(12/7/23) Markets are hoping for a Santa Claus rally; Jobless claims and employment numbers preview: What will the Fed do? What the VIX is telling us; low level of volatility will reverse; Oil Prices continue to correct, but over-sold; Bitcoin back in the headlines, but technically overbought. Narratives have taken hold of Bond prices; if the Fed wants a soft-landing, taking it off auto-pilot, and lower rates now. The repercussions of lower rates; MTV Debut, new rules for major banks' reserve; either go completely under government control, or exist as independent private business, and be allowed to fail without bailouts. Why the government wants to force banks to hold more reserves: Buy more bonds. Bitcoin: Why is Jamie Dimon so opposed? The alternative to banking. The difference between Bitcoin vs Blockchain; Crypto is the ultimate fiat currency, backed by nothing. Why Dimon should fear blockchain. SEG-1: Hoping for a Santa Claus Rally SEG-2: Why the Fed Should Cut Rates Now SEG-3: Pearl Harbor, MTV, & New Banking Rules SEG-4: Banking Rules & Blockchain Fears Hosted by RIA Advisors' Chief Investment Strategist Lance Roberts, CIO, ww Portfolio Manager Michael Lebowitz, CFA Produced by Brent Clanton, Executive Producer -------- Watch today's show on our YouTube channel:   https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mG6OntjdyFM&list=PLVT8LcWPeAugpcGzM8hHyEP11lE87RYPe&index=1&t=226s -------- The latest installment of our new feature, Before the Bell, "What the VIX is Saying" is here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xfoZlCvRcrY&list=PLwNgo56zE4RAbkqxgdj-8GOvjZTp9_Zlz&index=1 ------- Our previous show is here: "Will 2024 See a Soft-landing, Recession...or Worse?" https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=El5aJGlGB1Y&list=PLVT8LcWPeAugpcGzM8hHyEP11lE87RYPe&index=1&t=3s -------- Articles Mentioned in this Show: "The Fed Pauses: What Comes Next?" https://realinvestmentadvice.com/the-fed-pauses-what-comes-next/ "Wall Street Analysts Are Optimistic For 2024" https://realinvestmentadvice.com/wall-street-analysts-are-optimistic-for-2024/ "Recessionary Indicators Update. Soft Landing Or Worse?" https://realinvestmentadvice.com/recessionary-indicators-update-soft-landing-or-worse/ ------- Get more info & commentary:  https://realinvestmentadvice.com/newsletter/ -------- Register for our next Candid Coffee: https://us06web.zoom.us/webinar/register/6316958366519/WN_jCrzdX9uSJSrg5MBN5Oy8g ------- SUBSCRIBE to The Real Investment Show here: http://www.youtube.com/c/TheRealInvestmentShow -------- Visit our Site: https://www.realinvestmentadvice.com Contact Us: 1-855-RIA-PLAN -------- Subscribe to SimpleVisor: https://www.simplevisor.com/register-new -------- Connect with us on social: https://twitter.com/RealInvAdvice https://twitter.com/LanceRoberts https://www.facebook.com/RealInvestmentAdvice/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/realinvestmentadvice/ #InvestingAdvice #FederalReserve #InterestRates #FedPause #BondMarket #Blockchain #Bitcoin #MTV #BankingReserves #JamieDimon #Markets #Money #Investing