Futures Edge Podcast: Finance Unfiltered - The Fed is Doing QE (Even if They Say They Aren't)

Jim Bianco, President of Bianco Research, appears on the Futures Edge Podcast to discuss various economic and financial topics alongside hosts Jim Iuorio and Bob Iaccino. The conversation includes an analysis of the fiscal crisis in Chicago and the associated risks of a state bailout. A significant portion of the discussion focuses on Federal Reserve policy, specifically the assertion that the Fed is engaging in quantitative easing (QE) despite official statements to the contrary, and how this practice may enable ongoing budget deficits.

Further topics explored include the economic impact of artificial intelligence (AI), addressing whether AI is currently deflationary, the relationship between population trends and job markets, and the prevailing risk of stagflation. The discussion also touches upon specific market activities, such as the steepener trade, and concluding reflections on long-term market outlooks.