Outro

We're unpacking what China’s structural issues mean for markets, why SaaS stocks are being punished so hard, and whether AI fears have gone too far. Plus, Bryce finally reveals how his $500 to $5,000 challenge actually ended...tune in to find out!

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In this episode:

02:37 The $500 to $5,000 challenge — final results are in

09:33 China’s collapsing birth rate

13:23 China’s property crisis & the wealth effect

18:10 SaaS stocks vs AI: fear or opportunity?

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