David Rosenberg: "The Business Cycle Is Dead"—The Story Investors Today Believe

💡Think “buy the dip” may no longer be enough? Get a free portfolio review with Wealthion’s endorsed financial advisors: https://bit.ly/48WIKnY The business cycle is dead. Bear markets are no more. Recessions, eliminated. At least, that’s how many investors view the market. But are these safe assumptions? In this interview with James Connor, economist David Rosenberg pushes back on these dangerous beliefs in investing today. He explains how complacency, hubris, and overconfidence have replaced risk management and why history suggests markets are ignoring forces they can’t repeal, no matter how strong the narrative feels. This isn’t a call to panic. It’s a warning about what happens when investors believe Mother Nature no longer applies to markets David also breaks down: * Why rate cuts aren’t actually stimulating the real economy * How stocks are being priced as if risk no longer exists * Why the equity wealth effect is masking weakness in the consumer * How AI-driven capex is distorting economic growth * Why the labor market is cracking beneath the headlines 💡 Worried today’s market optimism is masking real risk? Diversify with physical gold & silver via Hard Assets Alliance: https://www.hardassetsalliance.com/?aff=WTH Chapters: 2:00 - The K-Shaped Economy Buried Underneath the Headlines 6:29 - Why Economic Growth Is Weaker Than Headline GDP Suggests 11:23 - Hiring Down, Layoffs Up: The Labor Market Is Cracking 17:35 - Are These Economic Conditions Setting Us Up for a Recession? 24:02 - ⭐️ Wealthion Golden Nugget: The Fed’s Rate Cuts Are Not Stimulating the Economy. Why? 32:56 - U.S. Equities Are Being Priced As If They’re Risk-Free 38:41 - Is the AI Bubble Starting to Deflate?44:03 - Don’t Buy the Indexes in 2026 51:13 - The Outlook on Canada’s Economy & Currency 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/ ________________________________________________________________________ IMPORTANT NOTE: The information, opinions, and insights expressed by our guests do not necessarily reflect the views of Wealthion. 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, they are to be viewed as personal opinions and not as investment advice or recommendations from Wealthion. 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. #Wealthion #Wealth #Finance #Investing #DavidRosenberg #BusinessCycle #MarketRisk #MacroEconomics #InvestingPsychology #StockMarket #RecessionRisk #BearMarket #MarketCycles #WallStreet #FedPolicy #EconomicOutlook #InvestorMindset #FinancialMarkets Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

💡Uncertain about how a potential market downturn could affect your portfolio? Get a free, no-obligation portfolio review with Wealthion’s endorsed financial advisors at https://bit.ly/4pD6Vi6 Harry Dent argues that today’s markets are trapped in the largest and most artificial bubble in history, created by years of government deficits, money printing, and the suppression of natural economic cycles. In this conversation with Maggie Lake, he explains why demographics and generational spending patterns, not innovation alone, drive long-term booms and busts. Dent warns that eliminating recessions has destroyed true price discovery and made a soft landing impossible. He also breaks down why money velocity is signaling deep economic fragility and why millennials are being hurt most by inflated asset prices. Dent outlines what tends to break first when major bubbles unwind and why the initial phase of a crash often happens faster than investors expect. Finally, he shares how he thinks about positioning during extreme market stress and where opportunity may emerge after a full reset. 💡Protect your wealth with real gold and silver through Hard Assets Alliance: https://www.hardassetsalliance.com/?aff=WTH Chapters: 0:49 - Checking the Pulse: What Do You See Across Markets Today?   4:36 - Recalibrating Your Framework for a Government-Driven Boom 6:28 - “The Bubble That Never Bursts” — Or Just the Biggest Yet? 8:39 - Has Policy Killed True Price Discovery? 13:06 - Can Demographics Deflate the Bubble Without a Crash? 