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The Higher Standard

Chris Naghibi

Welcome to the Higher Standard Podcast, where we give you ultra-premium, unfiltered truth when it comes to building your wealth and curating the lifestyle of your dreams. Your host; Chris Naghibi is here to help you distill the immense amount of information and disinformation out there on the interwebs and give you the opportunity to choose a higher standard for yourself. Sit back, relax your mind and get ready for a different kind of podcast where we elevate your baseline with crispy high-resolution audio. This isn't a different standard. It's the higher standard.

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Yesterday · 58 min
THS LIVE | Treasuries Face Worst Week Since Liberation Day as Gold Sinks
Treasuries are on pace for their worst week since Liberation Day. Since we last went live Wednesday, the 10-year has jumped about 15 basis points to 5.13%, Thursday's 30-year auction cleared at 5.44% with dealers stuck holding 11.4%, and Goldman added another hike for March. Gold sank to a 13-month low near $3,884 and Bitcoin slid to $68,600 while stocks went nowhere. Trump says "we don't need a deal with Iran," so Brent is back near $96, and existing home sales just hit a 16-year low. BofA's Hartnett says stay risk-off until yields fall below 4.5% and oil hits $70. PPI lands before we go live. Rates up, housing frozen, safe havens bleeding. Where does the money hide? 💥 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: US Treasuries set for worst week since Trump's 'liberation day' (FT Markets) 10-year Treasury yield jumps back above 5% as oil gains and more Fed rate hikes expected (CNBC Top News) The Inflation Fight May Be About to Turn Painful (WSJ) Oil prices set for second weekly decline as Trump to stay with Iran blockade (Reuters) Gold languishes near 13-month low as $96 oil fuels bets on bigger Fed hikes (Yahoo! Finance) BofA's Hartnett says stay risk-off until yields fall below 4.5% and oil hits $70 (Yahoo! Finance) ⚠️ Disclaimer: Please note that the content shared on this show is solely for entertainment purposes and should not be considered legal or investment advice or attributed to any company. The views and opinions expressed are personal and not reflective of any entity. We do not guarantee the accuracy or completeness of the information provided, and listeners are urged to seek professional advice before making any legal or financial decisions. By listening to The Higher Standard podcast you agree to these terms, and the show, its hosts and employees are not liable for any consequences arising from your use of the content.
#361
Tuesday · 1 hr 11 min· Video
The Post-Election Meltdown: AI Stocks Crash, Washington Erupts & the Bond Market Screams
The post-election hangover arrived two days late, and Wall Street got crushed. The Nasdaq plunged 5.5%, semiconductor stocks collapsed 12.25%, and $2.5 trillion in market value vanished in a single session. But while stocks panicked, the bond market barely blinked. Chris breaks down the AI sell-off, Google's spending problem, the Democratic midterm sweep, and Washington's looming $40 trillion debt crisis. From the railroad boom to the dot-com bust, history offers a familiar warning: the technology can succeed while its investors get wiped out. And beneath all the market chaos lies the real story—an American consumer whose paycheck simply doesn't stretch far enough. Six viral narratives, one underlying problem, and an 80-year-old pattern hiding in plain sight. 💥 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: Wall Street's Post-Election Meltdown (CNBC via Instagram) The AI Sell-Off Explained (Finance in 90 Seconds via Instagram) Google's Earnings Miss (The Wall Street Skinny via Instagram) Midterm Results Cast Doubt (CNBC via Instagram) Midterms Raise U.S. Debt Ceiling Risks (CNBC via Instagram) Gary Cohn on America's Affordability Crisis (CNBC Squawk Box via Instagram) ⚠️ Disclaimer: Please note that the content shared on this show is solely for entertainment purposes and should not be considered legal or investment advice or attributed to any company. The views and opinions expressed are personal and not reflective of any entity. We do not guarantee the accuracy or completeness of the information provided, and listeners are urged to seek professional advice before making any legal or financial decisions. By listening to The Higher Standard podcast you agree to these terms, and the show, its hosts and employees are not liable for any consequences arising from your use of the content.
