The Tyrant Billionaire

Chapter 435 An Overview Of Investing In The United States

Hardy smacked his lips."This is quite a broad topic. I'm not sure where to begin."

"Then let's start with the economy. After all, we're both businessmen. How do you view the future of America's economy?" David inquired.

Hardy paused for a moment, both to organize his thoughts and to decide how much he should reveal. He held the advantage of foresight but couldn't disclose everything. However, he could share some of his insights into future developments.

"Prosperity, without a doubt," Hardy began.

"We won World War II, and although Britain and France were victors as well, they lost a lot in the process, which will accelerate their decline. Even though the British are aware of this, they won't be able to stop it. America is destined to become the new world hegemon."

"As for the economy, we're about to enter a golden age of growth. Right now, the U.S. is the world's factory, producing more than half of all industrial and consumer goods worldwide. Exports will grow rapidly, and this will drive the value of other sectors, like banking, insurance, and even entertainment."

At this point, Hardy glanced at David and smiled. "My Hardy Group is relatively new, without the foundation that families like Rockefeller or DuPont have built over time. You've risen through real industry, and I can't compete with you in that area. So, I had to carve out a different path."

David nodded in agreement.

"You foresee export growth, so you've been acquiring shipping companies to earn profits from the middle of the supply chain."

"It seems like your investments revolve around this idea—shipping, banking, and the entertainment industry."

"What other sectors do you see thriving in the future?" David asked.

Hardy smiled and replied, "If we're talking about the most profitable industries in the future, it has to be oil. Cars will become widespread, and cruise ships will need fuel. Oil will continue to be a necessity."

"And there's petrochemical products. There are already many valuable innovations in that field, and there will only be more in the future. So, the oil industry will keep making money. In terms of oil, no one can match the Rockefellers."

David looked at Hardy and gave a slight nod.

His family had come to the same conclusion long ago, which is why they continued to invest heavily in the oil industry. This time, during the European inspection tour, Rockefeller's primary focus was on the oil industries of various countries. They had already signed agreements with several nations, covering oil supply, refining, storage, and the petrochemical industry.

"What about other industries? What else do you think will do well?"

"The automotive industry is bound to thrive, and the steel industry will boom because post-war reconstruction and the growth of the automotive sector will drive steel demand. Rubber will also do well, thanks to the demand for tires. And with more cars, we'll need more roads, so asphalt will be in high demand."

At this point, Hardy turned to David and said, "Actually, I've set up a small oil company myself. It's quite modest—just a single well. I've sent a team to the Middle East to

"So it was a gamble?"

"Exactly, a gamble—and fortunately, I won," Hardy said with a laugh.

"That shows your skill. Many people were surprised by the election result, but you played a decisive role. It was a very successful investment," David commented.

Indeed.

If Hardy hadn't successfully invested in Johnson, his HD Security wouldn't have collaborated with the Department of Defense to establish a defense company, and he wouldn't have gained access to warships and fighter jets.

Nor would he have had this European inspection tour.

Although Hardy's investments appeared to be limited to banking, shipping, and luxury goods, and seemed smaller than those of other conglomerates, he knew that if he managed these sectors well, his future wealth would reach the hundreds of billions, or even trillions.

Wells Fargo had made great strides during this inspection tour. It now covered the entire U.S. and had branches in multiple European countries. Acquiring HSBC, a bank deeply rooted in Asia, had elevated Wells Fargo into a major international bank.