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May 18, 2026 52 min

5/16/2026 "Global Rate Surges, Oil at $126, and the Geopolitical Toll on Your Retirement"

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Even with stock markets pushing near all-time highs, major seismic shifts are occurring beneath the surface. In this episode of The Max Out Savings Show, host Ted Gioca breaks down why rising long-term interest rates, soaring crude prices, and escalating global conflicts could directly threaten your 25-plus year retirement strategy. Ted delivers straightforward, independent analysis on the macro trends Wall Street often ignores—from market liquidity drains to the geopolitical realities of freedom of the seas and global supply chains. Key Topics Covered in This Episode: Save Aggressively, Invest Conservatively: Why managing your retirement requires a 25-to-30-year perspective that survives inflation, crashes, and global crises. $126 Crude & Global Inflation: Why the impasse in the Persian Gulf and the Straits of Hormuz is driving oil higher—and why corporate earnings haven't felt the full squeeze yet. The Global Spike in Bond Yields: Breaking down the 30-year U.S. Treasury yield reaching multi-year highs and what it signals for mortgages, housing, and stock market competition. The Fed's Next Crossroads: How incoming leadership and shifting monetary policy could impact the U.S. dollar, deficit spending, and banking liquidity. Capital Drains & Market Realities: How $100B+ in upcoming tech/AI IPOs and shifting bank balance sheets could pull liquidity out of established equities. Contact & Connect Phone: (713) 627-0400 On-Air Call-In Line: (713) 339-1070 Website: maxoutsavings.com Radio Broadcast: Saturdays at 10:00 AM CT on AM 1070 & FM 103.3 (Houston, TX)

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