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Brett Rentmeester: 2026 Is a Make-or-Break Year for Markets—The AI Arms Race & Fourth Turning Moment

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Jan 13, 2026
Brett Rentmeester, founder of Windrock Wealth Management, dives deep into the critical year of 2026 and its implications for investors. He discusses the AI arms race and its role in shaping geopolitical tensions. Rentmeester emphasizes the need to balance innovation with risk management amid rising debt levels and systemic instability. He advocates for asset-backed currencies and the strategic use of precious metals, stablecoins, and cryptocurrencies as safeguards. This insightful conversation blends market forecasts with actionable investment strategies.
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INSIGHT

2026 As A Critical Inflection

  • 2026 may be a critical inflection point where failing systems and record debt force big change.
  • Investors must prepare for either slow decay or rapid, proactive systemic change.
ADVICE

One Foot In, One Foot Out

  • Live with 'one foot in, one foot out' of the current financial system to balance opportunity and risk.
  • Invest in the system while keeping hedges and allocations that protect against systemic change.
INSIGHT

AI Race Drives Geopolitical Moves

  • The AI race is shaping geopolitics, resource grabs, and strategic alliances worldwide.
  • Nation-states see AI dominance as a pathway to global influence and are aligning policy and resources accordingly.
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