14.6K followers, [---] engagements "Global Economic Crisis Germany Britain and China In the meantime the world is only getting more complex. Germany's government just collapsed Britain is falling into recession China's household spending has turned anemic so there's a lot to discuss" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=0MUf6fXRvP8) 2025-10-26T22:00Z 13.3K followers, [---] engagements "Government Debt & Money Unpacking the Financial Truth We explore the complex relationship between government debt and money supply. We analyze the implications of considering government bonds Fannie Mae and Ginnie Mae bonds as forms of money and how this impacts the total money supply" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=0Zf7GN2IwCs) 2025-11-09T14:30Z 14.2K followers, [---] engagements "House Prices Soaring US UK and Australia's Crisis This can be vividly seen in the ratio of house prices to income among major developed countries. Let's take just [--] the US the UK and our good friends and allies in Australia. Since [----] that ratio has increased from [---] to [---] in the US from [--] to [---] in the UK and from [--] to [---] in Australia an almost unimaginable jump" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=0itE3E1rFIo) 2025-11-13T17:15Z 14.6K followers, [---] engagements "CMA's Revolution How Merrill Lynch Shook Banking We explore how the prime rate hit 7.75% during rampant inflation while banks offered 0% interest a Depression-era holdover. Our video examines Merrill Lynch's CMA spearheaded by Donald Regan and the upheaval it caused in the banking world" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=0sr_LzgK59U) 2025-11-06T14:00Z 14K followers, [---] engagements "The Economics Behind Frances Political Turmoil In this weeks video Richard Vague breaks down the economic forces driving Frances government collapse after a historic no-confidence vote. While political headlines focus on drama Frances stagnant economy paints the broader picture. Well explore: - Why private debt is shrinking and what it means for growth - The impact of Frances trade deficit - How government borrowing props up the economy Discover how these economic challenges are fueling Frances political turmoil and what it means for the countrys future. #France #Economics #DebtCrisis" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=0zaWxZH_t5k) 2024-12-13T14:23Z 14.6K followers, [----] engagements "Federal Reserve Chart Income vs Expense Explained Let's start by showing you a chart we've shown you a few times before. This is based on the data from the Federal Reserve showing income and expense by sector from [----] forward. It's all expressed as a percent of GDP. In this particular chart we show you only [--] of the [--] macro sectors the household sector and the government sector" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=1VthKrPyD-E) 2026-01-04T20:30Z 22.7K followers, [---] engagements "2001 Recession Did Real GDP Truly Decline You will note that in this crash nominal GDP never declined. Economists have concluded that there was a real GDP recession in '01 but we would note that real GDP meaning nominal GDP adjusted for inflation did not decline for [--] consecutive quarters which is the broadly accepted definition of a recession. More importantly real GDP measured against the same quarter in the previous year never declined and was always positive" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=1YlQvb9FHGE) 2025-10-24T16:15Z 13.2K followers, [--] engagements "Double Entry Bookkeeping & Government Deficit Explained We explore government deficit spending and its impact on money supply and M2. Danielle's insightful comment on double-entry bookkeeping highlights the process. We break down the roles of the Treasury banking sector and private banks" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=1_oVrh4iWv4) 2025-11-08T17:00Z 14.1K followers, [---] engagements "What's Next for Corporate Profits Corporate profits have improved over the past decadebut what happens next In this weeks Weekly Comment Richard Vague examines the next major forces shaping U.S. corporate profits: the greedflation debate the new tariff regime the AI spending boom and the outlook for interest rates. He explains why inflation and profits dont appear tightly linked in the aggregate why tariffs may matter but are bounded by the scale of imports and why AI spending could be an important swing factor going forward. And if AI spending cools he outlines the offset that could" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=1aPufwH2NaA) 2025-12-19T14:53Z 20.3K followers, [---] engagements "Business Net Income Boost Linked to Government Deficits Understand the US trade deficit: how foreign products like cars and smartphones contribute to a negative income situation and increased private sector debt. We explore how domestic production boosts US income" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=1z6EFcWSL7s) 2026-01-02T17:00Z 22.2K followers, [---] engagements "Argentina's Economic Crisis Why It's Always in the News We explore the recurring economic woes of Argentina a nation with immense potential. From historical defaults to current debt crises we analyze the factors that keep Argentina in the headlines and the US's role in the latest situation" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=2XGX78JN-8Q) 2025-11-03T17:00Z 13.9K followers, [---] engagements "US Debt Hits $38 Trillion The Scary Truth They Won't Tell This video summarizes the increasing US national debt and the impact of government shutdowns on the economy" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=2i1ZydzQWLo) 2025-11-18T13:45Z 18.9K followers, [---] engagements "Treasury Bills How Merrill Lynch & Fidelity Changed Finance We explore how Merrill Lynch Fidelity and others revolutionized finance with short-term Treasury bills creating a new market niche. Our discussion covers the technical dependence on the banking system for processing" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=2kDlxFv_jRg) 2025-11-09T23:00Z 18.6K followers, [---] engagements "China's Economy Trade Standoff & Interest Rate Cuts We analyze China's economic state amidst trade negotiations. A recent interest rate cut and financial injection by the Central Bank signals potential economic concerns. We explore China's ability to weather a trade standoff" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=2s9B7Cg9tFc) 2025-09-15T22:00Z 13.7K followers, [---] engagements "US Tariffs Did They Hurt China's Trade" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=2u0-sac1gQ4) 2026-01-16T14:00Z 30.9K followers, [---] engagements "Global Population Trends Fertility Rates and Aging Explained We explore global population trends focusing on declining fertility rates and aging populations. We break down the impact of these trends on economic growth and compare statistics across major countries like Japan China the US and India revealing key insights into future demographic shifts" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=2u0oxrbn2hY) 2025-10-19T12:30Z 13K followers, [---] engagements "US Inflation History From 1800s to the 1960s Despite a decrease in the inflation rate many Americans are still deeply concerned about rising prices. A recent Gallup poll found that 63% of all US adults feel that price increases since the pandemic have caused financial hardship for their family. Today we'll discuss a brief history of US inflation since the 1800s and focus our attention on one of the more recent bouts in the mo- in modern US history the 1960s" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=31Lj4bWLkms) 2025-10-27T16:00Z 13.3K followers, [---] engagements "Government Spending & Household Income The Shocking Connection Revealed Discover the direct link between government deficits and household net income. We reveal how government spending impacts your finances using historical examples like the year [----] budget and the [----] financial crisis" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=3B3f5QNcKt4) 2025-12-31T17:00Z 25.2K followers, [---] engagements "How Economic Uncertainty Impacts Elections As the US election nears lets explore how recent economic turmoil has shaped political shifts across Europe and its potential impact on the US elections. In this episode of The Weekly Comment with Richard Vague we examine Frances unexpected election outcomes the UKs historic Conservative defeat and Germanys far-right surge. Discover the key post-pandemic economic factors driving these changes including real wage growth GDP and unemployment rates and what this means for global stability. For more information on this topic and much more please visit us" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=3RdmIw8oL7o) 2024-07-19T14:04Z 25.2K followers, [---] engagements Limited data mode. Full metrics available with subscription: lunarcrush.com/pricing
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Social topic influence debt, tariffs, china, inflation, money, gdp, business, federal reserve #484, ai, government spending
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Top Social Posts
Top posts by engagements in the last [--] hours
"Unlock Lower Mortgage Rates Expert Tips Revealed"
YouTube Link 2026-02-14T14:00Z 30.9K followers, [---] engagements
"Lower Mortgage Rates Now Fed Rate Cut Case Explained"
YouTube Link 2026-02-12T14:00Z 30.9K followers, [---] engagements
"Fed Funds Rate vs Mortgage Rates What You Need to Know In fact if we look over the last [--] years the average difference between the Fed funds rate and the 30-year mortgage rate has varied widely. It's averaged around 3% which is about where it is right now but it has regularly hovered between 2% and 5% and in extreme has ranged from negative 7% to 6%. In other words short-term rates could readily go down another [---] to [---] basis points without mortgage rates coming down at all and we would still be within the typical range of the distance between short-term rates and mortgage rates"
YouTube Link 2026-02-13T14:00Z 30.9K followers, [---] engagements
"Is the Fed's Power Overblown The Federal Reserve is often treated like it can run the economycontrolling inflation and employment on command. But the Feds real job is older narrower and frequently misunderstood. In this weeks Weekly Comment Richard Vague traces the history of central bankingfrom the Bank of England to Americas repeated financial panicsand explains why the Fed was created in 1913: to serve as a lender of last resort prevent banking crises supervise banks issue currency and keep the payments system working. He then contrasts that original mission with the Feds modern dual"
YouTube Link 2026-02-13T14:45Z 30.9K followers, [---] engagements
"Household Debt Drops 67% of GDP Explained Household debt including mortgage debt is now at 67% of GDP down from 98% in [----]. And business debt including commercial real estate debt is now at 72% of GDP down slightly from the 75% in 2008"
YouTube Link 2026-01-28T13:45Z 30.9K followers, [---] engagements
"Where Does Money Come From Printing money gets blamed for inflation all the timebut in the modern U.S. economy money usually isnt created the way most people imagine. In this weeks Weekly Comment Richard Vague breaks down three distinct ways new money can be created: bank lending Federal Reserve open market operations (often called QE) and literal government printing and spending of currencyand why those are not the same thing. He uses long-run context and U.S. totals since [----] to show where most new deposits and currency actually came from then contrasts that with famous hyperinflation"
YouTube Link 2026-01-30T16:16Z 30.9K followers, [----] engagements
"AI Crash Diversify Your Investments Now Concerned about an AI crash impacting your future We explore why diversification as highlighted in investment textbooks is crucial. Learn how to safeguard your finances especially college funds against economic volatility. Don't get caught unprepared"
YouTube Link 2026-01-30T13:15Z 30.9K followers, [---] engagements
