Q1 2026 Analysis: Geopolitical Tensions, The Saas Selloff, and Volatility Returns

from Gimme Some Truth | Investing, Financial Advice for High-Net-Worth Families and Individuals · host Walkner Condon Financial Advisors

Join hosts Syl Michelin, CFA and Clint Walkner as they break down the key market themes from Q1 2026. In this episode, Syl and Clint cut through the headlines to focus on what the market is actually telling investors — covering geopolitical tensions, energy prices, AI infrastructure spending, the SaaS selloff, crypto, gold, bonds, and international stocks. From the 10% market correction to the value vs. growth repricing, they analyze what matters most for your portfolio in 2026.Whether you're evaluating US mega cap tech valuations after the selloff, considering international diversification, or wondering if bonds deserve a place in your portfolio, this episode delivers data-driven market analysis you can act on.Topics covered: Q1 2026 market recap, geopolitical risk and market corrections, oil prices in historical context, AI energy demand and infrastructure, SaaS creative destruction, value vs. growth investing, crypto and gold performance, market timing pitfalls, bond investing in 2026, international stocks vs. US stocks, non-USD diversification strategies.📌 Chapters:0:00 – Introduction & Q1 2026 Market Overview0:29 – Disconnect Between Headlines & Market Reality1:27 – Geopolitical Tensions & the 10% Market Correction2:35 – Oil Prices in Historical Context3:55 – AI Infrastructure & the Energy Demand Problem7:20 – The SaaS Apocalypse & Creative Destruction9:55 – Value vs. Growth Repricing in Q1 202610:40 – US Mega Cap Tech Valuations After the Selloff11:10 – Crypto & Gold Selloff Explained13:54 – Why Timing the Market Around Events Fails16:34 – International Stocks vs. US Stocks17:57 – The Case for Bonds in 202618:54 – International Bonds & Non-USD DiversificationSubscribe @walknercondon Visit our website for more financial planning resources and educational information: https://www.walknercondon.com ————————————————ADD US ON:LinkedIn: https://linkedin.com/company/walkner-condon-financial-advisors-llc Facebook: https://facebook.com/walknercondon

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