The Recession Never Came. Is This Bull Market Just Getting Started?

The recession everyone feared still hasn’t arrived — and the stock market keeps defying the bears. Ed Yardeni explains why he believes the U.S. economy remains resilient, why consumer spending and corporate earnings could keep the bull market moving higher, and why pessimistic investors may be missing what’s happening right in front of them. He also breaks down how he’s thinking about stocks, bonds, gold and emerging markets — and why the biggest AI investment opportunity may be in the companies using artificial intelligence to drive productivity and profits. Topics: stock market outlook, U.S. economy, recession, bull market, AI stocks, corporate earnings, consumer spending, investing, gold, bonds, emerging markets. 💡 From a recession that never arrived to resilient consumers, strong corporate earnings, and the next wave of AI-driven productivity, Ed Yardeni explains why the bull market may have more room to run — and how investors should think about stocks, bonds, gold, emerging markets, and the companies benefiting most from AI. Join the Wealthion community for more conversations on the forces shaping markets — and how to protect and grow your wealth: https://bit.ly/45sNWi5 Chapters: 0:00 Why the Bears Keep Getting This Market Wrong 4:35 Baby Boomers Are Keeping Consumer Spending Strong 6:49 Could a Bear Market Finally Break the Consumer? 8:47 Is the Stock Market Too Big to Fail? 11:11 AI, Productivity and the Future of Wages 14:16 Why the Perma-Bears Keep Getting It Wrong 15:25 Strong Earnings vs. Recession Fears 16:49 How to Invest: Stocks, Bonds, Gold & Emerging Markets 18:46 Why This Bull Market Is Different 19:35 The Biggest AI Investment Opportunities 20:15 AI Stocks: Financials, Cybersecurity & Healthcare Connect with us online: Website: https://www.wealthion.com X: https://www.x.com/wealthion Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/wealthionofficial/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/wealthion/ #StockMarket #Recession #BullMarket #USEconomy #Investing #MarketOutlook #AIStocks #CorporateEarnings #ConsumerSpending #Gold #Bonds #EdYardeni ________________________________________________________________________ IMPORTANT NOTE: The information, opinions, and insights expressed by our guests and our hosts do not necessarily reflect the views of Wealthion or the views of their respective employers. They are intended to provide a diverse perspective on the economy, investing, and other relevant topics to enrich your understanding of these complex fields.   While we value and appreciate the insights shared by our esteemed guests and hosts, they are to be viewed as personal opinions and not as investment advice or recommendations from Wealthion or their respective employers. These opinions should not replace your own due diligence or the advice of a professional financial advisor.   We strongly encourage all of our audience members to seek out the guidance of a financial advisor who can provide advice based on your individual circumstances and financial goals. Wealthion has a distinguished network of advisors who are available to guide you on your financial journey. However, should you choose to seek guidance elsewhere, we respect and support your decision to do so.   The world of finance and investment is intricate and diverse. It's our mission at Wealthion to provide you with a variety of insights and perspectives to help you navigate it more effectively. We thank you for your understanding and your trust. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices