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AI spending is on pace to exceed $920 billion—but is Wall Street witnessing the start of a generational technology revolution or the early signs of another investment bubble?Windrock Wealth CIO Brett Rentmeester joins Maggie Lake to break down the unprecedented surge in AI infrastructure spending, why hyperscalers like Microsoft, Amazon, and Google continue pouring hundreds of billions into data centers, and whether investors should be worried that AI investment is getting ahead of demand.Brett also explains why he believes AI is still in its early innings, discusses the biggest risks facing today's market leaders, and shares his approach to portfolio management, including when to take profits, how to avoid concentration risk, and why disciplined investing matters more than chasing the hottest trend.

When should you sell a stock that's been one of your biggest winners? According to veteran portfolio manager Jonathan Wellum of ROCKLINC Investment Partners, the default answer is almost never...unless the investment thesis has fundamentally changed. In this conversation with Maggie Lake, Wellum explains why long-term investors often hurt returns by selling too early, chasing market trends, or reacting emotionally to volatility. He outlines the three legitimate reasons to sell a stock, discusses why taxes shouldn't dictate investment decisions, explains how Warren Buffett approached trimming Apple, and shares why patience remains one of the greatest competitive advantages investors have. He also offers practical guidance on managing concentration risk, evaluating intrinsic value, and avoiding costly behavioral mistakes. If you're wondering whether it's time to take profits—or simply stay the course—this interview provides a disciplined framework for making better investment decisions.

Is the U.S. stock market more overvalued than at any point in the last 150 years—except for 1927? Economist Mark Thornton, Senior Fellow at the Mises Institute, believes today's extreme valuations, rising leverage, and mounting fiscal pressures are creating the conditions for a major market reckoning. In this conversation with Maggie Lake, Thornton explains why he sees elevated risks for equities, why he believes gold and silver may have already found a bottom despite recent weakness, and how shifting interest rate expectations, a weakening dollar, and growing government deficits could trigger a powerful rotation into precious metals. He also shares his controversial view on the Federal Reserve's true priorities and what investors should watch as markets navigate an increasingly uncertain macro environment.

Is Wall Street chasing the wrong side of the AI boom?Peter Boockvar, Chief Investment Officer at OnePoint BFG Wealth Partners, joins Maggie Lake to explain why the real bubble isn't artificial intelligence itself—it's the massive capital spending fueling the AI race.In this wide-ranging conversation, Boockvar discusses why investors should be cautious about semiconductor stocks, how China's rapidly advancing AI and memory-chip companies could pressure profit margins, and why he believes the market is entering a new phase where stock selection matters more than simply owning the hottest sector.Peter also explains why rising real interest rates are sending an important message, why government debt and deficits are becoming a bigger concern for markets, and why he continues to view gold as an attractive long-term investment despite its recent pullback.Whether you're investing in AI, technology, precious metals, or the broader market, this conversation offers valuable insights into the risks—and opportunities—that could shape the next phase of the investment cycle.

Markets may appear calm, but are investors overlooking the risks building beneath the surface? In this conversation, Chris Casey joins Maggie Lake to discuss why today's economy may be more fragile than headline data suggests. They explore the long-term consequences of rising government debt, persistent fiscal deficits, inflation, and monetary policy—and why Casey believes investors should think beyond the next quarter when positioning their portfolios.

10K Gold, $300 Silver, Carlyle Senior Advisor and Co-Chair of Abaxx Markets' Jeff Currie joins Wealthion CEO Steven Feldman on Open Position and gives the data that he says shows why the current Supercycle will have precious metals reaching 7X. Plus, the thing we're all missing in the conversations around investing in AI and why tech innovation and China are keeping Jeff up at night. Plus he details his new oil and gas company and explains why commodities offer better value than most investments. Hint-Cash is King. Chapters: :30 10K Gold, $300 Silver and the 7X Supercycle 5:00 What We're All Missing in the AI Investment Conversation 10:00 The Difference Between AI and Other Historical Tech Advances 13:20 Jeff's New Company "1947 Oil & Gas" and Why Commodities Make Cash King 20:27 What's Keeping Jeff Up At Night? Tech Innovation and China 25:30 What Is Jeff Solving For?

