The Big Beautiful Bill: Tax Cuts, Markets & Energy Dominance

In this episode of Energy Newsbeat – Conversations in Energy, Stuart Turley welcomes Paul Auslander, CFP and President of Seabridge Private Wealth, for a sharp, insightful dive into the economic and investment landscape following the passage of the “Big Beautiful Bill.” They unpack the bill’s impact on tax cuts, interest rates, energy dominance, and bond market stability. From LNG exports and nuclear microreactors to AI, housing, and the global investment rebound, this episode explores key financial trends shaping the future—with a healthy dose of humor, geopolitics, and T. Boone Pickens' wisdom. I had an absolute blast visiting with Paul, and we highly recommend staying with Paul and your CFP and CPA before tax season. Paul brought some real insights to investing in our current market. Connect with Paul on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/paulauslander/ Thank you, Paul, for stopping by the podcast and for your leadership in the investing and finance market. - Stu Highlights of the Podcast 00:00 - Intro 01:06 – Tax Cuts Made Permanent 03:35 – High-Tax States Benefit 04:10 – CPA Burnout & Complexity 04:31 – T. Boone Pickens Legacy 05:15 – Tariffs & U.S. Manufacturing 06:07 – Market Uncertainty & Bonds 08:46 – Debt & Bond Market Risks 09:40 – Trump vs. The Fed 10:15 – Interest Rates & Real Estate 12:09 – LNG Boom & EU Demand 13:34 – Global Markets Rebound 13:42 – Wind Project Stalls 15:40 – Wind Turbine Failures 16:08 – Nuclear & Micro Reactors 18:02 – 2025 Investment Picks 19:52 – Contact & Wrap-Up