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Should I Sell Bonds Now? How to Reposition Fixed Income in a High-Oil, High-Rate World

Treasury yields are surging as oil-driven inflation pressure collides with growing expectations that central banks could resume hiking rates, leaving bond investors caught in a painful squeeze. We will discuss how to think about duration, credit quality, and fixed income allocation when the macro backdrop is this volatile. Also in this podcast: NTRA - Natera Inc, MSTY - YieldMax MSTR Option Income Strategy ETF, DAL - Delta Air Lines Inc., JNJ - Johnson & Johnson; also, a listener question on 'buffered ETFs'; plus Justin's MARKET WRAP UP, and his topic talking points: “Inflation” and “Index Risks”; and Justin reviewed treasury rates, metal prices, and oil and gas prices. Our Sponsors: * Check out Anthropic and use my code claud.ai/invest for a great deal: https://www.anthropic.com * Check out Quince and use my code quince.com/INVEST for a great deal: https://www.quince.com Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

Should I Buy Energy Stocks Now? What $100 Oil Really Means for Your Portfolio

Brent crude has surged past $100 a barrel as Middle East conflict disrupts tanker routes and shuts down Saudi pipelines, sending shockwaves through global energy markets. We break down what's driving the spike and whether investors should be repositioning their energy exposure right now. Today's Stocks & Topics: NRG Energy, Inc. (NRG), Market Wrap, The Wealth Effects, The AES Corporation (AES), Should I Buy Energy Stocks Now? What $100 Oil Really Means for Your Portfolio, Astera Labs, Inc. (ALAB), Investing in ETFs or Stocks, CrowdStrike Holdings, Inc. (CRWD), Lincoln National Corporation (LNC), The Fed Rate Increase. Our Sponsors: * Check out Anthropic and use my code claud.ai/invest for a great deal: https://www.anthropic.com * Check out Quince and use my code quince.com/INVEST for a great deal: https://www.quince.com Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

AI Data Centers Are Eating the Land Market: Real Estate's Next Big Disruption

Artificial intelligence data centers are quietly transforming rural land markets across the country, driving up property values and sparking intense community backlash. For real estate investors and anyone tracking the AI infrastructure buildout, this intersection of technology and physical assets represents a fundamental shift in where value is being created. Today's Stocks & Topics: The Boston Beer Company, Inc. (SAM), Market Wrap, Coupang, Inc. (CPNG), OpenAI Raising Capital, Victory Capital Holdings, Inc. (VCTR), AI Data Centers Are Eating the Land Market: Real Estate's Next Big Disruption, Retirement, Genelux Corporation (GNLX), Oil Refinery Stocks. Our Sponsors: * Check out Anthropic and use my code claud.ai/invest for a great deal: https://www.anthropic.com * Check out Quince and use my code quince.com/INVEST for a great deal: https://www.quince.com Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

Gold's Big Comeback: Why the World's Largest Money Managers Are Loading Up Again

The world's biggest money managers are quietly rebuilding their gold positions, a move that signals rising concern about geopolitical instability, inflation persistence, and currency risk. When institutional players rotate into gold, retail investors need to understand the forces driving that shift and what it means for their own allocations. Today's Stocks & Topics: Southern Copper Corporation (SCCO), Market Wrap, Lennar Corporation (LEN), The U.S. Economy, Gold's Big Comeback: Why the World's Largest Money Managers Are Loading Up Again, Zscaler, Inc. (ZS), Invesco S&P 500 Quality ETF (SPHQ), Generac Holdings Inc. (GNRC), Bank Consolidation. Our Sponsors: * Check out Anthropic and use my code claud.ai/invest for a great deal: https://www.anthropic.com * Check out Quince and use my code quince.com/INVEST for a great deal: https://www.quince.com Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

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China's Rare Earth Export Halt: When Supply Chain Leverage Becomes a Market Weapon

