Ed Dowd joins us to break down slowing GDP, controversial jobs data, the AI investment bubble, and why bonds could outperform in a major risk-off environment.We discuss recession risks, private credit stress, sector rotation, and what investors may be missing as markets approach a critical turning point.#inflation #economy #gold ------------👨‍💼 Guest: Edward Dowd🏢 Company: Phinance Technologies 𝕏 @DowdEdward🌎 https://phinancetechnologies.com/📅 Recording date: February 24, 2026---------------------📆 Save the Date 📆DEUTSCHE GOLDMESSE May 15 & 16, 2026 in Frankfurt, Germanywww.deutschegoldmesse.com FREE Registration for Investors!---------------------📰 Up-to-Date Commodity Prices & Commentary 📰👉 Clear Commodity Network 👈🌎 https://clearcommodity.net/ 🌎►► Follow Us! ◄◄Twitter: / soarfinancial Website: http://www.soarfinancial.com/00:00 Intro, Is Recession Back?01:12 US Economy & GDP Slowdown Explained02:26 Jobs Data “Garbage”? The Big Revisions03:57 AI Spending Peak & Bubble Risks05:28 Why Markets Aren’t Pricing It In07:09 Housing Market & Private Credit Risks09:18 Credit Cycle Breakdown (Ponzi Finance)11:14 AI Bubble vs Dot-Com Comparison14:07 How Investors Should Position Now16:21 Why Bonds Could Be the Best Trade18:56 Fed Policy & Data Reliability Debate20:43 Could There Be a Lehman Moment?22:00 TLT vs Gold, Which Wins?24:32 New Monetary System Discussion26:01 Bitcoin vs Nasdaq Correlation27:13 Will Recession Be Officially Declared?29:31 Key Market Signals to Watch30:50 Final Thoughts & Investor Takeaways*Disclaimer:*Some of the links presented might be affiliate links. We might receive a commission if a purchase is made using those links! Unless specifically disclosed, all information available on Soar Financial and its affiliates or partners should be considered as non-commercial in nature. None of the content produced by Soar Financial should be considered an endorsement, offer or recommendation to buy or sell securities. Soar Financial is not registered with any financial or securities regulatory authority in Canada, the US, Europe, or the UK, and does not provide, nor claim to provide, investment advice or recommendations to any consumer of the content that Soar Financial produces and publicizes. Always do your own due diligence and/or consult a qualified legal, tax, or investment professional if personal advice is deemed necessary.Soar Financial and its related companies (including its directors, employees, and representatives) or a connected person may hold equity positions in securities detailed in communications. When this occurs a disclosure will be made. Disclosures on social media will be made using the hashtag #coi (short for conflict of interest).Soar Financial, its affiliates, and their respective directors, officers, employees, or agents expressly disclaim any liability for losses or damages, whether direct, indirect, special, or consequential, or other consequences, howsoever caused, arising out of any use or reproduction of this site or any decision made or action taken in reliance upon the produced content of Soar Financial, whether authorized or not. By accessing Soar Financial’s content, each consumer of Soar Financial content releases Soar Financial, its affiliates, and their respective officers, directors, agents, and employees from all claims and proceedings for such losses, damages, or consequences.#Finance #MacroEconomics #Recession #StockMarket #Bonds #Investing #Economy #Fed #InterestRates #AIbubble #MarketCrash #EconomicOutlook #Gold #Silver #TreasuryBonds #FinancialNews #InvestingStrategy #WallStreet #USMarkets #soarfinancially