Multipolarity Golden Year, Colour Evolution, This Week In Political Instability
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Oct 9, 2025 Gold prices skyrocket to $4,000 an ounce as the dollar falters, prompting discussions on de-dollarization's impact. The EU plans a significant budget increase for NGOs, contrasting with dwindling U.S. foreign aid. Amidst global chaos, France faces political upheaval, the Philippines reels from protest over typhoon relief funds, and Georgia sees unrest over alleged coup attempts. The effectiveness of Western influence tactics is questioned as emerging markets rise to prominence. Tune in for deep insights into these unfolding crises!
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New Analysts Learn Shutdown Theatrics
- Philip recalls new analysts repeatedly panicking about government shutdowns until they learned to ignore them.
- He uses that experience to contrast past shutdown theatrics with current market seriousness.
Gold Rally Signals Structural Dollar Weakness
- Gold surged toward $4,000 and major banks raised multi-year targets amid dollar weakness and government shutdown fears.
- Philip Pilkington links this to structural dollar decline, higher deficits, and shifting central bank dynamics.
Wall Street Warnings Signal Real Alarm
- Ken Griffin and other Wall Street figures publicly warning about the dollar reflect serious alarm, not casual rhetoric.
- Philip argues this shows the business class fears systemic disruption to dollar hegemony and markets.