Markets in Chaos: Manipulation & GOLD in 2025 | Michael Gayed

In this episode, Michael Gayed, publisher of the Lead-Lag Report  @leadlagreport  joins us to explore the state of financial markets as we enter 2025. From market manipulation and deregulation to gold, small-cap stocks, and the potential for a credit event, we break down the trends, risks, and opportunities shaping the year ahead. Don’t miss this insightful conversation packed with actionable perspectives for investors. #gold #stocks #investing ----------- Thank you to our #sponsor MONEY METALS. Make sure to pay them a visit: https://bit.ly/BUYGoldSilver ------------ 👨‍💼 Guest: Michael Gayed, Publisher 🏢 Company: The Lead-Lag Report 🌎 https://www.leadlagreport.com/ 𝕏 @leadlagreport 📺  @leadlagreport  📅 Recording date: January 6th, 2025 --------------------- 📆 Save the Date 📆 DEUTSCHE GOLDMESSE May 16 & 17, 2025 in Frankfurt, Germany www.deutschegoldmesse.com FREE Registration for Investors! --------------------- 📰 Up-to-Date Commodity Prices & Commentary 📰 👉 Clear Commodity Network 👈 🌎 https://clearcommodity.net/ 🌎 ►► Follow Us! ◄◄ Twitter: http://twitter.com/soarfinancial Website: http://www.soarfinancial.com/ Timestamps 00:00 Intro 01:17 Welcoming Michael Gayed 02:29 Risk-On vs. Risk-Off Market Outlook 03:27 Deregulation and Its Market Impact 05:52 Small Caps vs. Large Caps 07:46 Timing a Recession in 2025 09:39 Tariffs, Inflation, and Market Dynamics 12:45 Credit Events and Liquidity Risks 16:22 Gold as a Defensive Asset 18:40 The Role of Leverage in Markets 20:15 The Disconnect Between Markets and the Economy 23:18 Indicators for Risk and Market Trends 26:08 Geopolitical Risks and Market Implications 28:45 Investment Allocation Strategies for 2025 31:05 Active vs. Passive Management in Market Cycles 34:48 Closing Thoughts and Michael’s Plans for 2025 36:50 Outro and Call to Action **Disclaimer:** Some of the links presented might be affiliate links. We might receive a commission if a purchase is made using those links! Unless specifically disclosed, all information available on Soar Financial and its affiliates or partners should be considered as non-commercial in nature. None of the content produced by Soar Financial should be considered an endorsement, offer or recommendation to buy or sell securities. Soar Financial is not registered with any financial or securities regulatory authority in Canada, the US, Europe, or the UK, and does not provide, nor claim to provide, investment advice or recommendations to any consumer of the content that Soar Financial produces and publicizes. Always do your own due diligence and/or consult a qualified legal, tax, or investment professional if personal advice is deemed necessary. Soar Financial and its related companies (including its directors, employees, and representatives) or a connected person may hold equity positions in securities detailed in communications. When this occurs a disclosure will be made. Disclosures on social media will be made using the hashtag #coi (short for conflict of interest). Soar Financial, its affiliates, and their respective directors, officers, employees, or agents expressly disclaim any liability for losses or damages, whether direct, indirect, special, or consequential, or other consequences, howsoever caused, arising out of any use or reproduction of this site or any decision made or action taken in reliance upon the produced content of Soar Financial, whether authorized or not. By accessing Soar Financial’s content, each consumer of Soar Financial content releases Soar Financial, its affiliates, and their respective officers, directors, agents, and employees from all claims and proceedings for such losses, damages, or consequences.