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Dr. Doom: We’re In For An Epic Economic Collapse Where Not Even The Wealthy Are Safe

Jul 10, 2025
Joining the discussion is Marc Faber, known as “Dr. Doom,” an investment advisor and publisher of the Gloom Boom Doom Report. He shares his stark outlook on economic inequality, revealing how monetary policies disproportionately benefit the wealthy while the middle class suffers. Faber critiques the U.S. dollar's dwindling purchasing power and advocates for investing in precious metals like gold and silver as a safeguard. He also raises alarms about potential political upheaval and the looming risks of economic collapse that could threaten even the richest among us.
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Economy vs. Markets Reality

  • The economy and financial markets differ greatly; markets may thrive while typical households suffer.
  • Wealth inequality deepens as middle and lower classes face declining living standards and affordability issues.
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Job Loss vs. Manufacturing Output

  • Manufacturing jobs in the U.S. have shrunk but not the manufacturing output.
  • Automation and outsourcing explain job loss more than economic decline.
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Monetary Easing Favors Banks

  • Monetary easing pumps money first to banks and financiers, boosting their profits.
  • Small businesses and ordinary people receive very little of this liquidity, creating inequalities.
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