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ISSUE 112
MAY 2025
BUFFETT’S
FAREWELL AND
THE FUTURE OF US
EXCEPTIONALISM
LESSONS FOR INVESTORS
IN A CHANGING WORLD
BY WEALTH ADVISER challenges decades of growth optimism.” (Firstlinks, Does
Buffett’s Farewell Represent Peak America?) In an environ-
Introduction: Buffett’s Legacy and ment marked by geopolitical uncertainty, technological
the Crossroads of US Exceptionalism disruption, and shifting global capital flows, understanding
Warren Buffett, often dubbed the “Oracle of Omaha,” has the future of US exceptionalism-and how to adapt invest-
long stood as a symbol of American capitalism’s resilience, ment strategies accordingly-has never been more critical.
rationality, and optimism. For decades, his steady hand at In this article, we explore the structural drivers and risks
the helm of Berkshire Hathaway has reassured investors shaping US markets, map the opportunities and challenges
that, despite market turbulence or economic shocks, the for future returns, and distil practical lessons for investors
underlying dynamism of the United States would ultimately seeking resilience in an era of uncertainty.
prevail. Yet, as Buffett’s retirement becomes a real possibil-
ity, a deeper question emerges: does his farewell represent The New Capital Cycle:
not just the end of an era, but a turning point for US eco- Drivers of US Exceptionalism
nomic exceptionalism itself? To understand whether US exceptionalism is sustainable,
This question is not merely philosophical. It has pro- it is essential to examine the underlying forces that have set
found implications for investors worldwide, especially as American markets apart. Historically, the United States has
the “peak America” narrative takes hold. As one recent anal- benefited from a unique combination of technological inno-
ysis put it, “Buffett’s departure may signal a broader shift vation, entrepreneurial culture, capital market depth, and
in market psychology, where the ‘peak America’ narrative demographic vitality. But are these advantages still intact?
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