Coffee and a Mike Matt Smith #1067
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Feb 11, 2025 Matt Smith lives on a ranch in Uruguay and co-hosts 'Doug Casey's Take' where he explores economic trends. He discusses the surge in gold demand amidst dollar devaluation, alongside potential economic resets and the Trump administration's strategies. Topics also include the interplay of digital currencies and government surveillance, trade dynamics with China, and the future of work in an AI-driven world. Smith emphasizes personal financial preparedness through asset diversification and investing in gold.
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- Matt Smith discusses the run on gold, dollar devaluation, and an economic reset.
- He also analyzes the Trump administration's potential economic strategies.
Run on Gold
- A large, price-insensitive buyer is acquiring physical gold, likely the U.S. Treasury or Fed.
- This suggests preparation for a gold audit and a potential return to a gold-backed monetary system.
Dollar Devaluation Strategy
- The U.S. plans to devalue the dollar to regain economic competitiveness.
- This devaluation aims to make U.S. exports more appealing by lowering their price relative to other currencies.