From war in the Middle East to AI's insatiable demand for power, Carlyle Senior Advisor and Co-Chair of Abaxx Commodity Exchange, Jeff Currie says the Commodity Supercycle is far from over. Joining Wealthion CEO Steven Feldman on Open Position, Currie explains why investors shouldn't get distracted by oil's day to day volatility and why it's the "Revenge of the Old Economy", gives insights into the commodity sectors he's watching and reveals exactly how much exposure to commodities every portfolio should have. Part 1 of 2.

For years, investors have been rewarded by simply buying America—but Francis Hunt of The Market Sniper argues that era may be coming to an end. In this interview with Maggie Lake, Hunt explains why U.S. exceptionalism could gradually fade as rising debt, persistent currency debasement, and shifting global capital flows reshape the investment landscape. He warns that relying solely on American assets may leave investors exposed and makes the case for jurisdictional diversification, gold, and precious metals as protection against a weakening fiat system.

She's the woman behind the famous Sahm Rule — an economic indicator that flags when a recession is ahead — and on a day we saw a slowdown in hiring and just one day prior to the new jobs report, Claudia Sahm, who spent 12 years as an economist at the Fed, sits down with Maggie Lake and gives her expert insights into jobs and “job hugging”, a potential recession, AI and an insider's view into Kevin Warsh and the new Fed. If you want to know what's ahead, it's a must see interview.

China isn't trying to replace the U.S. dollar overnight—but according to Francis Hunt of The Market Sniper, it doesn't have to. In this interview with Maggie Lake, Hunt explains why China's steady accumulation of gold, changing global trade dynamics, and the world's growing debt burden are creating a slow but powerful shift in the global monetary system. Rather than expecting a sudden collapse, he argues investors should focus on the long-term erosion of dollar dominance that's already underway. Hunt also explains why he believes precious metals remain in a secular bull market, why pullbacks shouldn't shake long-term investors, and how China's actions could continue supporting gold prices for years to come. Topics discussed: * Why China continues buying gold * The gradual decline of dollar dominance * Gold's long-term outlook * Debt, fiat currencies, and monetary risk * Why emerging markets could benefit from the shift * What investors should watch next

China may no longer be the engine of global economic growth, but Marc Faber says dismissing the country would be a mistake. He explains why China's property downturn and demographic challenges are real, yet argues its leadership in manufacturing, robotics, EVs, and innovation puts it well ahead of much of the West. Faber also discusses why Hong Kong remains an attractive way to gain exposure to China's long-term growth story and what investors continue to misunderstand about the country's economic future

Gold has dipped below — and is now hovering around — the key $4,000 level, leaving investors asking the big question: is this just a pause in the bull market, or a warning sign?Rick Rule joins Wealthion to explain why he believes the long-term case for gold, silver, and real assets remains intact, even as precious metals face short-term pressure from rates, the dollar, and shifting investor sentiment.Rule argues that rising debt, currency debasement risk, and long-term supply constraints continue to create a powerful setup for hard assets. He also weighs in on the AI boom, why speculative capital keeps chasing the next big story, and what that means for investors trying to separate durable value from hype.For gold-focused investors wondering whether this pullback is danger or opportunity, Rule lays out what he's watching now, where he sees risk and reward, and why the real assets story may be far from over.

Marc Faber, editor of the Gloom, Boom & Doom Report, joins Maggie Lake to discuss why he believes markets are approaching a major top, why the AI investment boom may create far fewer winners than investors expect, and why the United States is heading toward a fiscal crisis. Faber explains why he sees financial assets as dangerously overvalued, why inflation may remain stubbornly elevated, and why policymakers are increasingly trapped by rising debt and deficits. He also shares his outlook for stocks, bonds, gold, housing, China, and the global economy. In this interview: -Why Marc Faber believes a major market top is forming -The biggest risks facing investors today -Why the AI boom could follow the path of past investment manias -The growing U.S. debt and fiscal challenge -Inflation, interest rates, and the Fed's dilemma -Gold, bonds, housing, and where he's investing now -China's technological rise and what investors are missing

Don Durrett of GoldStockData.com joins Trey Reik for a blunt warning: if the U.S. bond market breaks, gold may be the last asset standing. Don explains why he believes the Fed is no longer fighting inflation, why financial stability is the real game, and why gold and gold miners could be entering a historic setup. In this interview: Why Don says the Fed is trapped The bond market risk nobody wants to discuss Why gold could beat stocks Why miners may be wildly undervalued What happens if $250 trillion starts looking for safety

Everyone wants exposure to AI, SpaceX, and the next generation of technology leaders. But Jonathan Wellum warns that even great businesses can become terrible investments when investors pay too much. As excitement around mega IPOs, AI infrastructure, and private-market giants reaches a fever pitch, Wellum explains the one question every investor should ask before chasing the next big thing: Are you buying a real business—or paying for a dream?

