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Darius Dale recently joined Samantha Vadas on Schwab Network to break down the fifth major policy mistake of the Powell Fed dating back to 2018 (e.g., “too late” to stop tightening in 2018, “too late” to ease in 2020, “too late” to start tightening in 2021, asleep at the bank supervision wheel in 2023). During the interview, Darius explains why the Fed is not as data dependent as it claims to be, how tariffs are not inflationary, and why rate cuts are long overdue.   

If you missed the discussion, here are three key takeaways that likely have huge implications for your portfolio:

1) The Fed is Not as Data Dependent as They Claim To Be

Darius challenges the narrative that The Fed operates purely as a data dependent institution.  If the Fed…

Darius Dale joined Anthony Pompliano on The Pomp Podcast to unpack three major shifts in today’s macro environment. He challenged the idea that bonds and cash are safe, highlighted the decline in foreign demand for U.S. debt, and outlined why the current regime still supports staying engaged in select risk assets. If you missed the discussion, here are three key takeaways that likely have huge implications for your portfolio:

1) Fiscal Recklessness Is Undermining U.S. Stability

Both parties are spending aggressively with no credible plan to rein in deficits. Even cutting all non-defense discretionary spending would only reduce the deficit from 7% to 5% of GDP—before the tax cuts reduce revenues (relative to baseline) further.  With mounting debt and no political appetite for…

Darius Dale joined Charles Payne on Fox Business Network to explain why markets are embracing his Paradigm C thesis—which is a pro-growth blend of excessive government spending, tax cuts, deregulation, and strategic reshoring.  If you missed the discussion, here are three key takeaways that likely have huge implications for your portfolio:

1) Paradigm C = Paradigm A + Tax Cuts, Deregulation, And Strategic Reshoring

Darius reiterates our economic framework—Paradigms A, B, and C—to help investors understand evolving macro conditions. Paradigm A (Biden-era excessive government spending) produced a K-shaped economy, boosting wealth for upper-income households and businesses while leaving the bottom half behind. Paradigm B, feared by markets, implies painful but potentially…