What happens when pension funds increasingly actively seek returns? How real is the threat of de-dollarization? And where does this geopolitical chess game leave Europe?In episode #7 of Yieldseekers, Rowan Rozemond, Derk van Dam and Marc Wesselink join Mark Soons to discuss the latest trends and geopolitical tensions shaping markets and investment flows.We discuss, among other things:📉 How central banks and pension funds are rewriting market logic🪙 The rise of alternative currencies and implications for the dollar🇪🇺 Europe's dependence on the U.S. and China, and the need for strategic autonomy💰 Why private equity is becoming more attractive to pension funds⚠️ The risks of sitting still while capital moves📌 Subscribe now to Yieldseekers and stay up to date with the latest news! A new episode every Friday.The audio in this podcast is AI translated from the Dutch version, which you can find here with English subtitles: https://youtu.be/YtoL1jRo6-k?si=36a5ZVuZLmIxN6yUFollow the speakers on linkedin:Rowan Rozemond: https://www.linkedin.com/in/rowanrozemond/Derk van Dam: https://www.linkedin.com/in/derk-van-dam-b72ba668/Mark Soons: https://www.linkedin.com/in/marksoons/Marc Wesselink: https://www.linkedin.com/in/marcwesselink1/Follow us on Facebook:https://www.facebook.com/584647741398391Follow us on X:https://twitter.com/theyieldseekersFollow us on LinkedIn:https://www.linkedin.com/company/106495611Follow us on Instagram:https://instagram.com/theyieldseekerspodcastFollow us on Pinterest:https://in.pinterest.com/theyieldseekerspodcastFollow us on TikTok:https://tiktok.com/@the.yieldseekers#Yieldseekers #podcast #pension #capitalism #bitcoin #china #trump

Trade tensions are rising again, energy supplies are faltering, and Europe seems to be stalling at the heart of technological progress.In episode #6 of Yieldseekers, Rowan Rozemond, Derk van Dam, Marc Wesselink, and Mr. Mark Soons analyze how geopolitics, innovation, and market forces are colliding at lightning speed.What does it mean for your investments when China dumps billions in U.S. Treasuries?What happens when Trump openly threatens to delist Chinese companies from American exchanges?And what signals does that send to global investors?Meanwhile, Europe struggles with outdated infrastructure. Innovative companies can’t access energy, permits are frozen, and regulation is stifling entrepreneurship.Hydrogen was once hailed as the key to clean energy — but real-world application remains far off from scale.In episode #6, we discuss: 🌍 The impact of a growing trade war between the U.S. and China⚡ Why hydrogen isn’t a reliable energy solution — yet💸 Europe’s innovation standstill and the risks to economic resilience📉 Volatile markets and the strategies investors are deploying🚀 Why times of crisis open doors for visionary entrepreneursFrom geopolitical tension to deeptech, from pension funds to strategic autonomy — this episode delivers insights for entrepreneurs who think ahead, spot opportunities, and set their own course.📌 Subscribe to Yieldseekers and stay updated with the latest trends — new episodes every Friday!Follow the speakers on linkedin:Rowan Rozemond: https://www.linkedin.com/in/rowanrozemond/Derk van Dam: https://www.linkedin.com/in/derk-van-dam-b72ba668/Mark Soons: https://www.linkedin.com/in/marksoons/Marc Wesselink: https://www.linkedin.com/in/marcwesselink1/Follow us on Facebook:https://www.facebook.com/584647741398391Follow us on X:https://twitter.com/theyieldseekersFollow us on LinkedIn:https://www.linkedin.com/company/106495611Follow us on Instagram:https://instagram.com/theyieldseekerspodcastFollow us on Pinterest:https://in.pinterest.com/theyieldseekerspodcastFollow us on TikTok:https://tiktok.com/@the.yieldseekers#Yieldseekers #AI #Crypto #Europe #China #Trump #VS #podcast

The audio in this podcast is AI translated from the Dutch version, which you can find here with English subtitles: https://youtu.be/4Ei5Jtf_3nQ?si=ePBa8iFAPPF0Ru5dTrade war, AI weapons, and the future of investing? In episode #5 of Yieldseekers, Rowan Rozemond, Derk van Dam, Marc Wesselink, and Mr. Mark Soons discuss the rapidly changing world of geopolitics, technology, and money flows.What does Trump's new 20% import tariff mean for Europe? Are we heading toward a full-blown trade war? Or is there instead an opportunity for Europe to become more self-sufficient? And what should we make of China's AI weapons development or its use of crypto as a strategic power tool?We discuss, among other things:🌍 The potential consequences of a new trade war🤖 AI calling with AI, and what that says about the future💰 Investing in a world of volatility: what strategies do work?🧠 How geopolitics forces us to think about diversification, assets and autonomyFrom Taiwan to German automakers, AI investments to energy independence: this episode is packed with insights for entrepreneurs, investors and curious minds.📌 Subscribe to Yieldseekers now and stay up to date with the latest news!Follow the speakers on LinkedIn:Rowan Rozemond: https://www.linkedin.com/in/rowanrozemond/Derk van Dam: https://www.linkedin.com/in/derk-van-dam-b72ba668/Mark Soons: https://www.linkedin.com/in/marksoons/Mark Wesselink: https://www.linkedin.com/in/marcwesselink1/Follow us on Facebook:https://www.facebook.com/584647741398391Follow us on X:https://twitter.com/theyieldseekersFollow us on LinkedIn:https://www.linkedin.com/company/106495611Follow us on Instagram:https://instagram.com/theyieldseekerspodcastFollow us on Pinterest:https://in.pinterest.com/theyieldseekerspodcastFollow us on TikTok:https://tiktok.com/@the.yieldseekers#Yieldseekers #AI #Crypto #Europe #China #Trump #VS #podcast