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Wealthion’s Best Of 2025: Gerald Celente — AI Bust, Gold Boom, War & Global Recession Ahead?

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Jan 1, 2026
Gerald Celente, a seasoned trend forecaster and publisher of Trends Journal, shares his sharp insights on the shaky foundations of today's economic boom. He warns of a potential AI bubble burst, a declining dollar due to BRICS challenges, and the risks of a looming global recession. Celente highlights the crucial role of gold and silver as safe havens amidst rising social unrest and geopolitical tensions. Brett Rentmeester, founder of WindRock Wealth Management, adds perspective on monetary stimulus effects and the importance of hard assets as strategic investment opportunities.
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AI Boom Mirrors Dot‑Com Bubble

  • Gerald Celente warns the current AI-driven market resembles the dot-com bubble and is still in its infancy.
  • He predicts a bust as trillions chase speculative AI plays with limited real economic linkage.
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Wall Street vs Main Street Disconnect

  • Celente highlights a growing disconnect between Wall Street valuations and Main Street realities like housing affordability.
  • He says markets are artificially propped and lack a real relationship to the broader economy.
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Commercial Real Estate Overhang

  • Celente flags commercial real estate, especially office and warehouses, as an underreported source of defaults and bank stress.
  • He predicts more bank failures and a consequent surge in gold demand.
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