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Thom Brueckner: Geopolitics Pressures on the Economy

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Thom Brueckner: Geopolitics Pressures on the Economy

How much of the current and potential geopolitical activities have on the economy?

National recognized economic expert and radio host Thom Brueckner joins us to discuss world event pressures that we should be mindful of over the next few months.

Thom also provides insight into the ‘dip-buyers’ and the strong market rallies over the past few weeks, and what it means for future investment.

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