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In this episode of the Risk Reversal podcast, Dan Nathan and Guy Adami are joined by Cameron Dawson, Chief Investment Officer at NewEdge Wealth, to discuss a range of timely financial and economic topics. They begin by reflecting on Cameron's market outlook for 2025, noting how high valuations and investor optimism have left little room for error, and how recent market volatility may signal a shift toward a more downward trend. The conversation covers the risks of multiple compression, the cyclical nature of major tech stocks, and the challenges of interpreting economic data—especially as soft data weakens and the potential impact of tariffs looms. They analyze the effects of recent and proposed tariffs, debating their purposes (negotiation, manufacturing reorientation, or revenue generation) and their likely consequences for growth, inflation, and consumers. The discussion also delves into the volatility in bond and currency markets, concerns about foreign holders of U.S. debt, and the implications of central bank gold buying. The hosts consider the Federal Reserve’s policy options in the face of stagflation and political pressures and speculate on the risks to Fed independence. Finally, they explore sector strategies for navigating volatility, the importance of a long-term investment perspective, and the potential for both defensive and high-beta stocks to play a role in portfolios during uncertain times.

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