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Trump's Potential Treasury Secretary on Macro Strategy ft. Scott Bessent

Real Vision: Finance & Investing

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Understanding the Precarious Economic Endgame

The financial landscape is approaching a critical point where current monetary and fiscal policies are unsustainable, akin to a chess match nearing its conclusion. Key indicators suggest that the markets are reluctant to fund these policies, and a release valve is anticipated, likely involving the dollar or interest rates. Gold has consistently outperformed the S&P since 2000, indicating its value as a safe haven. The U.S. economy is exhibiting an unprecedented 7% budget deficit without the typical triggers of crisis or war, highlighting the abnormality and potential instability of the current economic situation. The motivations behind such a deficit, driven by economic stimulus efforts, demand careful consideration.

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