Jim Bianco on US Spending, Slowdown Risks, and Bottoming Inflation

After this week's market wrap-up, Financial Sense Newshour interviews Jim Bianco of Bianco Research for his latest insights on the US economy and markets. Jim discusses how the US is spending approximately $6 trillion annually—levels usually observed during major recessions or financial crises—and how this spending is averting a widespread recession but significantly affecting the investment landscape, including inflation, monetary policy, the US Treasury, and the bond market. He guides listeners through these impacts, detailing potential upside and downside risks, and shares his overall macro perspective on the US economy and markets.