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Inflation remains stubborn, interest rates are elevated, AI spending is exploding and global debt continues to climb. Jonathan Wellum says investors need to pay attention to what all of those forces could mean for markets — and for the purchasing power of their money.Jonathan Wellum, CEO and CIO of RockLinc Investment Partners, joins Maggie Lake to explain why he believes we are in a “debt bubble,” why higher inflation and interest rates could put pressure on stock valuations, and why massive investment in artificial intelligence could eventually lead to overinvestment, write-offs and financial damage.Wellum also explains why investors should focus on companies with pricing power and strong balance sheets, why he continues to favor hard assets such as gold, silver, copper and uranium, and why bonds could eventually become an attractive opportunity again if interest rates peak and the economy slows.Plus, Jonathan takes us inside his recent visit to the historic Prairie Creek mining project in Canada’s Northwest Territories — a remarkable silver and critical-minerals project originally developed by the Hunt brothers.In this conversation:• Why Jonathan Wellum says we’re in a debt bubble• What persistent inflation means for stock valuations• Why higher interest rates are putting pressure on the financial system• The risk of overinvestment in the AI boom• Why gold can help protect purchasing power• The structural case for silver, copper and uranium• Why investors shouldn’t completely give up on bonds• What Jonathan is looking for before extending bond duration• The extraordinary story of the Prairie Creek silver mine• How investors can build more resilient portfolios in volatile markets 💡 Jonathan Wellum warns that stubborn inflation, higher interest rates and a massive global debt burden could put increasing pressure on markets — making capital preservation and purchasing power more important than ever. Sign up for a free portfolio review with one of Wealthion’s trusted advisors to see whether your portfolio is positioned for a more volatile investing environment: https://bit.ly/4xFx2Jr Chapters:0:00 — We’re in a Debt Bubble0:19 — Jonathan Wellum on Inflation & Market Volatility1:01 — What Stubborn Inflation Means for Your Portfolio4:26 — Is “Buy the Dip” Becoming Dangerous?5:17 — AI Stocks, High Valuations & Coming Write-Offs7:17 — Why Wellum Says We’re in a Debt Bubble7:55 — Could Bonds Become a Great Trade Again?10:26 — Wealthion Membership11:01 — How Wellum Is Positioning in Bonds13:16 — Gold, Silver, Copper & the Commodity Opportunity15:30 — The $350 Trillion Global Debt Problem16:36 — Could Interest Costs Surpass Social Security?17:44 — Gold, Inflation & Financial Repression18:25 — The Demographic Crisis Investors Are Missing19:47 — Reshoring, Global Tensions & Protecting Purchasing Power22:05 — Where Wellum Sees Defensive Opportunities23:01 — Inside the Hunt Brothers’ Abandoned Silver Mine25:33 — Why Prairie Creek Could Come Back to Life27:31 — Is Wellum Investing in the Silver Mine?28:55 — How Investors Should Navigate What Comes Next Connect with us online: Website: https://www.wealthion.com X: https://www.x.com/wealthion Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/wealthionofficial/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/wealthion/ #JonathanWellum #Inflation #Debt #Gold #AI #InterestRates #StockMarket #Investing #Silver #Commodities #FederalReserve #Wealthion________________________________________________________________________ IMPORTANT NOTE: The information, opinions, and insights expressed by our guests and our hosts do not necessarily reflect the views of Wealthion or the views of their respective employers. They are intended to provide a diverse perspective on the economy, investing, and other relevant topics to enrich your understanding of these complex fields. While we value and appreciate the insights shared by our esteemed guests and hosts, they are to be viewed as personal opinions and not as investment advice or recommendations from Wealthion or their respective employers. These opinions should not replace your own due diligence or the advice of a professional financial advisor. We strongly encourage all of our audience members to seek out the guidance of a financial advisor who can provide advice based on your individual circumstances and financial goals. Wealthion has a distinguished network of advisors who are available to guide you on your financial journey. However, should you choose to seek guidance elsewhere, we respect and support your decision to do so. The world of finance and investment is intricate and diverse. It's our mission at Wealthion to provide you with a variety of insights and perspectives to help you navigate it more effectively. We thank you for your understanding and your trust. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Economist and longtime investor Mark Skousen joins Wealthion’s Maggie Lake with a surprisingly bullish message: despite persistent inflation, rising interest rates, massive U.S. deficits and stretched technology valuations, he remains 100% invested in the stock market. Skousen explains why he believes the bull market can continue, even as he warns that some tech stocks “could fall in half and still be overvalued.” He breaks down the risks of an eventual market bubble, the impact of Federal Reserve policy and higher Treasury yields, and why he believes investors must prepare for what he calls a “permanent inflation” environment. Maggie and Mark also discuss AI stocks, the U.S. debt and Treasury market, gold, Bitcoin, copper, uranium, oil and energy stocks, plus why Skousen favors dividend-paying companies and diversification over trying to predict exactly when the next market crisis will hit. And despite the warning signs? Skousen says he’s staying with the trend until it breaks: “I’m fully invested. I’m 100% invested.” 💡 Mark Skousen believes investors are facing a “permanent inflation” environment — even as technology valuations look stretched and new market risks continue to build. Yet he remains 100% invested, relying on diversification, dividend-paying stocks and exposure to real assets to navigate what comes next. Sign up for a free portfolio review with one of Wealthion’s trusted advisors to see whether your portfolio is positioned for both the opportunities — and the risks — ahead: https://bit.ly/4xFx2Jr Chapters: 00:00 Cold Open: Bubble Risk, Inflation & Tech 00:19 Mark Skousen’s U.S. Economy & Stock Market Outlook 04:01 AI, Interest Rates & the Bull Market 06:18 Why Skousen Says Inflation Is “Permanent” 10:17 Black Swan Risk & the Next Market Crisis 13:30 Could Tech Stocks Fall 50%? 16:10 AI Spending, Tesla, SpaceX & Market Valuations 18:11 Are We in a Stock Market Bubble? 19:12 Why Skousen Is Still 100% Invested 22:45 Copper, Bitcoin, Uranium & Portfolio Diversification 26:18 Oil, Energy Stocks & Data Center Demand 27:30 Gold, Silver & Mining Stocks 29:31 U.S. Debt, Treasury Risk & Higher Interest Rates 33:47 Why He’s Staying Fully Invested 35:36 What Would Make Skousen Start Selling? 37:15 Small-Cap Stocks, Drones & Speculative Investing 40:22 OpenAI, Anthropic & the IPO Risk 41:25 Skousen’s Favorite Dividend Stock Connect with us online: Website: https://www.wealthion.com X: https://www.x.com/wealthion Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/wealthionofficial/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/wealthion/ #MarkSkousen #StockMarket #Inflation #Investing #MarketOutlook #FederalReserve #AIStocks #BullMarket #InterestRates #Gold #Bitcoin #Wealthion ________________________________________________________________________ IMPORTANT NOTE: The information, opinions, and insights expressed by our guests and our hosts do not necessarily reflect the views of Wealthion or the views of their respective employers. They are intended to provide a diverse perspective on the economy, investing, and other relevant topics to enrich your understanding of these complex fields. While we value and appreciate the insights shared by our esteemed guests and hosts, they are to be viewed as personal opinions and not as investment advice or recommendations from Wealthion or their respective employers. These opinions should not replace your own due diligence or the advice of a professional financial advisor. We strongly encourage all of our audience members to seek out the guidance of a financial advisor who can provide advice based on your individual circumstances and financial goals. Wealthion has a distinguished network of advisors who are available to guide you on your financial journey. However, should you choose to seek guidance elsewhere, we respect and support your decision to do so. The world of finance and investment is intricate and diverse. It's our mission at Wealthion to provide you with a variety of insights and perspectives to help you navigate it more effectively. We thank you for your understanding and your trust. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Henrik Zeberg, macro strategist at Swissblock and founder of The Zeberg Letter, believes the stock market’s final melt-up may still have much further to run — but warns that the setup beneath the surface is becoming increasingly unstable. In this wide-ranging conversation with Maggie Lake, Zeberg explains why he thinks the Nasdaq could surge toward 37,000–39,000 before the cycle turns, why today’s market increasingly resembles the final phase of the dot-com bubble, and why investors may be underestimating how quickly a major reversal could unfold. Zeberg also breaks down the weakening U.S. consumer, a labor market he believes is far softer than headline data suggests, and why the Federal Reserve could risk tightening into an economy that