Monday · 58 min
THS LIVE | An Nvidia Scandal, A Market Rally, Oil Dropping & CPI This Week
Nvidia is facing a scandal, Wall Street is rallying, and Brent crude has plunged nearly 20% despite escalating Middle East tensions. China extended its tariff truce, but stronger jobs data have raised expectations for a December Fed hike. With CPI arriving Tuesday, can this rally survive another inflation surprise? 💥 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: Nvidia Slides as CEO Huang Faces Board Scrutiny Over Affair With Alleged Spy (Reuters) Wall Street Roars Back as Oil Slide Eases Inflation Jitters; Nvidia Drops (Reuters) China Extends Pause on US Tariffs and Trade Curbs for Two Months (Bloomberg Economics) Oil Falls Almost 5% as Trump Signals Restraint on Iran (Reuters) Inflation Nowcasting — October and November 2026 Estimates (Federal Reserve Bank of Cleveland) ⚠️ Disclaimer: Please note that the content shared on this show is solely for entertainment purposes and should not be considered legal or investment advice or attributed to any company. The views and opinions expressed are personal and not reflective of any entity. We do not guarantee the accuracy or completeness of the information provided, and listeners are urged to seek professional advice before making any legal or financial decisions. By listening to The Higher Standard podcast you agree to these terms, and the show, its hosts and employees are not liable for any consequences arising from your use of the content.
November 6 · 55 min
THS LIVE | AI Stocks Crater, Jobs Surge 165K, BoE Hikes & Oil Near $100
Wall Street is getting two very different signals. The Nasdaq 100 plunged 6.4% Thursday as the Democratic sweep raised fears of new data-center restrictions. Goldman estimates states facing potential curbs account for 45% of planned US capacity. But this morning's jobs report blew past forecasts: 165,000 payrolls versus 65,000 expected, unemployment down to 4.1%, and wages up 0.4%. Consumer sentiment also jumped to 51 from 48, although inflation expectations remain elevated at 4.3% and fears of an AI bubble are growing. Across the Atlantic, the Bank of England hiked rates to 4%, warning inflation could approach 5% next year. Brent is back near $100 after this week's plunge. Is the AI trade unwinding while a resilient economy gives the Fed cover to hike again? Live at 11. 💥 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: Democratic sweep gives markets a reason to rethink path of interest rates (CNBC) Interest rates could go 'significantly higher' if oil prices keep climbing, even if the Iran war ends soon (MarketWatch) BoE hikes rate for first time in 3 years; retreating oil prices may allow for more options ahead (AP News) Futures Split As Blue-Wave Chip Purge Enters Day Two; Oil Rebounds, BoE Hikes (ZeroHedge) Stocks surge, and the Dow soars 1,500 points as oil prices tumble following the US midterm elections (AP News) ⚠️ Disclaimer: Please note that the content shared on this show is solely for entertainment purposes and should not be considered legal or investment advice or attributed to any company. The views and opinions expressed are personal and not reflective of any entity. We do not guarantee the accuracy or completeness of the information provided, and listeners are urged to seek professional advice before making any legal or financial decisions. By listening to The Higher Standard podcast you agree to these terms, and the show, its hosts and employees are not liable for any consequences arising from your use of the content.
November 4 · 58 min
THS LIVE | Democrats Sweep Congress, Dow Rips 1,200 Points as AI Stocks Crack
Washington just flipped. Democrats won both the House and the Senate overnight, with at least 54 Senate seats and new wins in Texas, Kansas, Ohio, Iowa, Maine, and both Carolinas. Futures sold off hard as the calls came in, then reversed. The Dow is now up more than 1,200 points, and the S&P 500 and Nasdaq are each up about 1.4%. Treasury yields are lower across the curve, the dollar is weaker against every major currency, and the VIX is down 16%. Under the surface, the moves are lopsided. Renewables and healthcare are rallying, while Nvidia, the AI infrastructure trade, neoclouds, defense, and prison operators are lagging. Is this the market cheering gridlock, or pricing in a new policy regime for AI, energy, and the Fed? Stay with us. 💥 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: Dow jumps by 1,200 points as Democrats take control of Congress (CNN Business) Stocks and Bonds Rise, Dollar Falls After US Vote: Markets Wrap (Bloomberg) Market analysts react to Democratic sweep in US midterms (Reuters via Yahoo Finance) Why the market is cheering a midterm Democratic sweep, Dow futures surge (Yahoo Finance) Midterm Election Results: Democrats Sweep House and Senate (Forbes) Homebuilders, Miners and Regional Banks Soar as Oil Drops 8%: Has the Hormuz Peace Trade Begun? (Benzinga) ⚠️ Disclaimer: Please note that the content shared on this show is solely for entertainment purposes and should not be considered legal or investment advice or attributed to any company. The views and opinions expressed are personal and not reflective of any entity. We do not guarantee the accuracy or completeness of the information provided, and listeners are urged to seek professional advice before making any legal or financial decisions. By listening to The Higher Standard podcast you agree to these terms, and the show, its hosts and employees are not liable for any consequences arising from your use of the content.
