1-23-26 Why Strong Growth Could Force the Fed to Pause or Even Hike
2026-01-23
Everyone expects strong economic growth, falling inflation, and endless Fed cuts.
In this short video, Lance Roberts & Michael Lebowitz discuss why that combo is far from guaranteed—and how a pause (or even hike) could hit valuations fast.
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12-11-25 Bifurcated Fed Cuts Rates: What’s Next?
2025-12-11
The Federal Reserve cut rates by a quarter point Wednesday, but the real story is the division behind the decision. For the first time since 2021, three Fed governors dissented–an uncommon break in policy unity that raises new questions about inflation progress, economic risk, and the path of monetary policy into 2026.
Lance Roberts & Michael Lebowitz explain why the Fed cut now, what the dissent signals, and how a split vote may affect market volatility, yields, and expectations for future rate moves. We also look at how past dissent has aligned with turning points in policy cycles and what this could mean for portfolios as financial conditions continue to ease.
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0:00 – INTRO
0:19 – The Fed Giveth, Oracle Taketh Away
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The DPI Link To Margin Debt
2025-12-08
A recent article by Simon White, via Bloomberg, discussed the rising cost of margin debt for investors. While his analysis below compares the cost of debt to GDP, we will also consider a more critical comparison to disposable personal income (DPI). Here is Simon’s point. “Yet, where history does raise a red flag is if …
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10-29-25 Bitcoin: Speculation, Blockchain, & the Future of Money
2025-10-22
Why has Bitcoin captured the attention of investors and innovators alike?
Lance Roberts & Vinay Gupta break down what makes Bitcoin unique — from its blockchain backbone to its role as currency, commodity, and speculative asset. We’ll explore how to think about Bitcoin in a diversified portfolio, what risks investors need to understand, and why blockchain may reshape how business is done in the future.
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10-17-25 The Leverage Trap: Why The Next Selloff Could Be Brutal
2025-10-18
Leverage drives bull markets higher—but when sentiment shifts, it accelerates the fall.
In this Short video, I explain how margin debt above $1 trillion fuels gains today but can trigger a rapid, cascading selloff when the tide turns. $SPX $QQQ
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