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Economist Steve Hanke says a U.S. recession is almost inevitable, and warns that the Fed, Wall Street, and Donald Trump are all looking in the wrong direction. In this sharp, wide-ranging interview with James Connor, he explains why ignoring money supply is a fatal flaw in today’s policy and why the economy may be headed for a major contraction.
Could Trump’s tariffs push China to the brink and trigger the next global crisis? In this must-watch conversation, market strategist Ed Yardeni joins James Connor to break down the explosive mix of politics, policy, and market volatility shaping 2025. Yardeni explains why he believes U.S. stocks may have already bottomed, why gold is back in favor, and how Trump’s trade agenda could have massive unintended consequences, including rising tension with China and the risk of conflict over Taiwan.
Is Europe’s economy collapsing due to energy and capital mismanagement? In this must-watch interview, Andrew Lees (Founder of Macro Strategy Partners) joins Trey Reik to reveal why energy is the foundation of GDP, why renewables won’t sustain the modern global economy, and how bad policies are accelerating economic decline — especially in Europe.
China is transforming the global economic order. Beyond the headlines on DeepSeek AI, the country is outpacing the West in key industries like EVs, solar panels, and nuclear power while securing a record-breaking and growing $1 trillion trade surplus. In this must-watch interview, Louis-Vincent Gave joins James Connor to explain how China’s strategic and long-term planning, emerging market dominance, and infrastructure investments are reshaping markets—and what this means for the West’s future. Plus, learn the risks of rising energy prices, inflation, and shifting geopolitics—and how they could impact your financial future. Don’t miss this essential analysis of today’s global economic and geopolitical landscape.
Liquidity is the lifeblood of financial markets, but what happens when it peaks? In this insightful interview, James Connor welcomes Michael Howell to explain why 2025 marks a critical turning point for global liquidity, how it could reshape investment opportunities and the risks every investor should know. Learn why gold, Bitcoin, and real assets are key to protecting your wealth, the growing dangers in U.S. and global debt markets, and how China’s economic slowdown could trigger global ripple effects. This is your essential guide to navigating what’s next in markets.