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The episode discusses the current economic climate, including Fed rate hikes, Bitcoin's decline, and SpaceX's upcoming IPO.

The economy is not crashing. It is freezing. In this episode of The Higher Standard , Chris and Saied break down the Fed’s Beige Book, a bifurcated consumer, sticky inflation, margin-squeezed businesses, and a labor market that has become low-hire, low-fire. Then the conversation turns to the real insanity: Treasury buybacks, Bitcoin liquidations, Ethereum weakness, gold replacing U.S. Treasuries as the world’s top reserve asset, and SpaceX preparing for a historic IPO at a $1.77 trillion valuation. The question is simple: are we watching the next great technological leap forward, or the biggest liquidity-driven rug pull of all time? 💥 Have you left your "honest ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️" review? This episode is proudly brought to you by Fridays. Because real wealth starts with your health. If you want to feel sharper, stronger, and more in control, visit joinfridays.com and use code HIGHER for an exclusive discount. 📩 NEWSLETTER: https://tr.ee/O6FWkv 👕 THS MERCH: http://www.thspod.com 🔗 Resources: The Beige Book: May 2026 (Federal Reserve) FedWatch Tool (CME Group) SpaceX targets $135 IPO price at valuation of $1.77 trillion (CNBC) How SpaceX’s Dream of a Record Breaking IPO Stacks UP…

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