Henrik Zeberg says the market's most dangerous phase may still be ahead — a final, violent melt-up that could send risk assets sharply higher before the entire cycle turns. In this interview, Zeberg lays out why he believes investors are being pulled into the last stage of the bull market, why the Nasdaq could still surge, and why the endgame may be brutal: recession, deflation, collapsing risk assets, and a rush into cash. This is not a soft landing call. Zeberg argues the “everything rally” may be the trap — and that when it breaks, there may be nowhere to hide. Watch before the melt-up turns into the crash.

Michael Howell, Managing Director at GL Indexes, warns that the global liquidity cycle is rolling over — just as AI spending, inflation pressure, Treasury stress, and China's gold strategy are reshaping markets. In this interview with Maggie Lake, Howell explains why AI may be inflationary before it becomes deflationary, why the U.S. economy is pulling liquidity out of financial markets, and why investors may be moving from “speculation” into a more dangerous phase of the cycle. He also breaks down why he believes China is the real force driving gold, how crypto is flashing a liquidity warning, and why the Fed's 2% inflation target may be fantasy. This is a must-watch for investors trying to understand what comes next for stocks, bonds, gold, Bitcoin, oil, and real assets as liquidity tightens and inflation risk return

Ronnie Stoeferle, partner at Incrementum AG and co-author of the In Gold We Trust report, joins Wealthion's Trey Reik to explain why gold's rally may be about much more than a normal bull market.Stoeferle argues that gold is signaling a deeper loss of trust in the dollar-based monetary system, as de-dollarization, inflation volatility, central bank buying, and rising geopolitical risk reshape the global financial order. He also explains why gold may be entering the public participation phase of its bull market — with institutional investors only beginning to wake up to the role gold can play in portfolios.In this conversation, Ronnie and Trey discuss whether the Pax Americana is coming to a close, why fiat currencies look different when measured in gold, whether this is a monetary revaluation rather than a normal gold cycle, and what the In Gold We Trust report reveals about the future of money.

SpaceX is preparing for one of the biggest IPOs in market history — and OpenAI and Anthropic may not be far behind.In this interview with Wealthion's Maggie Lake, WindRock Wealth Management founder Brett Rentmeester explains why this is not a normal IPO cycle. These companies are already so large that they could become major components of the S&P 500, potentially affecting investors whether they buy the IPOs directly or simply own index funds.Brett breaks down the risks for retail investors, why most people may not get access to the actual IPO price, how lockups and insider selling can create pressure, and why trillion-dollar valuations leave little room for error.For investors chasing the next big tech trade, Brett's warning is clear: this IPO wave may create huge opportunity — but it may also bring major market risk.

Fertilizer may be one of the most overlooked pressure points in the global economy — and Josh Linville says the current crisis is already hitting farmers hard. Josh Linville, Vice President of Fertilizer at StoneX Financial, joins Maggie Lake to explain why the feared “global famine” headlines may be overstated, but the fertilizer supply shock is very real. He breaks down why farmers are bearing the brunt of higher costs, how China's fertilizer export restrictions are reshaping the market, and why pricing and supply problems could stretch into 2027. Linville also explains why the Strait of Hormuz disruption, Russia/Ukraine fertilizer flows, urea shortages, and rising protectionism could create longer-term risks for food prices, supply chains, and investors watching real assets.