"Where Does $16 Trillion Come From Money Explained We explore the origins of $16 trillion debunking common misconceptions about where money comes from. We examine how savings business profits and government spending affect the money supply. Ultimately we reveal the correct answer: open market operations"
YouTube Link 2025-10-16T17:00Z 27.8K followers, [---] engagements
"China Recession Economic Crisis & Rising Unemployment Economists warn of recession risks and unemployment in China. Consumer confidence remains low leading to reduced spending and hesitancy towards debt. Household debt remains flat since mid-2022. We explore these troubling economic trends"
YouTube Link 2025-09-16T21:00Z 27.8K followers, [---] engagements
"Debt Creates Wealth AND Inequality This feels backwards at first"
YouTube Link 2026-01-27T17:01Z 30.9K followers, [---] engagements
"Housing Market Resilience Not [----] Overbuild By our estimate we are now somewhat underbuilt in housing in other areas of real estate not grossly overbuilt as in [----]. Business and household balance sheets are in decent shape. The 4.3% linked quarter growth in third quarter G- GDP which by the way was 2.3% for the full year the same quarter over the same quarter in the previous year is evidence of this underlying resilience"
YouTube Link 2026-01-27T13:01Z 30.9K followers, [---] engagements
"China's Manufacturing PMI Plummets What You Need to Know Here are a few additional warning signs we're closely tracking. Manufacturing activity has weakened significantly with China's manufacturing PMI dropping to [--] in April. Anything under [--] indicates that factory output is contracting. Notably new export orders are at their lowest since December of [----] a direct consequence of ongoing trade tensions and tariff pressures"
YouTube Link 2025-09-16T21:01Z 27.8K followers, [---] engagements
"Navigating 500+ Tariff Changes - Business Trade Made Easy Note that note that it's a challenge to actually keep track of all this since there have been hundreds of changes to tariffs under the new administration. One analyst actually counted over [---] such changes which not surprisingly increases the difficulties in managing trade that is faced by business"
YouTube Link 2026-01-24T14:01Z 30.9K followers, [---] engagements
"No [----] GDP Crash US Economy Resilience Explained Unlike 2008's economic contraction our US economy is resilient. We explore key factors like private sector debt and real estate overbuilding showing why a similar crash is unlikely"
YouTube Link 2026-02-06T13:30Z 30.9K followers, [---] engagements
"Government Savings How Reduced Interest Rates Benefit You We break down the projected $19 billion in federal and $4 billion in state and local government savings. We explore how businesses and ultimately wealthier households gain from these interest rate reductions considering long-term effects"
YouTube Link 2025-10-10T13:00Z 28.9K followers, [---] engagements
"Why is Mamdani Popular This part is misunderstood"
YouTube Link 2026-02-06T17:00Z 30.9K followers, [---] engagements
"Has DOGE cut government spending Earlier this year the DOGE team vowed to slash $2 trillion in federal spending even predicting pink slips across Washington. Five months in Treasurys ledger tells the opposite story: outlays are up [---] % to $3.05 trillion nudging spending from [----] % to [----] % of GDP. In this episode Richard Vague explains: Where the extra $180 billion has actually gone so far How interest Social Security & Medicare drive most of the increase Why drops in community development and education are just timing quirks Who really paid the bill: higher household taxes and doubled"
YouTube Link 2025-06-27T13:57Z 28.7K followers, [----] engagements
"Trump's Tariffs Are They Reducing the Deficit We investigate whether Trump's tariffs reduce the deficit and trade imbalance. We analyze the impact of nearly $30 billion in tariff revenue a 290% increase and its implications on the economy. Let's dive deep into the data"
YouTube Link 2025-08-25T00:03Z 29.7K followers, 17.9K engagements
"The Stargate Project: Americas $500B Energy Shift In this weeks commentary Richard Vague explores the massive energy demand surge coming to the U.S.driven by AI crypto reshoring manufacturing and more. With electricity demand projected to grow by 200-250% from data centers alone the $500B Stargate Project is set to increase U.S. electricity capacity by 64%. But can Americas utility industry keep up with this unprecedented transformation Key insights include: - How AI & data centers will consume 12% of U.S. electricity by [----] - The Stargate Projects massive impact on Americas energy future -"
YouTube Link 2025-01-31T14:40Z 29.3K followers, [----] engagements
"One Thing to Fix the Economy Two things can be true"
YouTube Link 2026-02-07T17:01Z 30.9K followers, [---] engagements
"Are Tariffs Reducing the Deficit Trump is touting nearly $30 billion in tariff revenue for Julya 290% jump from last yearbut are tariffs really reducing the U.S. deficit In this weeks Weekly Comment Richard Vague breaks down: - Why tariff revenue has barely changed the federal deficit (still 5.2% of GDP) - How falling income tax receipts cancel out tariff gains - GMs warning that tariffs could cost them up to $5 billion in [----] - How tariffs shift trade and risk shortages Tariffs raise revenue but also raise costs for households and businesses. Are Trumps tariffs fixing Americas deficitor"
YouTube Link 2025-08-22T13:57Z 29.7K followers, [----] engagements
"Argentina Currency Can the US Save the Peso We explore the recent US support for Argentina's currency analyzing the $40 billion injection via currency swaps. Our focus is on the potential impact on stabilization efforts looking back at historical challenges and hoping for a positive outcome"
YouTube Link 2025-11-04T17:01Z 28.2K followers, [---] engagements
"Government Deficit Won't Improve Inflation Predictions WRONG If you have a contradictory view please do share. Prediction number [--] the government spending deficit will not get much better if at all. Let's face it DOGE as disruptive as it was failed to cut government expenses in any meaningful way. So government debt will continue to grow but that will not bring skyrocketing inflation despite the predictions of so many doomsayers"
YouTube Link 2026-02-02T14:01Z 30.9K followers, [--] engagements
"Who Owns the National Debt Discover surprising insights into the ownership of U.S. Treasury debt including the role of foreign countries the impact of trade deficits and the significant holdings by the Federal Reserve. Gain a deeper understanding of how these dynamics influence the economy and debunk common misconceptions surrounding government debt and deficit spending. For more information on this topic and much more please visit us at https://join.tychosgroup.org/ See also: https://debteconomics.org/ (Recent and historical economic data of the world's largest [--] countries)"
YouTube Link 2024-05-03T15:34Z 29.7K followers, [----] engagements
"Who Wins When the Fed Cuts Interest Rates The Federal Reserve just cut rates for the first time in nine months. But who actually benefitsand who loseswhen interest rates fall In this weeks Weekly Comment Richard Vague explains: - How governments save billions as debt costs decline - Why businesses gain when bonds and loans reset - Why households dont all feel the same effectespecially wealthier vs. ordinary families - What foreign investors stand to lose as U.S. debt reprices The winners and losers arent always where youd expect. Watch the full breakdown to see what the numbers reveal"
YouTube Link 2025-10-03T14:00Z 29.7K followers, [----] engagements
"Fed's Size Comparing It to Global Central Banks We explore the Federal Reserve's size relative to other global central banks. We examine the Fed's balance sheet and its future shrinking plans comparing it to the European Central Bank the PBoC the Bank of England and the Bank of Japan"
YouTube Link 2025-09-02T22:00Z 28.7K followers, [---] engagements
"How Does China Keep Growing China reported 5.0% real GDP growth in 2025right on target. But whats actually keeping growth going and whats happening underneath the headline number In this weeks Weekly Comment Richard Vague breaks down the main forces supporting Chinas reported growth: record net exports rising government spending and debt and a surprisingly weak domestic non-government economy. He also explains why the deflation adjustment matters when interpreting the real GDP figure. He then looks at the pressures that continue to shape Chinas outlookproperty-sector fallout population"
YouTube Link 2026-02-06T14:45Z 30.9K followers, [----] engagements
"Trump's Intel Stock Buy Good or Bad for America The Trump administration's $8.9 billion investment in Intel stock sparks debate. This video explores the 9.9% equity position examining the implications and contrasting views from experts like Adam Posen and Erick Erickson. We look at the potential impact and compare it to other nations' approaches"
YouTube Link 2025-09-08T21:26Z 28.9K followers, [----] engagements
"Why Are Mortgage Rates Still So High Mortgage rates have come down from their peak but theyre still far above the pre-COVID range. So why are mortgage rates still so high In this weeks Weekly Comment Richard Vague explains why the Fed cant directly control mortgage rates why short-term rate cuts dont always bring long-term rates down and what history suggests has to happen for mortgage rates to fall meaningfully. He also points to a striking recent example where mortgage rates rose even after a Fed rate cut and closes with what hell cover next week about lowering rates even when the economy"
YouTube Link 2026-01-16T14:44Z 30.9K followers, [---] engagements
"Mortgage Rates High Affordability Crisis Explained Mortgage rates remain elevated impacting home affordability and sales. Discover how lower rates could save families hundreds monthly and boost homeownership for younger generations addressing a key economic issue"
YouTube Link 2026-02-11T14:15Z 30.9K followers, [---] engagements
"AI Spending Fuels Half of US GDP Growth Richard Vague notes that a major factor influencing business profits is the potential decrease in the windfall from the AI boom"
YouTube Link 2025-12-23T22:45Z 30.6K followers, [---] engagements
"Why Argentinas Debt Keeps Exploding Argentinas debt keeps risingbut not because of runaway spending. In this weeks Weekly Comment Richard Vague explains how a collapsing peso and inflation-linked bonds have magnified Argentinas debt burden even as deficits stay small. Youll learn: Why the pesos 96% drop since [----] has inflated Argentinas debt totals How foreign-currency borrowing and CPI-linked bonds drive automatic debt increases Why austerity alone cant solve the problem What the new $40 billion U.S. currency-swap program aims to doand whats at stake Its a clear look at what really drives"
YouTube Link 2025-10-31T13:57Z 30.6K followers, [----] engagements
"Will Trumps Bill Boost GDP U.S. GDP just slipped [----] % in Q1 [----] as firms scrambled to prepare for sweeping new tariffs. With Q2 numbers due July [--] all eyes are on President Trumps Big Beautiful Billa package of $4.5 trillion in tax cuts hefty tariffs and stricter immigration rules. Will it kickstart growth or deepen the slowdown In this weeks Weekly Comment Richard Vague breaks down: - The prebill consensus forecast: [---] % (2025) 1.51.6 % (2026) 2.02.2 % (2027) - How extending [----] cuts vs. new cuts ($125B$255B) changes the stimulus math - Why $217B$299B in tariff revenue could actually"
YouTube Link 2025-07-18T13:52Z 30.6K followers, [---] engagements
"Fed Rate Cuts Don't Guarantee Lower Mortgage Rates Confused why Fed rate cuts don't lower your mortgage We break down the complex relationship between short-term Fed rates and long-term mortgage rates showing historical examples of why they often don't align"
YouTube Link 2026-02-09T13:15Z 30.9K followers, [---] engagements
"US Inequality Shocking Income & Wealth Gap Trends We delve into the concerning rise of US inequality. We analyze income disparities revealing the top 20% gaining significantly more than the bottom 60%. Our analysis of spending habits further highlights the financial stress faced by many revealing the widening wealth gap and its impact"
