WTF is going on with the Economy?!

Episode Summary

In this week's audio recap, we dive into the recent volatility of the US Dollar and why gold and silver took a sudden hit. We also tackle a common concern in the European fintech space: can budgeting apps actually sell your personal data? Plus, we break down the latest "plumbing" of the digital economy through the lens of Industry Season 4, Episode 3.

In This Episode:

• Data Privacy & PSD2: Why GDPR doesn't cover financial data sharing in the EU, and how the "Second Payment Services Directive" actually keeps you secure through Open Banking.
• The Dollar Plunge: Breaking down the impact of Trump’s tariff threats, the potential unwinding of the Yen carry trade, and the Federal Reserve's latest stance on interest rates.
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