In a blockbuster episode of The Grant Williams Podcast, I welcome Julien Garran of MacroStrategy for a penetrating discussion on what Julien believes is the most dangerous bubble in modern financial history—the AI mania. Drawing parallels to the dot-com and housing booms but arguing this one far exceeds both, Julien dissects how years of ultra-loose […] Please consider upgrading to a Copper or Silver Tier Subscription in order to access this content.

In this long-overdue episode of The Grant Williams Podcast, I’m joined by Larry McDonald, founder of The Bear Traps Report and author of How to Listen When Markets Speak, to explore how extraordinary fiscal and monetary responses have reshaped the investing landscape. Larry argues that the disinflationary era is over, replaced by an inflationary, multipolar world that calls for a fresh approach to portfolios—one that favours hard assets like copper, coal, and natural gas over stretched technology stocks.

Our conversation spans the political and structural forces driving this shift, from chronic underinvestment in energy and the policy bottlenecks that worsen shortages, to the rising populism fuelled by inflation. Larry highlights how the makeup of the S&P 500 is set to evolve, with industrials, materials, and energy poised to reclaim influence, while risks mount in areas such as passive investing, private credit, and certain financial stocks.

We close by examining the implications of the AI-driven capital expenditure boom, the strain it places on power infrastructure, and what it all means for the dollar, gold, and Bitcoin. The result is a timely, wide-ranging conversation offering investors both a roadmap to today’s shifting market environment and practical insight into how to navigate what lies ahead.

In thie latest episode of The Grant Williams Podcast, I’m joined by Michael Oliver, founder of Momentum Structural Analysis, for a deep dive into the powerful undercurrents driving today’s markets. Michael explains why the US equity rally rests on shaky ground, with broken momentum structures in the S&P 500, Nasdaq-100, and leading tech names hinting […] Please consider upgrading to a Copper or Silver Tier Subscription in order to access this content.

In the latest episode of The Grant Williams Podcast, I’m joined (after a few technical problems) by legendary trader and derivatives strategist Victor Sperandeo for a wide-ranging conversation on the complexities of financial derivatives, the distortions shaping today’s markets, and the long-term challenges facing investors. Drawing on decades of experience, Vic offers a candid look at how structured products and derivative strategies are designed, who truly benefits from them, and why caution is essential when navigating this opaque corner of finance. Our discussion expands to cover central bank intervention, government debt, suppressed volatility, and the risks these forces pose to economic stability, before turning to gold’s role as a hedge, the looming prospect of hyperinflation, and the generational divides defining wealth and opportunity in today’s economy.

In this episode of The Grant Williams Podcast, I talk with with cybersecurity expert and author Dmitri Alperovitch to discuss his book, ‘World on the Brink,’ and the escalating risk of conflict between China and Taiwan. Dmitri, who forecast Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, draws striking parallels between Vladimir Putin’s motivations and those now driving Xi […] Please consider upgrading to a Copper or Silver Tier Subscription in order to access this content.

In the latest episode of The Grant Williams Podcast, I’m joined by Victor Haghani, founder and CIO of Elm Wealth, for a conversation that spans revolution, crisis, and hard-earned wisdom. From seeing his family lose nearly everything during the Iranian revolution, to his high-stakes years at Salomon Brothers and as a founding partner of the […] Please consider upgrading to a Copper or Silver Tier Subscription in order to access this content.

In the latest episode of The Grant Williams Podcast, I’m joined by Warren Pies of 3Fourteen Research to unpack the challenges of investing in a world defined by policy shocks, geopolitical uncertainty, and persistent volatility. His data-driven approach allows Warren to cut through the noise of political unpredictability—particularly around Trump-era tariffs—and we focus the conversation […] Please consider upgrading to a Copper or Silver Tier Subscription in order to access this content.

In this thought-provoking episode, I’m joined by Tian Yang of Variant Perception to explore the deep structural forces reshaping the global economy and geopolitical order. From the unintended consequences of Donald Trump’s tariff policies to China’s underappreciated resilience and strategic foresight, Tian offers a fresh, data-driven perspective on the shifting balance of power between East […] Please consider upgrading to a Copper or Silver Tier Subscription in order to access this content.

In this podcast, Axel Merk of Merk Investments joins me to discuss the current economic and geopolitical environment, including the impact of US trade policy, the challenges facing Europe, and the outlook for inflation and monetary policy. Axel emphasizes the importance of having a plan and being prepared for various scenarios, rather than trying to […] Please consider upgrading to a Copper or Silver Tier Subscription in order to access this content.

In the latest episode of The Grant Williams Podcast, I sit down with Marko Papic of BCA Research to explore the intricate interplay between geopolitics and the global economy. Marko, a good friend and seasoned geopolitical strategist, walks us through his invaluable framework for understanding the preferences and constraints of policymakers—a critical lens for navigating […] Please consider upgrading to a Copper or Silver Tier Subscription in order to access this content.