Navigating the "Fog of War": How the Middle East Conflict Impacts Your Portfolio

As the 60/40 Portfolio Fails, Look for a “Great Migration” in Markets w/ Larry McDonald

In this episode, Larry McDonald joins the MoneyShow MoneyMasters Podcast to discuss what he calls "The Great Migration" of capital from tech and growth stocks into hard assets. The founder of The Bear Traps Report explains why the traditional 60/40 portfolio is failing – and why investors should consider a significant allocation to commodities like gold, silver, base metals, and energy. McDonald also warns of a potential "blowoff top" in AI and semiconductor names, arguing that these sectors are trading at unsustainable levels far above their moving averages. He also critiques the "dark side" of passive investing, where major index sponsors may be indirectly force-feeding overvalued IPOs to unsuspecting 401k investors. Looking ahead, the discussion focuses on the essential power infrastructure needed for the AI growth cycle, highlighting opportunities in uranium, natural gas, and "trapped gas" plays. Finally, learn how even a small fraction of the trillions of dollars currently in the NASDAQ 100 could dramatically revalue hard asset and value plays in the coming years.   CHAPTERS: 00:00 The Great Migration: Capital Shifts from Tech to Hard Assets 01:48 The Failure of the 60/40 Portfolio and Long-Duration Bond Pain 04:52 Global Interest Rate Trends and Inflationary Pressures 06:48 Consumer Stocks and the Impact of Rising Energy Costs 08:23 AI Expectations vs. Sustainability and the Semiconductor "Blowoff Top" 11:16 The Dark Side of Passive Investing and Forced Index Buying 14:09 Powering the AI Cycle: Uranium, Natural Gas, and "Trapped Gas" 16:56 Infrastructure Revaluation and Data Center Energy Solutions 17:49 The 21st Century Playbook: Revaluing Value Stocks from NASDAQ Capital   Don't forget to LIKE, COMMENT, and SUBSCRIBE for more expert insights!   📅 Join us May 14-16, 2026 at the MoneyShow Masters Symposium in Dallas! Register here: https://dallasmms.moneyshow.com/?scode=061246 [https://dallasmms.moneyshow.com/?scode=061246]   For more episodes of the MoneyShow MoneyMasters Podcast, visit our podcast page: https://www.youtube.com/@MoneyShow/podcasts Podcast: https://open.spotify.com/show/1lNJp1Wo2DI8hkZe7I4gY2 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/OfficialMoneyShow/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/moneyshow/# TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@officialmoneyshow?lang=en X (Twitter): https://x.com/moneyshow LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/moneyshow/

Charts, Trends, and Top Trades with JC Parets and Steve Strazza

Market experts JC Parets (Chief Market Strategist at TrendLabs) and Steve Strazza (Chief Market Strategist at All Star Charts) join this MoneyShow MoneyMasters Podcast episode to break down why they believe the current bull market is entering a powerful new phase. They provide evidence that the bears are wrong – including rallying transports, small caps, and emerging markets – and explain why traders and investors should remain aggressive despite common negative narratives. The experts then walk through key technical charts, highlighting the significance of the "scoop and score" move back to all-time highs. They also share practical tactical tips, including how to use short-dated call options and ratio charts to identify market leadership and manage risk. Looking beyond big tech, the discussion covers the "commodity supercycle" and the potential for a major volatility expansion in the bond market. Finally, you’ll learn which sectors are currently in "money-making mode" – and what warning signs to watch for that would signal the primary trend is finally beginning to shift. CHAPTERS: 00:00 Introduction and Market Evidence Overview 04:32 Global Primary Trends and Secular Bull Breakouts 08:48 Big Tech Leadership and the Energy Sector Ratio 11:39 Dow Jones Transportation Average: Analyzing Global Logistics 15:15 Tactical Trading Strategies: Short-Dated Call Options 19:11 Intermarket Analysis and Using Ratio Charts for Risk Appetite 22:40 Credit Market Analysis: Private Equity and Software Bases 27:15 The Commodity Super Cycle and Bond Market Volatility 31:32 Identifying Bearish Warning Signs and the "Trash Trade" 34:25 Outlook on Precious Metals: Long-term Silver and Gold Targets Don't forget to LIKE, COMMENT, and SUBSCRIBE for more expert insights! 📅 Join us May 14-16, 2026 at the MoneyShow Masters Symposium in Dallas! Register here: https://dallasmms.moneyshow.com/?scode=061246