YouTube Link 2025-09-30T17:00Z 11.8K followers, [---] engagements
"China's Economy Weakening Amidst Trade Standoffs We explore the economic health of China amid trade negotiations. Our analysis reveals concerning signals including interest rate cuts and compares China's situation to Japan's economic struggles. Learn about the warning signs and challenges China is facing today"
YouTube Link 2025-09-15T17:30Z 11.1K followers, [---] engagements
"The Shocking Truth About Government Debt and Household Wealth #shorts #economy #debt #finance @richardwvague"
YouTube Link 2024-05-21T14:06Z [----] followers, [---] engagements
"NSF Legacy How Innovation Flourished After WWII We explore how Vannevar Bush's vision and the NSF sparked innovation leading to breakthroughs in the mid-20th century. Our focus is on the Manhattan Project and the impact of the space and arms races especially the microchip"
YouTube Link 2025-10-03T21:00Z 11.9K followers, [---] engagements
"Tychos Weekly Comment: A Macroeconomic View of the Middle East Tychos' Richard Vague provides an economic understanding of the current situation in the Middle East. For more information on this topic and much more please visit us at www.tychosgroup.org/join See also: Debteconomics.org (Recent and historical economic data of the world's largest [--] countries) Bankingcrisis.org (200 years of economic data on financial crises experienced by the world's [--] largest economies) #Tychos #assets"
YouTube Link 2023-11-03T13:05Z [---] followers, [---] engagements
"The Truth About Debt and Economic Growth What truly fuels economic growth The answer might surprise you: it's private debt growth. In this episode of The Weekly Comment Richard Vague explains: - Why private debt is the strongest predictor of GDP growth - How innovation lending and productivity create a virtuous economic cycle - The relationship between private debt and wage increases - Lessons from Japan's economic stagnation and recovery - Why combining private and government debt provides an even clearer economic picture Discover how private lending shapes economiesand what this means for"
YouTube Link 2025-06-13T13:46Z [----] followers, [---] engagements
"What Falling Interest Rates Say About Chinas Future In this weeks commentary Richard Vague highlights the red flags signaling Chinas economic slowdown. From plunging interest rates to its slowing growth the data reveals critical insights about the challenges facing the worlds second-largest economy. Are we seeing a repeat of Japans lost decades and what can global markets learn from these trends Key topics include: - Chinas declining interest rates and what they signal. - Comparisons to Japans prolonged stagnation. - Global implications of Chinas economic shifts. Dont miss this in-depth"
YouTube Link 2025-01-24T15:06Z [----] followers, [----] engagements
"Why the Fed Was Created A Historical Overview Given all this uh let's take a moment to talk about why the Fed was created. The US did not even have a central bank for nearly [--] years from [----] to [----] and that was a period in which the US bypassed both Britain and China in size to become the world's largest economy. The US had no central bank and by the way the US dollar was not the world's reserve currency and yet the US became by far the largest economy in the world even though these [--] things were true"
YouTube Link 2025-09-02T19:00Z 10.5K followers, [---] engagements
"Manufacturing Dominance China US and the Industrial Revolution We explore the shifts in global manufacturing output over two centuries. From China and India's dominance to Britain's rise during the Industrial Revolution and the US overtaking the world. We then see how China reclaims its top spot demonstrating the dynamic nature of manufacturing"
YouTube Link 2025-10-06T22:00Z 12.1K followers, [---] engagements
"China's Lost Decade: The Private Debt Problem In this video Richard Vague of Tychos examines the troubling economic indicators emerging from China. With soaring youth unemployment deflation fears and warnings of Japanification China seems to be following a path similar to Japans infamous lost decades. We dive deep into the rising private sector debt overlending and overbuilding that has created [---] million+ unoccupied housing units triggering economic imbalances that China struggles to address. How does Chinas current situation compare to Japans crisis in the 1990s What options does the"
YouTube Link 2024-09-13T13:46Z [----] followers, [----] engagements
"US Manufacturing Comeback China's Rise and Fall We explore the shifting tides of global manufacturing. From US dominance to Japan's rise and China's current dominance our analysis examines the potential for US manufacturing to regain its former glory amid trade disputes and economic changes"
YouTube Link 2025-10-06T16:00Z 12.1K followers, [--] engagements
"Tech Stock Correction Why It Could Be Deeper Our analysis suggests a tech stock correction is likely potentially more severe and prolonged. We discuss vulnerabilities and the impact of tariffs on US corporate earnings projecting potential market shifts in the next 1-2 years. #techstocks"
YouTube Link 2025-09-28T16:30Z 11.6K followers, [---] engagements
"India's Oil Trump's Tariffs & Impact on Apple We explore India's oil imports from Russia a point of contention for the Trump administration. This analysis delves into potential tariff impacts legal challenges and strategic implications for manufacturing shifts from China to India. Our discussion includes Apple's iPhone plans"
YouTube Link 2025-08-25T21:00Z 10.2K followers, [----] engagements
"Germany's Military Build Up Unprecedented Debt & Power As a necessary but surprising part of this given Germany's historical fear of debt a constitutional change was passed in March [----] that will allow the government to finance this spending by taking on unprecedented levels of debt. Equally surprising Chancellor Friedrich Merz has stated his goal of making the Bundeswehr the strongest conventional army in Europe"
YouTube Link 2025-09-24T12:00Z 11.5K followers, [---] engagements
"Banks and Debt Securities How They Create Deposits Banks also create deposits when they purchase debt securities treasuries agency bonds or municipal bonds from households or other non-bank investor. That's e- the exact qu- equivalent of the bank making a loan and in fact is the bank making a loan. To make that purchase of a debt security the bank credits the seller's account with a new deposit and records the securities and asset just as it would a loan"
YouTube Link 2025-10-16T23:00Z 12.7K followers, [---] engagements
"Tychos Weekly Comment - Update on US Inflation Tychos' Richard Vague discusses the current state of U.S. inflation"
YouTube Link 2023-10-22T04:08Z [---] followers, [--] engagements
"China's $10 Trillion Stock Dominance Explained China does of course in an amount equal to 58% of its GDP or about $10 trillion worth of stock. That's a lot of stock and includes ownership of most of the biggest banks and corporations. But they're a communist country and the people or read the government are supposed to own everything"
YouTube Link 2025-09-10T17:00Z 11.6K followers, [----] engagements
"The Fall of Evergrande Tychos' Richard Vague discusses the recent liquidation order of China's Evergrande Group and what this means for their economy. For more information on this topic and much more please visit us at www.tychosgroup.org/join See also: Debteconomics.org (Recent and historical economic data of the world's largest [--] countries) Bankingcrisis.org (200 years of economic data on financial crises experienced by the world's [--] largest economies) #Tychos #assets"
YouTube Link 2024-02-09T12:47Z 11.1K followers, [---] engagements
"Japans Rise & Fall: A Warning for the U S In the 1980s Japan looked unstoppableits economy peaked at 18% of global GDP Sony and Toyota led global innovation and the world studied its manufacturing secrets. But today Japan accounts for just 4% of global GDP. What happened In this episode of The Weekly Comment Richard Vague breaks down: - The overbuilding bubble that wrecked Japans banks - Sonys riseand self-sabotagein the digital era - How low birthrates and strict immigration policy shrank the population - Why Japans shift from export powerhouse to net importer worsened its decline Its a"
YouTube Link 2025-05-23T13:49Z [----] followers, [----] engagements
"Genetic Engineering PA's Manufacturing Resurgence We explore how Pennsylvania's investment in genetic engineering research can revitalize its manufacturing sector create high-wage jobs and lead a resurgence in US manufacturing"
YouTube Link 2025-10-07T21:00Z 12.1K followers, [---] engagements
"Japan's Government Debt: Red Flag or Red Herring #shorts #japan #debt #economy #government @richardwvague"
YouTube Link 2024-06-18T17:42Z [----] followers, [---] engagements
"Treasury Interest Payments Are Benefitting MILLIONS #shorts #economy #economics #finance #debt @richardwvague"
YouTube Link 2024-05-14T01:31Z [----] followers, [---] engagements
"Japan's Stock Ownership Shocking Facts Revealed Japan's economy faced significant challenges including a collapse in the 1990s deflation and the [----] global financial crisis. We analyze how Japan strived to stimulate its economy from [----] to [----] and provide insights into their economic journey"
YouTube Link 2025-09-09T21:00Z 10.8K followers, [---] engagements
"The History of U.S. Inflation Part One Tychos' Richard Vague discusses a brief history of U.S. inflation since the beginning of the 19th century with an emphasis on one of the more recent bouts the 1960s. For more information on this topic and much more please visit us at www.tychosgroup.org/join See also: Debteconomics.org (Recent and historical economic data of the world's largest [--] countries) Bankingcrisis.org (200 years of economic data on financial crises experienced by the world's [--] largest economies) #Tychos #assets"
YouTube Link 2024-03-01T12:02Z [----] followers, [---] engagements
"Student Debt Crisis Impacts on Economy & Borrowers All these developments are significant since student debt has tripled as a share of the economy rising from roughly 2% of GDP in [----] to about 6% today with [----] million borrowers in a country with a population of [---] [-------]. A sharp increase in defaults today thus carries far greater consequences for individual households and the broader economy than it would have in previous decades. #studentdebtcrisis #studentdebt"
YouTube Link 2025-09-26T13:00Z 11.6K followers, [---] engagements
"America's Manufacturing Decline A Critical Analysis We explore the significant drop in federal R&D spending and its impact on America's manufacturing prowess. We examine the intertwining trends and the concerning loss of America's global manufacturing share"
YouTube Link 2025-10-06T13:00Z 12.1K followers, [---] engagements
"US & China Trade Deal Markets React & Economic Analysis We examine the recent US and China trade agreement including tariff reductions and market responses. We analyze China's economic capacity amidst the trade standoff and its implications for global markets"
YouTube Link 2025-09-15T12:00Z 11.1K followers, [---] engagements
"Spains Immigration Miracle: From Bust to Boom Spains housing bubble burst debt soared and its population was shrinkinguntil the government opened its doors to Spanishspeaking immigrants and flipped the story. In this video Richard Vague explains: - How new workers lifted Spains population by [---] % in a single year - The export pivot that turned a trade deficit into a [--] %ofGDP surplus - The simple math that cut privatedebt/GDP from [---] % to [---] %without austerity Why other aging economies are studying Spains playbook (and the tariff risk that could derail it) Can smart immigration policy"
YouTube Link 2025-05-02T13:47Z [----] followers, [----] engagements
