

WTF is going on with the Economy?! #170 (First Podcast Edition)
WTF is going on with the Economy?! by Elliott Locke, ACSI
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Jan 27, 2026
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Episode notes
This is our first podcast edition of our WTF is going on with the Economy?! Newsletter (Welcome!)
WTF is going on with the Economy?! #170: Japan, Greenland, and the French Credit Myth
This week, we’re looking past the headlines to find out what’s really shaking the global markets. While everyone was looking at Greenland, a financial earthquake was starting in Japan.
In this episode:
- The Japan Factor: Why the "Yen Carry Trade" is the most important story you might have missed.
- The French Credit Myth: We debunk the idea that credit scores don't exist in France and explain how lenders actually rate you.
- Open Banking & PSD2: How your data is being used to build your risk profile in Europe.
- Industry Season 4 Recap: Why Whitney’s vision for "Tender" might be a marketing nightmare.
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