Dive into Fed interest rates, jobs report revisions, crypto trends like Bitcoin vs Ethereum, Ray Dalio's economic forces, Japan carry trade unwind, and dad life balance in this Dad Ledger episode! #Economy #FedRates #Crypto #Bitcoin #Ethereum #RayDalio #DadLife #InvestingIn this lively Dad Ledger interview, hosts Ryan Fields-Spack and Timo Prietto unpack the latest economic headlines while sharing real dad experiences. From the Fed's decision to hold rates steady amid weak jobs data and revisions, to debates on rate cuts, government stats trust, and the potential market shakeup from Japan's reverse carry trade. We dive into crypto's role in the future economy, tokenization by 2030, balancing W-2 jobs with family time, and long-term investing mindsets. Trent was geared up to join but got hit with food poisoning right before – classic dad chaos! Whether you're navigating markets, building wealth for your kids, or just dragging through summer with the family, this episode is for you. Not financial advice – just dads shooting the breeze for entertainment and education.Chapters:00:00 - Intro & Dad Life Summer Vibes00:43 - Weekly Updates: Pool Time, Sprinklers & Tech Setup Fails01:36 - Trent's Food Poisoning Story & Dad Ledger Mission02:42 - Fed Rates Unchanged & Jobs Data Breakdown04:44 - Rate Cuts: Pros, Cons & Market Overheating05:42 - Crypto Fundamentals, Meme Coins & Collateral Assets06:40 - Trump Fires BLS Commissioner – Trust in Stats?08:28 - Birth-Death Model: Lies, Darn Lies & Statistics10:08 - Japan Reverse Carry Trade & Domino Effects11:09 - Carry Trade Explained for Everyday Investors14:44 - Buffett Indicator: Are We in Bubble Territory?14:50 - Scott Bessent on Rates & Treasury Auctions16:19 - Growing Out of Debt & Economic Restructuring18:00 - Unfunded Liabilities: $120T Anchor on Our Future20:32 - Web3 Tokenization & Blockchain Commerce by 203021:54 - Ray Dalio's Top 5 Forces Shaping the Economy23:47 - The Fourth Turning: Cycles, History & Tug-of-War26:24 - Balancing Work, Podcasts & Pool Time with Kids27:06 - Family First: Why We Work & What Really Matters29:00 - Infinite Banking, Life Insurance & Future-Proofing31:30 - Spotting Breadcrumbs for a Changing World32:47 - Get a Balanced Info Diet: Challenge the Algorithms33:49 - Weekly Wins: Kid Honesty & Bike Riding Milestones35:24 - Sibling Support: Big Bro Saves the Day36:50 - Closing Prayer & Blessings for the DadsLinks Mentioned:-Ray Dalio's interview on Modern Wisdom with Chris Williamson: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Tr0F-EQRm5o-Ray Dalio's books and principles: https://www.principles.com/-Andre Jikh's YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCGy7SkBjcIAgTiwkXEtPnYg-Jake Claver (Beyond Broke) on X: https://x.com/beyond_broke-Scott Bessent info: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Scott_Bessent-Raoul Pal on When Shift Happens Podcast (How to Make it in Crypto in 2025): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=O59gLZZUQcg-When Shift Happens Podcast channel: https://www.youtube.com/@when-shift-happens-The Fourth Turning book:https://amzn.to/45CPqHd-Modern Wisdom Podcast with Chris Williamson: https://chriswillx.com/podcast/-News on Trump firing BLS commissioner: https://www.cnbc.com/2025/08/01/trump-erika-mcentarfer-jobs-report-fired.htmlIf you're a dad hustling through life, economy, and family – hit like, subscribe, and drop a comment with your biggest takeaway or win this week. Join us next time on Dad Ledger! 🚀

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