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    This Mining CEO Is Not a Gold Bug. But He Is Bullish.

    12/05/2026 | 47 mins.
    Explore the dynamics of the gold market, supply constraints, technological innovations, gold as a currency, and technology in mining efficiency, with Agnico Eagle Mines CEO Ammar Al-Joundi.
    00:00 Introduction
    03:30 Drivers of Gold Prices
    14:38 Challenges to Gold's Bullish Outlook
    17:24 Supply Constraints in Gold Mining
    21:33 Advantages of Operating in Developed Markets
    25:56 Investor Perspectives on Gold Mining
    32:38 Leveraging Technology for Efficiency
    42:05 Trend or Fad?
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    The Tax Changes Nobody Is Talking About

    28/04/2026 | 38 mins.
    Explore the biggest tax planning changes of 2026, the One Big Beautiful Act, Roth conversion pitfalls, and how AI is reshaping wealth management, with Wealth.com Senior Tax Strategist Shane Ball.
    00:00 Introduction
    08:28 The Role of Technology in Tax Planning
    17:08 Common Tax Mistakes and Best Practices
    17:56 Navigating State and Federal Tax Provisions
    18:28 Understanding Roth Conversions
    25:09 Integrating Estate and Tax Planning
    27:17 The Future of Tax Policy
    31:46 Investment Trends and Insights
    34:24 Trend or Fad?
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    How AI is Shaping Next-Gen Manufacturing

    13/04/2026 | 50 mins.
    Explore how AI is transforming industrial automation, machine learning, autonomous manufacturing, and the key workforce skills required, with Rockwell Automation VP Jordan Reynolds.
    00:00 Introduction
    02:18 Rockwell Automation's Role in Industrial AI
    06:03 Adaptable Learning: The Next Inflection Point of Automation
    16:39 The Rise of Learning and Adaptation in Automation
    29:49 Jobs and Skills in the Age of AI
    31:16 The Human Role in Autonomous Manufacturing
    35:47 AI's Impact on Supply Chains and Scarcity
    44:23 Trend or Fad?
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    EM Debt Strengthens Amid U.S. Fiscal Uncertainty

    10/03/2026 | 19 mins.
    Explore U.S. fiscal uncertainty, tariff shifts, Fed changes, and why stronger emerging market fundamentals may offer diversification despite tighter spreads.
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    The Human Role in Modern Financial Advice

    24/02/2026 | 46 mins.
    Explore how fintech and AI expand access to personalized financial guidance, regardless of wealth level, and why human connection is vital in the age of AI with Connective CEO Ian Rosen.
    00:00 Introduction
    02:49 The Gaps in Financial Education and Advisory Services
    09:08 Building Trust in Financial Services
    13:03 Addressing Financial Anxiety and Health
    14:37 The Journey to Founding Connective
    23:08 The Future of Human Connection in Wealth Management
    31:36 The Ripple Effect of Financial Support
    32:31 The Need for Financial Professionals
    42:24 Trend or Fad?
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About Trends with Benefits
Welcome to Trends with Benefits, the podcast that gives you an insider's edge into finance, tech, and investing. Hosted by Ed Lopez, VanEck's Head of Product Management.
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