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💡 Concerned about what a U.S. solvency crisis could mean for your savings? Get a free portfolio review with Chris and the WindRock team at https://bit.ly/47N9Q1q and select “Windrock Wealth Management” on the form. As the year draws to a close, WindRock Wealth Management’s Chris Casey revisits his eight major predictions for 2025, revealing which ones played out as expected, which ones surprised him, and which risks are now accelerating faster than anyone anticipated. At the center of this conversation is the call Chris says matters more than all the others: The U.S. solvency crisis has shifted from fringe discussion to mainstream reality, and it is now the defining threat to financial markets. In this conversation with Maggie Lake, Chris explains why the fiscal situation is worsening, why policymakers squandered key opportunities to act, and why massive QE may be the only remaining path forward. Chris also covers: * Why higher long-term rates remain the biggest threat to equities and bonds * The growing complacency in credit markets * Why inflation hedges like gold, silver, and crypto continue to outperform * His updated views on China, AI, natural gas, and electricity demand * The predictions he got right and what surprised him in 2025 * The macro forces he expects to dominate 2026 💡Get to Know Chris Casey: His Journey, Strategy, and Financial Philosophy: https://youtu.be/l2DdcqtoBYs 💡If a U.S. solvency crisis is becoming mainstream, are you protected? Buy your physical gold & silver with Hard Assets Alliance: https://www.hardassetsalliance.com/?aff=WTH Chapters: 1:00 - Prediction #1: The Idea of a U.S. “Solvency Crisis” Goes Mainstream 7:17 - Prediction #2: U.S. Credit Spreads Will Widen Substantially 9:29 - Prediction #3: Inflation Hedges Will Continue to Perform Well 11:04 - Prediction #4: Natural Gas Will Become a Hot Sector 14:28 - Prediction #5: U.S. Stock Market Has a Severe Correction 16:36 - Prediction #6: China Faces an Economic Crisis 19:03 - Prediction #7: The Hot AI Investment Trend Continues 20:07 - Prediction #8: Sovereign Funds Embrace Cryptocurrencies 25:14 - What Major Adjustments, If Any, Is Chris Making for His 2026 Predictions? Connect with us online: Website: https://www.wealthion.com X: https://www.x.com/wealthion Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/wealthionofficial/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/wealthion/ ________________________________________________________________________ IMPORTANT NOTE: The information, opinions, and insights expressed by our guests do not necessarily reflect the views of Wealthion. They are intended to provide a diverse perspective on the economy, investing, and other relevant topics to enrich your understanding of these complex fields. While we value and appreciate the insights shared by our esteemed guests, they are to be viewed as personal opinions and not as investment advice or recommendations from Wealthion. These opinions should not replace your own due diligence or the advice of a professional financial advisor. We strongly encourage all of our audience members to seek out the guidance of a financial advisor who can provide advice based on your individual circumstances and financial goals. Wealthion has a distinguished network of advisors who are available to guide you on your financial journey. However, should you choose to seek guidance elsewhere, we respect and support your decision to do so. The world of finance and investment is intricate and diverse. It's our mission at Wealthion to provide you with a variety of insights and perspectives to help you navigate it more effectively. We thank you for your understanding and your trust. #Wealthion #Wealth #Finance #Investing #ChrisCasey #SolvencyCrisis #USDebtCrisis #DollarCrisis #MarketOutlook #Macroeconomics #Investing2025 #Gold #Silver #Inflation #InterestRates #CryptoInvesting #NaturalGas #AIInvesting

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