Chinese rare earth firms are halting some US shipments amid escalating geopolitical tensions, raising the stakes in what has become one of the most consequential supply chain battles of our era. Rare earth elements underpin everything from electric vehicles to defense systems, and a sustained cutoff would reverberate across multiple sectors of the economy. Today's Stocks & Topics: Universal Health Realty Income Trust (UHT), Market Wrap, Interest Rates, Lam Research Corporation (LRCX), China's Rare Earth Export Halt: When Supply Chain Leverage Becomes a Market Weapon, HF Sinclair Corporation (DINO), Investing in Land and Timber, T. Rowe Price Group, Inc. (TROW), The Progressive Corporation (PGR), Brown & Brown, Inc. (BRO), Fed Meeting. Our Sponsors: * Check out Anthropic and use my code claud.ai/invest for a great deal: https://www.anthropic.com * Check out Quince and use my code quince.com/INVEST for a great deal: https://www.quince.com Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

World Food Prices Hit Four-Year Highs: Is Food Inflation Already Baked into the Next CPI Report?

The UN's Food and Agriculture Organization just reported that world food prices have hit their highest levels since 2022 as supply risks mount from conflict, climate disruption, and shipping bottlenecks. Food inflation is a tax on every consumer and a critical input for the broader inflation picture that the Fed is watching closely. Today's Stocks & Topics: Cisco Systems, Inc. (CSCO), Market Wrap, YieldMax Ultra Option Income Strategy ETF (ULTY), World Food Prices Hit Four-Year Highs: Is Food Inflation Already Baked into the Next CPI Report?, Sterling Infrastructure, Inc. (STRL), Long Term Shares, Key Benchmark Numbers: Treasury Yields, Gold, Silver, Oil and Gasoline, SMART Earnings Growth 30 ETF (SGRT), Vistra Corp. (VST), BWX Technologies, Inc. (BWXT), Interest Rates. Our Sponsors: * Check out Anthropic and use my code claud.ai/invest for a great deal: https://www.anthropic.com * Check out Quince and use my code quince.com/INVEST for a great deal: https://www.quince.com Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

Best of Caller Questions

In this compilation program, Justin Klein and Luke Guerrero field a variety of finance and investment questions from callers across the United States and around the World. Today's Stocks & Topics: Precious Metals, Petrochemical Companies, Rollover 403b to Roth I-R-A, Preferred Stocks, Bitcoin, Investing Apps, Are We In Trouble?, Stock Valuation, Retirement, Alternative Investment: Groundfloor, Union Business Cycle, Buying Credit Cards Companies, 401/457 Plans, Roth I-R-A Contributions, Covered Call Strategy, SEPP-72t. Our Sponsors: * Check out Anthropic and use my code claud.ai/invest for a great deal: https://www.anthropic.com * Check out Quince and use my code quince.com/INVEST for a great deal: https://www.quince.com Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

Best of Caller Questions

In this compilation program, Justin Klein and Luke Guerrero field a variety of finance and investment questions from callers across the United States and around the World. Today's Stocks & Topics: Treasury Bill, When to Sell, I-R-A Rollover, Retirement Allocation, Dividend Reinvestment, How A Senior Should Invest, Oil Stocks, Private Equity vs. Private Credit, Roth I-R-A, P.E. Ratio Calculation, Railroad Stocks, SEC Rule Change. Our Sponsors: * Check out Anthropic and use my code claud.ai/invest for a great deal: https://www.anthropic.com * Check out Quince and use my code quince.com/INVEST for a great deal: https://www.quince.com Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

Diesel Prices Hit a Record: The Inflation Wildcard Wall Street Is Underestimating

Diesel prices just hit an all-time high as conflicts in Ukraine and Iran knock critical refineries offline, and that pain ripples far beyond the gas station. From trucking costs to grocery store shelves, diesel is the hidden inflation driver that could complicate the Federal Reserve's next move. Today's Stocks & Topics: PIMCO Dynamic Income Fund (PDI), Market Wrap, iShares MSCI ACWI ETF (ACWI), Small Business Optimism Index, Watchlist, Diesel Prices Hit a Record: The Inflation Wildcard Wall Street Is Underestimating, Intuitive Surgical, Inc. (ISRG), Investment Fraud. Our Sponsors: * Check out Anthropic and use my code claud.ai/invest for a great deal: https://www.anthropic.com * Check out Quince and use my code quince.com/INVEST for a great deal: https://www.quince.com Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

