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Rick Rule: Gold Could 4X as the U.S. Dollar Implodes | A 1970s-Style Crisis Is Coming?

Jun 11, 2025
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Rick Rule
Rick Rule, a legendary investor and founder of Rule Investment Media, offers compelling insights on the precarious state of the U.S. dollar, suggesting it could lose 75% of its purchasing power. He predicts a gold surge, potentially quadrupling in value, as inflation rises. Discussing the Fed's failings, he warns about a looming financial crisis reminiscent of the 1970s. The conversation also covers undervalued gold stocks, uranium market dynamics, and the speculative nature of rare earths, urging investors to seek quality over quantity.
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INSIGHT

The U.S. Dollar's Hidden Default

  • The U.S. is undergoing a dishonest default by effectively reducing the dollar's purchasing power by 75% in a decade, mirroring the 1970s crisis.
  • This hidden inflation acts like a tax on holders of U.S. dollar-denominated assets and fuels gold's upcoming bull market.
ADVICE

Recognize Gold as Inflation Hedge

  • Investors should understand that gold's recent price rise reflects escalating fears about the dollar's real rate and purchasing power.
  • Recognize that gold has maintained purchasing power for decades, making it a prudent hedge against inflation risks.
INSIGHT

The Scale of U.S. Debt Problems

  • The US federal debt exceeds $36 trillion on-balance sheet, with off-balance liabilities totaling $100 trillion, far exceeding Americans' aggregate net worth.
  • This unsustainable fiscal condition underpins the dollar's declining purchasing power and the likelihood of inflationary default rather than honest repayment.
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