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| The U.S. doesn’t want a permanently strong dollar because it would choke the global economy and destabilize trade. In this short video, Brent Johnson and I discuss why the U.S. has historically managed the dollar to stay range-bound and how dollar strength or weakness shapes global liquidity and growth. 📺Full interview: -SDg Catch me daily on The Real Investment Show: https://www.youtube.com/@TheRealInvestmentShow |
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In this short video, I cover the return of risk appetite, falling rents signaling disinflation, and the $5–$7T AI data-center buildout.
I also touch on $AAPL push into robotics and the massive power and funding needs driving the next tech super-cycle — everything you need in one visual market update.
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Size Matters: Can The Largest Stocks Continue To Lead?
2025-09-22
Does size matter? Since the Pandemic, and judged by the recent performance of the Magnificent Seven and mega-cap indexes, many investors would say it matters, likely claiming that the greater the size, the better the returns. Those with data going back decades, rather than years, would also agree that size matters. However, their conclusion would …
9/18/25 No Risk-free Path for the Fed
2025-09-18
The Federal Reserve cut rates on Wednesday, September 17, 2025 — but the path forward is anything but risk-free. Markets had already priced in much of the move, leaving investors to wonder if Powell’s guidance will calm volatility or spark fresh uncertainty.
Lance Roberts and Michael Lebowitz look at what the Fed’s latest decision means for stocks, bonds, and the economy.
Why Powell’s words may matter more than the rate cut itself.
The risks of inflation, slowing growth, and financial instability in the months ahead.
📈 Whether you’re an investor, trader, or just watching the markets, understanding the implications of Fed policy is critical.
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Trump’s BLS Reform Faces Steep Obstacles
2025-09-16
The White House has turned its attention to the Bureau of Labor Statistics after a series of steep payroll revisions rattled confidence in the government’s jobs data. President Trump fired the agency’s commissioner last month and has nominated a longtime critic to take her place, pledging reforms to improve accuracy. But the problems run deeper …
7-29-25 Two Dads on Money: Grit, Grind, & Glam
2025-07-29
Markets continue their bullish trend; Infrastructure build-out for AI is beginning to show up in data. Money flows return to US markets. Lance shares the bet he has with his dog; Lance & Jon share their "Two Dads" wisdom for fresh college grads’ job searched & career choices, and offer three pillars for success:
○ Grit: Passion + perseverance. Stick through setbacks, stay committed, believe effort matters more than innate talent.
○ Grind: The value of hard work—late nights, travel, dedication. Equally important: know your limits and prioritize recovery to avoid burnout.
○ Glam: Pursue purpose and passion. Finding meaning in your work keeps the grind worthwhile.
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Portfolio Benchmarking: 5-Reasons Underperformance Occurs
2025-07-28
When markets decline—especially after long periods of sustained growth—the familiar advice resurfaces: “Be patient. Stay invested. Ride it out.” The rationale? The market always goes up over time. But there’s a critical flaw in this narrative. Your portfolio and a portfolio benchmark are entirely different things. And portfolio benchmarking, or the constant comparison of your …
7-23-25 Why Are Stocks Up? Nobody Knows…
2025-07-23
Stocks are rallying despite weak fundamentals. Lance Roberts & Danny Ratliff examine the real reasons behind the 2025 market surge. Malcom Jamal-Warner and Ozzy Osborne pass; they always come in three’s: Who’s next? Trumps tariff deal with Japan moves markets momentarily; Meme stocks are back. Negative divergences while markets on the rise signal more potential for market correction (not crash!) Lance & Danny discuss why stocks are up and where the money is coming from. The Roberts’ Family Saga – the tale of the new mattress – continues. Why’s the market going up: Markets move on speculative activity & narratives (don’t watch the news during the day!) Lance & Danny discuss how the news affects forward earnings (think: Enron), and why we have Sarbanes-Oxley. How we manage our portfolios;
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