4-2-26 Fed Trap? Markets Face Inflation, Oil & Treasury Sell-Off
The Real Investment Show Podcast
Release Date: 04/02/2026
4-2-26 Fed Trap? Markets Face Inflation, Oil & Treasury Sell-Off
The Real Investment Show Podcast
Markets are hitting a critical inflection point—and the stakes are rising fast. A major policy speech from Donald Trump sparked volatility, just as markets tested a key cluster of technical resistance. Now investors are facing a bigger question: is the market environment shifting from a short-term rally to something more structural? Lance Roberts & Michael Lebowitz break down: Why elevated oil prices could reignite inflation and complicate the Fed’s next move Whether the Federal Reserve is walking into a policy trap between inflation and slowing growth What matters more right now: GDP...
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4-2-26 200-DMA Rejection: Bounce or Breakdown? | Before the Bell
The Real Investment Show Podcast
Markets delivered the expected oversold bounce earlier this week, but momentum stalled right at a key technical level—the 20-DMA just beneath the 200-DMA. Now, with futures pointing lower following comments over night from President Donald Trump, the market faces its first real test after the recent rally attempt. Was that rally just a reflex bounce, or the start of something more sustainable? In this pre-market update, we break down the two critical paths forward: a deeper correction with a break of recent lows, or a more constructive setup where markets establish a higher low and rebuild...
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4-1-26 Wives Take Over: Money, Marriage, and Real Talk
The Real Investment Show Podcast
What happens when the wives take over the show? For this special April Fool’s Day edition of #TheRealInvestmentShow, the tables are turned as Michelle Ratliff & Christina Roberts step in to answer the questions investors never hear. From what Lance and Danny would really be doing outside of wealth management, to what happens if they suddenly win the lottery, we blend humor with surprisingly real financial insight. We also dig into the realities of managing money at home: Where couples disagree about finances Where financial values actually align How to teach kids a healthy...
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3-31-26 Are Markets Becoming Gambling?
The Real Investment Show Podcast
A major shift is happening in how younger investors approach the markets—and it may be the most important risk investors are ignoring. From AI-driven investing decisions to social media influencers shaping financial behavior, markets are increasingly influenced by speculation, speed, and hype. At the same time, the rise of options trading, crypto, and leveraged products is blurring the line between investing and gambling. Lance Roberts & Jon Penn break down: Why Gen Z is turning to AI and social media for investment advice The growing influence of financial influencers and crypto...
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3-31-26 Oversold Bounce or Bigger Breakdown? | Before the Bell
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Markets opened higher Monday but faded into another selloff as end-of-quarter rebalancing continues to drive volatility. With roughly $65 billion in portfolio adjustments underway, much of the recent price action is technical—not fundamental. Oversold conditions are building across the board. Momentum, relative strength, and sentiment all suggest the market is primed for a reflexive rally, with bonds already seeing buying interest and yields easing slightly. But beneath the surface, a bigger issue is emerging. While prices have declined, forward earnings estimates have not adjusted lower. If...
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3-30-26 Subprime Crisis 2.0? Private Credit Risks Explained
The Real Investment Show Podcast
Lance Roberts breaks down the growing stress in private credit markets, rising default risks, and the recent wave of gated withdrawals across major funds. With comparisons to the 2008 financial crisis gaining traction, investors are asking a critical question: are we facing Subprime Crisis 2.0? We examine what made the 2008 collapse so catastrophic—leverage, derivatives, and systemic contagion—and compare it to today’s private credit landscape. While defaults are rising and liquidity concerns are real, the structure of private credit is fundamentally different. Hosted by RIA Advisors...
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3-30-26 Sell the Bounce Before the Next Drop | Before the Bell
The Real Investment Show Podcast
Markets are down roughly 7% from their peak and under sustained pressure, with five consecutive weeks of negative returns—an unusually extended stretch that historically signals a near-term inflection point. Oversold conditions, weak momentum, and deeply negative money flows suggest a reflexive bounce is likely in the coming days. But investors should be cautious. This is not the end of the correction cycle. Lance Roberts breaks down why any near-term rally should be used to rebalance risk—not chase upside. With geopolitical catalysts like Iran tensions and oil price volatility acting as...
