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US Economy 3 mins
04/15/2025

The Paradigm Is Shifting — Are You Positioned for It?

Darius Dale recently joined Felix Jauvin on Forward Guidance to break down why the U.S. economy is undergoing a historic paradigm shift—from Wall Street-led globalization to Main Street-driven reindustrialization. If you missed the interview, here are three key takeaways that likely have huge implications for your portfolio:

1) Tariffs Mark the Beginning of a Multi-Year Economic Regime Shift

Darius explains that the Trump administration’s tariffs are not a short-term negotiating ploy, but the cornerstone of a deliberate shift from a K-shaped, globalized economy (“Paradigm A”) to an E-shaped, reindustrialized economy (“Paradigm B”). This transition, inspired by Fourth Turning dynamics, is designed to compress the gap between capital and labor-even if it means short-term economic…

US Markets 3 mins
04/11/2025

The End of American Exceptionalism?

Darius Dale recently joined Víctor Hugo Rodríguez on Negocios Televisión to discuss why markets may not have bottomed yet—and what needs to change before risk assets become attractive again.

US Economy 2 mins
04/10/2025

Tariffs: The Ultimate Stagflationary Shock?

Darius Dale recently joined Jack Farley on The Monetary Matters Network to break down why we remain bearish on U.S. equities, cautious on bonds, and are eyeing a short-term bid in Treasurys.

US Economy 2 mins
03/06/2025

Is Trump Crashing The Market On Purpose?

Darius Dale, 42 Macro Founder & CEO, joined Anthony Pompliano on The Pomp Podcast to break down the potential market impact of Trump’s economic policies, the Fed’s inflation dilemma, and why the government might be engineering short-term pain for long-term gain. If you missed the podcast, here are three key takeaways that may have huge implications for your portfolio.

1) Is Trump “Kitchen-Sinking” the Economy to Rebuild It?

Darius likens Trump’s approach to President Reagan’s 1980s strategy—short-term pain to reset the system. By implementing tariffs, restricting immigration, and perpetuating maximum uncertainty among investors, consumers, and businesses, the administration appears to be forcing a hard reset toward a supply-side economy. While the long-term goal may be…

US Economy 1 min
03/01/2025

Dale: U.S. Growth Slowing Due To Policy Uncertainty

Darius Dale, Founder & CEO of 42 Macro, recently joined Nicole Petallides on Schwab Network to break down market volatility, the resilience of the U.S. economy, and how investors should be thinking about policy

US Economy 3 mins
02/27/2025

Is The Fed Fighting A Losing Battle Against Inflation?

Darius recently joined Charles Payne on Fox Business to discuss why the Fed’s inflation fight is failing, the limits of traditional economic indicators, and how Trump’s potential policies could impact markets. If you missed the appearance, Here are three key takeaways that could significantly impact your portfolio.

​​1) The Fed’s 2% Inflation Target is Unattainable

Darius has been warning since January 2022 that the U.S. economy’s equilibrium inflation rate is in the high 2% to low 3% range, making the Fed’s 2% target unrealistic. Despite recent disinflationary trends, inflation remains sticky, and the latest data reinforces the idea that the Fed won’t get back to 2% without causing serious economic damage. Rather than continuing its restrictive policy, the Fed should revise…

US Markets 3 mins
01/28/2025

How Will Trumponomics 2.0 Impact Investor Portfolios?

Darius recently joined Charles Payne on Fox Business to discuss the potential impact of President Trump’s economic agenda on asset markets, the importance of observing the market rather than predicting it.

US Markets 3 mins
01/22/2025

Will Risk Assets Crash In 2025 Like They Did In 1998?

Darius recently joined Adam Taggart to discuss the likelihood of significant deficit reduction during President Trump’s administration, a potential global refinancing air pocket, and more.

US Markets 3 mins
01/21/2025

Conditions Are In Place For Market Crash In 2025

Darius recently joined David Lin to discuss the impact of tariffs, the outlook for inflation, the role of gold in our KISS Portfolio Construction Process, and more.