‘Economic Catastrophe' If This Continues, Only One Way Out Says Economist | Steve Hanke

Click the link http://kalshi.com/r/LIN or download the Kalshi App and use code LIN to sign up and trade today! Steve Hanke, Professor of Applied Economics at Johns Hopkins University, discusses market manipulation and "big players" theory, oil and gas prices, the Strait of Hormuz, inflation and Fed policy, wealth inequality, billionaires, and the minimum wage. *This video was recorded on June 30, 2026. To get 5% off of your CoolWallet purchase, use my link: https://www.coolwallet.io/discount/da... Subscribe to my Briefs channel:    / @davidlinreportbriefs   Subscribe to my free newsletter: https://davidlinreport.substack.com/ Listen on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/510WZMF... Listen on Apple Podcasts: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/sh... FOLLOW STEVE HANKE: X (@steve_hanke): https://x.com/steve_hanke Capital, Interest, And Waiting: https://shorturl.at/jBed6 Making Money Work: https://shorturl.at/TLTHC Profile at The Mises Institute: https://mises.org/profile/steve-h-hanke FOLLOW DAVID LIN: X (@davidlin_TV): https://x.com/davidlin_TV TikTok (@davidlin_TV):   / davidlin_tv   Instagram (@davidlin_TV):   / davidlin_tv   For business inquiries, reach me at [email protected] DISCLAIMER: This video is for informational and educational purposes only and does not constitute financial, investment, legal, or tax advice. Always conduct your own research and consult a licensed financial professional before making any investment decisions. The views and opinions expressed by guests are solely their own and do not represent the views of this channel. Any forecasts or forward-looking statements are based on personal opinions and are not guarantees of future performance. This channel may include sponsors or affiliates. Their inclusion does not constitute an endorsement, and the channel is not responsible for the performance, claims, or actions of any sponsor, affiliate, or third party. No content in this video should be interpreted as a solicitation to buy or sell any securities or assets. Investments carry risk, including the potential loss of principal. 0:00 - Introduction: Gas Prices, Market Manipulation, and Economic Outlook 2:07 - Trump’s Gas Price Target and Prediction Markets 3:35 - Oil Prices, Iran, and the Strait of Hormuz 7:15 - Big Players, Regime Uncertainty, and Market Volatility 12:09 - Trump’s Market Comments and Manipulation Concerns 14:48 - Noise Trading, Rumors, and Oil Market Overshooting 18:09 - Gasoline Prices, Refining Margins, and Government Intervention 21:38 - Inflation, the Fed, and the Case Against Rate Cuts 31:09 - Wealth Inequality, Billionaires, and the Money Supply #economy #investing #inflation