Best of Caller Questions - Labor Day Edition

In this compilation program, Justin Klein and Luke Guerrero field a variety of finance and investment questions from callers across the United States and around the World. Today's Stocks & Topics: Forex Trading, Gold, 401k Allocation, Positions Sizing, Good ETFs to Invest In, Short Selling vs Put Options, Investing in Industrials, 403B, Saving to Buy a House, Physical Gold or Gold Stocks, Stop Orders, Inflation and Your Portfolio, Big Tech Earnings, Investment Loss, Dividend Reinvestment Plan (DRIP), Sectors to Invest In, ETFs Analysis. Our Sponsors: * Check out Anthropic and use my code claud.ai/invest for a great deal: https://www.anthropic.com * Check out Quince and use my code quince.com/INVEST for a great deal: https://www.quince.com Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

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Gen Z Sports Betting vs. Investing: A Ticking Time Bomb for Retirement Savings

A new survey found that 52% of Gen Z investors have redirected money earmarked for investing into sports bets, a startling figure that reveals a generational shift in how young people think about risk and wealth building. This trend has serious long-term implications for retirement readiness and financial markets. Today's Stocks & Topics: Broadcom Inc. (AVGO), Market Wrap, 529 Plan, U.S. Apartment Rents, H&R Block, Inc. (HRB), Gen Z Sports Betting vs. Investing: A Ticking Time Bomb for Retirement Savings, State Street SPDR S&P 500 ETF (SPY), Key Benchmark Numbers: Treasury Yields, Gold, Silver, Oil and Gasoline, Keurig Dr Pepper Inc. (KDP), Saving on a Valuable Education (SAVE), Palo Alto Networks, Inc. (PANW). Our Sponsors: * Check out Anthropic and use my code claud.ai/invest for a great deal: https://www.anthropic.com * Check out Quince and use my code quince.com/INVEST for a great deal: https://www.quince.com Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

Fed Rate Hike September 2026: Is Warsh's Inflation Warning a Game-Changer?

Federal Reserve Chair Kevin Warsh rocked markets at Jackson Hole by declaring that inflation is not slowing and reaffirming a commitment to hitting the 2% target. With Gulf stock markets already falling on rising rate-hike bets, investors need to understand what a more hawkish Fed means for stocks, bonds, and their wallets. Today's Stocks & Topics: Pelagos Insurance Capital Limited (PLGO), Market Wrap, Tyson Foods, Inc. (TSN), Tariffs, Alternative to Money Market Accounts, Fed Rate Hike September 2026: Is Warsh's Inflation Warning a Game-Changer?, HDFC Bank Limited (HDB), Palantir Technologies Inc. (PLTR), PROCEPT BioRobotics Corporation (PRCT), Corn Contracts and Food Inflation. Our Sponsors: * Check out Anthropic and use my code claud.ai/invest for a great deal: https://www.anthropic.com * Check out Quince and use my code quince.com/INVEST for a great deal: https://www.quince.com Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

Is the India Stock Market a Smart Bet in 2026? Record Forex Reserves vs. the Growth Gap

India just hit a record $729 billion in foreign exchange reserves, a number that sounds impressive — but new analysis shows Modi's developed-nation ambitions are straining against persistent growth gaps. With Indian bank stocks showing wild pricing anomalies under a new auction system, the world's most hyped emerging market deserves a reality check. Today's Stocks & Topics: Robinhood Markets, Inc. (HOOD), Market Wrap, YPF Sociedad Anónima (YPF), Payroll Report, GE Vernova Inc. (GEV), Is the India Stock Market a Smart Bet in 2026? Record Forex Reserves vs. the Growth Gap, Investing Through KPP Financial, First Trust Nasdaq Clean Edge Smart GRID Infrastructure Index (GRID), iShares Gold Trust (IAU), SPDR Gold Shares (GLD), Paycom Software, Inc. (PAYC), Equity Risk Premium (ERP). Our Sponsors: * Check out Anthropic and use my code claud.ai/invest for a great deal: https://www.anthropic.com * Check out Quince and use my code quince.com/INVEST for a great deal: https://www.quince.com Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