#360
November 3 · 1 hr 7 min· Video
Wall Street’s Dirty Little Election Secret: Here’s What It Means for Your Money.
Wall Street has a dirty little election secret: since World War II, the S&P 500 has finished higher one year after every midterm election. That's 20 for 20. Coincidence, conspiracy, or just Wall Street doing what Wall Street does best? In Episode 360, Chris unpacks the midterm playbook, from the Great Bond Massacre of 1994 and Orange County's $1.64 billion bankruptcy to the Fed's $600 billion surprise in 2010 and the 2018 market meltdown. With inflation stubborn, Treasury yields climbing, and Washington drowning in debt, the real question isn't who wins the election. It's what happens to your investments, mortgage, and purchasing power afterward. Because politicians count votes. Wall Street counts money. And only one of those pays your bills. 💥 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: Midterm Elections and Markets in Five Charts — Historical Stock Market Performance, Election Cycles & Post-Midterm Returns (Capital Group) The Great Bond Massacre of 1994 — Federal Reserve Rate Hikes, Treasury Yields & the Bond Market Collapse (Fortune) November 3, 2010 FOMC Statement — The Fed's $600 Billion Treasury Purchase Program Announced One Day After the Midterm Elections (Federal Reserve) ⚠️ Disclaimer: Please note that the content shared on this show is solely for entertainment purposes and should not be considered legal or investment advice or attributed to any company. The views and opinions expressed are personal and not reflective of any entity. We do not guarantee the accuracy or completeness of the information provided, and listeners are urged to seek professional advice before making any legal or financial decisions. By listening to The Higher Standard podcast you agree to these terms, and the show, its hosts and employees are not liable for any consequences arising from your use of the content.
November 2 · 42 min
THS LIVE | Brent Drops to $104, 10-Year to 4.88% & What We Know About Iran
Oil blinked, but nobody here believes it. Brent has dropped to about $105 from $115 going into Friday's show, and the 10-year slid to 4.88%, a one-month low, yet the Nasdaq 100 is flat at 28,515 after the $5 trillion AI wipeout. Why the calm? Trump is mulling "another little Epic Fury" after Tuesday's midterms, a third carrier is heading to the region, and Khamenei ordered a response "without any geographical limitations," including financial assets. Fitch also hit France with a surprise outlook downgrade Saturday. Add jobs data and Apple earnings and this is the loaded week of the fall. We break down what gets priced before Tuesday night. 💥 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: A Stock Market Smackdown Week: Elections, Jobs Data, Iran And Earnings (Yahoo! Finance) Stock futures open a monster week after a $5 trillion AI wipeout (Yahoo! Finance) Trump Says Iran War Will End 'One Way or the Other' Ahead of Midterms Tuesday: Dow Futures Rise 184 Points, Brent Crude Falls to $111 (Benzinga News) Iran vows response beyond Mideast and target financial assets; oil markets fear generational damage (Fortune) Iran's Araghchi Hopes For 'Rationality' From US Amid Signs Renewed War Could Erupt (ZeroHedge) Shipping Strikes In Hormuz Leave Both Sides With Economic Pain (Bloomberg Economics) Rating agency Fitch hits France with unscheduled outlook downgrade (FT Markets) ⚠️ Disclaimer: Please note that the content shared on this show is solely for entertainment purposes and should not be considered legal or investment advice or attributed to any company. The views and opinions expressed are personal and not reflective of any entity. We do not guarantee the accuracy or completeness of the information provided, and listeners are urged to seek professional advice before making any legal or financial decisions. By listening to The Higher Standard podcast you agree to these terms, and the show, its hosts and employees are not liable for any consequences arising from your use of the content.
