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Gold, Oil, War: An Insider’s Guide to Investing Success

Investors are misreading risks in the Middle East. In this fireside chat with Mohammed Ali Yasin, CEO of Ghaf Benefits, we talk about what it really takes to build long-term wealth in uncertain times.
 
As tensions surge between Israel and Iran, Mohammed offers perspective shaped by three decades of navigating regional markets. He explains what’s being priced in and why patience might be the ultimate edge right now. 
 
M.A. Yasin has held several high-profile leadership positions during his career, including serving as CEO of FAB Securities. He is based in Abu Dhabi.
 
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00:00 Introduction, First War Reactions
03:41 Higher Inflation, Fed Very Limited
07:30 Precious Metals, Bonds and Cash
10:17 Oil Price Volatility, Recession Call
13:00 Strait of Hormuz Not as Important
16:05 Efforts to Break Oil Dependence
19:28 Psychology of Regional Investors
23:56 Case for Saudi Stocks vs S&P500
28:33 Ghaf Benefits Pension Advantage
33:36 Biggest Myths Retirement Saving
36:41 Toughest Moments in Investment
39:35 Buy or Sell Dubai Property Today
42:51 Inspirations from Warren Buffet
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DISCLAIMER You’re in Business is for entertainment purposes only and does not give financial advice. #financetips #investing #stockmarkets

Global Banks Just Changed Forever | Bob Diamond Interview

In this exclusive episode, finance veteran Bob Diamond joins us to explore the biggest questions on everyone’s mind. We discuss the U.S. debt situation as well as the latest from the trade war. There's a profound conviction in a better tomorrow. He also has strong opinions on how regulators should approach crypto and go behind-the-scenes to the 2008 crash for perspective.  
 
Bob Diamond is the CEO of Atlas Merchant Capital, based in New York. Until 2012, he was the Chief Executive Officer of Barclays. He has held senior roles at CS First Boston and Morgan Stanley.
 
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00:00 Introduction, Elon Musk, Optimism
02:51 US Debt Situation, Confusing Signals
05:17 Opinion on Government Legislation
08:52 Damage Being Done to Brand USA
11:25 Latest US-China Tariff War Tension
14:52 Will the US Dollar Crash or Stabilize?
17:28 Expectations for Fed Interest Rates
20:30 Role of Alternatives: Gold & Crypto
24:32 Future of Private Equity, Challenges
27:57 US Regional Banks Opportunities
30:00 Outlook for Saudi, UAE and Qatar
33:10 US Ways vs Europe Biblical Justice
36:20 Top Financial Center: NYC, London
41:44 Big 2007 and 2008 Crisis Moments
44:44 Right to Let Lehman Brothers Fail?
50:48 Inspiration from 1st Boss: Bill Cook
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DISCLAIMER You’re in Business is for entertainment purposes only and does not give financial advice. #privateequity #economics #investor

Will Oil Ever Go Back Above $100 a Barrel Again? | Vandana Hari

Veteran oil market commentator Vandana Hari joins the program to unpack the surprising slump in prices despite rising risks of a coordinated military strike on Iran. She also shares her take on OPEC as well as the ongoing challenges of market transparency. It's a very different view on what could shape the crude markets in years to come. Vandana Hari is Founder & CEO of Vanda Insights, which provides global oil markets macro-analysis. She has over three decades of experience providing intelligence on energy. Before launching Vanda Insights in 2016, Vandana served in leadership roles at S&P Global Commodity Insights. ---- 📌 Enjoy this interview? SUBSCRIBE for more @ygemedia. Links to our partners are in the show notes. Thank you for watching! ---- 🗒️ Time Stamps 00:00 Industry Pulse Check 03:51 China Crude Demand 08:55 New US-Iran Relation 12:46 OPEC Plus Dynamics 17:00 India's Oil Strategies 19:52 Russian Oil Imports 23:28 OPEC+ Governance 28:59 Big Oil Corporations 33:59 Oil Data's Credibility 37:13 Peak Oil Demand? 33:02 Career Discoveries ---- By hekayaproductions ---- DISCLAIMER You’re in Business is for entertainment purposes only and does not give financial advice. #crudeoil #economics #petrolprice

