Jan 28, 2026
Some weeks call for rain boots because the conversation is going somewhere most people would rather avoid. This episode steps into charged territory on purpose: geopolitics, tariffs, China and Taiwan, Greenland, and the policy decisions shaping today’s headlines. There’s no posturing here and no outrage bait, just a willingness to talk through complex questions instead of skirting around them.
From there, the focus shifts to what actually matters for investors: how markets tend to react when policy dominates the news cycle, why short-term volatility shows up, and how data and discipline help cut through the noise. It’s a reminder that staying informed doesn’t mean staying reactive.
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Episode Timeline/Key Highlights:
0:00 — Mailbag Setup And Topic Preview
2:10 — Greenland, Policy Not Politics
6:30 — Western Hemisphere Strategy And Oil
9:40 — Tariff Threats And Market Volatility
13:40 — Rare Earths, Greenland, And Leverage
16:20 — China–Taiwan Risk And Market Impact
20:00 — Shipbuilding Gap And Naval Capacity
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About “Off the Wall”:
Markets are noisy. Your time is limited. Off The Wall cuts through the clutter. Hosts Dave Armstrong, CFA and Nate Tonsager, CIPM bring you straightforward, candid insights about what’s really moving markets and why it matters for successful investors. From economic shifts to portfolio positioning, we break down the complexities so you can invest with intention and stay grounded when headlines and life feels chaotic.
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