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Debt Crisis Inflating Assets Higher with Clive Thompson

Apr 19, 2024
Clive Thompson, with 47 years in wealth management, discusses potential financial crisis, stickier inflation, financial repression, and the rise in precious metals. The conversation explores impacts of low interest rates on banks, challenges faced by American banks, and inflation trends influenced by the Ukraine-Russia conflict. China's increasing gold purchases and contrasting behaviors between Chinese and Westerners towards gold are also analyzed for diversification strategies.
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  • Increasing debt leads to global asset price inflation, driven by asset scarcity and rising demand.
  • Banking sector risks from short-term borrowing vs long-term lending mismatch could lead to insolvency and failures.

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Impact of Government Debt on Asset Allocation

As the government accrues more debt, individuals consider their asset allocation strategies, leading to a rise in asset prices worldwide. The increasing rarity and desirability of assets influence their quicker price escalation. Retail prices are also affected by components like labor, while fiat money's inflation rate is around 10%.

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