How to Invest in AI Infrastructure: Who Really Wins When Big Tech Goes All-In

This week's earnings season delivered a clear message — the AI infrastructure buildout is not a zero-sum game, and the capital being deployed is staggering. But with Meta already planning AI-driven layoffs and SoftBank seeking another $10 billion loan just for OpenAI exposure, investors need to think hard about where the real returns will flow. Today's Stocks & Topics: SLB N.V. (SLB), Market Wrap, HF Sinclair Corporation (DINO), Congress and Health Insurance, STAG Industrial, Inc. (STAG), How to Invest in AI Infrastructure: Who Really Wins When Big Tech Goes All-In, Risk of Losing Money if ETFs Fails, A. O. Smith Corporation (AOS), McDonald's Corporation (MCD), Japanese Government Bond Yield increased. Our Sponsors: * Check out Anthropic and use my code claud.ai/invest for a great deal: https://www.anthropic.com * Check out Quince and use my code quince.com/INVEST for a great deal: https://www.quince.com Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

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Alibaba's $10 Billion AI Bet: What China's Tech Giants Signal About the Global AI Race

Alibaba raised $10 billion in a share sale this week specifically to fund AI expansion, then immediately launched its Wan3.0 AI video model — a signal that Chinese tech giants are moving fast and spending big to compete with US rivals. We examine what this capital deployment means for the global AI arms race, competitive dynamics, and whether US investors should be paying closer attention to Chinese AI. Today's Stocks & Topics: Cameco Corporation (CCJ), Market Wrap, The Utility Sector, Themes Humanoid Robotics ETF (BOTT), Global X Robotics & Artificial Intelligence ETF (BOTZ), ROBO Global Robotics & Automation Index ETF (ROBO), MSC Industrial Direct Co., Inc. (MSM), Alibaba's $10 Billion AI Bet: What China's Tech Giants Signal About the Global AI Race, Good ETFs to Invest In, Genpact Limited (G), Autodesk, Inc. (ADSK), August Gas Price Milestone. Our Sponsors: * Check out Anthropic and use my code claud.ai/invest for a great deal: https://www.anthropic.com * Check out Quince and use my code quince.com/INVEST for a great deal: https://www.quince.com Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

Trade War 2.0: Canada Auto Tariffs Hit 50% and What It Means for Your Wallet

Trump's decision to hike Canada auto tariffs to 50% after trade talks collapsed marks one of the most aggressive moves yet in the ongoing US-Canada trade war. We explain how this reshapes auto supply chains, raises car prices for American consumers, and what the broader tariff escalation signals for North American economic integration. Today's Stocks & Topics: The Hershey Company (HSY), Market Wrap, DICK'S Sporting Goods, Inc. (DKS), Memory Squeeze, Gold, Trade War 2.0: Canada Auto Tariffs Hit 50% and What It Means for Your Wallet, Target Corporation (TGT), Blue Bird Corporation (BLBD), Key Benchmark Numbers: Treasury Yields, Gold, Silver, Oil and Gasoline, KPP Newsletter, Long Term Care in Retirement. Our Sponsors: * Check out Anthropic and use my code claud.ai/invest for a great deal: https://www.anthropic.com * Check out Quince and use my code quince.com/INVEST for a great deal: https://www.quince.com Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

Why Is the Dollar Weakening? What Multi-Month Lows Mean for Your Purchasing Power