October 30 · 58 min
THS LIVE | Brent Tags $118 as Nasdaq 100 Slides 3.8% & Bracing for Post-Midterm Strikes
Brent futures tagged $118 early this morning, a six-month high, and the Nasdaq 100 is down 3.8% since we last went live Wednesday, sitting at 28,518, its lowest level in a month. Fresh attacks on ships in Hormuz and Saudi energy assets, Trump getting briefed on military options, and a Vance letter Iran hasn't answered: everyone is positioning for the Tuesday after the midterms. Meanwhile Fed Chair Warsh says rates are biting and oil is feeding inflation expectations, yet he won't call conditions tight, so a December hike stays on the table. Gold and Bitcoin sit at one-month lows and the VIX just touched 20. Is the market bracing, or about to get blindsided? We go live at 11. 💥 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: Analysis: Kevin Warsh is keeping Wall Street guessing. It may be his most powerful tool (CNBC Top News) Kevin Warsh Admits Rising Oil Prices Are Fueling Inflation Expectations as Trump's Energy Holdings Reportedly Soar 3X Amid Iran War (Benzinga News) Brent January Futs Hit New Highs As Oil Market Braces For Post-Midterm Gulf Escalation (ZeroHedge) The Day After Midterms: Diplomacy Or Another "Epic Fury"? (ZeroHedge) Oil Prices Fall as Traders Weigh U.S.-Iran Diplomacy (WSJ) ⚠️ Disclaimer: Please note that the content shared on this show is solely for entertainment purposes and should not be considered legal or investment advice or attributed to any company. The views and opinions expressed are personal and not reflective of any entity. We do not guarantee the accuracy or completeness of the information provided, and listeners are urged to seek professional advice before making any legal or financial decisions. By listening to The Higher Standard podcast you agree to these terms, and the show, its hosts and employees are not liable for any consequences arising from your use of the content.
October 28 · 1 hr 31 min
THS LIVE | Live Coverage of the Fed Rate Decision & the Post-Decision Press Conference
The Fed announces its decision at 11 AM PT, right as we go live, and the setup is ugly. Markets price under a 10% chance of a hike after September's first one in three years, but inflation has gotten worse since: September CPI hit 3.7%, and PCE is due tomorrow with the headline expected to jump to 3.7% from 3.4%. Traders already pencil in a December hike. Overnight the Bank of Canada hiked to 2.5% and said more could be needed, with oil as the driver. Brent has slid about 3.6% since Monday's show to $112.49 on Iran talks, yet it's still above $100 for 26 straight sessions. The 10-year sits at 5.03%, up 4bp since Monday. Warsh's press conference is the whole show. Tune in. 💥 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: Fed meeting live updates: No hike expected, but investors watching Warsh for what's next (CNBC) Fed meeting updates: FOMC expected to hold interest rates steady, with more hikes on the horizon (Business Insider) Bank of Canada Hikes to 2.5%, Says More Could Be Needed (Bloomberg Economics) Oil falls almost $2 as Middle East talks help ease supply worries (Reuters) 'U.S., Canada Working On Deal To Ease U.S. Tariffs On Canadian Steel And Auto Imports' - Reuters Exclusive (Benzinga News) ⚠️ Disclaimer: Please note that the content shared on this show is solely for entertainment purposes and should not be considered legal or investment advice or attributed to any company. The views and opinions expressed are personal and not reflective of any entity. We do not guarantee the accuracy or completeness of the information provided, and listeners are urged to seek professional advice before making any legal or financial decisions. By listening to The Higher Standard podcast you agree to these terms, and the show, its hosts and employees are not liable for any consequences arising from your use of the content.
#359
October 27 · 1 hr 35 min
America Became a Casino: Kalshi, Polymarket, Pokémon Cards & the New Gambling Economy
America didn’t just start gambling more. It turned everything into a wager. Americans lost roughly $165 billion to legal gambling in 2025—before Pokémon cards, same-day options, or prediction markets. In Episode 359, we connect Labubus, Rolexes, exotic cars, and trading-card mania to a squeezed consumer chasing shortcuts to wealth. From financial nihilism and the rise of Kalshi and Polymarket to Beanie Babies and Wall Street’s original bucket shops, history reveals a familiar pattern: speculation grows, the house collects its fees, and someone gets left holding the risk. What happens when the money runs out? 💥 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: 2026 Planning & Progress Study — Financial Nihilism, Generational Wealth & Speculative Investing (Northwestern Mutual) The State of Pokémon Card Prices, 2025–2026 — Vintage Appreciation, Modern Card Losses & Market Trends (TopVault) The 2026 Collector Car Market Has a Strong Top End, but a Soft Underbelly (Hagerty) Prediction Market Trading Volume Doubled Between May and July, Largely Driven by Sports (Pew Research Center) Flaherty v. KalshiEX, LLC — Case No. 26-299: Sports Betting, Event Contracts & Federal Regulation (Supreme Court of the United States) ⚠️ Disclaimer: Please note that the content shared on this show is solely for entertainment purposes and should not be considered legal or investment advice or attributed to any company. The views and opinions expressed are personal and not reflective of any entity. We do not guarantee the accuracy or completeness of the information provided, and listeners are urged to seek professional advice before making any legal or financial decisions. By listening to The Higher Standard podcast you agree to these terms, and the show, its hosts and employees are not liable for any consequences arising from your use of the content.
