About this episode

Chris Casey discusses the overlooked risks in today's economy and the implications for investors.

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. 💡Concerned about rising interest rates, inflation, and mounting government debt? Get a free portfolio review from Wealthion's trusted financial advisors to see if your investments are positioned for today's macro risks: https://bit.ly/4wAtYgD Chapters: 00:00 Cold Open: A Solvency Crisis? 00:20 Meet Chris Casey 00:34 Is AI Really Deflationary? 01:38 Does the Fed Have an Inflation Problem? 03:37 Why Chris Expects Higher Interest Rates 05:05 Trump vs. the New Fed Chair 06:29 Will Kevin Warsh Really Stay Hawkish? 08:00 Can the Fed Actually Reform Itself? 09:03 Will Higher Rates Trigger Another Crisis? 09:50 Are Bonds Too Risky Right Now? 11:15 Final Thoughts Connect with us online: Website: https://www.wealthion.com X…

People in this episode

Host: Maggie Lake

Guest: Chris Casey

Topics covered

• market risks
• government debt
• inflation
• monetary policy
• investment strategy

Keywords

• market risks
• government debt
• inflation
• monetary policy
• investment strategy
• interest rates
• fiscal deficits

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Organizations: Wealthion, the Fed, Trump, Kevin Warsh

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