Supply Shock The U.S Debt End Game (Part 1/2) | Lyn Alden & Luke Gromen
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Apr 10, 2024 
Financial analyst Lyn Alden and expert on inflation Luke Gromen discuss fiscal dominance, U.S. debt end game, impact on inflation, debt monetization, geopolitical strategies, and navigating economic realities. They also explore scenarios of U.S. debt, foreign investment, inflation challenges, AI adoption impact on inflation, and emerging computing technologies.
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Gold's Divergence Explained
- The US seizure of Russian FX reserves and Treasury market support signaled rising gold demand despite diverging real rates.
- Gold is increasingly viewed as a reserve currency by BRICS and as an oil currency, driving its price up.
Understanding Fiscal Dominance
- Fiscal dominance occurs when fiscal policy dictates monetary policy, limiting the Fed's independence.
- High public debt means raising rates can increase fiscal expenses more than it slows the private sector, muting monetary policy impact.
Yellen's Dollar Management Strategy
- Rising true interest expense as a percentage of tax receipts signals fiscal dominance and Treasury market dysfunction.
- Janet Yellen manages this by weakening the dollar to keep real rates negative and Treasury markets stable.