MoneyMasters Podcast 🎙️ 1/15/26: Jason Schenker on the Biggest Risks Facing Investors in 2026

Mike Larson | Editor-in-Chief

The year 2026 is shaping up to be one defined by economic uncertainty, geopolitical tensions, and rapid technological change. For investors, the challenge is understanding which risks truly matter – and where opportunity may emerge.

In this episode of the MoneyShow MoneyMasters Podcast, Jason Schenker, president of Prestige Economics and chairman of The Futurist Institute, breaks down the major forces shaping markets in 2026.

He shares his outlook on the labor market, inflation, and Federal Reserve policy, explains his “Cold War Two” framework for today’s geopolitical risks, and discusses how Artificial Intelligence is becoming an invisible but essential operating system across the global economy.

From macro trends to AI adoption and global power shifts, Jason offers investors a clear framework for navigating the year ahead with perspective rather than reaction.

Reminder: Jason will be speaking at the 2026 MoneyShow/TradersEXPO Las Vegas, scheduled for Feb. 23-25. Click HERE to register.

Finviz’ Jacobs: The Benefits of Applying Fixed Income Principles to Stock Investing

Yoni Jacobs is chief investment officer at Finviz, where he focuses on stock market research and developing new tools and features for investors and traders. In this presentation from a recent MoneyShow Virtual Expo, he demonstrates how to apply fixed income principles – yield, quality, and solvency – to equity investing. Using Finviz heatmaps and screeners, you’ll learn to identify strong balance sheets, attractive valuations, and profitable companies while avoiding credit risk traps. 

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• Top Picks 2026: Ceragon Networks (CRNT)
  👉️ TICKER: CRNT
  Ceragon Networks Ltd. (CRNT) had a rough 2025, tumbling by more than half. But the stock also had an incredible 2024, rising over 116%. All in all, Ceragon looks primed for long-term growth...and is supported by strong macro drivers and an attractive valuation. That makes it my top growth pick for 2026, writes Philip MacKeller, editor of Contra the Heard.

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🌎 🏛️ Why political turmoil hasn't derailed the stock market. Neither Fed drama nor Venezuela have bothered investors to start 2026. (Opening Bell Daily)