15:19 - The “K Economy” and Millennials Stuck on the Wrong Side 16:44 - Is There a Less Destructive Way to Help Millennials? 24:21 - Early Warning Signs: Where Does the Fallout Hit First? 25:40 - ⭐️Wealthion Golden Nugget: What Finally Pops The Bubble? 28:07 - Investor Playbook: How Should People Position Now? 30:07 - Timing the Trade: Early vs. Late in the Cycle 33:24 - Gold: Safe Haven or Just Another Bubble? 34:28 - Treasuries: Still the Last Safe Haven? 36:27 - Crypto in a Crash: Where Does Bitcoin Fit? 40:01 - What Would Change Your Mind: Is There a “Moderate” Exit? 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/ #Wealthion #Wealth #Finance #Investing #Markets #StockMarket #Economy #Macro #EconomicOutlook #MarketCrash #EverythingBubble #Recession #Debt #FederalReserve #MonetaryPolicy #FiscalPolicy #Demographics #HousingMarket #Inflation #Deflation #Gold #Bitcoin #Crypto #AI #FinancialEducation ________________________________________________________________________ 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

💡Wondering how long-term tech shifts like blockchain fit into your portfolio? Get a free portfolio review with Wealthion’s endorsed financial advisors: https://bit.ly/4q3K4w1 Blockchain technology is no longer just hype. Corporations are now adopting this technology, and Santiago Roel Santos, founder & CEO of Inversion, argues that every business will use blockchain technology over the next 25 years, in much the same way every business eventually adopted the internet. In this interview with CoinFund’s Chris Perkins, Santiago breaks down blockchain’s real impact: reducing friction in financial systems, lowering costs, improving transparency, and reshaping how businesses move money. From payments and stablecoins to private equity, infrastructure, and capital markets, this technology is gradually becoming the internet's settlement layer. This secular trend now set in motion is bigger than simply “crypto winning.”It’s about financial infrastructure evolving and why businesses that ignore it risk being left behind. 💡As financial infrastructure evolves, portfolio resilience becomes critical. Explore physical gold & silver as an option with Hard Assets Alliance: https://www.hardassetsalliance.com/?aff=WTH Chapters: 0:55 - Santiago’s Career Background & What Inversion Is 8:27 - Why Did Inversion Choose Avalanche? 10:46 - Bringing Legacy Businesses into the Blockchain World 15:09 - Every Business Will Soon Be Using Blockchain Technology 17:40 - ⭐ Wealthion Golden Nugget: How Crypto Can Change Investor Access to Private Markets 23:44 - Is the Internet Going to Be Run by Dollars? 25:35 - Underwriting Crypto: Where Real and Sustainable Adoption Starts 34:18 - Why Decentralization Should Be Thought of As a Spectrum 38:18 - Will Valuations Soon Need to Matter to Crypto? 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/ ________________________________________________________________________ IMPORTANT NOTE: The information, opinions, and insights expressed by our guests do not necessarily reflect the views of Wealthion. 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, they are to be viewed as personal opinions and not as investment advice or recommendations from Wealthion. 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. #Wealthion #Wealth #Finance #Investing #Blockchain #Crypto #FinTech #FinancialInfrastructure #DigitalAssets #LongTermInvesting #TechnologyTrends #FutureOfFinance #InternetOfValue #PrivateEquity #CapitalMarkets #Payments #Stablecoins #Web3 #Macro #Markets #Innovation #TechTrends Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

