Decades of Lies, Debt, and Denial, Now Comes the Reckoning | Matthew Piepenburg

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Oct 6, 2025

Matthew Piepenburg, a macro commentator and partner at von Greyerz, dives deep into global financial shifts and the surging gold market. He discusses the alarming 'Stalingrad Moment' for the dollar, linking it to increasing debt and political polarization. Matthew argues that the Federal Reserve's attempts to control the economy are mere illusions, revealing a trend towards de-dollarization. He highlights central banks' shift from Treasuries to gold, positioning it as a more trusted reserve in the current financial landscape.

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INSIGHT

Debt As The Root Political Driver

Matthew Piepenburg traces US political polarization back to an unsustainable debt trap that drives policy and social friction.
He argues debt is the root cause shaping Fed actions, tariffs, stablecoin talk, and political blame.

ADVICE

Treat Cuts As Band‑Aid Not Cure

Cut bureaucratic waste can help but won't solve structural debt and requires political will.
Recognize spending cuts alone are a band-aid and real fixes need deeper fiscal and monetary change.

INSIGHT

Fed Protects The Bond Market, Not Long Term

Piepenburg says the Fed behaves to protect bond markets and Wall Street, not long-term national health.
He insists the Fed cannot raise rates meaningfully due to the size of public debt and political pressure.

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Matthew Piepenburg joins us to break down historic global shifts, surging gold prices, and what he calls the “Stalingrad Moment” of the dollar. From debt traps and Fed illusions to central banks dumping Treasuries for gold, is this the great global reset?------------👨‍💼 Guest: Matthew Piepenburg, Partner🏢 Company: von Greyerz Gold🌎 https://vongreyerz.gold/📅 Recording date: October 2nd, 2025---------------------📆 Save the Date 📆DEUTSCHE GOLDMESSE November 14 & 15, 2025 in Frankfurt, Germanywww.deutschegoldmesse.com FREE Registration for Investors! Keynotes: Rick Rule, Alex Krainer, Markus Bussler, Keith Neumeyer, David Finch, John Forwood---------------------📰 Up-to-Date Commodity Prices & Commentary 📰👉 Clear Commodity Network 👈🌎 https://clearcommodity.net/ 🌎►► Follow Us! ◄◄Twitter: / soarfinancial Website: http://www.soarfinancial.com/---------------------00:00 – “The Dollar’s Stalingrad Moment”00:36 – Welcome back: Matthew Piepenburg returns01:00 – Gold was $750 cheaper last time we spoke01:30 – 80 years since WWII: Is a global reset underway?06:00 – Debt trap and political polarization in America11:30 – “Band-Aid solutions for open wounds”18:00 – Fed, rates & the illusion of control22:00 – De-dollarization accelerates: Gold vs U.S. Treasuries27:00 – The final dance of the U.S. dollar30:10 – Gold vs toilet paper money: The reckoning31:30 – Where to find Matthew Piepenburg*Disclaimer:*Some of the links presented might be affiliate links. We might receive a commission if a purchase is made using those links! Unless specifically disclosed, all information available on Soar Financial and its affiliates or partners should be considered as non-commercial in nature. None of the content produced by Soar Financial should be considered an endorsement, offer or recommendation to buy or sell securities. Soar Financial is not registered with any financial or securities regulatory authority in Canada, the US, Europe, or the UK, and does not provide, nor claim to provide, investment advice or recommendations to any consumer of the content that Soar Financial produces and publicizes. Always do your own due diligence and/or consult a qualified legal, tax, or investment professional if personal advice is deemed necessary.Soar Financial and its related companies (including its directors, employees, and representatives) or a connected person may hold equity positions in securities detailed in communications. When this occurs a disclosure will be made. Disclosures on social media will be made using the hashtag #coi (short for conflict of interest).Soar Financial, its affiliates, and their respective directors, officers, employees, or agents expressly disclaim any liability for losses or damages, whether direct, indirect, special, or consequential, or other consequences, howsoever caused, arising out of any use or reproduction of this site or any decision made or action taken in reliance upon the produced content of Soar Financial, whether authorized or not. By accessing Soar Financial’s content, each consumer of Soar Financial content releases Soar Financial, its affiliates, and their respective officers, directors, agents, and employees from all claims and proceedings for such losses, damages, or consequences.#Gold #USDollar #MacroEconomics #BRICS #DeDollarization #DebtCrisis #Inflation #FederalReserve #BondMarket #CurrencyReset #GlobalOrder #Geopolitics #Trump2024 #EconomicCollapse #BrettonWoods #Tariffs #CentralBanks #GoldPrice #FinancialCrisis #SoarFinancially