Market Trends & Global Financial System - Investors are wary of longer-dated debt due to market volatility [1][4] - The financial system is repricing from a unipolar to a multipolar system [2] - Central banks are prioritizing financial stability over price stability, leading to higher inflation [3] Investment Strategies & Asset Allocation - Investors should consider hard assets like gold and private credit [3][4] - It's better to stay closer to home and position for upside in markets like equities or commodities [5] US Economic Outlook & Fiscal Policy - Tariffs won't generate enough capital to sustain the deficit [2] - The US may face austerity measures, including spending cuts, potentially starting in 2026 [2][5] - Voters are showing less tolerance for fiscal profligacy [6] - The US can continue spending at a clip of 6-7%, but eventually needs to find ways to fund the Treasury, cut spending, or depreciate the currency [7]

President Trump's massive tax and spending cuts bill is set up for a final passage vote. That said, House Minority Leader Hakee Jeff has been holding up the vote by speaking against the bill for about five hours now. Let's go to Emily Wilkins on Capitol Hill for the latest.So much drama, Emily. So much Sarah. I mean it, hey, it's a big drill bill. It's got big drama attached.Look, but the House is going to be passing this bill as soon as Jeff is done speaking. We know this because earlier this morning, we s ...