"Manufacturing Shift Why Reshoring Complex Products Is Hard We explore the challenges of reshoring complex products to the US. Intellectual capital and manufacturing skills have diminished. Manufacturing particularly for high-end tech is intellectual capital itself. But there's hope"
YouTube Link 2025-10-08T21:00Z 12.2K followers, [---] engagements
"Adam Smith's Invisible Hand The invisible hand is one of the most famous ideas in economics. But where did it come fromand how did it become the creed of modern markets In this weeks Weekly Comment holiday special Richard Vague shares a passage from James Buchans Frozen Desire (1997) tracing the surprising history of the phrase: - Daniel Defoe used it to mean bad luck. - Adam Smith re-cast it as a benevolent force in The Theory of Moral Sentiments. - In The Wealth of Nations it became a justification for self-interest driving prosperity. - Later it grew into the ideology that egoism alone"
YouTube Link 2025-08-29T14:04Z 10.4K followers, [----] engagements
"China's Economic Strategy Debt and Spending Surge So how is China combating this tariff threat and this emerging economic weakness Well for over [--] years it has had only one playbook and only one play stoking business and government debt to fund more spending and it's now returning to that same playbook with a vengeance. Non-financial business bank loans saw a significant uptick in March of [----] growing from 134% to 139% in the first quarter of [----] alone.Government debt including LGFV debt has climbed to 108% of GDP in 2024"
YouTube Link 2025-09-16T12:00Z 11.1K followers, [---] engagements
"Wealth Inequality The Global Crisis Unveiled The bottom line is wealth inequality will continue to increase not just in the United States but globally. That's it for this week. Thanks. __missing"
YouTube Link 2025-10-02T21:00Z 11.9K followers, [---] engagements
"Is Trump Copying Reagan's Playbook When Ronald Reagan took office in [----] he faced sky-high inflation and interest ratesand leaned into the pain. He backed the Feds aggressive rate hikes knowing it would trigger a recession early in his term but hoping for a strong recovery in time for reelection. It worked. Now Donald Trump seems to be borrowing from that same playbook. Hes starting off with economic pain of his own: tariffs budget cuts and policy shocksall with the expectation that by [----] or [----] the economy will rebound and set the stage for a triumphant return (or a hand-picked"
YouTube Link 2025-04-04T13:32Z [----] followers, [----] engagements
"Will Trump Weaponize the Fed If President Donald Trumpor any future presidentgains direct sway over the Federal Reserves $5.8 trillion balance sheet U.S. monetary policy could shift from independent safeguard to political weapon shaking markets inflation expectations and core democratic checks. In this episode of The Weekly Comment Richard Vague explains: - Why the Fed was created as a lender of last resortand how that founding mission underpins the modern fight for centralbank independence. - How wartime inflation and the [----] TreasuryFed Accord first tested independenceand why Volckers"
YouTube Link 2025-08-01T13:47Z [----] followers, [----] engagements
"Federal Spending EXPLODES Shocking Numbers Revealed [--] months into the fiscal year Treasury's own numbers make clear those promised cuts haven't arrived. It's early but uh let's see what happened. Through May [----] total federal spending hit at [----] [-------------] compared to [----] trillion over the same period last year a 6.3% increase. As a share of GDP spending has also increased from 24% to 24.4%"
YouTube Link 2025-09-05T19:00Z 10.6K followers, [--] engagements
"Do Corporate Profits Increase Inequality #shorts #economy #finance #economics #inequality #income @richardwvague"
YouTube Link 2024-05-01T14:01Z [----] followers, [---] engagements
"Trumps Tariff Chaos: Why the Numbers Dont Add Up President Trump recently announced a sweeping reciprocal tariff policybut the math behind it doesnt make sense. He claims fairness yet the tariffs hes imposing have little connection to the actual tariffs countries charge U.S. goods. This isnt about equalizing trade; its about punishing countries based on trade deficits a completely different economic concept. In this weeks episode Richard Vague explains exactly how the White House miscalculates tariffs on Switzerland and Japan why their formula ignores key economic realities and what this"
YouTube Link 2025-04-11T13:52Z [----] followers, [----] engagements
"Made in America Part 2: Losing Our Edge America once led the world in manufacturing and innovationbut today that leadership is fading fast. In Part [--] of Made in America Richard Vague explains why reduced government investment increased outsourcing and intense global competition have weakened Americas position as a manufacturing leader. ✅ How free trade impacted U.S. manufacturing ✅ What led America to lose its innovation edge ✅ Can we regain our global competitive advantage Richard breaks down whats behind our industrial declineand explores potential solutions. #MadeInAmerica #Manufacturing"
YouTube Link 2025-03-21T13:47Z [----] followers, [----] engagements
"Tychos Weekly Comment - Recent Trends in Germany's Trade Position Tychos' Richard Vague provides a detailed analysis of the current economic situation in Germany focusing on its transition into an export-driven economy and recent challenges amid global trade shifts. Understanding Germany's economic landscape is vital for viewers to grasp the country's position in the global market and navigate potential implications for trade stability and geopolitical risks. Let us know your thoughts about the current economic situation in Germany in the comments below and dont forget to subscribe for more"
YouTube Link 2023-08-31T13:36Z [----] followers, [---] engagements
"US vs China Stock Market Valuation and Future Trends Our analysis compares China's stock market valuation to the US's examining public and private stock values. We explore debt usage potential corrections and future growth prospects for both markets. We delve into state-owned enterprises and emerging trends"
YouTube Link 2025-09-21T22:00Z 11.3K followers, [---] engagements
"China's Economy Exporting Deflation to the World We dive into China's economic situation examining its deflationary pressures and reliance on exports. We explore how slashing prices impacts corporate profits and global markets and compare China's borrowing to the US. Discover the implications of China's economic strategy"
YouTube Link 2025-09-20T13:00Z 12.6K followers, [---] engagements
"Real Estate & Taxes New Law's Impact on Your Investments Our analysis reveals how the new tax law supercharges home ownership investment and boosts the real estate industry. We discuss key changes like the SALT deduction and bonus depreciation projecting significant tax reductions and GDP growth"
YouTube Link 2025-09-05T16:00Z 10.6K followers, [---] engagements
"The Weekly Comment: Why Are Homes So Unaffordable Tychos' Richard Vague discusses housing costs in the U.S. and why homes are no longer affordable especially for first time and low-income home buyers. For more information on this topic and much more please visit us at www.tychosgroup.org/join See also: Debteconomics.org (Recent and historical economic data of the world's largest [--] countries) Bankingcrisis.org (200 years of economic data on financial crises experienced by the world's [--] largest economies) #Tychos #assets"
YouTube Link 2024-01-05T15:00Z [----] followers, [----] engagements
"US Manufacturing Comeback China's Economy & Trade We explore if US manufacturing can rebound considering China's economic slowdown and trade impacts. Analyzing the Export Complexity Index we look at advanced exports like medical devices and robotics and discuss the concerning trends"
YouTube Link 2025-10-05T22:00Z 12K followers, [---] engagements
"Japan's Market Bank of Japan's Shocking Stock Dominance We uncover the Bank of Japan's interventionist approach to combat economic stagnation. Explore how their ETF purchases reshaped the Tokyo Stock Exchange leading to significant stock ownership by [----]. We also delve into the challenges of unwinding these massive holdings"
YouTube Link 2025-09-09T16:00Z 10.8K followers, [---] engagements
"Interest Rates Down What Happens to Stocks And there's the just kind of the conventional view that if rates go down stocks will go up. But even though the textbooks tell you that uh when it comes to stocks uh you never know. Let's start with the government. The federal government is projected to save around [--] billion in interest payments over the next year while state and local governments will save another 4000000000"
YouTube Link 2025-10-11T13:00Z 12.4K followers, [---] engagements
"How Much Debt Is Hiding in the Stock Market The stock market is fully valuedbut how much of that is fueled by debt In this weeks The Weekly Comment Richard Vague examines the leverage behind todays stock market highs. From margin debt to equity derivatives the data reveals just how much risk is hiding in the system especially in these uncertain global times. Find out: ✅ How todays stock market compares to past peaks ✅ Why equity derivatives have hit an all-time high ✅ What history tells us about leverage-driven corrections And for those watching crypto marketsRichard revisits crypto debt"
YouTube Link 2025-02-07T14:46Z [----] followers, [----] engagements
"How Banks Create Money Deposits Explained [----] [----] We break down how banks generate deposits and the money supply. Bank loans and Fed operations are the primary sources contributing $16 trillion in deposit growth. Discover the mechanics behind US GDP growth from [----] to 2024"
YouTube Link 2025-10-14T22:30Z 12.5K followers, [---] engagements
"The Many Warning Signs in Chinas Economy Chinas economic outlook is darkeningdespite a temporary easing of tariffs between the U.S. and China. Underneath the headlines troubling signs are building: manufacturing is stalling consumer confidence is low youth unemployment remains high and debt is surging. In this episode of The Weekly Comment Richard Vague breaks down: - Why interest rate cuts signal distressnot strength - The long-term risks of Chinas mounting debt and weak domestic demand - Parallels to Japans lost decade of stagnation - What Chinas slowdown could mean for the global economy"
YouTube Link 2025-05-16T13:45Z 10.8K followers, [----] engagements
"Tychos Weekly Comment - The Miracle of Taiwan Tychos' Richard Vague dives into the economic growth history of Taiwan highlighting its remarkable trajectory amidst geopolitical tensions and industrial advancements. Understanding Taiwan's economic journey is essential for viewers seeking insights into how strategic government policies particularly in manufacturing and technology sectors have propelled the island nation to become a key player in global trade and innovation. Let us know your thoughts about Taiwan's economic growth history in the comments below and dont forget to subscribe for"
YouTube Link 2023-09-28T14:11Z [----] followers, [---] engagements
"China's Price War Impact on Profits & Global Markets We explore China's strategy of slashing prices to boost international demand. We uncover how this impacts corporate profits and leads to increased borrowing affecting global markets"
YouTube Link 2025-09-21T13:00Z 11.3K followers, [---] engagements
"US Manufacturing Comeback China's Economy & Trade We explore if US manufacturing can rebound considering China's economic slowdown and trade impacts. Analyzing the Export Complexity Index we look at advanced exports like medical devices and robotics and discuss the concerning trends"
YouTube Link 2025-10-05T13:00Z 12K followers, [---] engagements
"Is the U.S. Ready for a Trade War In this weeks video Richard Vague explores the U.S.s unique position in the global trade landscape. With President-elect Trump proposing sweeping tariffs on Mexico and Canada the conversation about trade wars and economic impact is heating up. Well cover: - Why the U.S. is less dependent on international trade than other major economies. - How trade deficits affect the private sector more than government deficits. - Why tariffs have historically been both a tool and a strategy for Americas growth. Tune in to understand how Americas trade policies might shape"
