Jason Hartman talks with Nick Sargen, author of Global Shocks: An Investment Guide for Turbulent Markets, about how our economy might be changed with Donald Trump taking over in the White House. Nick is Senior VP and Chief Economist at Fort Washington Investment Advisors. Before that he worked at Morgan Guaranty trust, the Federal Reserve Bank of San Francisco, and the US Department of Treasury.

Key Takeaways:

[1:10] Trump’s pro-business stance could change the US economic situation

[4:42] Will more spending mean higher interest rates?

[6:50] There are legitimate concerns about how President Trump will handle the issue of trade

[9:36] Inflation doesn’t necessary follow budget deficits

[12:13] Donald Trump, our first real estate president, who will be pro-growth

[15:05] Why Trump’s policies have been good for the market

[17:55] A guide to Nick’s book, Global Shocks: An Investment Guide to Turbulent Markets

[20:29] How to invest in order to take advangtage of a bubble.

[24:13] The technology sectors role in the current stock market

Websites:

Fort Washington Investment Advisors

Global Shocks: An Investment Guide for Turbulent Markets