💡If markets feel more like a casino these days… you’re not imagining it. Protect your financial future with a free portfolio review from Wealthion’s endorsed advisors: https://bit.ly/48PUrNe In part 2 of our interview with Michael Green, portfolio manager and chief strategist at Simplify Asset Management, he explains why the stock market has become disconnected from fundamentals and why that shift is pushing an entire generation toward speculation. Passive investing, momentum flows, and distorted market structure have created an environment where prices no longer reflect business value. Instead, the system increasingly behaves like a closed loop of capital flows, rewarding size rather than fundamentals. This dislocation, Green argues, has produced a “nihilistic” response among younger investors who no longer see a credible path to long-term wealth through traditional saving and investing. When the system feels stacked against you, asymmetric bets — crypto, meme stocks, options — can seem rational. He also breaks down: * Why passive investing reshaped market mechanics * How fundamentals became irrelevant in a market ruled by flows * Why younger generations adopt “lottery ticket” strategies * The structural reasons speculation may keep rising * The risks of a market that no longer reallocates capital efficiently This is part 2 of our interview with Michael Green. Watch part 1 here: https://youtu.be/Erj3qQIVfUI 💡If the speculation era has you uneasy, diversify with tangible metals through Hard Assets Alliance: https://www.hardassetsalliance.com/?aff=WTH Chapters: 1:34 - The Drivers Behind Speculative Behavior in Markets 6:37 - Is Value Investing a Relic of the Past? 10:10 - How Overvalued Equities Create Hidden Risks in the System 12:18 - ⭐ Wealthion Golden Nugget: Overbuilding, Overhype, and the Return of 1999 17:34 - Examining This Year’s Price Action of Gold vs. Bitcoin 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/ ________________________________________________________________________ IMPORTANT NOTE: The information, opinions, and insights expressed by our guests do not necessarily reflect the views of Wealthion. 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, they are to be viewed as personal opinions and not as investment advice or recommendations from Wealthion. 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. #Wealthion #Wealth #Finance #Investing #MichaelGreen #MyLifeIsALie #PovertyLine #MichaelGreenEconomist #MichaelGreenSubstack #PovertyLine2025 #140KPovertyLine #CostOfLiving #Inflation #EconomicReality #MiddleClass #CostOfLivingCrisis #PersonalFinance #EconomicsExplained #MacroEconomics #PassiveInvesting #MarketStructure #Speculation #StockMarket2025 #ETFFlows #Fundamentals #YoungerInvestors #NihilismInMarkets #InvestingReality #FinancialMarkets #EconomicInequality #MemeStocks #CryptoBets #EconomicTrends Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

💡Concerned today’s economy is leaving households behind? Get a free portfolio review with Wealthion’s endorsed financial advisors: https://bit.ly/4aK8GW9 Michael Green’s Substack article “My Life Is a Lie” has gone viral for challenging how the federal government defines the poverty line and why that definition no longer reflects reality in 2025. In this conversation, Michael Green, portfolio manager and chief strategist at Simplify Asset Management, explains why the official poverty line is decades out of date, how benefit cliffs and rising price levels trap households above the poverty threshold, and why families making up to $140,000 can still feel like they’re in a financially precarious position. He breaks down: * Why lower inflation doesn’t mean lower living costs * How CPI and poverty line calculations miss real household cash flow * Why growth in AI and data centers isn’t reaching most people * And why millions feel “already underwater” despite positive economic data If you’ve seen debates about the modern poverty line, the $140K poverty threshold, or Michael Green’s viral Substack, this interview provides the full economic context behind the headlines. This is part 1 of a part 2 interview with Michael Green — stay tuned for part 2! 💡Still feel “underwater” even as inflation cools? Protect your purchasing power with physical gold & silver through Hard Assets Alliance: https://www.hardassetsalliance.com/?aff=WTH Chapters: 00:56 - Why the Official Poverty Line No Longer Reflects Reality 5:14 - Inflation Is Falling. But Why Are Households Still Drowning Financially? 8:46 - ⭐ Wealthion Golden Nugget: How the Exorbitant Cost of Childcare Has Become a Structural Barrier 15:04 - How the Cost of Housing Compounds Financial Strain on Households 16:33 - Why CPI Doesn't Adequately Reflect Financial Conditions for Households 19:27 - The Bifurcation of the US Economy: Growth, AI Spend, & Inequality 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/ ________________________________________________________________________ IMPORTANT NOTE: The information, opinions, and insights expressed by our guests do not necessarily reflect the views of Wealthion. 