YouTube Link 2024-12-06T14:13Z [----] followers, [----] engagements
"Germany's NEW Era Defense Spending & Policy Shifts We examine the monumental shift in Germany's defense spending and policy. After generations of avoiding debt and military investment our analysis uncovers what this new era entails"
YouTube Link 2025-09-25T18:00Z 11.5K followers, [---] engagements
"US Debt & Household Wealth Surprising [----] Numbers"
YouTube Link 2025-09-12T12:00Z 10.8K followers, [---] engagements
"Social Security Tax How to Fix the Funding Problem The first one is perhaps the easier of the [--] to consider. Currently the Social Security tax is not assessed on any income over $176100. That doesn't seem very fair at least to some especially since over time inflation has resulted in so many more salaries increasing to above that level. So one easy proposed solution would be to tax salaries above a certain level and the analysis the Social Security Administration does is over $250000 at that 12.4% rate without changing anything on the benefits side and according to the Social Security"
YouTube Link 2025-09-12T17:30Z 10.8K followers, [---] engagements
"Can Chinas Economy Be Saved by This Stimulus In this weeks video Richard Vague analyzes Chinas boldest stimulus package since the Global Financial Crisis. With the economy slowing down China aims to hit its 5% growth targetbut will this massive effort succeed Key elements of Chinas stimulus include: Monetary policies: RRR cuts mortgage rate reductions and new lending facilities to boost credit and housing. Fiscal measures: Sovereign debt issuance increased spending and subsidies to stimulate consumer demand. However serious questions remain. With declining loan demand already low mortgage"
YouTube Link 2024-10-04T13:43Z [----] followers, [----] engagements
"Trump & The Fed What's Next for Financial Markets We explore President Trump's potential actions regarding Federal Reserve Chair Jay Powell. We analyze implications for financial markets and the importance of Fed independence offering a unique perspective beyond conventional narratives"
YouTube Link 2025-09-02T14:00Z 10.5K followers, [---] engagements
"Economic Debate: Biden vs. Trump In this episode of 'The Weekly Comment' with Richard Vague we dive into the real impact of presidential policies on the economy. Do presidents like Biden and Trump truly shape the economy or is their influence overstated We explore the recent presidential debate and how the US economy has held steady. What does this mean for the [----] election Discover why global trends and private sector actions play a more significant role. Gain fresh insights and understand the true factors at play including the Fed and mortgage rates. For more information on this topic and"
YouTube Link 2024-07-04T00:43Z [----] followers, [---] engagements
"GPIF The World's Largest Pension Fund Buying Stocks In addition the Japanese national pension fund the GPIF is the largest single pool of retirement savings in the world with over $1.7 trillion in assets under management. In [----] that fund adopted a policy of holding roughly 25% domestic equities and 25% international equities so it has been buying stocks to reach that goal making the GPIF a major force in global stock markets"
YouTube Link 2025-09-10T21:00Z 10.7K followers, [--] engagements
"Is the U.S. Economy in Trouble In the first quarter of [----] U.S. GDP unexpectedly contracted by 0.5% breaking a three-year streak of steady economic growth. But is this downturn a genuine economic stumble or simply a statistical blip Richard Vague explains: - What caused the surprising contraction and how imports surged nearly 39% - Why businesses rapidly increased inventories offsetting some GDP impact - The real significance of slowing consumer spending - Forecasts for economic growth in the upcoming quarters and for [----] overall - Key economic sectors facing headwinds including business"
YouTube Link 2025-07-11T13:58Z [----] followers, [----] engagements
"Fed's Profitability How Interest Payments Changed Everything We delve into the Federal Reserve's profitability and the impact of paying interest on bank reserves a strategy enacted during the global financial crisis. We discuss the shift from positive earnings to losses since September [----] and explore Senator Ted Cruz's proposal"
YouTube Link 2025-09-03T07:00Z 10.5K followers, [---] engagements
"Social Security Is It Going Bankrupt The Facts We explore the truth behind Social Security's financial state. Discover the simple retirement payment system its funding and why payouts now exceed tax revenue. Understand the impact of an aging population and declining birth rates"
YouTube Link 2025-08-28T00:00Z 10.2K followers, [---] engagements
"The Hidden Impact of Government Debt on Your Personal Wealth We delve into the often misunderstood relationship between government deficits and household net worth. Drawing from compelling data and insightful analysis we uncover the surprising truth behind the numbers. In [----] the federal government faced a staggering deficit of $2 trillion leading to widespread concern. But what does this deficit truly signify And how does it impact household finances For more information on this topic and much more please visit us at https://join.tychosgroup.org/ See also: https://debteconomics.org/ (Recent"
YouTube Link 2024-05-17T10:28Z [----] followers, [---] engagements
"China's Economic Slowdown Bonds Rates and Market Shift We analyze the unexpected shifts in bond yields between China and Japan. Our analysis includes insights on the economic slowdown and comparing these trends to US interest rates. We also highlight the prediction made a decade ago and the current implications"
YouTube Link 2025-09-19T22:00Z 11.2K followers, [---] engagements
"Advanced Manufacturing US Opportunity & Challenges We explore advanced manufacturing in the United States. We'll uncover opportunities and challenges emphasizing the importance of domestic production for intellectual capital. Discover why reshoring is crucial for innovation and future growth"
YouTube Link 2025-10-08T17:00Z 12.2K followers, [---] engagements
"Cancer Cure Revolutionary Treatment Using Modified T Cells We explore a groundbreaking cancer treatment developed at the University of Pennsylvania. Scientist Carl June and his team have engineered T-cells to eliminate cancer tumors offering hope to patients with acute lymphoblastic leukemia and other cancers leading to miraculous results within days"
YouTube Link 2025-10-07T13:01Z 12.1K followers, [---] engagements
"Rate Cut Impact Sector Cashflow Over Next [--] Months Here's our estimate of the rate cut impact over the next [--] months what you might consider the cashflow impa- impact to each sector. We do this without taking into account any impact of the rate cut on boosting stock prices you know"
YouTube Link 2025-10-11T17:30Z 12.4K followers, [---] engagements
"Why Trump Hit India With Tariffs President Trump just raised tariffs on India to 50% sparking economic and diplomatic fallout. In this weeks Weekly Comment Richard Vague explains: - How the new tariffs could shave 1% off Indias growth rate - Why the move could slow the shift of manufacturing from China to India - The legal fight over whether presidents can use tariffs as foreign policy - Which U.S. sectors depend most on Indian imports and how theyll be affected Why this could either weaken U.S.India ties or lead to new export opportunities Watch the full breakdown to see the data the"
YouTube Link 2025-08-15T13:48Z [----] followers, [----] engagements
"Student Debt Crisis Credit Cards and Auto Delinquency Soar We examine the growing student debt problem and its impact on household finances. We dive into rising credit card and auto loan delinquencies providing insights into the current economic landscape. #studentdebtcrisis #studentdebt"
YouTube Link 2025-09-27T13:00Z 11.6K followers, [---] engagements
"Expense Reduction - Will Spending Cuts Ever Happen We've analyzed expense reduction talks and the elusive reality of spending cuts. Our prediction: expect minimal reductions possibly further increases relative to GDP. We'll monitor Treasury's books for updates"
YouTube Link 2025-09-05T23:00Z 10.6K followers, [---] engagements
"Tychos Weekly Comment - Governments Have a Big Stake in the Private Sector Tychos' Richard Vague discusses recent trends in the government balance sheets of the world's seven largest economies. For more information on this topic and much more please visit us at www.tychosgroup.org/join See also: Debteconomics.org (Recent and historical economic data of the world's largest [--] countries) Bankingcrisis.org (200 years of economic data on financial crises experienced by the world's [--] largest economies) #Tychos #assets"
YouTube Link 2023-09-07T13:54Z [---] followers, [---] engagements
"Stock Market Valuation Tech Stocks' Current State Our analysis reveals current stock market valuations. We delve into total market PE comparing it to pre-GFC and Internet [---] crash levels. We examine market cap to GDP and M2 highlighting the potential for a stock market correction. #techstocks"
YouTube Link 2025-09-29T21:00Z 12.6K followers, [---] engagements
"Government Funding Fueling Innovation and American Progress We explore how government funding drives innovation and manufacturing advancements in the US including artificial intelligence biotech and supercomputing. Discover why long-term research often requires government support for groundbreaking discoveries"
YouTube Link 2025-10-03T16:01Z 11.9K followers, [---] engagements
"How Financial Crises Start #shorts #debt #crisis #finance #economy @richardwvague"
YouTube Link 2024-06-26T16:38Z [----] followers, [---] engagements
"Is the US Economy in Trouble Tychos' Richard Vague discusses the current state of the US economy and provides insights into where it may be heading in the near future. For more information on this topic and much more please visit us at https://join.tychosgroup.org/ See also: https://debteconomics.org/ (Recent and historical economic data of the world's largest [--] countries) https://bankingcrisis.org/ (200 years of economic data on financial crises experienced by the world's [--] largest economies) #Tychos #assets"
YouTube Link 2024-04-05T15:55Z [----] followers, [----] engagements
"The Coming Student Debt Crisis: What Lies Ahead Were in early [----] and the remnants of student loan forbearance from the pandemic have now largely disappeared leaving us with some concerning signs. With the repayment rate among borrowers down to just 38% far lower than pre-pandemic levels and delinquency rates on the rise what does the future hold for student debt In this video Richard Vague explains: - The troubling state of student loan repayment: a 15.6% delinquency rate - How the Biden administrations SAVE plan was paused and the impact of proposed Republican changes - The significant"
YouTube Link 2025-05-09T13:54Z [----] followers, [----] engagements
"Wealth Inequality Shocking Facts About the Bottom 50% Let me repeat that. The bottom 50% of the population has only wealth equal to 2% and the share of the slice of the population between those [--] groups which is those in the [--] to 90% strata has actually declined from 36% to 30%"
YouTube Link 2025-10-01T21:00Z 11.8K followers, [---] engagements
"Can Housing Restart the U.S. Economy Unsold housing inventory is the economys best earlywarning signal. When listings ballooned before [----] construction froze and growth collapsed. Today inventory is scarce rates are high and demand is waiting. In this episode of The Weekly Comment Richard Vague explains: - How an inventory glut toppled housing and jobs in the Global Financial Crisis - Why tight supply and elevated rates keep building muted right now - How even one Fed rate cut could unlock a surge in construction and spending - The tariff wildcard that could tilt the outlook Can todays"
