Elliott Locke, ACSI

WTF is going on with the Economy?!

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WTF is going on with the Economy? Ever feel like the financial world is speaking a different language? Join Elliott Locke ACS I, co-founder of abroaden , as he breaks down the complex world of finance, economics, and investing for people living abroad. No jargon, no fluff—just clear insights on how global shifts impact your wallet and your life. From personal finance tips and giving an expert opinion on popular investing questions, to the quirks of European money culture and seismic shifts in global markets, we nerd out on the data so you don't have to. Subscribe to understand the world around...

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Elliott Locke, ACSI

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A new war in the Middle East and the Markets: WTF is going on with the Economy?! #175 02.03.2026 22:59

This week, Elliott Locke and the abroaden team dive into a rapidly shifting global landscape, covering the immediate market impacts of new conflicts in the Middle East and providing a deep dive into the hidden world of bond ETFs. In This Episode: Middle East Conflict & Market Volatility: Analysis of the new war in Iran involving the US and Israel, and how unexpected escalations—including strik...

Tariff Upheaval, Expat ETFs, and Finding Financial Freedom outside of the Netherlands. - WTF is going on with the Economy?! #174 23.02.2026 11:38

n this week's bulletin, we dive into the fallout of the US Supreme Court’s 6-3 ruling against the Trump administration's broad global tariffs and what it means for market volatility. We also tackle some high-stakes personal finance questions from the expat community, including: The Wise Interest Account Trap: Why opening one might trigger the dreaded PFIC (Passive Foreign Investment Company) rules...

Would you lend ChatGPT Money? - WTF is going on with the Economy?! #173 17.02.2026 7:46

In this week's episode, we explore the paradox of the AI industry: why are tech stocks taking a beating while Artificial Intelligence dominates every conversation? We also break down a controversial new tax proposal in the Netherlands that could change everything for investors, plus our latest industry financial terms breakdown. Key Takeaways The Dutch "Paper Profit" Tax : Why the Netherlands plan...

Gold, silver, and bitcoin celebrate the Olympics by racing to the bottom ⛷️📉 - WTF is going on with the Economy?! #172 09.02.2026 12:09

Show Notes: Gold, In this week’s episode, Elliott Locke, ACSI explores the tricky math behind real estate down payments—particularly for remote workers navigating currency risk. We also dive into the dramatic market corrections that sent gold, silver, and Bitcoin sliding, challenging the long-held "digital gold" hypothesis. What’s inside this week’s bulletin: The Down Payment Dilemma: Why putting...

From plunge to pop: WTF happened with the dollar last week? 💵🤷 02.02.2026 14:22

WTF is going on with the Economy?! Episode Summary In this week's audio recap, we dive into the recent volatility of the US Dollar and why gold and silver took a sudden hit. We also tackle a common concern in the European fintech space: can budgeting apps actually sell your personal data? Plus, we break down the latest "plumbing" of the digital economy through the lens of Industry Season 4, Episod...

WTF is going on with the Economy?! #170 (First Podcast Edition) 27.01.2026 4:31

This is our first podcast edition of our WTF is going on with the Economy?! Newsletter (Welcome!) WTF is going on with the Economy?! #170: Japan, Greenland, and the French Credit Myth This week, we’re looking past the headlines to find out what’s really shaking the global markets. While everyone was looking at Greenland, a financial earthquake was starting in Japan. In this episode: The Japan Fact...