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September 24, 2025 44 mins

This week we cover the hidden bull market that the billionaires know about. Are you in on it? We also cover the Fed’s recent rate cut and how markets reacted with little real impact, highlighting skepticism about the Fed’s effectiveness and the risks its policies create for wealth disparity and asset inflation. We emphasize the importance of questioning financial “half-truths” as outcomes often depend on assumptions rather than blanket rules. Gold, silver, and mining stocks are strong but under-appreciated trends, while tariffs are having far less economic impact than public debate suggests.

We discuss...

  • The Fed’s latest rate cut had almost no real impact on markets, revealing investor skepticism about monetary policy effectiveness.
  • Fed policies have unintentionally widened the wealth gap by inflating asset prices that primarily benefit the wealthy.
  • Asset bubbles created by easy money policies pose future risks for average investors who lack diversification.
  • The idea that Roth IRAs are always better than traditional IRAs is a half-truth since tax outcomes depend on future income and assumptions.
  • Financial advice that paints with broad strokes often fails to account for personal circumstances.
  • Gold has surged in value, reflecting distrust in fiat currencies and central bank credibility.
  • Silver and mining stocks are also strengthening, though they lag behind gold and remain overlooked.
  • Precious metals serve as both a hedge against inflation and a store of value when trust in the Fed declines.
  • Tariffs are often overblown in the media, with real economic impact being far less dramatic than public debate suggests.
  • The bigger risk to markets is not tariffs but systemic distortions caused by prolonged monetary policy intervention.
  • Investors should prepare for volatility, especially given how fragile sentiment has become.
  • Timing is critical in retirement planning, as retiring during a market downturn can devastate portfolios.
  • Critical thinking is essential for navigating half-truths in financial media and mainstream narratives.
  • Complacency is dangerous in today’s environment of uncertainty and shifting economic conditions.
  • Owning tangible assets like real estate, commodities, or productive businesses is one of the best hedges against inflation and Fed-driven distortions.

 

Today's Panelists:

Kirk Chisholm | Innovative Wealth
Douglas Heagren | Mergent College Advisors

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