PODCAST: The Hidden Cost of America’s War on Iran

America’s war against Iran is taking a staggering toll on lives, household budgets, and the U.S. economy. In Segment One, Jerry Robinson examines the mounting costs, constitutional concerns, and inflationary consequences of the conflict Topics include:

• $47.1 billion and counting in U.S. military costs
• $160 billion fuel shock for American consumers
• The human cost of war: American casualties and thousands of Iranians
• Constitutional concerns over an unauthorized war of aggression
• Inflation pressures mount as energy costs soar
• Who pays for the war, and what is the endgame?

Jerry Robinson walks listeners through the markets, including his latest outlook on the Fed’s rate policy, potentially market-moving big tech earnings, and his latest portfolio addition. Topics include:

• Federal Reserve decision: Interest rates, inflation concerns, and the outlook for December
• Big Tech earnings: Alphabet, Microsoft, and Amazon in the spotlight
• My brand new holding: an attractively-priced AI infrasctructure stock
• Treasury yields near 5% as government debt and borrowing costs remain in focus
• Market updates: Crude oil above $100, gold near $4,000, and Bitcoin volatility
• Platinum Members: Get Jerry’s weekly dollar-cost average investments in real-time

Jerry closes out today’s show with a summary of key takeaways and an encouraging reminder about the importance of peace, accountability, and human dignity in uncertain times.