July 15, 2026

Peter Boockvar: The AI Spending Bubble Is Cracking

34 minutes

Is Wall Street chasing the wrong side of the AI boom?Peter Boockvar, Chief Investment Officer at OnePoint BFG Wealth Partners, joins Maggie Lake to explain why the real bubble isn't artificial intelligence itself—it's the massive capital spending fueling the AI race.In this wide-ranging conversation, Boockvar discusses why investors should be cautious about semiconductor stocks, how China's rapidly advancing AI and memory-chip companies could pressure profit margins, and why he believes the market is entering a new phase where stock selection matters more than simply owning the hottest sector.Peter also explains why rising real interest rates are sending an important message, why government debt and deficits are becoming a bigger concern for markets, and why he continues to view gold as an attractive long-term investment despite its recent pullback.Whether you're investing in AI, technology, precious metals, or the broader market, this conversation offers valuable insights into the risks—and opportunities—that could shape the next phase of the investment cycle.💡 As AI drives unprecedented demand for commodities and infrastructure, stay ahead with Wealthion's Real Assets Community for exclusive interviews, research, and investment insights: https://bit.ly/4yGqhrV

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Chapters:

00:00 Peter Boockvar's Biggest Market Warnings00:29 Why Investing Is Getting Harder02:17 Is the AI Trade Becoming a Bubble?05:05 Why Micron & Memory Stocks Could Be at Risk06:30 China's Growing AI Threat10:53 Are Investors Ignoring China's Competition?12:33 Tariffs, Trust & Global Supply Chains14:27 Why Peter Won't Buy AI Memory Stocks17:00 Banks, Consumer Staples & Where He's Investing Now20:21 Inflation, Earnings & The Fed's Next Move23:35 Why Bond Yields Keep Rising25:06 Debt, Deficits & Why Gold Is Still a Buy27:08 Japan's Bond Market Could Shake the World32:15 Final Thoughts

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