The Jay Martin Show The US Dollar will Decline by 75% - Here’s How to Prepare Yourself
May 24, 2025
Rick Rule, a legendary resource investor known for his insights into the natural resource sector, discusses the alarming potential for the U.S. dollar to depreciate by 75%. He draws parallels to the economic turmoil of the 1970s and emphasizes the importance of preparing for socio-economic shifts. The conversation covers the complexities of global trade, the impact of government policy, and how to de-risk investments. Listeners gain actionable strategies for navigating the upcoming economic turbulence and learn the value of long-term, disciplined investment thinking.
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US Dollar's Imminent 75% Decline
- The U.S. dollar is poised to lose 75% of its purchasing power over the next decade, mirroring the 1970s economic collapse.
- Anticipating this decline with the right asset allocation could yield significant investment returns.
Globalization's End and New Trade Blocks
- Globalization's best days are behind us as the world fractures into politicized trading blocks.
- Political influence and transactional trade agreements now override free trade's economic benefits.
US Trade Policies Favor Politics Over Economics
- U.S. trade policies often prioritize ideological or political goals over pure economic interests.
- Chinese manufacturing benefits American consumers broadly, while American workers and capitalists bear concentrated political costs.