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, they are to be viewed as personal opinions and not as investment advice or recommendations from Wealthion. 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. #Wealthion #Wealth #Finance #Investing #MichaelGreen #MyLifeIsALie #PovertyLine #MichaelGreenEconomist #MichaelGreenSubstack #PovertyLine2025 #140KPovertyLine #CostOfLiving #Inflation #EconomicReality #MiddleClass #CostOfLivingCrisis #PersonalFinance #EconomicsExplained #MacroEconomics Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

💡Are your investments aligned with how markets actually behave? Get a free portfolio review with Wealthion’s endorsed financial advisors and see where adjustments may help: https://bit.ly/3Mt5Niu Most investors make the same mistake: they enter the market with strong opinions about how things should be instead of observing what’s actually happening. In this conversation with Wealthion’s Trey Reik, E.B. Tucker of The Tucker Letter explains why there are really only two types of investors… and why the second type consistently outperforms. From market psychology and asset valuation to speculation, gold, Bitcoin, and the “price of hope,” EB breaks down how modern markets actually work and why clinging to rigid beliefs can be dangerous. This interview provides a framework for thinking clearly when narratives, volatility, and hype collide and for building wealth without trying to force the market to change your life. 💡Want physical exposure to gold and silver as part of a diversified strategy? Buy your physical gold & silver with Hard Assets Alliance: https://www.hardassetsalliance.com/?aff=WTH Chapters: 2:00 - How Investors Who Win Observe Reality 6:07 - Why Real Wealth Is Built Not on Home Runs, But a Marathon 14:05 - Thinking for Yourself Is Becoming a Rarer Skill 19:03 - Capitalism Is Dead. And We Have Killed It. 25:29 - ⭐ Wealthion Golden Nugget: How the “Price of Hope” Influences the Markets 31:26 - E.B.’s Approach to Writing and Learning 36:07 - Is Silver Still “Cool”? Plus the Dangers of Becoming a “Bug” for an Asset 39:38 - Why Fundamentals Don’t Matter for Gold 45:33 - Looking Ahead to 2026 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/ ________________________________________________________________________ IMPORTANT NOTE: The information, opinions, and insights expressed by our guests do not necessarily reflect the views of Wealthion. 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, they are to be viewed as personal opinions and not as investment advice or recommendations from Wealthion. 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. #Wealthion #Wealth #Finance #Investing #Markets #EBTucker #MarketPsychology #WealthBuilding #StockMarket #Macro #FinancialEducation #InvestorMindset #LongTermInvesting #Gold #Bitcoin #AssetAllocation Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

💡 Wondering if your portfolio is positioned for a world of rising debt and currency stress? Get a free portfolio review with Jonathan Wellum and the team at Rocklinc: https://bit.ly/48HGHE3 In this conversation, Rocklinc Investment Partners CEO Jonathan Wellum delivers a stark warning on the global macro backdrop: debt levels that are no longer mathematically sustainable. With some economies approaching 300–400% debt-to-GDP, Wellum explains why this strain ultimately shows up in currency pressure, weaker growth, and rising demand for gold and silver as monetary insurance. Jonathan breaks down: * How excessive deficits undermine fiat currencies over time * Why gold and silver benefit when confidence in money erodes * Why volatility doesn’t invalidate the long-term precious metals thesis * How disciplined investors should think about allocation in fragile macro environments This is not about short-term predictions — it’s about understanding the structural forces driving markets beneath the headlines. 