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David Rosenberg believes investors are overlooking a growing disconnect between market optimism and the underlying economy.

In this conversation with Maggie Lake, Rosenberg explains how he is positioning for a more fragile economic backdrop — including exposure to equities, bonds and hard assets — and why he currently sees opportunity at the front end of the Treasury curve.

He also takes direct aim at the AI boom, arguing that the biggest risk may not be the technology itself, but investor behavior surrounding it. Rosenberg points to surging margin debt, historically low cash levels, extreme equity exposure and elevated valuations as signs that the market is displaying familiar bubble characteristics.

He also breaks down why the recent rise in Treasury yields may be more about uncertainty and real rates than inflation expectations alone, and why he still believes the next major shift could come from the labor market.

Looking toward the fourth quarter, Rosenberg says repeated negative payroll prints and a rising unemployment rate could force investors — and the Fed — to shift their focus away from inflation and back toward recession risk.

Could the market narrative flip faster than investors expect?

💡 David Rosenberg warns that “every bubble pops” — and says surging leverage, extreme market positioning and a weakening labor backdrop could leave investors exposed. Sign up for a free portfolio review with one of Wealthion’s trusted advisors to see whether your portfolio is prepared for what comes next: https://bit.ly/4yc9iMG

Chapters:
00:00 David Rosenberg: “Every Bubble Pops”
00:17 How Rosenberg Is Positioning for a Fragile Economy
04:05 Risk Management, Diversification & Hard Assets
05:50 Why Rosenberg Likes 2-Year Treasury Notes
07:55 Is the AI Boom Becoming a Bubble?
09:32 “Every Bubble Pops” — Rosenberg on AI Excess
12:25 The Real Bubble Is Investor Behavior
13:14 Margin Debt, Extreme Sentiment & Record Equity Exposure
14:59 What’s Really Driving Treasury Yields Higher?
17:37 Fed Uncertainty, Inflation & the Bond Market
19:55 Is the U.S. Stock Market Too Big to Fail?
22:30 The Labor Market Could Be the Next Big Surprise
24:33 Could Negative Payrolls Signal Recession?
27:01 Why the Market Narrative Could Flip Back to Jobs

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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.

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Renewed fighting between the U.S. and Iran has once again put the Strait of Hormuz — one of the world’s most critical oil chokepoints — at the center of global markets.

With Brent crude jumping back above $90 a barrel following fresh U.S. and Iranian strikes, investors are again confronting a critical question: What happens if the conflict escalates and oil supplies come under even greater pressure?

In this timely Wealthion compilation, Art Berman, Steve Hanke, David Woo and Marc Faber break down the potential consequences for oil prices, inflation, interest rates, stocks and the broader economy.

David Woo explains why Iran could benefit from driving Brent crude toward $100–$120 and putting pressure on U.S. equities. Steve Hanke warns that continued inventory drawdowns can eventually turn an oil-market deficit into an outright shortage — potentially setting the stage for another spike in crude prices.

Energy expert Art Berman explains why markets can adapt to supply disruptions only so far before higher prices and demand destruction become necessary, while Marc Faber discusses how persistent energy pressures could feed inflation and make it harder for interest rates to fall.

As tensions rise again around the Strait of Hormuz, these recent conversations offer important context for investors trying to understand what another escalation between the U.S. and Iran could mean for markets.

Featuring: Art Berman, Steve Hanke, David Woo & Marc Faber

💡 With renewed U.S.-Iran tensions putting the Strait of Hormuz and global oil supplies back in focus, Art Berman, Steve Hanke, David Woo and Marc Faber explain why another escalation could mean higher oil prices, renewed inflation pressure and greater risk for stocks and the broader economy. Sign up for a free portfolio review with one of Wealthion’s trusted advisors to see whether your portfolio is positioned for a potential energy shock and the market volatility ahead: https://bit.ly/4qNmIfF

Chapters:
00:00 Iran, $120 Oil & a 10% Stock Market Drop
00:12 Art Berman: Why Oil Markets Eventually Force Demand Destruction
02:10 Steve Hanke: Oil Inventories Are Masking the Real Shortage Risk
03:39 When an Oil Deficit Becomes an Outright Shortage
04:24 David Woo: Why Iran Wants Oil Prices Higher
05:13 Marc Faber: Oil, Inflation & Why Interest Rates May Stay High
05:34 Why Money Printing Could Make Inflation Worse
06:01 Wealthion Membership: Putting Macro Insights to Work

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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.

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Is the U.S. economy really headed for recession? Franklin Templeton’s Chris Galipeau argues the bearish narrative is missing what matters most: a resilient consumer, improving credit trends, strong corporate earnings, and a labor market that remains supportive.

