IN THIS EPISODE, YOU’LL LEARN:  02:52 - Louis’s current assessment of the global economy and financial markets. 06:15 - Why Louis thinks the current price of the S&P has not fully priced in the risks of a recession. 07:52 - Is now the time to buy the dip or remain more defensive?07:52 - How to approach investing in a bear market, and what investments Louis sees as the most promising sectors.   10:39 - Why he believes the energy sector is in a new structural bull market. 17:54 - Louis’s outlook on Chinese equities including Alibaba, and emerging markets. 26:08 - How to construct a well built portfolio using Louis’s 6 building blocks framework, and examples of investments that fall into each. 36:26 - Louis’s 4 quadrant framework used to link different macro environments to an appropriate investing strategy. 40:49 - Why gold hasn’t performed as expected this year in USD terms, and Louis outlook going forward.47:48 - Why Louis thinks moving to a deflationary bust is not likely. 52:40 - The risk of China de-dollarization, what this means and what implications this would have for global markets. And much, much more!*Disclaimer: Slight timestamp discrepancies may occur due to podcast platform differences.BOOKS AND RESOURCESCheck out: Gavekal Research. Check out Louis’s Book: Avoiding the Punch: Investing in Uncertain Times.Related Episode: Risk Management Techniques & Studying Warren Buffett w/ Max Rudolph - MI193.NEW TO THE SHOW?Check out our Millennial Investing Starter Packs.Browse through all our episodes (complete with transcripts) here.Try Robert and Clay’s favorite tool for picking stock winners and managing our portfolios: TIP Finance.Enjoy exclusive perks from our favorite Apps and Services.Stay up-to-date on financial markets and investing strategies through our daily newsletter, We Study Markets.Learn how to better start, manage, and grow your business with the best business podcasts.P.S The Investor’s Podcast Network is excited to launch a subreddit devoted to our fans in discussing financial markets, stock picks, questions for our hosts, and much more! Join our subreddit r/TheInvestorsPodcast today!SPONSORSGet a FREE audiobook from Audible.Invest in high quality, cash flowing real estate without all of the hassle with Passive Investing.Private assets represent 98% of companies in North America but are absent in most portfolios. Reconstruct your portfolio with private markets with Mackenzie Investments.Take a position daily on potential price movements, and gain exposure while limiting risk with Interactive Brokers.If your business has five or more employees and managed to survive Covid you could be eligible to receive a payroll tax rebate of up to twenty-six thousand dollars per employee. Find out if your business qualifies with Innovation Refunds.Get personalized, expert advice that helps you see things clearly with ATB.Find an advisor who’s invested in you with iA Financial Services Inc.Don’t limit your dreams to the imagination. Make them happen. Explore Iowa for yourself today.Save time and money on your rental property insurance with Steadily. Get a commitment-free quote today.Enjoy a 400-calorie meal that contains 40g of expertly sourced, premium plant protein, all 26 essential vitamins and minerals, and a scientifically calibrated mix of carbs, good fats and fiber with Huel Black Edition. Plus, get a free t-shirt and free shaker with your first order.Support our free podcast by supporting our sponsors. Connect with Louis: Twitter | Linkedin  Connect with Rebecca: Twitter | InstagramSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.