Kerry Lutz and Dale Smothers discussed the recent PPI and CPI numbers, which surpassed expectations, raising concerns about a potential return to stagflation due to trade wars and labor market disruptions. Dale emphasized the necessity of government spending cuts and tax reductions to stimulate economic growth, while also addressing the high debt-to-GDP ratio and the public's likely resistance to budget cuts that impact individuals. He suggested that while Social Security should remain intact, there is room to eliminate waste in defense spending and reconsider foreign aid to non-aligned countries. Both expressed skepticism about the Federal Reserve's ability to navigate the current economic landscape and discussed the market's sustainability, warning that negative reactions to potential pauses in rate cuts could trigger recession predictions. Dale advised investors nearing retirement to adopt conservative strategies, such as buffered ETFs, and noted the volatility of gold and the rising appeal of Bitcoin, underscoring the need for investors to secure their positions amid market uncertainties. Find Dale here: https://rdsmotherswealth.com) Find Kerry here: https://financialsurvivalnetwork.com) and here: https://inflation.cafe)
