Exploring the Intersection of Geopolitics and Investment: A Deep Dive with Amir Goren

"Does geopolitics thousands of miles away really affect my small business here in the United States?" In short - yes.  On the show today is Amir Goren, an investor who can translate the macro trends happening all over the world (China, Taiwan, Ukraine, Gaza, etc.) into micro-investment advice. (Trust us; he knows his stuff. Just ask his degrees from UC Irvine, Harvard, MIT, and Tel Aviv.) Our conversation with Amir covers world events, the upcoming election, oil prices, the future of EVs, gold, the likelihood of another recession, and economic predictions for 2024. It's a good reminder that - as easy as it is to focus on our immediate community/town/state/region - what's happening in the world around us can significantly impact how we do business. And this episode is a great place to start.   Key Takeaways: How geopolitical tensions impact oil prices Taiwan’s importance in semiconductor production - and what that means for us Opportunities during a recession for investment How population decline affects economic growth Will AI be the miracle humanity needs? Favorite Quote: “It's very possible that there's going to be an opportunity to pick up things on the cheap during 2024 and benefit from that during 2025.”   Connect with Amir: Website: https://www.economicdefensefund.com   Linkedin:  https://www.linkedin.com/company/economic-defense-fund/ Youtube:  https://www.youtube.com/@economicdefense  Substack: https://econdef.substack.com      Stay Connected: Connect with Matt and Luigi on Instagram: @matthew.r.meehan @luigi_rosabianca @theLiquidLunchProject @ShieldAdvisoryGroup Visit The Liquid Lunch Project website and subscribe to The Weekly, our Friday morning newsletter, for all the latest in the world of finance, tech, small business, and more. www.theliquidlunchproject.com Make sure you never miss an episode — check out The Liquid Lunch Project on Apple Podcasts, and don’t forget to subscribe, rate, and review.