YouTube Link 2025-05-30T13:44Z [----] followers, [---] engagements
"China's Economy SHOCK Bonds Yield Decline We explore the surprising shift in bond yields between China and Japan a trend that challenges long-held views of economic growth. We delve into the decline of China's 10-year bond yield and how it compares to Japan's recent climb especially given the landscape of 2015"
YouTube Link 2025-09-19T13:01Z 11.2K followers, [---] engagements
"Tychos Weekly Comment - Central Banks Expand Their Roles Tychos' Richard Vague explains the evolution of central bank assets since [----] highlighting their significant growth especially during economic crises like the global financial downturn and the COVID-19 pandemic. Understanding the dynamics of central bank assets is vital for viewers as it offers insights into monetary policy strategies government interventions in financial markets and their potential impacts on inflation and overall economic stability. Let us know your thoughts about central bank assets in the comments below and dont"
YouTube Link 2023-09-14T14:15Z [----] followers, [---] engagements
"Germany's Economic Shift Military Spending & Debt Germany confronts economic slowdown implementing key changes. We examine the re-acceleration of energy diversification increased military spending and unprecedented debt levels. Chancellor Merz aims to build the strongest conventional army in Europe marking a new era"
YouTube Link 2025-09-23T17:00Z 11.4K followers, [---] engagements
"Spains Population Crisis: BabyBust Threatens Growth Spains birthrate has plunged to [----] children per womanbarely half the replacement levelflipping its population pyramid and risking a [--] % headcount drop in a single generation. In this episode of The Weekly Comment Richard Vague explains: - How to read a populationpyramid in [--] seconds - Why Spains inverted pyramid could choke future GDP and tax revenues - The immigration strategy Madrid is betting on for a turnaround (next weeks topic) Can demographics derail an economy Subscribe to Tychos for clear datadriven economic analysis every week"
YouTube Link 2025-04-25T13:45Z [----] followers, [----] engagements
"Student Loan Crisis Warning Signs in [----] We examine the concerning decline in student loan repayment rates as forbearance ends. Our video highlights the drop in payments and discusses the impact on credit quality offering insights into the current financial challenges. #studentdebt #studentdebtcrisis"
YouTube Link 2025-09-27T16:00Z 11.6K followers, [---] engagements
"Germany's Export Dependence A Changing Global Landscape We explore Germany's reliance on exports particularly after adopting the euro. The nation transformed into a major exporter but changing global dynamics now present new challenges and opportunities for our economy and the future of free trade"
YouTube Link 2025-09-25T12:30Z 11.5K followers, [---] engagements
"How Is Money Created Americas money supply has surged from $5.4 trillion in [----] to $23 trillion in [----]. But who actually created itthe banks or the Federal Reserve In this weeks Weekly Comment Richard Vague breaks down the data and clears up the biggest misconceptions about where money really comes from: How bank lending and bond purchases create new deposits Why Fed open-market operations account for only a small share of total money The double-entry accounting that shows how new deposits are born The breakdown of bank- versus Fed-created money over the past two decades Its a clear"
YouTube Link 2025-10-10T13:54Z 12.6K followers, [----] engagements
"Trump's Tariffs How They Will Hurt India's Economy We analyze the impact of Trump's tariffs on India. We explore the shift in US-India relations contrasting past alliances with current trade policies and their implications on India's economy. Our analysis shows how these tariffs could affect India's growth and trade dynamics"
YouTube Link 2025-08-25T19:00Z 10.1K followers, [---] engagements
"Real Incomes Rising Income Inequality and Distrust Explained Make no mistake real incomes are rising. It's just that very little of that increase is occurring in the lower income groups. Furthermore data from the regular Bureau of Labor Statistics survey shows that over the last decade in other words for years the bottom half of these income groups have been spending more than they make which underscores the stress reported by so many. To us this fact the fact that they're spending more than they're making goes a long way to explain why the electorate has been so unsatisfied with government"
YouTube Link 2025-10-01T13:00Z 11.8K followers, [---] engagements
"Private Debt The Engine for Economic Growth Explained Private debt is the very thing most necessary to create growth. As mentioned you need a loan for building a house or a factory and it is the very thing that injects the money into the economy that results in higher wages"
YouTube Link 2025-08-27T19:00Z 10.3K followers, [---] engagements
"The Truth About Trump's Reciprocal Tariff Equation #trump #tariffs #reciprocaltariffs #shorts"
YouTube Link 2025-04-14T19:29Z [----] followers, [---] engagements
"Tariffs and Trade Deficits What You Need to Know We explore how tariffs influence trade deficits. Analyzing data from January to June we examine the impact of tariffs on US imports and exports offering insights into potential shortages. We provide an update and what it means for you"
YouTube Link 2025-08-25T01:00Z 10.1K followers, [----] engagements
"Budget Cuts How We Slashed the Deficit by 78% Add these [--] proposed changes together and we've solved 78% of the problem. Let's look again at the forecasted deficit. With these changes it would be 78% smaller which means in [----] the forecasted deficit would only be about $90 billion instead of the $400 billion we mentioned earlier. Not bad eh"
YouTube Link 2025-08-28T12:01Z 10.3K followers, [---] engagements
"Winners and Losers of the Fed's Rate Cut What does the Feds latest interest rate cut really mean for you In this weeks The Weekly Comment Richard Vague breaks down the potential impacts on various sectors of the economy. From the U.S. government to everyday Americans this rate cut may create shifts that affect everyone differently. But who are the real winnersand who might face unexpected challenges Watch now to discover how this move could shape the economy and what it could mean for your financial future. #FedRateCut #InterestRates #EconomicTrends #USEconomy #MonetaryPolicy"
YouTube Link 2024-09-19T20:21Z [----] followers, [---] engagements
"Social Security Is It Going Bankrupt Explained We explore the truth behind Social Security's financial health addressing concerns about its future. Our analysis clarifies the funding demographic shifts and sustainability of the retirement system"
YouTube Link 2025-09-11T12:01Z 10.8K followers, [---] engagements
"Wealth Inequality Why Debt Fuels The Top 10%'s Gains We explain how increasing debt leads to higher asset prices and benefits the top 10% in this analysis. Learn why wealth inequality will keep growing not only in the US but also globally"
YouTube Link 2025-09-30T21:00Z 11.8K followers, [---] engagements
"Immigration Impact on GDP Economic Policy Analysis We delve into the economic impact of immigration policies examining how changes in immigration levels affect GDP. We analyze studies from the Peterson Institute and Brookings Institution to understand potential economic consequences of policy shifts. Our team breaks down the numbers offering insights into tax reductions spending tariffs and more"
YouTube Link 2025-09-05T12:01Z 10.6K followers, [---] engagements
"Will Trump Fire Fed Chair Powell (Part I) Could a showdown between President Trump and Federal Reserve Chair Jay Powell upend the worlds most influential central bank Richard Vague digs into the stakes for Fed independence and the markets. In this weeks Weekly Comment youll learn: Why the Fed was founded in 1913and only took on its inflationfighting role in [----] How its balancesheet expansion to $5.8 trillion reshaped U.S. finance after [----] and COVID rescues The mixed record of quantitative tightening (QT) and why shrinking the balance sheet isnt urgent How paying [---] % interest on bank"
YouTube Link 2025-07-25T13:15Z [----] followers, [----] engagements
"Government Expenses Analysis Revenue vs Expenditure Trends We explore government expenses tariff revenue and income tax fluctuations. Comparing the most recent data with previous years we analyze shifts in revenue and expenditure"
YouTube Link 2025-08-25T16:00Z 12K followers, [---] engagements
"Economic Risks Stagnant Income for Many US Families Our team breaks down the proposed changes to student loan repayment examining the impact on borrowers. The new plan may alter repayment terms particularly for lower-income borrowers with payments starting from the first dollar earned potentially increasing monthly payments significantly. #studentdebthelp #studentdebtcrisis"
YouTube Link 2025-09-27T21:00Z 11.6K followers, [---] engagements
"Erie Canal's Impact Early American Economic History We explore the Erie Canal's vital role in early America. Our video highlights state funding and railroad subsidies including land grants for the Illinois Central that spurred transformative development dropping freight costs and transportation times dramatically"
YouTube Link 2025-10-04T22:30Z 11.9K followers, [---] engagements
"POP QUIZ: The Truth Behind Government Debt #shorts #finance #debt #government #economy @richardwvague"
YouTube Link 2024-05-22T15:16Z [----] followers, [---] engagements
"US Government's Role Tech & Economic Progress Explained We explore how the US government fueled technological and economic growth from the American Revolution to the Panama Canal. We examine key milestones like the Erie Canal and railroad subsidies highlighting public funding's impact on the nation's development"
YouTube Link 2025-10-04T17:30Z 12K followers, [---] engagements
"China's Deflation Impact Will It Help US Inflation"
YouTube Link 2025-09-20T22:00Z 11.2K followers, [---] engagements
"Social Security Deficit The Simple Unpopular Solution So now that we have all that in front of us let's try and solve our Social Security deficit problem. An easy way to do that would s- simply be to raise the payroll tax from its current level of 12.4% to 16.2%. That instantly solves the entire problem but it reduces the average worker's take home pay by around $2400 a year so has never been seriously considered by lawmakers"
YouTube Link 2025-08-28T17:00Z 10.3K followers, [---] engagements
"Unsold Housing Inventory Key to Economic Forecasting We analyze the critical economic indicator: unsold housing inventory. Low inventory suggests positive economic trends in the coming years while high inventory indicates slower growth. We will explore the impacts providing insights into economic health"
YouTube Link 2025-08-26T00:15Z 10.1K followers, [----] engagements
"Made in America Part 3: Can Reshoring Save U.S. Manufacturing Innovating breakthrough products in America is crucialbut what happens when manufacturing expertise leaves our shores In Part [--] of Made in America Richard Vague explains the urgent need to rebuild advanced manufacturing in the U.S. Decades of offshoring have drained essential skills and intellectual capital. Yet automation and advanced manufacturing technologies are creating an unprecedented opportunity to bring high-skill high-wage jobs back home. ✅ Why reshoring is vital for U.S. competitiveness ✅ How automation is reshaping"
YouTube Link 2025-03-28T13:32Z [----] followers, [----] engagements
"US Job Growth Accelerates Reshoring & Automation Explained Automation advancements are decreasing labor costs making reshoring cost-effective. We delve into how manufacturing is returning to the US creating high-skilled high-paying jobs in this process"
YouTube Link 2025-10-08T13:01Z 12.2K followers, [---] engagements
"Tech Stock Crash Will AI Stocks CRATER in the Market We explore the risks of AI tech stocks. Will the market crash and will tech stocks fall Our video analyzes potential corrections drawing parallels to the [----] crash. #techstocks #techstock"