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3-27-26 How to Beat the 4 Biggest Retirement Risks
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Most retirement plans focus on savings and returns—but that’s not what truly puts retirement at risk. Richard Rosso & Jonathan McCarty break down the four biggest threats retirees face: longevity, inflation, market volatility, and emotional decision-making, and more importantly, how to navigate them. Hosted by RIA Advisors Director of Financial Planning, Richard Rosso, CFP, Produced by Brent Clanton, Executive Producer 0:00 - INTRO 0:18 - Rich's Dreams 2:03 - Dynamic Learning Series 3:02 - Easter Candy Inflation & Post-Covid Behaviors 7:31 - Panoramic Sugar Eggs &...
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3-26-26 Will AI Trigger the Next Great Depression?
The Real Investment Show Podcast
Will artificial intelligence spark the next economic boom—or trigger a crisis rivaling the Great Depression? A growing debate on Wall Street is emerging after research scenarios like the “Global Intelligence Crisis” raised concerns about a potential AI-driven economic shock. The core question is simple but critical: Will AI create unprecedented productivity and prosperity, or will it displace jobs faster than the economy can adapt? Lance Roberts & Michael Lebowitz break down both sides. Hosted by RIA Advisors Chief Investment Strategist, Lance Roberts, CIO, w Portfolio Manager,...
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3-26-26 Markets Breakdown or Bounce? | Before the Bell
The Real Investment Show Podcast
Markets are testing the 200-DMA from below, a key resistance level. Failure to break above could increase downside pressure, but end-of-quarter rebalancing (~$62B in buying) may provide near-term support. Momentum is oversold, with relative strength starting to improve. A confirmed buy signal and positive divergence could drive a move toward 6,700, with resistance at the 20-DMA. Stay patient—markets can remain oversold, but improving technicals suggest potential for a recovery into early summer. Hosted by RIA Chief Investment Strategist, Lance Roberts, CIO Produced by Brent Clanton,...
info_outlineMarkets are hitting a critical inflection point—and the stakes are rising fast.
A major policy speech from Donald Trump sparked volatility, just as markets tested a key cluster of technical resistance. Now investors are facing a bigger question: is the market environment shifting from a short-term rally to something more structural?
Lance Roberts & Michael Lebowitz break down:
Why elevated oil prices could reignite inflation and complicate the Fed’s next move
Whether the Federal Reserve is walking into a policy trap between inflation and slowing growth
What matters more right now: GDP or inflation—and why the answer could surprise you
Early warning signs from Nike earnings and forward estimates
Why foreign investors may be selling U.S. Treasuries—and what that means for yields and markets
The growing debate around fiat currency, private credit stress, and systemic risk
How to interpret market narratives and avoid being “sold” the wrong story
We also discuss portfolio positioning in a volatile environment, why avoiding emotional reactions is critical, and how to think through multiple market outcomes from both optimistic and pessimistic perspectives.
This is a must-watch breakdown for investors navigating rising uncertainty across inflation, interest rates, and global capital flows.
Hosted by RIA Advisors Chief Investment Strategist, Lance Roberts, CIO, w Portfolio Manager, Michael Lebowitz, CFA
Produced by Brent Clanton, Executive Producer
0:00 - INTRO
1:14 - Trump Address Roils Markets
7:16 - Markets Test Cluster of Resistance
13:00 - Two Moms' Recap
14:16 - Higher Oil Prices' Impact on Economy
16:15 - Markets Looking for Impact on Forward Earnings
18:18 - Avoid Volatility
19:37 - Between AI & Wife, Lance can Quit
20:09 - Elevated Oil Prices, Inflationary Impact - What's the Fed's Move?
22:05 - What Matters More: GDP or Inflation?
26:08 - Chat Etiquette
27:03 - Is the Fed Set Up for a Potential Trap?
28:49 - Nike Earnings & Forward Estimates
30:09 - Is Market Tone Shifting - Why Foreigners are Selling Treasuries Now
35:30 - The Death of Fiat Currency
38:26 - Consider All Perspectives (What are they trying to sell you?)
40:22 - Private Credit Gating - Pessimists vs Optimists
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