Savers Are Getting Crushed | Daniel Lacalle

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💡Get a free review with Wealthion’s trusted financial advisors at https://bit.ly/4wIQqFk Daniel Lacalle, Chief Economist at Tressis and author of The New Global Economic Order, joins Maggie Lake to warn that the old portfolio playbook may no longer protect investors. Lacalle argues that persistent inflation, rising government debt, and what he calls a coming “monetary tsunami” are eroding the purchasing power of salaries, cash, and deposit savings. He explains why long-term bonds may no longer act as the safe haven investors expect, why real assets are rising as currencies lose value, and why stocks could continue to melt up even as the real economy feels weaker. From sovereign debt risk and higher yields to gold, silver, copper, coal, China, Europe, and the future of American exceptionalism, Lacalle lays out why investors may need to rethink how they protect wealth in a world of fiscal excess and currency debasement. 💡Join Wealthion’s Real Assets Community for exclusive real-assets research and interviews: https://bit.ly/4wIBO8Q Chapters: 00:00 Why Investors Are Mispricing Risk 00:58 Bonds May No Longer Protect Portfolios 02:56 The “Monetary Tsunami” Ahead 05:49 Are We Facing a Sovereign Bond Crisis? 08:04 Why Voters Keep Demanding More Spending 11:20 Savers, Inflation & Lost Purchasing Power 13:11 Why Rate Cuts May Not Fix Higher Yields 15:42 Can Stocks Melt Up Anyway? 18:13 Why Value Investors Face a Tough Market 20:46 Stranded Assets & Government Tax Risk 24:02 Why the U.S. Still Leads Global Markets 27:39 China, Central Planning & American Exceptionalism 31:50 Gold, Silver & the Role of Real Assets 35:09 The New Global Economic Order 41:03 Geopolitical Risk, Ukraine & Iran 44:35 Final Thoughts Connect with us online: Website: https://www.wealthion.com X: https://www.x.com/wealthion Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/wealthionofficial/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/wealthion/ #Wealthion #DanielLacalle #MaggieLake #Inflation #Savers #PurchasingPower #RealAssets #Gold #Silver #Commodities #CurrencyDebasement #MoneySupply #Investing #Finance #Markets #Macro #Economy #Wealth #PortfolioStrategy #WealthManagement ________________________________________________________________________ IMPORTANT NOTE: The information, opinions, and insights expressed by our guests and our hosts do not necessarily reflect the views of Wealthion or the views of their respective employers. They are intended to provide a diverse perspective on the economy, investing, and other relevant topics to enrich your understanding of these complex fields.   While we value and appreciate the insights shared by our esteemed guests and hosts, they are to be viewed as personal opinions and not as investment advice or recommendations from Wealthion or their respective employers. These opinions should not replace your own due diligence or the advice of a professional financial advisor.   We strongly encourage all of our audience members to seek out the guidance of a financial advisor who can provide advice based on your individual circumstances and financial goals. Wealthion has a distinguished network of advisors who are available to guide you on your financial journey. However, should you choose to seek guidance elsewhere, we respect and support your decision to do so.   The world of finance and investment is intricate and diverse. It's our mission at Wealthion to provide you with a variety of insights and perspectives to help you navigate it more effectively. We thank you for your understanding and your trust. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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