AI & Central Planning Are Propping Up the Economy | Weekly Roundup

This week, we discuss why the economy feels strong on paper but fragile underneath, from debt-fueled spending and AI-driven growth to rising concentration and growing policy distortions. We also explore where the pressure is really building, the metals trade, and what could break next as 2026 approaches. Enjoy!

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Timestamps:

(00:00) Introduction

(04:21) Consumer Spending & K-Economy

(09:50) Labor, Small Businesses & the Macro Endgame

(16:01) Grayscale Ad

(16:39) Market Concentration & CapEx Cycle

(23:47) AI Cycle Stage & Race with China

(27:44) The Metals Trade

(32:14) Grayscale Ad

(33:01) Canada’s Big Pivot

(37:41) New Fed Chair & Rates

(44:10) Vol Dynamics & What to Own

(50:33) Centralization & The Race to Zero

(55:00) 2026 Fed Games

(57:59) Final Thoughts

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