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Investors have spent years waiting for the U.S. economy to crack. Chris Galipeau of Franklin Templeton says they may be making a costly mistake.

In this conversation with Wealthion’s Maggie Lake, Galipeau explains why the recession narrative has repeatedly failed, why the American consumer and corporate earnings remain more resilient than many investors realize, and why fears surrounding AI, jobs, geopolitics, and the broader economy may be obscuring what actually matters for markets.

Galipeau also breaks down why today’s AI boom looks different from the dot-com bubble, where he sees real investment opportunities emerging, and why investors focused relentlessly on the next crisis risk missing the strength already hiding in plain sight.

In this interview:
• Why recession calls have repeatedly missed the mark
• What consumer strength is telling us about the U.S. economy
• Why AI may not destroy jobs the way many fear
• AI boom vs. the dot-com bubble
• Why corporate earnings matter more than the doom narrative
• Where investors may be overlooking opportunity
• What could change Galipeau’s bullish outlook

💡 Chris Galipeau says volatility can create opportunity — but only if your portfolio is prepared for it. Get a free review with Wealthion’s trusted financial advisors: https://bit.ly/4xFx2Jr

Chapters:
00:00 Why Investors May Be Too Bearish
00:23 Chris Galipeau on the Market Outlook
01:01 Why Earnings Still Matter Most
02:17 Is the Stock Market Too Negative?
03:08 Fed Rate Hikes and Recession Risk
04:35 Oil Prices, Inflation and the Consumer
06:05 What’s Driving Global Earnings Growth
07:29 AI, Semiconductors and Market Speculation
08:30 The Real ROI From Artificial Intelligence
10:24 Wealthion Membership
11:34 Why This AI Boom Is Not the Dot-Com Bubble
14:48 How the Market Punishes Speculation
15:48 How Professional Investors Manage Volatility
17:57 Why Volatility Creates Opportunity
19:21 How Franklin Templeton Thinks About Portfolio Risk
20:25 Energy, Utilities and the AI Power Trade
22:29 Small Caps, Interest Rates and Economic Growth
23:53 Will AI Destroy Jobs — or Boost Productivity?
27:02 The Two Biggest Risks for Stocks
28:55 Why the Fed Is Still Fighting Inflation
29:29 Could AI Regulation Trigger a Market Repricing?
31:11 Finding the Winners and Losers in AI

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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.

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The CLARITY Act failed to advance in the Senate — but the transformation of crypto and the financial system may be moving forward anyway.

Maggie Lake sits down with Brett Rentmeester, founder and managing director of WindRock Wealth Management, to unpack what the setback means for Bitcoin, Ethereum, stablecoins and crypto regulation — and why the battle over stablecoin yields could have major implications for traditional banks.

Rentmeester explains how the SEC and CFTC could shape the next phase of digital assets even without new legislation, why Wall Street is accelerating its push into tokenization, and how blockchain could fundamentally change the way stocks and other financial assets trade and settle.

They also explore Bitcoin’s four-year cycle, institutional adoption, the growing intersection between AI and crypto, and whether today’s volatility could ultimately give way to a much larger transformation of the financial system.

Plus, hear Tom Lee explain why Wall Street’s embrace of blockchain, tokenized securities and stablecoins could mark a major turning point for crypto.

💡 Brett Rentmeester says crypto is entering a new phase — with stablecoins, tokenization and institutional adoption beginning to reshape the financial system, even as volatility remains extreme. If you’re wondering whether your portfolio has the right mix of traditional assets, real assets and selective exposure to emerging opportunities, sign up for a free portfolio review with one of Wealthion’s trusted advisors to see how you’re positioned for what comes next: https://bit.ly/4xFx2Jr

Chapters:
00:00 — CLARITY Act, Stablecoins & the Banking Risk
00:30 — Bitcoin and Ethereum Stage a Comeback
01:09 — Bitcoin’s Four-Year Cycle and the Next Market Bottom
03:20 — Why the CLARITY Act Matters for Crypto Regulation
06:24 — Stablecoin Yields Could Threaten Traditional Banks
08:23 — What Happens After the CLARITY Act Stalls?
09:20 — SEC, CFTC and the Push to Tokenize Wall Street
11:10 — Wealthion Membership
12:10 — Tom Lee: Wall Street Is Moving Onto Blockchain Rails
12:56 — How Tokenization Could Transform the Financial System
14:24 — Could Stablecoins Strengthen the U.S. Dollar?
15:02 — How Investors Should Think About Stablecoins
18:34 — AI Agents, Crypto Wallets and the Future of Payments
21:12 — Crypto Security, Cold Wallets and Bitcoin ETFs
22:32 — Managing Bitcoin and Crypto Volatility
24:17 — Is Institutional Crypto Adoption Finally Here?
26:19 — Bitcoin, Ethereum and the Wider Crypto Market
27:36 — Why Most Cryptocurrencies Could Go to Zero
29:02 — How Investors Can Approach Crypto Risk

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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.

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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

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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.

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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

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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.

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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

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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.

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