October 26 · 57 min
THS LIVE | Anthropic Files for IPO, Meta Plans $95B Raise & Tesla & SpaceX Merger Talk
The AI arms race just entered a new phase. Anthropic officially filed for its IPO, revealing the extraordinary economics and capital demands behind one of AI's biggest players. Meta is preparing to raise up to $95 billion in fresh equity to keep its AI expansion alive, raising questions about dilution, debt and who's financing the boom. Meanwhile, Tesla is surging after Barclays upgraded the stock and raised its price target to $450, citing a potential merger with SpaceX. Add Wednesday's Fed decision, September CPI at 3.7%, a massive week of megacap earnings and Treasury yields hovering near 5%, and Wall Street faces a critical test of risk appetite. We connect the dots live. 💥 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: Anthropic, PBC — Form S-1 Registration Statement (SEC — Official Anthropic IPO Filing) Anthropic Files S-1 With the SEC for Proposed IPO (Anthropic — Official Announcement) Meta Eyes Record $95 Billion Equity Raise to Fund AI Expansion (Reuters) Tesla Stock Jumps as Barclays Bets a SpaceX Takeout Bump Is Coming (Yahoo! Finance) Wall Street Eyes Best Day in a Month as Anthropic IPO Filing Propels AI Stocks (Reuters) October 2026 FOMC Meeting and Economic Calendar (Federal Reserve) ⚠️ Disclaimer: Please note that the content shared on this show is solely for entertainment purposes and should not be considered legal or investment advice or attributed to any company. The views and opinions expressed are personal and not reflective of any entity. We do not guarantee the accuracy or completeness of the information provided, and listeners are urged to seek professional advice before making any legal or financial decisions. By listening to The Higher Standard podcast you agree to these terms, and the show, its hosts and employees are not liable for any consequences arising from your use of the content.
October 23 · 50 min
THS LIVE | Brent At $116, Nasdaq 100 Drops Almost 3% & US Pulls Staff From Saudi Arabia
Brent just hit $116, the highest since April 30, and the reasons keep stacking up. The U.S. ordered non-essential staff out of Saudi Arabia, Aramco told Dhahran headquarters staff to evacuate, the Houthis keep striking Saudi targets, and Trump says something happens "fairly soon" on Iran. Thursday also gave the Nasdaq 100 its worst day since June, down almost 3%, as OpenAI's raise got marked down $150 billion to a $1.25 trillion valuation. The 10-year sits at 4.99% after Treasuries' biggest rally in over two years. And tonight Moody's reviews France while its bond spread to Germany sits at a post-2011 high of 176bps. Oil, AI and Europe's weakest link, all at once, with FOMC next Wednesday. Don't blink. 💥 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: Brent crude tops $113, highest level since May, after Trump hints at action on Iran (CNBC) Futures Wobble After AI Bloodbath As Brent Hits $114, France Braces For Moody's (ZeroHedge) Global stocks tumble as oil price tops $112 (FT Markets) Brent Hits $114 as Houthi Attacks Threaten Saudi Energy Infrastructure (Yahoo! Finance) ⚠️ Disclaimer: Please note that the content shared on this show is solely for entertainment purposes and should not be considered legal or investment advice or attributed to any company. The views and opinions expressed are personal and not reflective of any entity. We do not guarantee the accuracy or completeness of the information provided, and listeners are urged to seek professional advice before making any legal or financial decisions. By listening to The Higher Standard podcast you agree to these terms, and the show, its hosts and employees are not liable for any consequences arising from your use of the content.
