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The Clark Howard Podcast

02.04.25 Ask An Advisor With Wes Moss - DeepSeek Shockwave: What It Means for the Economy and Your Investments

Feb 4, 2025
Wes Moss, a fee-only fiduciary financial advisor and expert in investing and retirement, dives into the recent AI breakthrough, DeepSeek, and its potential to boost American productivity. He discusses how this technology impacts markets and investment strategies. Wes also shares five key tips for stock diversification to mitigate losses. The conversation touches on the motivations driving workforce engagement and strategies for effective retirement planning, including the importance of maintaining safe assets for stability.
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Quick takeaways

  • The introduction of the DeepSeek AI technology is expected to significantly enhance productivity and positively influence the U.S. economy.
  • Diversification in investments is essential to mitigate risks and prevent significant losses during market fluctuations and sector-specific downturns.

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The Army of American Productivity

The underlying force driving U.S. productivity is integral to innovation, economic growth, and rising standards of living. Despite a Gallup poll revealing that only about 31% of Americans love their jobs, the workforce remains highly productive, propelled by three primary drivers: fear, optimism, and purpose. Fear of financial instability compels many to maintain a good work ethic, while optimism fuels a belief that circumstances can improve over time. Purpose, which ties daily activities to larger goals, offers fulfillment for a segment of workers, collectively contributing to a resilient and productive labor force.

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