He also pushes back on fears that AI is about to destroy jobs, explains why investors may be too focused on Fed headlines and geopolitical noise, and makes the case that corporate profitability matters far more for markets over time.

With investors focused on Kevin Warsh, interest rates, inflation, and the economic outlook, Galipeau offers a sharply different view of what the data is actually saying about the U.S. economy and stock market.

💡 Chris Galipeau argues that recession fears may be overstated, the U.S. consumer remains stronger than the headlines suggest, and corporate earnings matter more than much of the daily macro noise. Sign up for a free portfolio review with one of Wealthion’s trusted advisors to see whether your portfolio is positioned for the economy and markets ahead: https://www.wealthion.com/advisors/

Chapters:
00:00 Why the Recession Narrative Is Wrong
00:41 The U.S. Consumer Is Stronger Than You Think
02:12 What’s Really Supporting the Economy?
02:48 Why the “Doom” Narrative Keeps Missing
03:54 Will AI Really Take Everyone’s Jobs?
04:38 The Real Recession Risk Investors Should Watch
05:29 Kevin Warsh, the Fed & the Economic Outlook
06:54 Why Economic Data Can Mislead Investors
07:32 Why Earnings Matter More Than Geopolitics
08:12 Corporate Profits Are Beating Expectations
08:46 Wealthion Membership & Portfolio Resources

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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.

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Investors sitting on large gains may have a new way to defer taxes and potentially earn tax-free appreciation through Opportunity Zones. Brett Rentmeester of WindRock Wealth Management joins Maggie Lake to explain how the updated 2027 rules work, who they may benefit, and why gains realized in late 2026 could already qualify.

They break down the 180-day rollover window, five-year tax deferral, 10% basis step-up, real estate depreciation benefits, and how certain Opportunity Zone investments can potentially grow tax-free if held for at least 10 years. Brett also explains the biggest risks, including illiquidity, bad real estate deals, and why the underlying investment still has to make sense before the tax benefits matter.

If you have large capital gains from stocks, real estate, crypto, or the sale of a business, this is a strategy worth understanding before year-end.

💡 Brett Rentmeester explains how Opportunity Zones could help investors defer capital gains taxes, potentially unlock tax-free appreciation, and create new real estate opportunities — while also warning that the underlying investment still has to make sense. Sign up for a free portfolio review with one of Wealthion’s trusted advisors to see how your portfolio is positioned: https://bit.ly/4xyF7PI

Chapters:
00:00 Opportunity Zones: Tax-Free Real Estate Gains?
00:22 Capital Gains Taxes & Investor Dilemma
02:23 What Are Opportunity Zones?
03:44 The New 2027 Opportunity Zone Rules
05:17 How Opportunity Zone Tax Benefits Work
07:33 The 180-Day Capital Gains Rule
09:13 Who Opportunity Zones Are Best For
11:44 Example: $1 Million Capital Gain
16:18 How $4 Million in Gains Could Become Tax-Free
17:52 The Biggest Risk: Bad Real Estate Deals
20:05 How to Evaluate Opportunity Zone Investments
23:35 Why 2026 Capital Gains Could Already Qualify

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NVIDIA earnings are putting the AI boom back under the microscope. David Woo joins Maggie Lake to explain why he believes the bigger risk isn’t one quarter of results, but the assumptions holding up the entire AI trade.Woo argues that AI valuations are increasingly driven by winner-take-all expectations, massive capital spending, aggressive earnings presentation, and fear of missing out. He also explains why a break in the AI narrative could have serious consequences for the broader U.S. stock market.Topics include NVIDIA, AI stocks, Big Tech capex, Microsoft, OpenAI, Anthropic, S&P 500 exposure, earnings quality, and the risk of an AI bubble.
💡 From sky-high AI valuations and massive Big Tech spending to questions around earnings quality and what could happen if the AI trade breaks, David Woo explains why investors may be underestimating the risks beneath the boom — and why NVIDIA earnings could be an important test. Join the Wealthion community for more conversations on the forces shaping markets — and how to protect and grow your wealth: https://bit.ly/4gER4xy💡 Want more of David Woo’s independent macro, geopolitical, and market analysis? Follow his latest research and commentary at David Woo Unbound: https://www.davidwoounbound.com/Chapters:0:00 AI Bubble Warning: “It Would Be a Catastrophe”0:31 AI Valuations & the Winner-Take-All Bet1:00 Why Google Could Lose in the AI Race1:23 Does AI Actually Have a Competitive Moat?1:50 What an AI Bust Could Mean for the S&P 5003:03 Microsoft AI CapEx & Accounting Concerns3:55 AI Spending, FOMO & the Fear Trade4:20 NVIDIA, OpenAI & the AI Data Center Boom5:05 Are AI Earnings Being “Dressed Up”?5:55 How Wealthion Helps Investors Take Action

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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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