Can Beirut’s New Reform Agenda Save the Pound? | Nasser Saidi

In this episode you hear from Chief Economist Nasser Saidi about Lebanon’s crisis and the steps needed to fix it. He shows how overhauling banks as well as creating a national wealth fund can rebuild public trust. The country actually has a real chance to recover. Nasser Saidi is the Founder and President of Nasser Saidi & Associates. Former roles include Executive Director of Hawkamah, The Institute for Corporate Governance as well as the Minister of Economy and Trade between 1998-2000. He was also the first Vice-Governor of the Central Bank of Lebanon (BDL) for two successive mandates. ---- 📌 Enjoy this interview? SUBSCRIBE for more @ygemedia . Links to our partners are in the show notes. Thank you for watching! ---- 🗒️ Time Stamps 00:00 Show Open, Top-Line on Lebanon’s Reform02:53 Long Road to Rescue a Quasi-Failed State 07:23 What Happens to Money Stuck in Banks?10:36 Inspiration from Sovereign Wealth Funds 13:24 A Renaissance in Relations with the Gulf16:15 Flexible Exchange Rate Absorbs Pressure18:02 Early Warning at Central Bank of Lebanon21:14 Saudi Arabia’s Economic Situation in 202525:14 Shift to Deeper Trade Dynamics with Asia29:36 Impact of Trade Tariffs on Wider Mideast32:17 Currencies Due for a “Strategic Review”36:28 Real Playbook for the New Trump World41:22 Personal Reflections, How Interest Began---- By hekayaproductions ---- DISCLAIMER You’re in Business is for entertainment purposes only and does not give financial advice. #lebanon #economics #tariffs

”Credit Ratings Broken”, Warns Fmr. S&P Ratings Chief Moritz Kraemer

The global credit ratings system is rapidly losing credibility in the eyes of LBBW Chief Economist Moritz Kraemer, who is now sounding the alarm. In this exclusive conversation, Moritz warns of major economic risks brewing beneath the surface, highlighting runaway U.S. debt and volatile American policy decisions that will destabilize markets.
 
Germany in the meantime is being held back by outdated investments as well as demographic shifts. Moritz stresses the urgency for Germany to innovate and reform before lasting damage is done. The country is at critical crossroads, but the potential upside is still there long-term.
 
Moritz Kraemer is Chief Economist and Head of Research at LBBW Bank. He is also a Senior Fellow at the Centre for Sustainable Finance at SOAS, University of London. Until 2018 he was at S&P Global as the Sovereign Ratings Group Global Chief Ratings Officer, overseeing the analysis on the creditworthiness of over 130 governments worldwide. 
 
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00:00 Warm Welcome to the Show, Pulse Check
02:20 German Competitiveness in the New World
05:25 "Schuldenbremse" Debt Brake Reforms?
07:40 Potential Tariff Deals between the EU & US
09:35 Use of EU “Digital Tax” as “Nuclear Option”
13:02 Fact Check: Are We Already in a Recession?
17:04 Reality Check on De-Dollarization, CHF, CAD
19:10 Euro Strength, Outlook for ECB Rate Cuts
22:10 Fed Choice: Save US Economy or US Dollar?
23:59 Wow: Big Ratings Agencies Still Very Slow
26:15 US Deserves to be Downgraded Right Now
28:37 Rational Expectations Theory NOT Rational
31:36 Guiding Principles: Stay True to Yourself
33:15 Sizable Short Position on the Stock Market
35:17 Gold "Overbought"! Market Not Big Enough
38:47 Morning Focus w/ No Breakfast, Only Coffee
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DISCLAIMER You’re in Business is for entertainment purposes only and does not give financial advice. #investments #economics #tariffs

Market Chaos Unpacked: Maurice Gravier’s Urgent Advice

The global financial system is at a tipping point. In this discussion with Maurice Gravier, Chief Investment Officer at Emirates NBD, we dive into the fallout from the escalating US-China trade tensions on a new world of tariffs. He reveals why he's convinced there is only one precious metal that still has room to run. Plus, how investors can weather the stressful market turbulence. Get exclusive access to practical strategies to navigate 2025.Maurice Gravier provides Emirates NBD clients with comprehensive financial advisory as well as guidance on investment strategies. Gravier has over 20 years of experience running large pools of assets for sophisticated international investors. He held senior positions in Natixis as well as Lombard Odier before joining ENBD in 2018.---- 📌 Subscribe to never miss episodes of the You’re in Business podcast: @ygemedia. Links to our promotional partners are in the show notes. Thank you for watching!---- 🗒️ Time Stamps 00:00 Logic vs Reality in Understanding US-China Trade War03:58 Is There a US Dollar Range That Works for the World?05:40 Foreigners No Longer Trust US Economic Leadership 08:55 Intervention Options from (Cautious) Federal Reserve11:32 Overnight: Business Forced to Reinvent Their Models14:36 Who is Behind Big Moves in US Government Bonds?17:08 Action Plan for Financial Success During Uncertainty22:30 Opportunities in Gulf Markets as Oil Gets Pressured25:42 Understanding Investor Appetite for Dubai Property31:41 Goldman Sachs Gold Price Target, Buy Even More? 34:29 Should I Rent a Gold Safe in Switzerland or Go ETFs?38:46 Bitcoin is the NASDAQ on Steroids. That's a Shame. 41:10 Tips for Anybody Considering a Move to Dubai (DXB)44:00 Personal Investment Strategy Still Missing a Home! 47:02 Critical Advice for Young Investors Starting Out Now ---- By hekayaproductions.com ---- DISCLAIMER You’re in Business is for entertainment purposes only and does not give financial advice. #investments #personalfinance #tradewar

