# Ep 439. Happy 250th 'Merica!

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Podcast: [Retire SMART Podcast](https://stenobird.com/podcast/retire-smart-podcast-6956219)
Published: 2026-07-08T13:00:00+00:00
Episode link: https://connect92.podbean.com/e/ep-439-happy-250th-merica/
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Duration seconds: 702

## Resource

In this special Independence Day edition, David reflects on the freedoms that make the American dream possible before shifting to the latest economic headlines. He breaks down how geopolitical events, energy prices, global currency markets, and the rapid rise of AI are shaping inflation, investment risk, and what investors should be watching in the months ahead.

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