Jason Trennert, CEO, Chief Investment Strategist, and Co-Founder of Strategas Research Partners, joins Wealthion’s Andrew Brill to discuss the U.S. debt crisis, fiscal policy, inflation risks, and the Federal Reserve’s challenges. With $36 trillion in national debt, surging interest payments, and inflation not fully gone, is America facing a fiscal reckoning? Trennert explains how short-term funding, monetary policy, and market trends are shaping the nation’s financial future. Don’t miss this expert take on what’s next for the economy, housing, markets, and your wealth. Investment Concerns? Get a free portfolio review with Wealthion’s endorsed financial advisors at https://bit.ly/3Opi19K Chapters: 1:30 - The U.S. Economy Today: Growth, Risks, and Inflation 3:03 - Post-Election Markets: Earnings and Capex Outlook 5:07 - America’s Debt Crisis: Short-Term Funding Risks 11:01 - Fiscal Reckoning: Can Spending Cuts Solve the Problem? 16:45 - Trump’s Wall Street Treasury Secretary & The Fed’s Role in Managing Inflation 23:13 - Inflation Disccusion and Real Impact: Strategas’ Common Man CPI Explained 32:01 - 32:25 - Housing in Crisis: What’s Driving Soaring Costs? 35:53 - Credit Cards and Trump Price Controls 38:49 - Market Return Expectations During Trump 2.0 Connect with us online: Website: https://www.wealthion.com X: https://www.x.com/wealthion Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/wealthionofficial/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/wealthion/ #Wealthion #Wealth #Finance #Economy #DebtCrisis #Inflation #FederalReserve #Markets #Investing #EconomicOutlook #FiscalPolicy #StockMarket #Housing ____________________________________ IMPORTANT NOTE: The information, opinions, and insights expressed by our guests do not necessarily reflect the views of Wealthion. They are intended to provide a diverse perspective on the economy, investing, and other relevant topics to enrich your understanding of these complex fields. While we value and appreciate the insights shared by our esteemed guests, they are to be viewed as personal opinions and not as official investment advice or recommendations from Wealthion. These opinions should not replace your own due diligence or the advice of a professional financial advisor. We strongly encourage all of our audience members to seek out the guidance of a financial advisor who can provide advice based on your individual circumstances and financial goals. Wealthion has a distinguished network of advisors who are available to guide you on your financial journey. However, should you choose to seek guidance elsewhere, we respect and support your decision to do so. The world of finance and investment is intricate and diverse. It's our mission at Wealthion to provide you with a variety of insights and perspectives to help you navigate it more effectively. We thank you for your understanding and your trust.