is already losing momentum. He explains why he sees similarities to both 2000 and 2007, why a market top may not require an obvious catalyst, and why he compares the current setup to an avalanche: the underlying structure can become increasingly unstable before the break finally comes. Zeberg also shares his outlook for the U.S. dollar, gold, commodities, Bitcoin and Ethereum, including why he expects another burst of crypto enthusiasm before conditions potentially change dramatically. Could stocks surge one final time before the next major downturn — and what should investors be watching for when the cycle finally turns? Watch the full conversation for Henrik Zeberg’s latest outlook on the stock market, Nasdaq, Federal Reserve, inflation, recession, AI bubble, U.S. dollar, gold, commodities, Bitcoin, Ethereum and the global economy. 💡 Henrik Zeberg warns that the market’s final melt-up may still have further to run — but says the underlying setup is becoming increasingly unstable, with a weaker consumer, softer labor market and the risk of a sharp reversal once the cycle turns. Sign up for a free portfolio review with one of Wealthion’s trusted advisors to see whether your portfolio is positioned for both the upside — and what may come after: https://bit.ly/4xFx2Jr Connect with us online: Website: https://www.wealthion.com X: https://www.x.com/wealthion Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/wealthionofficial/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/wealthion/ #HenrikZeberg #StockMarket #Nasdaq #FederalReserve #Inflation #Recession #StockMarketCrash #Investing #Markets #Economy #AI #Bitcoin #Ethereum #Crypto #USDollar #Gold #Commodities #Macro #MarketOutlook #Wealthion ________________________________________________________________________ IMPORTANT NOTE: The information, opinions, and insights expressed by our guests and our hosts do not necessarily reflect the views of Wealthion or the views of their respective employers. They are intended to provide a diverse perspective on the economy, investing, and other relevant topics to enrich your understanding of these complex fields. While we value and appreciate the insights shared by our esteemed guests and hosts, they are to be viewed as personal opinions and not as investment advice or recommendations from Wealthion or their respective employers. These opinions should not replace your own due diligence or the advice of a professional financial advisor. We strongly encourage all of our audience members to seek out the guidance of a financial advisor who can provide advice based on your individual circumstances and financial goals. Wealthion has a distinguished network of advisors who are available to guide you on your financial journey. However, should you choose to seek guidance elsewhere, we respect and support your decision to do so. The world of finance and investment is intricate and diverse. It's our mission at Wealthion to provide you with a variety of insights and perspectives to help you navigate it more effectively. We thank you for your understanding and your trust. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The 10-year Treasury yield has pushed above 5% — and GBI Chief Economist Trey Reik says the “bond market is in complete revolt.” He joins Maggie Lake to explain why the Federal Reserve and Treasury appear to be pulling in opposite directions, what Scott Bessent’s increasingly aggressive interventions may be signaling, and why markets could be drifting toward “yield curve control light” — essentially money printing. Trey also breaks down what this means for gold and precious metals, including the critical $4,270 level he’s watching in the short term — and why he believes any further weakness could ultimately create one of the best accumulation opportunities investors have seen in months Chapters: 00:00 Bond Market Revolt: Is Money Printing Next? 00:20 Fed, Treasury & Gold: What Investors Need to Know 00:54 Fed Rate Hike: Why Warsh May Be Forced to Act 02:58 Fed Policy, Oil Prices & Warsh’s Credibility 04:44 Scott Bessent’s Push to Control Markets 07:46 10-Year Treasury Hits 5%: Bond Market in Revolt 09:45 Yield Curve Control: Why Markets Are Worried 12:38 Unprecedented Treasury Moves & “Money Printing Light” 14:44 Gold Price Outlook: Is This the Buying Opportunity? 