9/27/24: We've Suffered Through Inflation...Will We Now Face the Dangers of Deflation?

While inflation concerns linger, the energy sector faces a deflationary pressure from overproduction, particularly in solar energy, leading to lower prices but threatening the profitability of producers and overall economic stability. Plus, a listener's discovery of a seemingly valuable airdropped crypto token raises red flags, and Ric warns it may be part of a scam requiring the purchase of another token to access its supposed value. And industry experts discuss the evolving landscape of bonds and interest rates, highlighting a shift toward private credit and opportunities in specific real estate sectors, while expressing concerns over China's economic future and geopolitical tensions surrounding Taiwan. #Inflation #Deflation #EnergyCrisis #SolarPower #ChinaEconomy #EconomicImpact #GlobalEnergy #AfricaDevelopment #EnergyPrices #RenewableEnergy#Bonds, #PrivateCredit, #CommercialRealEstate, #Manufacturing, #ChinaEconomy, #InvestingStrategies, #InterestRates, #RealEstateMarket, #Geopolitics, #AssetAllocation #CryptoScam #AirdropAlert #InvestSmart #CryptoInvesting #ScamAwareness #TokenTroubles #CryptoEducation #RicEdelman #FinancialLiteracy #StayInformed ----- Subscribe to podcast updates: https://form.jotform.com/223614751580152 Ask Ric: https://www.thetayf.com/pages/ask-ric -----  Links from today’s show:  Wealth Management Convergence: https://www.thetayf.com/pages/convergence 10/23 Webinar - How to Factor Longevity into Your Financial Planning: https://www.thetayf.com/pages/october-2024-webinar-how-to-factor-longevity-into-your-financial-planning 9/25 Webinar Replay - Unlocking Alpha in Crypto-Equities and Beyond: https://dacfp.com/events/unlocking-alpha-in-crypto-equities-and-beyond 9/20 Webinar Replay - Q4 Crypto Outlook: What You Need to Know Now: https://dacfp.com/events/q4-crypto-outlook-what-you-need-to-know-now 9/11 Webinar Replay – Rates are Poised to Drop, Now What?: https://www.thetayf.com/pages/rates-poised-to-drop-now-what Become Certified in Blockchain and Digital Assets: https://dacfp.com/certification/ -----  Follow Ric on social media:  Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/RicEdelman Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ric_edelman/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ricedelman/ X: https://twitter.com/ricedelman YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@RicEdelman -----  Brought to you by:  Invesco QQQ: https://www.invesco.com/qqq-etf/en/home.html State Street Global Advisors: https://www.ssga.com/us/en/intermediary/etfs/capabilities/spdr-core-equity-etfs/spy-sp-500/cornerstones Schwab: https://www.schwab.com/ TAYF Disclosure page: https://www.thetayf.com/pages/sponsorship-disclosure-fee