John Rapley
Political economist and author of Icarus Economics, offering historical and cultural perspectives on gold's enduring allure.
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Jan 29, 2026 • 19min
Why the world is in a ‘gold rush’
John Rapley, political economist and author, gives cultural and historical takes on gold's magnetism. Douglas Porter, BMO chief economist, explains market forces driving the rally. They discuss retail gold selling, central bank buying, dollar weakness, de‑dollarization, and whether the current rush looks like past bubbles.
