
New Trends With Friends Episode: Manmade Market Chaos, The Stocktwits Social VIX Spikes, and America's Degeneration with Tariffs & Tech

Good morning everyone,
In this episode of Trends with Friends, Michael Parekh, Phil Pearlman and I are joined by special guest Tom Bruni, Editor and Chief and VP of Community at Stocktwits. We unpack the “stupidest market crash ever,” the impact of tariffs, the chilling effects on AI innovation, and why the U.S. is suddenly operating like QVC in the ‘90s with Trump as your 24 hour host.
With charts, rants, and raw insight, this episode cuts deep into the behavioral finance chaos, the degenerate economy, and what comes next for markets, startups, and the global tech race. You don’t want to miss one of our most explosive episodes yet.
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JUMP TO THE GOOD STUFF:
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(0:00) Introduction and Welcome
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(6:07) Market Overview and Stock Market Crash Discussion
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(11:14) Impact of Market Volatility on Main Street
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(14:50) Behavioral Economics and Political Commentary
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(18:31) Volatility Index and Social VIX Analysis
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(33:31) Macro Charts and Market Predictions
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(37:36) Market Uncertainty and Emotional Resilience
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(43:01) Global Market Perspectives and Risk Management
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(50:20) Understanding Economic Signals and Recession Fears
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(54:37) The Impact of Tariffs on Technology and AI
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(1:06:49) Navigating Investment Strategies in a Volatile Environment
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