The Meb Faber Show - Better Investing Marc Faber on Democracy, Debt, and Surviving the Next Market Regime | #613
Jan 16, 2026
In this engaging discussion, Marc Faber, editor of the Gloom, Boom & Doom Report and a seasoned investor known for his contrarian views, shares insights on the chaotic nature of financial markets post-COVID. He discusses the recent rise of precious metals and how money printing has exacerbated economic inequality. Faber presents a compelling case for bonds while highlighting opportunities in emerging markets like Thailand and Vietnam. He emphasizes the crucial need for diversification in an uncertain global landscape.
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Uneven Gains From Money Printing
- Money printing lifts asset prices unevenly, benefiting financial-asset owners first and widening wealth inequality.
- Marc Faber warns this distortion creates long-term social and political risks if it continues.
Inflation’s Irregular Path
- Price increases from monetary expansion hit different sectors at different times, not uniformly.
- Faber notes that wages and living costs shift irregularly, producing winners and losers across time.
Revisit Underowned Bonds
- Consider bonds as under-owned assets that could rally during a major economic downturn.
- Reallocate modestly into quality bonds as a hedge against equity crashes and flight-to-safety moves.