16:50 Gold Miners, Oil Prices & Rising Costs 18:48 Gold at $4,270: The Critical Support Level 20:37 Why Trey Says It’s Time to Accumulate Precious Metals Connect with us online: Website: https://www.wealthion.com X: https://www.x.com/wealthion Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/wealthionofficial/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/wealthion/ #BondMarket #10YearTreasury #FederalReserve #ScottBessent #YieldCurveControl #TreasuryYields #Gold #PreciousMetals #MoneyPrinting #USDollar #Investing #Wealthion ________________________________________________________________________ IMPORTANT NOTE: The information, opinions, and insights expressed by our guests and our hosts do not necessarily reflect the views of Wealthion or the views of their respective employers. They are intended to provide a diverse perspective on the economy, investing, and other relevant topics to enrich your understanding of these complex fields. While we value and appreciate the insights shared by our esteemed guests and hosts, they are to be viewed as personal opinions and not as investment advice or recommendations from Wealthion or their respective employers. These opinions should not replace your own due diligence or the advice of a professional financial advisor. We strongly encourage all of our audience members to seek out the guidance of a financial advisor who can provide advice based on your individual circumstances and financial goals. Wealthion has a distinguished network of advisors who are available to guide you on your financial journey. However, should you choose to seek guidance elsewhere, we respect and support your decision to do so. The world of finance and investment is intricate and diverse. It's our mission at Wealthion to provide you with a variety of insights and perspectives to help you navigate it more effectively. We thank you for your understanding and your trust. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Inflation remains one of the biggest questions hanging over the Federal Reserve — but some of Wall Street’s top strategists sharply disagree over what today’s CPI data really means. With headline inflation at 3.4% and core inflation at 2.4%, is price pressure still strong enough to force the Fed to keep rates higher — or is disinflation already underway? Ed Yardeni warns that persistent monthly inflation could create a real problem for the Fed. Barry Knapp sees key inflation pressures continuing to cool. David Rosenberg expects inflation to surprise to the downside, while Tom Lee argues policymakers may be fighting “last year’s wars.” Michael Green questions whether the inflation measures guiding Fed policy are themselves badly lagged. In this timely Wealthion compilation, Maggie Lake breaks down the inflation debate and what it could mean for interest rates, markets and investors. 💡 Today’s CPI keeps the inflation debate wide open — with some of Wealthion’s top guests warning the Fed still has a problem, while others argue disinflation is already underway and policymakers risk fighting “last year’s wars.” Sign up for a free portfolio review with one of Wealthion’s trusted advisors to see whether your portfolio is positioned for what comes next: https://bit.ly/3Toifny Chapters: 00:00 Inflation, CPI & the Fed Rate Debate 00:20 Today’s CPI: Is Inflation Still Too Hot? 00:47 Ed Yardeni: When Inflation Becomes a Fed Problem 01:31 Barry Knapp: Why Inflation Could Keep Cooling 02:09 David Rosenberg: Disinflation Is Coming 02:37 Tom Lee: Is the Fed Fighting the Wrong Inflation Battle? 02:55 Michael Green: Is the CPI Framework Broken? 03:13 Tom Lee: Economists Are Fighting “Last Year’s Wars” 03:24 How Investors Can Position for What Comes Next Connect with us online: Website: https://www.wealthion.com X: https://www.x.com/wealthion Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/wealthionofficial/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/wealthion/ #Inflation #CPI #FederalReserve #Fed #InterestRates #Economy #Markets #Investing #StockMarket #Wealthion ________________________________________________________________________ IMPORTANT NOTE: The information, opinions, and insights expressed by our guests and our hosts do not necessarily reflect the views of Wealthion or the views of their respective employers. They are intended to provide a diverse perspective on the economy, investing, and other relevant topics to enrich your understanding of these complex fields. While we value and appreciate the insights shared by our esteemed guests and hosts, they are to be viewed as personal opinions and not as investment advice or recommendations from Wealthion or their respective employers. These opinions should not replace your own due diligence or the advice of a professional financial advisor. We strongly encourage all of our audience members to seek out the guidance of a financial advisor who can provide advice based on your individual circumstances and financial goals. Wealthion has a distinguished network of advisors who are available to guide you on your financial journey. However, should you choose to seek guidance elsewhere, we respect and support your decision to do so. The world of finance and investment is intricate and diverse. It's our mission at Wealthion to provide you with a variety of insights and perspectives to help you navigate it more effectively. We thank you for your understanding and your trust. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices