Are you prepared for the seismic shifts that could reshape your financial portfolio? Guest Tavi Costa of Craskin Capital offers his expert perspective. Armed with a bearish outlook on financial assets and the treasury market, Tavi unpacks the shockwaves of the recent rate hike, the unexpected speed and magnitude of the sell-off, and the need for a thorough restructuring of investment portfolios. He also provides valuable insights on capitalizing on cheap volatility and prophesizes the potential aftermath of the fastest rate hike cycle in history.Probing further, we unravel Tavi's fears about fiscal stimulus, inflation, and the potential impact on financial markets. He casts a critical eye on the high levels of government spending against the backdrop of low tax revenues and how the economy is shackled to this spending pattern. The discussion takes a deeper dive into the Federal Reserve's predicament of plummeting demand for Federal debt and treasuries, and how this downward spiral could instigate more inflationary policies. Also, we scratch beneath the surface of the commodity cycle, deflation pulses, and the volatility-induced uncertainty around discount rates.We also chart a course for investing in Brazil's emerging markets, uncovering the role of the commodity cycle and its potential to ignite a significant shift. Tavi elucidates the distinct economic landscapes of the BRICS nations, underscoring the need for analysts and investors to prioritize profitability over mere growth. We touch on the influence of AI on emerging markets, and explore the potential of capital inflows into Brazilian markets. As we conclude, we also dissect the challenges posed to mega-cap stocks and the AI market by inflation and interest rates. Tune in for an episode teeming with expert insight, market forecasts, and invaluable investment advice.ANTICIPATE STOCK MARKET CRASHES, CORRECTIONS, AND BEAR MARKETS WITH AWARD WINNING RESEARCH. Sign up for The Lead-Lag Report at https://theleadlag.report/leadlaglive and get 30% off as a podcast listener.Nothing on this channel should be considered as personalized financial advice or a solicitation to buy or sell any securities. The content in this program is for informational purposes only. You should not construe any information or other material as investment, financial, tax, or other advice. The views expressed by the participants are solely their own. A participant may have taken or recommended any investment position discussed, but may close such position or alter its recommendation at any time without notice. Nothing contained in this program constitutes a solicitation, recommendation, endorsement, or offer to buy or sell any securities or other financial instruments in any jurisdiction. Please consult your own investment or financial advisor for advice related to all investment decisions.Support the show