💡Get To Know Jonathan Wellum: https://youtu.be/ezMiX0FtZ7g 💡 Think the opportunity in precious metals is still early? Buy physical gold & silver with Hard Assets Alliance: https://www.hardassetsalliance.com/?aff=WTH Chapters: 1:30 - Analyzing Current Valuations for Gold and Silver 5:06 - Why Volatility Doesn’t Break the Thesis on Gold 7:41 - Royalties vs Miners: Where Risk Really Is 10:18 - Rocklinc’s ETF Launch 12:30 - Overview of US Equity Valuations 15:34 - ⭐ Wealthion Golden Nugget: Discovering True Value in the Market 20:46 - Investing in Markets Outside the US 22:28 - Rocklinc’s Portfolio Rebalancing 25:58 - Crypto’s Major Drawdown—What’s Next for the Sector? 29:39 - What Is the Great Macro Risk Going into 2026? 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/ ________________________________________________________________________ IMPORTANT NOTE: The information, opinions, and insights expressed by our guests do not necessarily reflect the views of Wealthion. 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, they are to be viewed as personal opinions and not as investment advice or recommendations from Wealthion. 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. #Wealthion #Wealth #Finance #Investing #GlobalDebt #MacroEconomics #Gold #Silver #CurrencyRisk #FiatMoney #DebtCrisis #GoldInvesting #PreciousMetals #MarketRisk #MonetaryPolicy #SafeHavenAssets #LongTermInvesting Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

💡The world is entering massive innovation super-cycles. Is your portfolio aligned? Get a free review with Wealthion’s endorsed financial advisors at https://bit.ly/4iJVu5M Bitcoin is emerging as the new global form of money just as AI and blockchain begin to fuse into the next major tech wave… In this wide-ranging interview with CoinFund’s Chris Perkins, Mark Yusko, Founder & CIO of Morgan Creek Capital, explains why the greatest wealth of the next decade will come from investing in innovation before the crowd understands it. He walks through the 14-year technology cycles that have powered past booms from mainframes and PCs to the internet, mobile, and now blockchain, and why he believes Bitcoin has effectively “won” as the future monetary asset. Mark also shares his contrarian investing playbook, revealing why hated assets often produce the biggest returns and how AI, crypto, and tokenization will reshape markets by 2038. You will hear his candid views on Bitcoin, Ethereum, Solana, fiat currency failure, and where the smartest capital is moving next. If you want a clear framework for navigating crypto, macro, and the coming innovation supercycle, this conversation is a must-watch. 💡Protect your wealth with real gold and silver through Hard Assets Alliance: https://www.hardassetsalliance.com/?aff=WTH Chapters: 1:07 - Mark’s Three Acts: How His Life and Career Took Shape 3:29 - The Moment Mark Woke Up to Bitcoin 19:35 - Mark’s Boldest Contrarian Call: “These Are the Worst Ideas Today” 22:49 - Why Bitcoin Is Built to Last 5,000 Years 37:24 - 2038 and the Dawn of Quantum Power 40:33 - ⭐️Wealthion Golden Nugget: How to Invest in the AI, Crypto and Quantum Super-Cycles 44:13 - Mark’s Final Wisdom: Innovation, Skepticism and Being Early 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/ #Wealthion #Wealth #Finance #Investing #Bitcoin #Crypto #Blockchain #AI #QuantumComputing #TechInvesting #Macro #Markets #FutureOfMoney #Innovation #DigitalAssets #Economy #PortfolioStrategy #FinancialFreedom #MarkYusko #ChrisPerkins ________________________________________________________________________ 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