October 21 · 42 min
THS LIVE | Brent Jumps to $112, Then Drops on Iran Deal Reports as Nasdaq Pops To 2.3%
Oil just whipsawed on a headline. Brent spiked to $111.99 on Tuesday, then reversed and settled at $108.79 when a Qatar and Pakistan "compromise proposal" hit the wires, and Iran fired back that reports a deal is close are wrong. The IRGC says two tankers were set ablaze by its mines, and Kpler counts at least 18 vessels hit in two weeks. Here's the strange part: stocks don't care. The Nasdaq 100 is up 2.3% from Friday's close, the VIX sank from 20 to 16.65, and the 10-year is still parked above 5%. Then the UK printed 3.5% inflation against 3.4% expected, and the Bank of England is eyeing a hike. Is the market pricing peace or ignoring a lit fuse? We get into it live at 11. 💥 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: UK Inflation Hits 11-Month High as Bank of England Eyes Rate Hike (Bloomberg) U.K. Consumer Price Index (YoY) For September 3.5% Vs. 3.4% Est.; 3.1% Prior (Bezinga) Oil prices fall as traders hope for diplomatic progress in Middle East (CNBC) Iran Rejects Report That Deal Is 'Close' After Qatar, Pakistan Push 'Compromise Proposal' To End War (ZeroHedge) Oil Prices Climb Above $110 as Middle East Supply Fears Persist (Yahoo! Finance) ⚠️ Disclaimer: Please note that the content shared on this show is solely for entertainment purposes and should not be considered legal or investment advice or attributed to any company. The views and opinions expressed are personal and not reflective of any entity. We do not guarantee the accuracy or completeness of the information provided, and listeners are urged to seek professional advice before making any legal or financial decisions. By listening to The Higher Standard podcast you agree to these terms, and the show, its hosts and employees are not liable for any consequences arising from your use of the content.
#358
October 20 · 1 hr 11 min· Video
He Built a $150M Wellness Empire Without Selling Out | Cymbiotika CEO Shahab Elmi | Ep 358
What does it take to build a $150 million wellness empire without selling your soul - or your company - to the highest bidder? This week on The Higher Standard, Chris sits down with longtime friend Shahab Elmi, co-founder and CEO of Cymbiotika, for a conversation that goes well beyond vitamins and supplements. From betting on himself and building a bootstrapped business into a nine-figure brand to navigating the temptations of private equity, protecting product quality and learning that success means very little if your family gets the leftovers. Shahab pulls back the curtain on what it really takes to build something that lasts. Along the way, they tackle entrepreneurship, longevity, AI, fatherhood and why the most expensive ingredient in any successful business might just be integrity. Turns out, building different isn't a marketing slogan… it's a very expensive way of refusing to compromise. No games. No drama. No nonsense. 💥 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: Official Website — Premium Supplements, Innovation & Wellness (Cymbiotika) Co-Founder & CEO of Cymbiotika — Personal Instagram (Shahab Elmi @shahabelmi) Cymbiotika — Independent Supplement Ratings, Brand TrustScore & Product Testing (SuppCo) Cymbiotika Wellness Bar — Official Location & Information (Fontainebleau Las Vegas) Dietary Supplements: What You Need to Know — Quality, Safety & Independent Verification (National Institutes of Health — Office of Dietary Supplements) ⚠️ Disclaimer: Please note that the content shared on this show is solely for entertainment purposes and should not be considered legal or investment advice or attributed to any company. The views and opinions expressed are personal and not reflective of any entity. We do not guarantee the accuracy or completeness of the information provided, and listeners are urged to seek professional advice before making any legal or financial decisions. By listening to The Higher Standard podcast you agree to these terms, and the show, its hosts and employees are not liable for any consequences arising from your use of the content.
October 19 · 1 hr 1 min
THS LIVE | France's Bond Yields Jump as 500,000 Hit the Streets & Bonds Stay Above 5%
Over the weekend more than 500,000 people marched across France, with cars set on fire and over 2,000 arrests. This morning French 10-year yields jumped more than 10 basis points, the CAC 40 is down about 1.7%, and France now pays more to borrow than Italy or Greece. It lands on a US market that was already jumpy: since Friday’s show the 10-year is up about 6 basis points to 5.15%, Brent is near $110, and the VIX has climbed from 16 to 18. So is France a one-day scare, or the first crack in a global bond market that’s running out of buyers? We’re going live to work through it. 💥 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: French unrest compounds debt crisis fears. Paris-listed stocks, bonds and the euro fall (CNBC) Euro drops amid high energy prices and street riots in France (Reuters) US rate rises are being amplified in global markets (FT Markets) Pimco Sees A 6% 10-Year... Here's Why "Bad Inflation" Caps Yields (ZeroHedge) Brent Flirts With $110 Before Reversing As Wright Declares Pump Prices Have "Peaked" (ZeroHedge) Will Oil Prices Decline as Middle East Supply Recovers? (Goldman Sachs) ⚠️ Disclaimer: Please note that the content shared on this show is solely for entertainment purposes and should not be considered legal or investment advice or attributed to any company. The views and opinions expressed are personal and not reflective of any entity. We do not guarantee the accuracy or completeness of the information provided, and listeners are urged to seek professional advice before making any legal or financial decisions. By listening to The Higher Standard podcast you agree to these terms, and the show, its hosts and employees are not liable for any consequences arising from your use of the content.
