Investor and speculator Rick Rule, president and CEO of Rule Investment Media and co-founder of Battle Bank, returns to the show for episode 189, featuring a discussion on the macro environment, warning signs, and investment opportunities.

Link to Rick's private placements bootcamp: https://events.ringcentral.com/events/rick-rule-s-virtual-private-placement-bootcamp?utm_source=aff&utm_campaign=14

00:00 Introduction and welcome back Rick Rule

01:30 Macro picture, wake-up call and lessons from the Japanese carry trade unwind

3:53 Be prepared for these contingencies

05:50 Two risks, one opportunity

09:50 Entitlements

12:15 Opportunity in gold

15:20 Taxes and inflation

19:39 The Federal Reserve and interest rates

23:19 Manipulation of interest rates

30:10 Bond market

35:05 Upcoming election

40:58 Parting thoughts