In this episode, we have Jason Nees, Pantheon Investments Portfolio Manager and we dive into a comprehensive discussion about the current state of the economy, particularly with a focus on market updates, opportunities, and risks for capital allocation. We tackle and provide you with a macroeconomic assessment, highlighting the resilience in some areas while expressing concerns about consumer behavior and mixed performance across different sectors in the stock market. Our conversation delves into the upcoming political landscape and its potential impacts, including the effects of the election on stimulus measures and deficit spending. We also touch on policies surrounding the 1031 exchange and the importance of sticking to core fundamentals in capital allocation. We also take a look at the rise in interest rates and its impact on distressed real estate markets, presenting future opportunities. Private credit is noted as a complex and growing asset class, with inherent risks in exotic issuances and default rates under uncertain economic conditions, reflecting the intricate balancing act required for strategic capital allocation in the current environment.   In this episode we talked about:  The current state of the economy, focusing on market updates, opportunities, and risks for capital allocation. The upcoming political landscape, including the effects of the election on stimulus measures and deficit spending, and policies surrounding the 1031 exchange. Consumer spending trends and the dichotomy in discretionary expenses versus travel and entertainment, along with stock market valuations and opportunities in small caps. Challenges in real estate markets, particularly multifamily transactions, and the role of private credit in providing quicker approvals compared to traditional banks, despite higher risks in a weak economy.   Connect with Jason: Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jnees     Join the Pantheon Investor Club: https://pantheoninvest.com/investor-signup/   Website: www.pantheoninvest.com   Podcast: www.pantheoninvest.com/podcast   Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/PantheonInvest   Instagram: www.instagram.com/pantheoninvest   LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/pantheon-invest   Twitter: https://twitter.com/Pantheon_Invest    Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC8EsPFlwQUpMXgRMvrmbAfQ   Holistic Wealth Strategy Book: https://www.amazon.com/Holistic-Wealth-Strategy-Framework-Extraordinary-ebook/dp/B0BX4SDMS7/ref=sr_1_1?keywords=holistic+wealth+strategy&qid=1681472301&sprefix=holistic+wealth%2Caps%2C99&sr=8-1   Email: [email protected]     Get your FREE copy of the book here: https://holisticwealthstrategy.com/