The Real Story with Michelle Makori

Crash Coming? U.S. Debt Crisis? Dollar Dying? He Says the Data Says NO | Joel Litman

September 19, 2026·1h 48m
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Discover Altimetry’s America Power 2026 campaign: www.AmericaPower2026.comMichelle Makori, President & Editor-in-Chief of Miles Franklin Media, interviews Professor Joel Litman, Chief Investment Strategist at Altimetry and President & CEO of Valens Research. Litman challenges warnings of an imminent market crash and argues that U.S. stocks could still rise another 20–50% over the next couple of years, with corporate credit showing few signs of an approaching sustained bear market. He also explains why investors can remain bullish on gold without expecting a dollar collapse, pointing to geopolitical instability, currency risk and central bank demand. Litman also challenges the de-dollarization narrative, arguing that global demand for dollar-denominated assets remains strong.In this episode of The Real Story with Michelle Makori:- Why Litman rejects an imminent market crash- Why U.S. stocks could rise another 20–50%- Gold and central bank buying- The $40 trillion U.S. debt challenge- Why Litman rejects de-dollarizationFollow Miles Franklin Media on X: https://x.com/MilesFranklinCoFollow Michelle Makori on X: https://x.com/MichelleMakoriFollow Joel Litman on X: https://x.com/JoelLitmanLearn more about Joel Litman and Altimetry: https://altimetry.comLearn more about Valens Research: https://www.valens-research.com👍 Like, 🔔 Subscribe, and Stay InformedJoin Miles Franklin Media for expert interviews, market insights, and real-time coverage of gold, silver, Bitcoin, and global economics. Hit the bell to get notified the moment new content drops – don’t miss a move in the markets.___________________Miles Franklin:📞 Call us: 1-952-929-7006📧 Email us: info@milesfranklin.com🔗 Website: https://milesfranklin.com/▶️ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@MilesFranklinMedia 📱 X: https://x.com/MilesFranklinCo 📸 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/milesfranklinmedia/ 💼 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/miles-franklin-media/ 📘 Facebook: http://fb.com/MilesFranklinCo 📩 For media inquiries, contact: media@milesfranklin.com📺 About Miles Franklin MediaJoin Miles Franklin Media for unfiltered financial and economic news and insights. Through expert interviews and real market intelligence, we cut through the noise and challenge the mainstream narrative. Anchored in the principles of sound money, we uncover the truth about money, markets, macroeconomics, geopolitics, and power – delivering credible insights to help you protect your wealth, future, and freedom.🏦 About Miles FranklinMiles Franklin is a trusted leader in wealth preservation, with over $12 billion in precious metals sales since 1989. Specializing in gold and silver, we help clients safeguard their wealth with real assets that stand the test of time.___________________Disclaimer: The views and opinions expressed in this video are those of the individual speakers and do not necessarily reflect the views of Miles Franklin Precious Metals, its affiliates, owners, anchors, producers or hosts. This content is provided for informational and educational purposes only and is not intended as financial, legal, or investment advice. Nothing said in this video should be construed as a recommendation to buy or sell any financial asset. You should always consult with a qualified financial advisor, legal professional, or tax expert before making any investment decisions. Investing involves risk, including the potential loss of principal.By watching this video, you agree that neither the hosts, guests, nor Miles Franklin Media are responsible for any investment decisions you make based on the information presented. Use of this content is at your own risk.

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