Thoughtful Money with Adam Taggart

With the era of globalization ending and nationalism on the rise around the world, today's guest has been advocating investors strongly consider the ProSec trade.ProSec is short for "production for Security": aka the sectors essential to national security.Since his last appearance on this channel, in the US, President Trump has proposed a massive 50% increase in military spending next year, and many European nations are considering similar increases.Is betting on further prioritization of national security spending looking even more attractive?How has the ProSec trade been performing so far?To discuss, we're fortunate to welcome to the program, Peter Tchir, Head of Macro Strategy at Academy Securities.

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Demand for US homes is the worst it has ever been, reports housing analyst Nick Gerli of Reventure Consulting.In his opinion, the only two things that will return the housing market to health will be more inventory for sale and lower prices.

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The jury is still out for many analysts on the outlook for economic growth, inflation and the labor market this year.Some see lots of reasons for concern for the road ahead.Others are much more convinced 2026 is going to be a blockbuster year.Which is more likely?To find out, we have the good fortune to talk today with Dr Anna Wong, Chief U.S. Economist for Bloomberg Economics. Prior to her current role, Anna also worked at the Federal Reserve Board, the White House Council of Economics Advisers, and the U.S. Treasury.Anna and her team started the year quite bullish, seeing many of last year's headwinds turning into tailwinds in 2026.But, in light of recent developments, she's starting to turn more cautious.To find out why, watch this video.

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REGISTER FOR THOUGHTFUL MONEY'S SPRING ONLINE CONFERENCE AT THE EARLY BIRD DISCOUNT PRICE at https://www.thoughtfulmoney.com/conferenceWhile the S&P has hit a new record high this year, it is having a difficult time rising back above 7,000.The technical action is weak, and the 20-Daily Moving Average is in danger of crossing below the 50-Daily Moving Average.Should that indeed happen, it substantially increases the odds of a further material decline.Will the market recover? Or will it roll-over?Portfolio manager Lance Roberts and I discuss the odds, as well as the the recent rise in volatility, the latest CPI inflation data, "financial nihilism", the implications of warmer US-Russia relations, the housing market, and Lance's firm's latest trades.For everything that mattered to markets this week, watch this video.#marketcorrection #volatility #inflation _____________________________________________ Thoughtful Money LLC is a Registered Investment Advisor Promoter.We produce educational content geared for the individual investor. It’s important to note that this content is NOT investment advice, individual or otherwise, nor should be construed as such.We recommend that most investors, especially if inexperienced, should consider benefiting from the direction and guidance of a qualified financial advisor registered with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) or state securities regulators who can develop & implement a personalized financial plan based on a customer’s unique goals, needs & risk tolerance.IMPORTANT NOTE: There are risks associated with investing in securities.Investing in stocks, bonds, exchange traded funds, mutual funds, money market funds, and other types of securities involve risk of loss. Loss of principal is possible. Some high risk investments may use leverage, which will accentuate gains & losses. Foreign investing involves special risks, including a greater volatility and political, economic and currency risks and differences in accounting methods.A security’s or a firm’s past investment performance is not a guarantee or predictor of future investment performance.Thoughtful Money and the Thoughtful Money logo are trademarks of Thoughtful Money LLC.Copyright © 2026 Thoughtful Money LLC. All rights reserved.

Today's guest predicted -- years in advance -- the shift away from globalization towards nationalism by the world's major countries.With nationalist leaders rising to power over recent years, and the US officially declaring at Davos last month that "globalization has failed", what does he see coming next?To find out, let's ask the man himself.We're very fortunate to sit down again today with Michael Every, global strategist at Rabobank.

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