Nick Burns

Todd Walsh, CEO and Chief Technical Analyst at Alpha Cubed Investments, discusses the recent market surge fueled by semiconductor stocks and easing U.S.-China trade tensions. Meanwhile, Nick Burns, former U.S. Ambassador to China, warns that the trade conflict has morphed into a near-embargo, driven by high tariffs. He emphasizes the need for a deal within 90 days to prevent economic decoupling. The conversation sheds light on the importance of long-term investment strategies amidst market volatility and the impact of global trade negotiations.

Steve Leisman, a Senior economics reporter, dissects the implications of the recent Fed rate cuts and how they influence market trends. Nick Burns, a former U.S. Ambassador to China, analyzes the Trump-Xi meeting, clarifying that it resulted in an uneasy truce rather than a trade deal, with national security concerns front and center. Arthur Brooks, a Harvard professor, shares insights on declining national happiness, practical steps to enhance well-being, and warns against relying too much on technology for fulfillment.