💡FREE access to the full interview and more exclusive content in the real assets sector by joining our Get Ready for Real Assets wait list: http://www.wealthion.com/getready Gold and silver are surging, not because of hype, but because the bond market is quietly signaling the next major financial break. In this interview with Trey Reik, gold analyst Don Durrett explains why he believes gold is “telling the truth” while the S&P 500 and the bond market are “lying,” and why the U.S. can no longer rely on foreign buyers of Treasury debt. He breaks down how spiraling deficits and structural pressures may lead to a recession that’s harder for the Fed to rescue than 2008 or 2020. Don also shares his full framework for building a precious-metals portfolio, from physical holdings and ETFs to producers, mid-tiers, developers, and select explorers that fit the Lassonde curve and how he identifies 4 or 5 bagger opportunities. He outlines why a 40%+ S&P correction could hit miners before they decouple but then begin a powerful multi-year bull market, and why he sees 2026 as a potential “easy money” year for gold stocks. If you’re focused on wealth preservation, inflation protection, or capturing leveraged upside in precious metals, this is one of the most important conversations you’ll watch this year. 💡If gold and silver are “telling the truth,” make sure you own real metal. Buy real gold and silver through Hard Assets Alliance: https://www.hardassetsalliance.com/?aff=WTH 💡Concerned the markets aren’t telling the truth? Protect your wealth with a free portfolio review from Wealthion’s endorsed financial advisors at https://bit.ly/4axa7Hr Chapters: 1:10 - Why Don Built GoldStockData to Help Gold & Silver Investors 4:51 - Macro vs Stock Picking: Where Don Spends 80% of His Time 9:20 - How Should You Spread Bets Across Explorers, Developers & Producers? 16:12 - Do Blue-Chip Majors Like Agnico Eagle Still Belong in a High-Alpha Portfolio? 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/ #Wealthion #Wealth #Finance #Investing #Gold #Silver #GoldPrice #SilverPrice #PreciousMetals #GoldInvesting #SilverInvesting #Macro #Markets #Economy #Recession #DebtCrisis #BondMarket #SP500 #Inflation #Deflation #HardAssets #MiningStocks #Commodities #SafeHaven #PortfolioProtection #DonDurrett ________________________________________________________________________ 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

💡2026 could shape up to be a historic turning point, make sure your portfolio is ready. Get a free portfolio review with Brett and the team at WindRock: https://bit.ly/4pOyoxb Is the U.S. heading toward a historic breaking point in 2026? WindRock’s Brett Rentmeester argues that America is no longer in a normal business cycle, but instead entering a Fourth Turning–style crisis driven by debt saturation, collapsing affordability, and a loss of trust in key institutions. He joins Maggie Lake and explains why real wages have stagnated since the 1970s, how essential costs have become unaffordable, and why the debt-based monetary system created in 1913 is reaching its limits. Brett also warns that despite market strength, the top 10 AI-driven stocks now make up nearly 40% of the S&P 500, revealing deep underlying fragility. Finally, he shares his framework for navigating this unstable era: “One foot in the old system, and one foot in the new.” 💡Get To Know Brett Rentmeester: https://youtu.be/feoem3afC7w 💡Protect your wealth with real gold and silver through Hard Assets Alliance: https://www.hardassetsalliance.com/?aff=WTH Chapters: 0:57 - As 2026 Nears, How Should Investors Brace for What’s Coming? 3:06 - If “Everything Feels Wrong,” What’s Actually Breaking in the System? 6:21 - Are We Standing at the Edge of a Fourth Turning Crisis? 8:39 - Why Are Basic Essentials Becoming Impossible to Afford? 11:37 - Is America Losing Trust in Its Money, and What Happens Next? 18:39 - Portfolio Strategy in an Age of Upheaval: Where Do You Even Start? 20:38 - ⭐️Wealthion Golden Nugget: What Big Monetary and Technological Shifts Could Reshape the Next Decade? 24:49 - Bitcoin vs. Gold vs. Silver: What’s the Real Safe Haven Now? 27:29 - Will Governments Turn to Higher Taxes, or Rewrite the Tax System Entirely? 30:43 - Do Stocks Still Belong at the Center of Portfolios in a Hard-Asset World? 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/ #Wealthion #Wealth #Finance #Investing #Economy #Markets #Macro #DebtCrisis #FourthTurning #HardAssets #Gold #Silver #Bitcoin #Inflation #Deflation #HousingCrisis #HealthcareCosts #EconomicOutlook #SP500 #AIStocks #Recession #FiscalCrisis #EconomicWarning #SoundMoney #FederalReserve #RealAssets #Wages #CostOfLiving ________________________________________________________________________ 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