This episode explores key macroeconomic questions, including the persistence of a strong US dollar into 2025 driven by global market conditions and diverging monetary policies. The discussion covers the implications of the Federal Reserve's higher-for-longer stance and dovish approaches by other central banks, which together support USD strength. Additionally, the podcast examines market positioning with risk-on strategies favoring U.S. equities, Bitcoin, and cyclical assets. It also reviews quantitative signals from Dr. Mo's risk management overlay, potential risks from regulatory/fiscal uncertainties such as the debt ceiling issue, and offers educational insights from 42 Macro resources to navigate these complex themes.