In the latest episode of his provocative podcast “What’s Bugging Me,” veteran journalist Dennis Kneale delivers a compelling investor alert: It’s time to buy stocks, even at record highs, as the market embarks on the next leg of a historic bull run.
Episode #139, available on Ricochet, Apple Podcasts, Spotify and other platforms, combines sharp analysis of Wall Street’s missteps with optimistic forecasts, urging listeners—from young savers to those in their 50s playing catch-up—to invest aggressively.
Kneale dismantles the fear-mongering surrounding President Trump’s tariffs, which were predicted to ignite inflation, recession, and global trade wars. Instead, they have generated $130 billion in revenue so far, on track to exceed $300 billion annually, while spurring hundreds of billions in investments from Japan, the EU, and companies like Nvidia.
“All of it has turned out to be false, premature, exaggerated,” Kneale asserts, noting stocks have surged nearly 30% since early April 2025, when tariffs were unveiled, despite an initial 11% drop.
Highlighting Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent’s insights, Kneale explains how foreign entities are absorbing tariff costs, boosting U.S. coffers. He praises bullish strategist Tom Lee of Fundstrat, who accurately predicted the rally, forecasting further gains as stocks “climb a wall of worry.”
Lee notes the market has survived six stress tests in five years and sees Ethereum as a strong buy. Kneale recommends allocating at least 1% of portfolios to Bitcoin and other crypto.
Short-term catalysts include favorable inflation data—up just 2.7% year-over-year, with core goods at 1.1%—paving the way for Federal Reserve rate cuts, possibly 0.5% in September.
Long-term, Kneale cites history: Stocks rose in 98% of 10-year periods since 1800, with the S&P 500 averaging 14.65% annual returns over the past decade. The AI boom and tariff revenues could make the next 10 years even stronger.
The episode also spotlights FINRA’s ongoing stonewalling in the MMTLP scandal, where naked short-selling allegedly harmed 65,000 retail investors, with crusaders like “Junk Savvy” vowing to persist.
“What’s Bugging Me” offers unfiltered commentary on politics, finance, and culture. Kneale, author of *The Leadership Genius of Elon Musk* and former CNBC anchor, reminds listeners his views are from a fellow investor, not professional advice.
Listen to episode #139 on Ricochet and subscribe for more empowering insights. As Kneale says: “Hope is a decision—capitalize on it.”
“What’s Bugging Me” episode #139 is available here:
On Ricochet: https://t.co/t9f9rLbe7Z
On Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/whats-bugging-me/id1657007934?i=1000721991396
“The Leadership Genius of Elon Musk” is on Amazon, here: https://bit.ly/4euyhRq
About Dennis Kneale: A trailblazing media figure, Dennis Kneale hosts “What’s Bugging Me” on Ricochet, blending humor and hard-hitting analysis to challenge conventional wisdom.
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