As goes January, so goes the year for markets...or so they say. The Fed is in fight-mode against inflation, despite deflationary 1% GDP growth; Less liquidity = less demand = less productivity; the theoretical benefits of blockchain technology, and why the Gov't. wants to regulate; what will the next CPI print show? Why the Fed is wrong--and what you must do to protect your portfolio. SEG-1: January Axioms; The Fed's Inflation Fight SEG-2: Pro's & Con's of Blockchain: Why the Gov't. Wants Control SEG-3: Fed Rate Hikes & Financial Instability SEG-4: Why the Fed is Walking Into a Trap Hosted by RIA Advisors Chief Investment Strategist Lance Roberts, CIO -------- Articles mentioned in this podcast: https://realinvestmentadvice.com/hard-assets-are-they-a-trap-in-the-making/ https://realinvestmentadvice.com/fed-rate-hikes-risks-of-financial-instability-part-ii/ -------- Our Latest "Three Minutes on Markets & Money: Will The Friday Rally Falter?" https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2_vf2fP70jY&list=PLVT8LcWPeAujOhIFDH3jRhuLDpscQaq16&index=1 -------- Our previous show, "How to Invest with a "Sooner, Faster" Fed?" is here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jHhXF21u3Mo&list=PLVT8LcWPeAugpcGzM8hHyEP11lE87RYPe&index=1&t=2585s -------- Get more info & commentary: https://realinvestmentadvice.com/newsletter/ -------- SUBSCRIBE to The Real Investment Show here: http://www.youtube.com/c/TheRealInvestmentShow -------- Visit our Site: www.realinvestmentadvice.com Contact Us: 1-855-RIA-PLAN -------- Subscribe to RIA Pro: https://riapro.net/home -------- Connect with us on social: https://twitter.com/RealInvAdvice https://twitter.com/LanceRoberts https://www.facebook.com/RealInvestmentAdvice/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/realinvestmentadvice/ #FederalReserve #Inflation #Blockchain #Deflation #InterestRates #MarketRally #Markets #Money #investing