The Julia La Roche Show, Released on 8/8/24

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.

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

Rick Rule, founder and chairman of Sprott Global Resource Investments Ltd., began his career in the securities business in 1974. He is a leading American retail broker specializing in mining, energy, water utilities, forest products and agriculture. His company has built a national reputation on taking advantage of global opportunities in the oil and gas, mining, alternative energy, agriculture, forestry and water industries. He is also the founder of Rule Investment Media.

  economy, gold, interest rates, investing