Michael Howell, Managing Director at GL Indexes, warns that the global liquidity cycle is rolling over — just as AI spending, inflation pressure, Treasury stress, and China’s gold strategy are reshaping markets. In this interview with Maggie Lake, Howell explains why AI may be inflationary before it becomes deflationary, why the U.S. economy is pulling liquidity out of financial markets, and why investors may be moving from “speculation” into a more dangerous phase of the cycle. He also breaks down why he believes China is the real force driving gold, how crypto is flashing a liquidity warning, and why the Fed’s 2% inflation target may be fantasy. This is a must-watch for investors trying to understand what comes next for stocks, bonds, gold, Bitcoin, oil, and real assets as liquidity tightens and inflation risk return 💡Michael Howell says the global liquidity cycle is rolling over, AI may add to inflation pressure, and investors may be moving from speculation into turbulence. Is your portfolio prepared for what comes next? Get a free review with Wealthion’s trusted financial advisors at https://bit.ly/43ghr5z 💡Michael Howell says investors are moving into a world of inflation pressure, liquidity stress, and growing demand for scarce real assets — from gold and energy to commodities and productive resources. Want access to exclusive real-assets research and interviews? Join Wealthion’s Real Assets Community: https://bit.ly/4ufoJRY 💡Attend Rick Rules’ Natural Resource Symposium in Boca Raton this July, click here for in-person and virtual tickets: https://cvent.me/XOqdLa?via=Wealthion Chapters: 00:00 — The Market Has Left Calm Behind 00:25 — Michael Howell: Liquidity Is Rolling Over 02:04 — Money Is Leaving Markets for the Real Economy 03:33 — China Hits the Brakes on Liquidity 05:59 — The Economy Is Buzzing — So Why Are Markets at Risk? 07:44 — The Bond Market Problem Investors Are Missing 12:27 — AI’s Inflation Shock 15:40 — Why the Market Is in the Speculation Phase 21:02 — Gold, Bonds & the New Safe-Haven Fight 23:35 — China Is Driving the Gold Market 31:09 — Could China Control Oil Next? 36:09 — Why Inflation Risk Is Mispriced 37:23 — Bitcoin Is Flashing a Liquidity Warning 39:48 — Why Stocks and Bonds Can Both Struggle 41:25 — A 1970s-Style Inflation Warning 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 #Investing #PortfolioReview #InvestmentAdvice #FinancialPlanning #WealthManagement #MichaelHowell #GLIndexes #GlobalLiquidity #LiquidityCycle #Liquidity #MacroEconomy #Markets #StockMarket #Bonds #TreasuryMarket #Inflation #Fed #FederalReserve #AI #ArtificialIntelligence #Gold #GoldMarket #China #Bitcoin #Crypto #Oil #Commodities #RealAssets #PortfolioStrategy #marketvolatility ________________________________________________________________________ IMPORTANT NOTE: The information, opinions, and insights expressed by our guests and our hosts do not necessarily reflect the views of Wealthion or the views of their respective employers. 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 and hosts, they are to be viewed as personal opinions and not as investment advice or recommendations from Wealthion or their respective employers. 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.