George Goncalves, Head of U.S. Macro Strategy at MUFG, joins Maggie Lake to explain why the market may be underestimating a dangerous form of “stealth tightening.” Goncalves says the Fed may not have officially hiked rates — but the bond market has effectively done it for them. With borrowing costs still high, energy prices rising, consumers stretched, and equity markets trading “on their own planet,” he warns that the pressure is building beneath the surface. Could this be the moment when higher rates finally start to hurt? And if markets can no longer ignore the cost of funding, private credit risk, and stretched valuations — what breaks first? In this interview, Goncalves breaks down why the bond market is sending a warning, why recession odds could rise into the second half, and why investors may be facing a much weaker economic backdrop than the stock market suggests.

Is the bond market really warning of a U.S. debt crisis — or are investors misreading a distorted market signal? Michael Green, Chief Strategist and Portfolio Manager at Simplify Asset Management, joins Maggie Lake to explain why passive investing, regulation, and hidden leverage may be warping the way markets price risk. He argues that what many see as a collapse warning in long-term bonds may actually be a mechanical consequence of how capital is being allocated. Green also breaks down why investors may be ignoring one of the clearest retirement opportunities in years, why liquidity is weakening beneath mega-cap stocks, and why he believes the “real craziness” in markets may still be ahead.

Legendary gold investor Pierre Lassonde joins Wealthion's Trey Reik to explain why he believes gold's bull market is far from over — and why his $17,000 gold target may be more floor than fantasy. Lassonde argues that today's market has eerie similarities to the 1970s: energy shocks, sticky inflation, rising deficits, financial repression, and a political system with little will to tackle the debt. He says those forces are reshaping the investment landscape and could drive gold dramatically higher as investors seek protection from currency debasement and declining confidence in paper assets. In this conversation, Lassonde breaks down his Dow-to-gold ratio framework, why he believes the Federal Reserve may not be able to stop inflation the way Paul Volcker did, and why gold remains one of the clearest signals of stress in the global monetary system.

Jim Bianco warns that beneath the market's record highs, the rally is dangerously narrow — with AI and chip stocks doing most of the heavy lifting while large parts of the market struggle. He explains why AI may be the most important force in financial markets right now, how one private AI company is distorting S&P 500 earnings, and why investors may need to rethink what realistic returns look like in this new regime.

Get a free review with Wealthion's trusted financial advisors at https://bit.ly/4eZ6nkvProfessor Steve Hanke joins Wealthion to break down the high-stakes Trump–Xi summit, China's growing leverage over critical minerals, and why investors may be underestimating the next inflation shock. Hanke warns that Beijing's dominance in key metals and minerals gives China a powerful hand in negotiations — and could leave the U.S. vulnerable at a critical moment for markets, supply chains, and national security. He also explains why inflation risks may be building again, what the Fed may be getting wrong, and how investors should think about protecting their portfolios in a world of rising geopolitical and monetary instability. 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 #PortfolioReview #InvestmentAdvice #FinancialPlanning #WealthManagement ________________________________________________________________________ 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

Chris Vermeulen joins Maggie Lake to break down what's really driving markets right now—and where the biggest risks may be hiding. Equities continue to climb, fueled by AI and strong momentum, but under the surface, warning signs are building. Chris explains why this could be a classic “melt-up” environment—and why investors shouldn't ignore what's happening in bonds, currencies, and commodities. From a potential surge in interest rates to a possible break in the bond market, this conversation covers the key signals that could shift markets quickly—and what to watch next.If you're trying to understand where money is flowing and how to position for what's coming, this is a must-watch. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Markets are being pulled in two directions. On one side: AI, innovation, and strong momentum in tech. On the other: rising geopolitical risk, energy shocks, and global fragmentation. In this conversation, Chris Perkins, General Spider Marks, and Peter Tchir break down what's really happening beneath the surface—from Iran and China to AI on the battlefield and the future of global supply chains. The key question: are markets fully pricing in the risks ahead? This isn't just about geopolitics—it's about how the global investment landscape is changing in real time. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The AI revolution is real—but investing in it won't be straightforward. In this conversation, Windrock Wealth Management founder Brent Rentmeester joins Maggie Lake to break down what may be the fastest technological shift in modern history—and why it's creating both massive opportunity and serious risk for investors. From the rise of AI-native companies to the challenge of valuing innovation, Brent explains why traditional investment frameworks may no longer apply—and why a “barbell” strategy could be critical in navigating what he calls a transition between two worlds: an old system under strain and a new, technology-driven future. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices