We’re living through one of the most dangerous eras in history — not because of war or politics alone, but because of the extraordinary convergence of economic, financial, and geopolitical risks.
In this episode, we break down:
How record global debt, AI-driven speculation, and geopolitical instability are colliding.
Why the current market optimism masks systemic fragility.
What investors can learn from past cycles — from 1929 to 2008 — to prepare for the next regime shift.
The role of central banks, fiscal excess, and policy distortions that have created a fragile illusion of stability.
0:18 - EOM Approaches, Rare Earth, & the China Deal
4:28 - Markets Set New Highs
8:57 - Lance's Grandkid Solution
10:28 - The Dumbest Stock Market in History
12:53 - Why Are Markets trading at 200% Above GDP?
16:26 - Unforeseen Consequences of Passive Investing
21:54 - More ETF's than Mutual Funds
26:47 - Passive Indexing Underwrites the Markets
31:13 - The Causality of Liquidity
34:21 - Bubbles Don't Form, the Evolve
37:25 - Be Aware of the Risks You're Taking
45:14 - Cash Levels and Margin Debt
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Hosted by RIA Advisors Chief Investment Strategist, Lance Roberts, CIO
Produced by Brent Clanton, Executive Producer
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Articles Mentioned in Today's Show:
"Retail Leverage Goes to Extremes"
https://realinvestmentadvice.com/resources/blog/rally-into-year-end-3-reasons-to-buy-dips-copy/
"The Most Dangerous Era In History"
https://realinvestmentadvice.com/resources/blog/passive-investing-driving-the-most-dangerous-era-in-history/
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