In Episode 34 of the Futurum Equities Podcast, Daniel Newman and Shay Boloor go live during another volatile Friday to break down what’s actually driving markets. They discuss the latest pullback, the impact of geopolitical tension and oil prices on inflation expectations, and how those pressures could shape the Fed’s next moves. Daniel and Shay also examine why hedge funds may be de-risking, why Bitcoin’s resilience matters, and how investors should think about fear when multiple macro variables hit at once. The conversation then shifts to AI infrastructure, data centers, and the next phase of the buildout. They cover Nvidia’s positioning, Oracle’s data center strategy, inference demand, software trust, and why the biggest long-term value in AI may ultimately emerge at the application layer. The episode also touches on Rubrik, CoreWeave, OpenAI, and which companies are best positioned to keep funding the AI expansion. This episode is built for investors looking to stay calm, think clearly, and separate short-term noise from durable long-term trends.

In this episode of the Futurum Equities Podcast, hosts Daniel Newman and Shay Boloor break down a surprising jobs report showing weaker employment growth, rising unemployment, and stubborn wage inflation.

They explore why this combination creates a major challenge for the Federal Reserve—where slowing growth would normally call for rate cuts, but persistent inflation could keep policy tighter for longer.

The discussion also dives into energy prices, market volatility, and what these macro signals could mean for stocks, tech, and the broader economy in the months ahead.

Explore OpenAI's massive funding rounds, with Amazon, Nvidia, and SoftBank investing billions. This episode delves into the AI market's 'doomsday scenario' and investor ROI concerns, contrasting them with significant capital injections. Discover how AI productivity gains are reshaping workforces and the future of SaaS versus AI platforms.