YouTube Link 2025-09-28T12:01Z 11.6K followers, [---] engagements
"Modern Banking How Loans Create Money NOT What You Think We debunk the myth of traditional banking Discover how banks create money when they issue loans not by lending existing deposits. Learn the surprising truth about modern finance"
YouTube Link 2025-10-15T17:01Z 12.7K followers, [---] engagements
"GDP Explained Spending Production & Economic Growth We break down GDP in simple terms: it's all about spending. Discover how government spending and production impact GDP using clear examples like COVID relief to illustrate key points. Understanding GDP made easy"
YouTube Link 2025-09-04T21:21Z 10.5K followers, [---] engagements
"US Oil Deregulation: How It Triggered Economic Recovery #shorts #reaganomics #inflation"
YouTube Link 2025-04-07T14:53Z [----] followers, [---] engagements
"Tariffs & Trade Wars Part 3: The Tariffs That Built America In this weeks Weekly Comment Richard Vague revisits a pivotal chapter in American economic history. Once dismissed as relics of a bygone era protective tariffs were the engine that powered U.S. manufacturing into global dominance. Key Insights: - How early American policymakers shifted from free trade to high tariffs as manufacturing emerged as the nations wealth driver. - Why figures like President Monroe and Abraham Lincoln championed tariffs to protect domestic industry. - How these policies helped the U.S. overcome British"
YouTube Link 2025-02-28T14:50Z [----] followers, [---] engagements
"US Treasury Securities Global Decline in Interest Income We analyze the impact of treasury securities on households. Discover how the wealthiest 10% and the bottom 90% are affected with insights into interest income and long-term financial shifts"
YouTube Link 2025-10-09T21:30Z 12.2K followers, [---] engagements
"India's Oil Imports Trump's Tariff Threat & Geopolitics"
YouTube Link 2025-08-26T00:00Z 10.1K followers, [---] engagements
"Why the U.S. Keeps Outpacing Europe Since [----] U.S. real GDP has grown nearly twice as fast as that of Europes largest economiesGermany France and the UK. So whats behind Americas surge In this episode of The Weekly Comment Richard Vague unpacks the overlooked forces driving the U.S. advantage: - Private-sector strength: Americans spent nearly double their European peers - Government spendings hidden role: How stimulus boosted growth and household wealth - Debt vs. wealth: Why a record $172 trillion in U.S. household net worth reframes the deficit debate - Innovation momentum: Why European"
YouTube Link 2025-06-06T13:54Z [----] followers, [----] engagements
"Rising Interest Rates Increase Inequality #shorts #economy #economicdata #finance @richardwvague"
YouTube Link 2024-05-15T14:25Z [----] followers, [---] engagements
"China's Stock Market A Financial Fiction We delve into the precarious valuation of China's stock market exploring the factors that make it a potential financial fiction. Our analysis questions the sustainability and reliability of China's market with insights into the role of the Chinese government"
YouTube Link 2025-09-17T21:45Z 11.1K followers, [---] engagements
"Germany's Economic Downturn Causes Trends and Solutions Let's look quickly at Germany's under-performance explain the cause and then talk about what it's trying to do now. Here we see Germany's GDP growth since [----] compared to the U.S. France and the UK. It now defines the bottom and in fact in its most recent quarter it was negative portending a possible recession"
YouTube Link 2025-09-25T00:00Z 12.7K followers, [---] engagements
"Invisible Hand How Wealth Shapes Society "In other words whatever you do it will have good effect. How soothing to ruthless minds and bad commercial consciences. When in the spring of [----] late in life and [--] years after the printing of Wealth Smith came down to London to enjoy his celebrity he stayed at the Lord Advocate's villa in Wimbledon and once he came downstairs the grandees Pitt Grenville and Henry Addington all stood up." Quote "'We will stand until you are first seated' said the gentlemen 'For we are all your scholars.'""
YouTube Link 2025-08-31T14:01Z 10.4K followers, [---] engagements
"Tychos Weekly Comment - Inequality Trends in the U.S. Tychos' Richard Vague examines how the COVID-19 pandemic has significantly exacerbated income inequality as job losses and economic disruptions disproportionately impacted low-income workers and marginalized communities. With sectors like hospitality and retail bearing the brunt of lockdown measures many low-wage workers faced layoffs or reduced hours widening the wealth gap and highlighting systemic inequities in access to healthcare education and economic opportunities. Let us know your thoughts about how COVID affected income inequality"
YouTube Link 2023-08-17T13:01Z [----] followers, [---] engagements
"Wealth Gap The Growing Divide in America Explained Our analysis reveals the widening wealth gap contrasting income vs. wealth. The top 10% control nearly 70% of wealth while the bottom 50% barely hold 2%. We explore these stark disparities and the implications"
YouTube Link 2025-10-02T16:01Z 11.8K followers, [---] engagements
"Germany's Economy Debt Growth and Recession Fears We analyze Germany's sluggish private debt growth and its impact on the nation's economic performance. We delve into GDP comparisons with the US France and the UK and examine the roles of government spending and net exports"
YouTube Link 2025-09-25T23:01Z 11.5K followers, [---] engagements
"Financial Winners and Losers Gov't Business and the World We analyze the short-term financial impacts particularly for highly leveraged bond funds. Our insights reveal the government and businesses will likely see gains while the wealthiest households and the rest of the world might experience losses"
YouTube Link 2025-10-10T21:01Z 12.4K followers, [---] engagements
"NASDAQ Valuations Are Tech Stocks Headed for a Crash We explore the current NASDAQ market cap compared to GDP and M2 revealing all-time high valuations. Learn about potential market corrections and the susceptibility of tech stocks to downturns. #techstocks"
YouTube Link 2025-09-28T21:00Z 11.6K followers, [---] engagements
"Tariffs' Impact How They Hurt US Businesses and Economy We delve into the impact of tariffs on US businesses and households. Discover how tariff revenue leads to increased costs impacting companies like GM and potentially slowing down GDP growth. We break down the financial implications and share key insights"
YouTube Link 2025-08-25T12:01Z 10.1K followers, [---] engagements
"Why Chinas Economy Is SlowingAnd What It Means for the World In this weeks episode of The Weekly Comment Richard Vague breaks down Chinas slowing economy. Well explore: - Why Chinas export surplus has reached nearly $1 trillion. - The deflationary impact China is exporting worldwide. - How the countrys government-controlled corporations are navigating losses to maintain employment. Find out why Chinas downturn is a challenge not just for Beijing but for economies across the globe #ChinaEconomy #GlobalTrade #EconomicTrends"
YouTube Link 2025-01-17T14:03Z [----] followers, [----] engagements
"Is Inequality Getting Worse Is U.S. inequality getting worse New data from the Census Bureau and Bureau of Labor Statistics shed light on income debt and wealthand the picture that emerges is striking. In this weeks Weekly Comment Richard Vague explores: - Income trends: why median growth has stalled while the top continues to pull ahead - Household stress: how many families are spending more than they earn - Wealth inequality: why the top 10% hold nearly 70% of U.S. assets - The debt equation: how rising debt fuels asset prices and deepens the divide What do these numbers reveal about"
YouTube Link 2025-09-26T14:48Z 11.8K followers, [----] engagements
"Germany's Immigration Crisis Economic & Social Impact We delve into the significant impact of large-scale immigration on Germany's economy and society. In [----] Angela Merkel's government allowed millions of immigrants leading to complex social and cultural challenges job displacement and logistical hurdles. Also we will discuss immigration surge in [----] due to the Russian invasion of Ukraine"
YouTube Link 2025-09-23T13:01Z 11.4K followers, [---] engagements
"Germany's Economic Crisis What's Gone Wrong We explore Germany's economic downturn once Europe's powerhouse now struggling with slow growth. Our analysis covers the causes including political upheaval and the impact on Europe. We examine GDP trends and potential recession risks"
YouTube Link 2025-09-22T21:21Z 11.3K followers, [---] engagements
"Genetic Engineering The Assembly Line of Life The process for genetically re-engineering those cells is quite simply a manufacturing prof- process complete with an assembly line albeit one that operates at a temperature of near absolute [--]. Manufacturing facilities staffed with well-paid technicians and scientists have been built in Pennsylvania and other places nearby specifically for this pur- purpose"
YouTube Link 2025-10-07T16:01Z 12.1K followers, [---] engagements
"Student Debt Crisis Credit Cards and Auto Delinquency Soar We examine the concerning decline in student loan repayment rates as forbearance ends. Our video highlights the drop in payments and discusses the impact on credit quality offering insights into the current financial challenges. #studentdebtcrisis #studentdebt"
YouTube Link 2025-09-26T21:01Z 11.5K followers, [---] engagements
"China's Economic Crisis Exports Soar Demand Plunges We dissect China's economic woes highlighting the paradox of soaring exports alongside collapsing internal demand. Discover the impact of overbuilding and its implications for the global economy. We analyze the root causes and potential consequences"
YouTube Link 2025-09-21T18:01Z 11.3K followers, [----] engagements
"Social Security Crisis Path to a Better Future Are you perhaps feeling a little better now This all shows there is a path to addressing our so-called Social Security crisis. And frankly we have to believe that when the moment comes legislators will act to address this one way or the other"
YouTube Link 2025-09-11T17:01Z 10.8K followers, [---] engagements
"Social Security Addressing the Deficit Without Impact We believe the Social Security deficit will be successfully addressed without impacting current recipients. We'll share our insights on how this will be achieved. Thanks for watching"
YouTube Link 2025-09-11T21:01Z 10.8K followers, [--] engagements
"Jefferson's Fear The First Bank & Political Power That was the very reason that Thomas Jefferson so feared the creation of the first Bank of the United States which was the nation's first central bank. And in fact contemporaries believe that the first Bank of the United States used the threat of making or withholding loans to influence votes regarding such crucial legish- legislative matters as the Jay Treaty and the Quasi-War vote. A contemporary would protest that many were loath to vote against the wishes of Thomas Willing the Central Bank president for quote "Dread of being refused loans"
YouTube Link 2025-09-03T15:01Z 10.5K followers, [---] engagements
"Debt and Economic Growth The Unseen Connection We delve into the core of economic expansion: debt. Exploring how private debt fuels growth from factories to homes. This video unveils the strong link between private debt and GDP"
YouTube Link 2025-08-27T12:01Z 10.2K followers, [---] engagements
"GPIF The World's Largest Pension Fund Buying Stocks In addition the Japanese national pension fund the GPIF is the largest single pool of retirement savings in the world with over $1.7 trillion in assets under management. In [----] that fund adopted a policy of holding roughly 25% domestic equities and 25% international equities so it has been buying stocks to reach that goal making the GPIF a major force in global stock markets"
YouTube Link 2025-09-10T21:01Z 11.1K followers, [--] engagements