Navigating the "Fog of War": How the Middle East Conflict Impacts Your Portfolio

Dr. Ed Yardeni joins the MoneyShow MoneyMasters Podcast to analyze how recent Middle East conflicts and "the fog of war" are reshaping the global economic outlook. He discusses why he raised his recession odds to 35% and how current geopolitical volatility may force the Federal Reserve to pause interest rate cuts indefinitely. The discussion explores the risk of a 1970s-style "lost decade" versus the resilience of a more energy-independent US economy. Yardeni examines the ripple effects of oil price spikes on commodity markets, including potential shortages in fertilizer and rising food prices. Beyond the war headlines, Yardeni breaks down why the AI revolution remains a powerful long-term productivity driver rather than a dot-com bubble repeat. He also provides a unique perspective on the leadership at the Fed and the looming liquidity risks within the private credit market.

Is Your Portfolio Too Heavy on Tech Stocks? How to Fix It w/ David Keller

In this episode, David Keller, President and Chief Strategist at Sierra Alpha Research, joins the MoneyShow MoneyMasters Podcast to break down a stock market that is being pulled in multiple directions at once. Keller explains how leadership had already been rotating away from big tech and aggressive growth stocks before the latest Middle East conflict added another layer of risk. He then walks through what the charts are saying now about sector rotation, credit spreads, market volatility, defensive leadership, foreign stocks, precious metals, energy, and real estate – and why investors should focus less on the headlines and more on what price action is actually confirming. The conversation also covers the key levels Keller is watching in names like Nvidia, Goldman Sachs, and other widely held stocks...along with where he still sees relative strength and where caution is starting to build. CHAPTERS: 00:00 Welcome and Why This Event Matters Now 01:46 David Keller Joins the Podcast 02:27 The Market Was Already Changing Before the Latest Conflict 04:03 Rotation Away From Big Tech and Growth Leadership 07:33 Why Defensive Sectors Starting to Lead Matters 10:18 Sector Performance and What the Rotation Is Saying 13:44 Gold, Silver, Foreign Markets, and Relative Strength 16:31 Headline Risk, Volatility, and How to Read the Noise 21:14 Stocks and Sectors Still Showing Strength 25:14 Warning Signs in Nvidia, Financials, and Real Estate Don't forget to LIKE, COMMENT, and SUBSCRIBE for more expert insights!

How the US-Israel-Iran War Impacts Oil, Gas, and US Stocks | Anas Alhajji & Marta Norton

War has erupted again in the Middle East, raising major questions for energy markets, inflation, and the global economy. In this bonus episode of the MoneyShow MoneyMasters Podcast, Dr. Anas F. Alhajji, Managing Partner at Energy Outlook Advisors, explains why the current conflict could have far-reaching consequences for oil, natural gas, fertilizer supply chains, and global shipping through the Strait of Hormuz. Then Marta Norton, Chief Investment Strategist at Empower Investments, discusses how this geopolitical shock could affect stock, bond, and currency markets, inflation expectations, and Federal Reserve policy — plus what investors should focus on during periods of uncertainty. It’s timely, actionable guidance at a time of heightened market volatility. CHAPTERS: 00:00 Middle East Conflict Raises Global Market Questions 02:10 Why This Crisis Is Different From Past Middle East Wars 04:50 Oil Shipping Risks and the Strait of Hormuz 07:40 Global Impact on LNG, Fertilizers, and Energy Markets 10:50 Why China, India, and Europe Face Different Risks 14:30 How This Crisis Compares to Past Oil Market Shocks 15:45 Marta Norton on Market Volatility and Investor Sentiment 19:40 Oil Prices, Inflation Risk, and Federal Reserve Policy 23:05 Investment Opportunities During Market Fear 26:30 Why Investors Should Focus on Long-Term Strategy