October 16 · 1 hr 3 min
THS LIVE | An AI Debt Bomb, CoreWeave's Bond Rout, Rate Hike Fears, & Who Pays the Bill
CoreWeave's bonds just hit 16% yield — that's distress territory, folks, and it's telling you everything you need to know about where the AI boom actually stands right now. The stock is down 22% this week alone, shedding nearly $10 billion in market cap, as the bond market does what the equity crowd refuses to: price in reality. We're talking about a company with $50 billion in debt, a $626 million net loss last quarter, and net interest expenses that literally exceeded its operating income — all while the Fed just hiked in September and markets spent Monday through Thursday pricing in another move at the October 27th meeting at nearly 50/50 odds. Then Friday morning Warsh speaks at the IMF in Bangkok, says nothing, keeps his cards close, and suddenly those odds collapse to 14%. Meanwhile Warsh is out here calling AI "the most consequential economic shift" of his lifetime and warning the Fed may need to rewrite its entire monetary policy playbook — because you can't run a 1970s framework on a 2026 economy where information processing inflation is running at 13%, the highest since the 1960s. 💥 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: Core Weave stock, bond set for weekly plunge as rate-hike fears hit AI bet (Reuters) October Rate-Hike Odds Collapse as Warsh Keeps His Cards Close but AI Transition Looms (Benzinga News ) CoreWeave bond rout tests market's math on AI buildout (Reuters) ⚠️ Disclaimer: Please note that the content shared on this show is solely for entertainment purposes and should not be considered legal or investment advice or attributed to any company. The views and opinions expressed are personal and not reflective of any entity. We do not guarantee the accuracy or completeness of the information provided, and listeners are urged to seek professional advice before making any legal or financial decisions. By listening to The Higher Standard podcast you agree to these terms, and the show, its hosts and employees are not liable for any consequences arising from your use of the content.
October 14 · 56 min
THS LIVE | September CPI Popped Up To 3.7%: The Fed Is Trapped & Stocks Are Falling Now
September CPI just printed 3.7% — hotter than economists expected — and the market is already bleeding. Gas prices are the ignition switch, but the real story is what happens next: the Fed is now caught between an economy that's too hot to cut and too fragile to hike, with JPMorgan's own strategist going on record saying raising rates right now would be "stupid." Meanwhile, rate-sensitive stocks are getting destroyed in premarket — the 10 names falling hardest are telling you exactly where the pain is spreading — and global diesel prices aren't helping, with the IEA warning of another supply squeeze through 2027. Here's what nobody's saying out loud: the speculators have been net short the S&P for months (25th percentile, not a bullish picture), yet Nasdaq longs just hit the 99th percentile of the last 3 years — someone is making a massive bet that tech survives inflation. 💥 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: Consumer prices rose 3.7% annually in September as gas prices skyrocket (CNBC Top News) Fed Would Be 'Stupid' to Raise Rates Now, JPMorgan's Kelly Says (Bloomberg Economics) Hot Inflation Hits Rate-Sensitive Stocks: These 10 Names Are Falling (Benzinga News) US stocks slip after inflation worsens by more than economists expected (AP) Global diesel prices set to rise again, warns IEA (FT Markets) ⚠️ Disclaimer: Please note that the content shared on this show is solely for entertainment purposes and should not be considered legal or investment advice or attributed to any company. The views and opinions expressed are personal and not reflective of any entity. We do not guarantee the accuracy or completeness of the information provided, and listeners are urged to seek professional advice before making any legal or financial decisions. By listening to The Higher Standard podcast you agree to these terms, and the show, its hosts and employees are not liable for any consequences arising from your use of the content.
