The US is at a turning point. As the new administration takes shape, policies on energy, trade and national security are already in motion. But what does this mean for investors and the global economy?

Co-hosts Joseph Gradante, AJ Giannone and Tyler Goering break down Trump’s inauguration speech, the policy shifts that followed and their implications for markets. From China’s long game to the future of US energy independence, the team unpacks how these macro forces are reshaping investment strategies.

With volatility on the rise and fiscal policy uncertain, staying ahead of these trends is more critical than ever.

Key Takeaways:

(01:17) Trump’s inauguration speech set the tone for bold economic shifts.

(03:29) Why linking rhetoric to action is key to credibility.

(04:44) Energy independence could give the US a major advantage.

(06:29) The role of external conflict in uniting a divided nation.

(08:00) How China leveraged globalization to gain economic power.

(11:44) The US production crisis — why offshoring weakened supply chains.

(14:05) Trump’s policy approach: chaotic or calculated?

(21:18) Why the old investing playbook no longer works.

(30:35) The importance of dynamic investing over passive strategies.

Resources Mentioned:

Joseph Gradante -

https://www.linkedin.com/in/yoda-josephgradante/

AJ Giannone -

https://www.linkedin.com/in/agiannone-cfa/

Tyler Goering -

https://www.linkedin.com/in/tyler-goering-cfa/

US Energy Production Data -

https://www.eia.gov

China’s Trade & Economic Policies -

https://www.cfr.org/china

Historical CPI Reports & Inflation Trends -

https://www.bls.gov/cpi/

10-Year Treasury Yield Tracker -

https://www.investing.com/rates-bonds/u.s.-10-year-bond-yield

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