Wealthion - Be Financially Resilient Gerald Celente: China Will Lead the AI Race as the Dollar Declines & WWIII Begins
Jan 16, 2026
Gerald Celente, a recognized trend forecaster and publisher of the Trends Journal, shares insights on the looming instability in global markets. He argues that AI is inevitable and warns of a potential bubble fueled by debt. Celente highlights China’s emerging dominance in AI and critiques the U.S. dollar's decline amid increasing geopolitical tensions. He also connects rising gold and silver prices to economic stress, predicting risks of a commercial real estate bust and escalating conflicts that could lead to larger wars.
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Gen Z's Economic Anger Shapes Politics
- Gen Z's economic distress is driving political change and protests worldwide.
- Gerald Celente says their lack of wealth fuels revolutions and new leaders like New York's mayor.
Empty Offices Threaten Banks
- Office vacancy rates have surged since COVID and threaten bank balance sheets.
- Celente warns lease nonrenewals will cause defaults and a banking bust that could crash markets.
Hold Precious Metals During Turmoil
- Expect gold and silver to rise as global economic and geopolitical stress increases.
- Celente recommends holding precious metals because declining economies and currencies push prices higher.
