In this conversation, Tavi Costa, a macro strategist at Crescat Capital, shares his insights on the financial markets, focusing on emerging markets, commodities, and the implications of US monetary policy. He discusses his personal journey into finance, the importance of understanding macro trends, and the potential for financial repression in the face of rising debt. Tavi emphasizes the critical role of gold and commodities in future economic growth, particularly in light of the AI revolution and changing geopolitical dynamics. He also highlights the significance of building personal conviction in investment decisions and the need for investors to be aware of valuation in their strategies.KEY TAKEWAYS• Tavi Costa's journey into finance began with personal experiences with money.• He emphasizes the importance of understanding macro trends in investment.• Emerging markets are seen as the next big opportunity in investing.• The US is facing significant debt challenges that will impact monetary policy.• Financial repression may be a necessary response to manage debt levels.• Gold is viewed as a critical asset in times of economic uncertainty.• Tavi believes that commodities will play a central role in future economic growth.• The AI revolution will require substantial infrastructure and resources.• Valuation is key in assessing investment opportunities in mining.• Tavi stresses the importance of building personal conviction in investment decisions.ABOUT THE GUESTTavi is a Macro Strategist at Crescat Capital and has been with the firm since 2013. He is responsible for developing Crescat’s macro models as part of our thematic investment process. His research has been featured in financial publications such as Bloomberg, Fox Business, CNN, The Wall Street Journal, Yahoo Finance, Reuters, and others. Tavi is a native of São Paulo, Brazil, and is fluent in Portuguese, Spanish, and English. Before joining Crescat, he worked with the underwriting of financial products and in international business at Braservice, a large logistics company in Brazil. Tavi graduated cum laude from Lindenwood University in St. Louis with a B.A. degree in Business Administration with an emphasis in Finance and a minor in Spanish. GUEST LINKS: X: https://x.com/TaviCostaLinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/otavio-tavi-costa-76368628Guest’s Book Recommendations: 1. The Art of Speculation: Philip L. Carret - https://amzn.to/3IUYIpr2. Lords of Finance: Liaquat Ahamed - https://amzn.to/3VREgJ13. Men and Mines of Newmont: A Fifty-Year History - https://amzn.to/42mTxW4ABOUT THE HOSTFarzin Irani is a global wealth strategist with over 20+ years of cross-border experience, empowering high-net-worth individuals, entrepreneurs, and family offices to navigate uncertainty with clarity and confidence. His advisory work centres on wealth preservation and intergenerational resilience, ensuring decisions made today stand the test of time.As Managing Director of Success Simplified Ltd, and a regular voice on New Zealand’s ‘Money Talks’ segment on Reality Check Radio (RCR), Farzin is known for simplifying complexity by turning economic signals and geopolitical shifts into actionable strategies for his clients.Whether it’s on stage at financial industry events or in international boardrooms, he sparks fresh ideas and challenges groupthink, whilst guiding C-suite leaders and executives in making bespoke investment decisions and capital deployment strategies for the future - with conviction.HOST LINKSFind him here: https://linktr.ee/farziniraniBusiness Website (Success Simplified Ltd): www.successsimplified.lifeHost Interviews on ‘Money Talks’ on RCR: https://rcr.media/explore/?feature=202Host Book Recommendations: https://successsimplified.life/media-resources/