Learn how Bret Kenwell of eToro navigates market volatility, inflation, and his investment strategies to help you protect and grow your wealth. In this episode, Wealthion host James Connor interviews Bret Kenwell, Investment and Options analyst at eToro. Bret shares his expert insights on navigating the current economic landscape, understanding market trends, and making smart investment choices. This conversation touches a wide range of topics including inflation, interest rates, the health of the U.S. consumer, and the performance of gold and Bitcoin. We are partnering with SALT to offer our Wealthion community an exclusive opportunity to access a full day of top-tier financial insights and networking opportunities — all from the comfort of your own home and at a fraction of the cost of attending in person. Learn more here: https://wealthion.com/lp/salt24conference/ TIMESTAMPS:  00:00 - Introduction by James Connor 01:30 - Bret Kenwell's Background and Role at eToro 02:30 - Market Trends and Social Investing 04:00 - Impact of Roaring Kitty and GameStop Surge 05:10 - Broadening Investments Beyond Tech 06:55 - U.S. Economy and Market Outlook 08:05 - Inflation Insights and Fed Policies 11:10 -Interest Rates and Market Predictions 13:20 - Health of the U.S. Consumer 18:20 - Investing in Gold and Bitcoin 24:10 -  Conclusion