The US dollar is hovering near multi-month lows as debt concerns and geopolitical risk unnerve investors, and that weakness has ripple effects across everything from import prices to emerging market assets. We break down why the dollar is under pressure, who wins and who loses, and what a sustained dollar slide would mean for the American investor. Today's Stocks & Topics: Danaher Corporation (DHR), Market Wrap, NICE Ltd. (NICE), Electricity Prices, Devon Energy Corporation (DVN), Why Is the Dollar Weakening? What Multi-Month Lows Mean for Your Purchasing Power, Saving to Buy a House, Buzzi S.p.A. (BIT:BZU), Grab Holdings Limited (GRAB), Rare Earth Metals. Our Sponsors: * Check out Anthropic and use my code claud.ai/invest for a great deal: https://www.anthropic.com * Check out Quince and use my code quince.com/INVEST for a great deal: https://www.quince.com Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

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Germany's Aging Population and Record Social Spending: A Preview of America's Fiscal Future?

Germany's Ifo Institute reported this week that its aging population is pushing social spending to record highs, a fiscal dynamic that closely mirrors the pressures the US Social Security and Medicare systems are heading toward. We examine what demographic-driven fiscal stress looks like, how it affects bond markets and currency strength, and what lessons American investors can draw. Today's Stocks & Topics: Old Dominion Freight Line, Inc. (ODFL), Market Wrap, Sibanye Stillwater Limited (SBSW), Lockheed Martin Corporation (LMT), The Charles Schwab Corporation (SCHW), Single Stock ETFs, Barrick Mining Corporation (B), Germany's Aging Population and Record Social Spending: A Preview of America's Fiscal Future?, State Street SPDR S&P Health Care Services ETF (XHS), Sectors to Invest In, LeMaitre Vascular, Inc. (LMAT), The Hackett Group, Inc. (HCKT), Caterpillar Inc. (CAT), GE Vernova Inc. (GEV), Bad Investments. Our Sponsors: * Check out Anthropic and use my code claud.ai/invest for a great deal: https://www.anthropic.com * Check out Quince and use my code quince.com/INVEST for a great deal: https://www.quince.com Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

Ray Dalio's Debt Crisis Warning: Is the US Heading for a Fiscal Breaking Point?

Ray Dalio warned this week that Treasury Secretary Bessent's market intervention signals a debt crisis is getting closer — and he's recommending gold and bitcoin as hedges. We dig into what the bond market is telling us about US fiscal sustainability and whether Dalio's alarm bells should change how everyday investors position themselves. Today's Stocks & Topics: Costco Wholesale Corporation (COST), Market Wrap, TTM Technologies, Inc. (TTMI), Oil Markets, The Manitowoc Company, Inc. (MTW), Ray Dalio's Debt Crisis Warning: Is the US Heading for a Fiscal Breaking Point?, Energizer Holdings, Inc. (ENR), Digital Core REIT (SGX:DCRU), T. Rowe Price Group, Inc. (TROW), Saving to Buy a House. Our Sponsors: * Check out Anthropic and use my code claud.ai/invest for a great deal: https://www.anthropic.com * Check out Quince and use my code quince.com/INVEST for a great deal: https://www.quince.com Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

Regulation catches up to digital assets

The Senate has delayed work on the Clarity Act while regulators continue building a broader framework for digital assets, with the White House preparing a meeting of crypto executives, the SEC, and the CFTC. We will walk through what a regulatory framework would actually change for ordinary investors, and how to evaluate this space without treating it as a portfolio cornerstone. Today's Stocks & Topics: Robinhood Markets, Inc. (HOOD), Market Wrap, Cracker Barrel Old Country Store, Inc. (CBRL), Private Credit, Joby Aviation, Inc. (JOBY), Regulation catches up to digital assets, Rubrik, Inc. (RBRK), EnerSys (ENS), Investment Loss, AAON, Inc. (AAON), US Packaged Food Companies. Our Sponsors: * Check out Anthropic and use my code claud.ai/invest for a great deal: https://www.anthropic.com * Check out Quince and use my code quince.com/INVEST for a great deal: https://www.quince.com Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

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