Richard Pajer: The Markets Are Rigged, and Nobody’s Talking About It

What does it really take to survive two financial crises, and still come out ahead?In this episode of In the Arena, entrepreneur and investor Richard Pajer shares the hard-earned lessons from nearly two decades navigating Dubai’s ever-shifting economy. From the crash of 2008 to the volatile market dynamics of today, Richard reveals how strategy, timing, and liquidity have been his sharpest tools. He also pulls back the curtain on market manipulation, how media moves the needle, and why it’s harder than ever to trade on fundamentals alone.What You’ll Learn in This Episode:•⁠ ⁠How Richard bought and sold during two Dubai crashes•⁠ ⁠Why “cash is king” in a crisis, and how to use it strategically•⁠ ⁠How to spot signs of stock manipulation in the news•⁠ ⁠Is it still possible to build wealth in today’s market?•⁠ ⁠Why the next global crisis might be closer than we thinkNot every opportunity is obvious, but the best ones rarely are.