#357
October 13 · 1 hr 18 min· Video
America’s Hidden Debt Crisis: Why Credit Card Delinquencies Aren’t the Real Problem
America’s next debt crisis isn’t hiding in the numbers. It’s hiding behind them. Credit card delinquencies are either flashing red or perfectly manageable, depending on which statistic you cherry-pick. And somehow, both are technically correct. In Episode 357, we follow the cracks spreading through student loans, subprime auto lending, buy-now-pay-later debt, and the $1.8 trillion private credit market—where Wall Street apparently believes moving risk off a balance sheet makes it disappear. From South Korea’s credit card collapse to the infamous assurances that subprime was “contained,” history offers a familiar warning: the numbers look manageable right up until they don’t. The real question isn’t how much Americans owe. It’s who’s carrying the risk, who’s hiding the losses, and what happens when the paychecks stop. 💥 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: How Distressed Are Consumers? Reconciling Diverging Credit Card Delinquency Measures (Federal Reserve Bank of New York ) Delinquency Rate on Credit Card Loans — All Commercial Banks (Federal Reserve Bank of St. Louis (FRED)) May 2026 Financial Stability Report — Private Credit, Redemption Risks & Bank Exposure (Federal Reserve Board) ⚠️ Disclaimer: Please note that the content shared on this show is solely for entertainment purposes and should not be considered legal or investment advice or attributed to any company. The views and opinions expressed are personal and not reflective of any entity. We do not guarantee the accuracy or completeness of the information provided, and listeners are urged to seek professional advice before making any legal or financial decisions. By listening to The Higher Standard podcast you agree to these terms, and the show, its hosts and employees are not liable for any consequences arising from your use of the content.
#356
October 6 · 1 hr 12 min· Video
The $2 Trillion AI Bubble: What Happens If It Actually Works?
AI may be the most important technology of our lifetime. That does not mean Wall Street has priced it correctly. In Episode 356, we dig into Anthropic’s reported $2 trillion ambitions, more than $500 billion in long-term compute commitments, OpenAI’s even larger promises, and 180 years of investors discovering the hard way that great technology and great investments are not the same thing. From Railway Mania and Netscape to Webvan, Cisco and WeWork, the pattern is remarkably familiar: spend enormous amounts of money today, assume tomorrow will be exponentially bigger, and try not to ask what happens if growth slows. But this time there is an extra wrinkle: the AI valuations only really work if software captures a meaningful piece of something much larger than the software market itself... your paycheck. 💥 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: Amazon Leadership Principles (Amazon) 2025 Annual Meeting — Elon Musk Compensation & Shareholder Vote (Tesla) OpenAI Announces Leadership Transition — Sam Altman (OpenAI) ⚠️ Disclaimer: Please note that the content shared on this show is solely for entertainment purposes and should not be considered legal or investment advice or attributed to any company. The views and opinions expressed are personal and not reflective of any entity. We do not guarantee the accuracy or completeness of the information provided, and listeners are urged to seek professional advice before making any legal or financial decisions. By listening to The Higher Standard podcast you agree to these terms, and the show, its hosts and employees are not liable for any consequences arising from your use of the content.
#355
September 29 · 1 hr 15 min· Video
Every Great Company Is a Cult. Here’s How They Get You.
Every great company wants loyal customers. The really great ones want believers. This week, we look at what happens when a business stops selling you a product and starts selling you an identity. From Amazon’s “Day 1” disciples to Tesla shareholders defending Elon Musk like family and OpenAI employees threatening to walk out with Sam Altman, the biggest companies in America have figured out something Wall Street can’t put on a balance sheet: tribal loyalty is incredibly valuable. But now the tribes are wearing political jerseys, CEOs are becoming symbols, tickers are becoming flags, and buying a car, drinking a beer, or choosing an AI company can somehow announce what team you’re on. Totally normal stuff. Welcome to the cult economy. Pick yours carefully. 💥 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: Amazon Leadership Principles (Amazon) 2025 Annual Meeting — Elon Musk Compensation & Shareholder Vote (Tesla) OpenAI Announces Leadership Transition — Sam Altman (OpenAI) ⚠️ Disclaimer: Please note that the content shared on this show is solely for entertainment purposes and should not be considered legal or investment advice or attributed to any company. The views and opinions expressed are personal and not reflective of any entity. We do not guarantee the accuracy or completeness of the information provided, and listeners are urged to seek professional advice before making any legal or financial decisions. By listening to The Higher Standard podcast you agree to these terms, and the show, its hosts and employees are not liable for any consequences arising from your use of the content.

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