Underpinning the markets are economic waves where demand ebbs and flows throughout an 18-year cycle which helps determine investment opportunities. This is the theme of the recently released book The Secret Wealth Advantage. The author, Akhil Patel, a long time proponent of the 18-year cycle, dropped by the IGTV studios to discuss the book and how the cycle is moving at the moment. Also discussed is the fact that this is now a global cycle which involves new economies such as China which, according to Akhil Patel, adds an extra layer of certainty.
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