Will Trump’s Tariff War Force the Fed to Act? Insights from Ben Emons.

In this episode we're joined by Ben Emons, Founder of FedWatch, for a conversation on the surprising return of tariffs and their impact. Ben speaks to some of the controversial moves by the Federal Reserve with sharp analysis that you won't hear anywhere else! He sees gold going up even further and shares a couple of overlooked opportunities emerging amidst market uncertainty.Ben Emons is an Investment Advisor of Cetera. He founded FedWatch Advisors, a systematic trading strategy based on large language modelling of Fed speeches and communication. He previously served in portfolio management roles at PIMCO, Nuveen Investments and NewEdge Wealth. ---- 📌 Subscribe to never miss episodes of the You’re in Business podcast: @ygemedia . Links to our promotional partners are in the show notes. Thank you for watching!---- 🗒️ Time Stamps 00:00 End of the Global Trade Era as We Know It 02:24 Tariffs to Return US to a "Surplus Economy"04:14 Likelihood of a (Real) Recession in the US 05:36 Easier Ways to Refinance US Debt in 202508:08 Fed Language Evolution, Transitory Inflation 10:00 Stocks to Watch Amid Market Uncertainty11:51 Can Donald Trump Fire the Chair of the Fed? 15:40 Stephen Miran's Blueprint for Global Trading 17:55 Tariffs Without Congressional Approval19:45 Which Assets to Buy in a Volatile Market? 23:04 Reflecting on Personal Investment Style25:01 Five Percent of Wealth in Cryptocurrencies27:32 Boldest Call: Interest Rate Cuts in 2020 30:30 Toughest Parts After 30 Years in Finance 32:48 The Transformative 1987 Financial Crisis---- By hekayaproductions.com ---- DISCLAIMER You’re in Business is for entertainment purposes only and does not give financial advice. #investments #economics #federalreserve

The Future of Money: Gold and Crypto Guide with Ryan Lemand

The global economy is shifting beneath our feet. In this conversation with Ryan Lemand, CEO of Neovision Wealth Management, we analyze the biggest investment opportunities for 2025. From the fate of the US dollar and China's economic resurgence to the role of tariffs, no stone is left unturned.In order to best prepare for what is coming down the road, he's doubling down on physical gold as well as cryptocurrencies.Ryan Lemand founded Neovision in 2020. He has over two decades of experience in the industry, where he has applied his PhD in Financial Econometrics with a focus on investment management. Previously, he was the Senior Executive Officer for ADS Investment Solutions. His mission is to use his expertise to foster financial innovation.---- 📌 Subscribe to never miss episodes of the You’re in Business podcast: @ygemedia . Links to our promotional partners are in the show notes. Thank you for watching!---- 🗒️ Time Stamps 01:28 Morning Routine, Green Tea, Supplements02:38 Growth Scare Everywhere in Global Stocks04:17 Trump Supposed to be Markets-Friendly!05:19 Reality of Tariffs: Something WILL Break08:46 Gold as Hedge, Paper vs Physical Gold09:42 Rent a Gold Vault (GLD) in Switzerland?11:10 Governments Coming After Your Bullion13:46 Nvidia and the Rest of Magnificent Seven15:28 Private Credit Instead of Fixed Income18:01 Challenging Views on Silver Ownership19:20 Is It Too Late to Buy China Stocks?22:23 About 15% of Your Portfolio in Crypto24:28 Bitcoin in Strategic Reserves, Altcoins28:02 Biggest Investing Mistake Made: Cisco29:02 Most Successful Investment Bet: Gold32:12 Buying Property in Dubai, RAK, Riyadh36:45 Financial Advice for those Starting Out 39:14 A "Home" in an Interconnected World 41:12 The Forty Laws of Love by Elif Shafak---- By hekayaproductions.com ---- DISCLAIMER You’re in Business is for entertainment purposes only and does not give financial advice. #investments #personalfinance #cryptocurrency