#189 Rick Rule On Paying Attention To The Warning Signs In The Economy And Insuring Against Collective Stupidity

Investor and speculator Rick Rule, president and CEO of Rule Investment Media and co-founder of Battle Bank, returns to the show for episode 189, featuring a discussion on the macro environment, warning signs, and investment opportunities. Link to Rick's private placements bootcamp: https://events.ringcentral.com/events/rick-rule-s-virtual-private-placement-bootcamp?utm_source=aff&utm_campaign=14 00:00 Introduction and welcome back Rick Rule 01:30 Macro picture, wake-up call and lessons from the Japanese carry trade unwind 3:53 Be prepared for these contingencies 05:50 Two risks, one opportunity 09:50 Entitlements 12:15 Opportunity in gold 15:20 Taxes and inflation 19:39 The Federal Reserve and interest rates 23:19 Manipulation of interest rates 30:10 Bond market 35:05 Upcoming election 40:58 Parting thoughts