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2024 Facing "A Recipe For Turmoil" | John Rubino
Oct 19, 2023
Macro and monetary analyst John Rubino discusses countercurrents in the economy, impact of pandemic on savings, potential triggers like the banking sector and pension funds, generational wealth transfer, concept of 'money heaven', rise of populist politics, importance of money in politics, and upcoming Wealthion Fall Online Conference.
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- The current state of the global economy and financial markets is precarious, with factors such as massive deficit spending and rising interest rates creating potential turmoil.
- There is a need for a fundamental reassessment of the global monetary system, as the current fiat currency experiment is reaching its limits and causing financial crises in countries like China and Japan.
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Inflation and the Fragile Global Economy
The podcast episode discusses the current state of the global economy and financial markets, emphasizing that both are in a precarious state. Factors such as massive deficit spending, rising interest rates, and the burden of debt are affecting different sectors and creating potential turmoil. The episode highlights the challenges faced by individuals who have depleted savings, face increasing living costs, and are burdened by debt. Additionally, it discusses the risks faced by banks, commercial real estate, insurance companies, and pension funds due to potential defaults and losses. The podcast also explores how these issues are sparking a populist movement and a growing awareness of the flaws in the current monetary system.
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