"America's Tech Leadership Government & Private Industry Across these milestones the pattern is crystal clear. Government-backed research and infrastructure coupled with private industry uh involvement has repeatedly laid the groundwork for America's industrial and technological leadership"
YouTube Link 2025-10-05T13:01Z 12K followers, [---] engagements
"Made in America Part 1: Backing Innovation Americas rise as a manufacturing giant didnt happen by chance. From canals and railroads to microchips and biotech the U.S. government consistently invested in critical innovations that shaped entire industries. In this weeks Weekly Comment Richard Vague takes you through Americas hidden history of government support in manufacturing and innovation. See how strategic public investments created the conditions for private-sector breakthroughsand why understanding this history matters for our economic future. ✅ The truth about governments role in"
YouTube Link 2025-03-07T14:37Z [----] followers, [----] engagements
"The Truth About U.S. Home Sales and the Economy In this weeks video Richard Vague breaks down why U.S. home sales are at multi-year lows. While high prices and rising interest rates get most of the attention theres another key factor driving the trend: housing supply. Well explore: Why housing inventory is at historic lows. How mortgage rates and home prices impact affordability. What this means for the future of the U.S. economy. Tune in to discover why limited housing supply might hold the key to understanding both the housing market and broader economic trends. Watch now for a full"
YouTube Link 2024-11-01T14:01Z [----] followers, [----] engagements
"US Economy Household Wealth Outpaces Federal Debt We're diving into the surprising truth about the US economy: how household net worth is outpacing federal debt growth. Explore the data and charts since [----] uncovering positive economic trends and comparing them with other major countries"
YouTube Link 2025-08-26T21:01Z 10.2K followers, [---] engagements
"Treasury Securities Who Wins and Loses We break down the projected $19 billion in federal and $4 billion in state and local government savings. We explore how businesses and ultimately wealthier households gain from these interest rate reductions considering long-term effects"
YouTube Link 2025-10-09T17:01Z 12.2K followers, [--] engagements
"Government Stimulus Boosts Businesses and Economy [----] Now we're gonna show non-financial businesses financial businesses and the government deficit all together at the same time and then you can see that non-financial businesses and financial businesses received a boost from government stimulus especially in the Obama stimulus of 2009"
YouTube Link 2026-01-01T22:30Z 21.8K followers, [---] engagements
"Why Business Net Income is Often Negative Explained Why would business net income be negative most of the time Simple. Because the very purpose of a business is to funnel its income to its owners who are households primarily wealthy households. This happens primarily through dividends to shareholders or distributions to partners and other similar means. And um remember that this P&L as an expense is after all cash transactions so these distributions and uh dividends actually are a deduction from income"
YouTube Link 2026-01-03T17:15Z 22.7K followers, [---] engagements
"GDP Growth Analyzing the Surprising Q1 Decline The latest GDP figures show surprising negative growth in Q1 influenced by tariff changes. We analyze the current economic outlook and the forecasts for 2025-2027 offering insights into the underlying strength of the economy"
YouTube Link 2025-09-05T00:00Z 26K followers, [---] engagements
"1970s Oil Crisis What Caused the Notorious Inflation We explore the lethal combination that fueled the 1970s oil crisis. From soaring oil consumption to declining US production and the rise of OPEC our video reveals the factors behind the notorious inflation. We also delve into the impact of Nixon's decisions on oil prices"
YouTube Link 2025-10-30T12:00Z 13.6K followers, [---] engagements
"Housing Supply Crisis Why Are Homes So Scarce We explore the reasons behind the housing supply shortage. COVID-19 significantly reduced home construction. High interest rates stemming from pandemic-related supply chain issues and inflation are also major contributors"
YouTube Link 2025-11-13T23:30Z 14.6K followers, [---] engagements
"Global Economic Crisis Germany Britain and China In the meantime the world is only getting more complex. Germany's government just collapsed Britain is falling into recession China's household spending has turned anemic so there's a lot to discuss"
YouTube Link 2025-10-26T22:00Z 13.3K followers, [---] engagements
"Government Debt & Money Unpacking the Financial Truth We explore the complex relationship between government debt and money supply. We analyze the implications of considering government bonds Fannie Mae and Ginnie Mae bonds as forms of money and how this impacts the total money supply"
YouTube Link 2025-11-09T14:30Z 14.2K followers, [---] engagements
"House Prices Soaring US UK and Australia's Crisis This can be vividly seen in the ratio of house prices to income among major developed countries. Let's take just [--] the US the UK and our good friends and allies in Australia. Since [----] that ratio has increased from [---] to [---] in the US from [--] to [---] in the UK and from [--] to [---] in Australia an almost unimaginable jump"
YouTube Link 2025-11-13T17:15Z 14.6K followers, [---] engagements
"CMA's Revolution How Merrill Lynch Shook Banking We explore how the prime rate hit 7.75% during rampant inflation while banks offered 0% interest a Depression-era holdover. Our video examines Merrill Lynch's CMA spearheaded by Donald Regan and the upheaval it caused in the banking world"
YouTube Link 2025-11-06T14:00Z 14K followers, [---] engagements
"The Economics Behind Frances Political Turmoil In this weeks video Richard Vague breaks down the economic forces driving Frances government collapse after a historic no-confidence vote. While political headlines focus on drama Frances stagnant economy paints the broader picture. Well explore: - Why private debt is shrinking and what it means for growth - The impact of Frances trade deficit - How government borrowing props up the economy Discover how these economic challenges are fueling Frances political turmoil and what it means for the countrys future. #France #Economics #DebtCrisis"
YouTube Link 2024-12-13T14:23Z 14.6K followers, [----] engagements
"Federal Reserve Chart Income vs Expense Explained Let's start by showing you a chart we've shown you a few times before. This is based on the data from the Federal Reserve showing income and expense by sector from [----] forward. It's all expressed as a percent of GDP. In this particular chart we show you only [--] of the [--] macro sectors the household sector and the government sector"
YouTube Link 2026-01-04T20:30Z 22.7K followers, [---] engagements
"2001 Recession Did Real GDP Truly Decline You will note that in this crash nominal GDP never declined. Economists have concluded that there was a real GDP recession in '01 but we would note that real GDP meaning nominal GDP adjusted for inflation did not decline for [--] consecutive quarters which is the broadly accepted definition of a recession. More importantly real GDP measured against the same quarter in the previous year never declined and was always positive"
YouTube Link 2025-10-24T16:15Z 13.2K followers, [--] engagements
"Double Entry Bookkeeping & Government Deficit Explained We explore government deficit spending and its impact on money supply and M2. Danielle's insightful comment on double-entry bookkeeping highlights the process. We break down the roles of the Treasury banking sector and private banks"
YouTube Link 2025-11-08T17:00Z 14.1K followers, [---] engagements
"What's Next for Corporate Profits Corporate profits have improved over the past decadebut what happens next In this weeks Weekly Comment Richard Vague examines the next major forces shaping U.S. corporate profits: the greedflation debate the new tariff regime the AI spending boom and the outlook for interest rates. He explains why inflation and profits dont appear tightly linked in the aggregate why tariffs may matter but are bounded by the scale of imports and why AI spending could be an important swing factor going forward. And if AI spending cools he outlines the offset that could"
YouTube Link 2025-12-19T14:53Z 20.3K followers, [---] engagements
"Business Net Income Boost Linked to Government Deficits Understand the US trade deficit: how foreign products like cars and smartphones contribute to a negative income situation and increased private sector debt. We explore how domestic production boosts US income"
YouTube Link 2026-01-02T17:00Z 22.2K followers, [---] engagements
"Argentina's Economic Crisis Why It's Always in the News We explore the recurring economic woes of Argentina a nation with immense potential. From historical defaults to current debt crises we analyze the factors that keep Argentina in the headlines and the US's role in the latest situation"
YouTube Link 2025-11-03T17:00Z 13.9K followers, [---] engagements
"US Debt Hits $38 Trillion The Scary Truth They Won't Tell This video summarizes the increasing US national debt and the impact of government shutdowns on the economy"
YouTube Link 2025-11-18T13:45Z 18.9K followers, [---] engagements
"Treasury Bills How Merrill Lynch & Fidelity Changed Finance We explore how Merrill Lynch Fidelity and others revolutionized finance with short-term Treasury bills creating a new market niche. Our discussion covers the technical dependence on the banking system for processing"
YouTube Link 2025-11-09T23:00Z 18.6K followers, [---] engagements
"China's Economy Trade Standoff & Interest Rate Cuts We analyze China's economic state amidst trade negotiations. A recent interest rate cut and financial injection by the Central Bank signals potential economic concerns. We explore China's ability to weather a trade standoff"
YouTube Link 2025-09-15T22:00Z 13.7K followers, [---] engagements
"US Tariffs Did They Hurt China's Trade"
YouTube Link 2026-01-16T14:00Z 30.9K followers, [---] engagements
"Global Population Trends Fertility Rates and Aging Explained We explore global population trends focusing on declining fertility rates and aging populations. We break down the impact of these trends on economic growth and compare statistics across major countries like Japan China the US and India revealing key insights into future demographic shifts"
YouTube Link 2025-10-19T12:30Z 13K followers, [---] engagements
"US Inflation History From 1800s to the 1960s Despite a decrease in the inflation rate many Americans are still deeply concerned about rising prices. A recent Gallup poll found that 63% of all US adults feel that price increases since the pandemic have caused financial hardship for their family. Today we'll discuss a brief history of US inflation since the 1800s and focus our attention on one of the more recent bouts in the mo- in modern US history the 1960s"
YouTube Link 2025-10-27T16:00Z 13.3K followers, [---] engagements
"Government Spending & Household Income The Shocking Connection Revealed Discover the direct link between government deficits and household net income. We reveal how government spending impacts your finances using historical examples like the year [----] budget and the [----] financial crisis"
YouTube Link 2025-12-31T17:00Z 25.2K followers, [---] engagements
"How Economic Uncertainty Impacts Elections As the US election nears lets explore how recent economic turmoil has shaped political shifts across Europe and its potential impact on the US elections. In this episode of The Weekly Comment with Richard Vague we examine Frances unexpected election outcomes the UKs historic Conservative defeat and Germanys far-right surge. Discover the key post-pandemic economic factors driving these changes including real wage growth GDP and unemployment rates and what this means for global stability. For more information on this topic and much more please visit us"
YouTube Link 2024-07-19T14:04Z 25.2K followers, [---] engagements
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