Know Your Risk Podcast Opportunity in International Markets
Jan 12, 2026
Zach and Chase dive into the shifting dynamics of international markets, highlighting early signs of global equities outpacing those in the U.S. They analyze the cautious flows into Chinese stocks and the evolving Chinese economy, emphasizing growth potential in undervalued sectors. The duo debates the valuation of gold and mining stocks, arguing for the importance of enduring short-term volatility for long-term gains. They also discuss silver's demand challenges amid industrial pressures and speculate on future central-bank reserve trends.
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From Football Tickets To Market Talk
- Zach recounts buying playoff tickets and taking his kids to a Seahawks game.
- He uses the personal story to segue into market discussion and listener connection.
International And Real-Asset Rotation
- International and commodity-focused markets are breaking out versus U.S. indices after a long U.S.-led run.
- That shift suggests diversified portfolios may now outperform narrow mega-cap U.S. dominance.
Relative Breakouts Signal Allocation Shift
- Emerging markets and commodity miners have broken long-term relative bases versus the S&P.
- This pattern aligns with early innings of a broader global reallocation away from U.S. concentration.