The world is moving towards a multi-polar world order with regionalization of trade and currency agreements, as countries like Japan, Australia, and European nations form their own blocs.
China has secretly been buying 10 times more gold than publicly stated, with an estimated 25,000 tons owned by citizens or the government, while Russia has been buying gold since US sanctions.
The US is at 120% debt-to-GDP, the highest in history, and the dollar’s resilience is ending as dollarization falls below 50% in Swift transactions for the first time since becoming the world reserve currency.
The US government is using Bitcoin to support the dollar and treasury market, a desperate move that is unsustainable long-term, while choosing CBDCs over gold to maintain power and continue printing money.
The expat industry has exploded, offering packages for visas, passports, residency, bank accounts, and property in countries like Ecuador, Chile, Australia, New Zealand, and Europe to help individuals avoid US taxes and asset seizures.
The US government is quietly preparing for a wartime environment, especially in the defense industry, extending this preparation to other industries as well.
Gold’s 50-year chart shows the fastest and most concentrated price increase in history, but may trade sideways in a $1-200 range for 3-4 months before a big move up, barring major banking, war, or economic crises.
The Bricks (BRICS) are building their own trade networks, militaries, and gold markets to challenge dollar dominance, preparing to back their currencies with gold and silver, potentially replacing the LBMA and COMEX markets.
The Congressional Budget Office reports that unfunded government liabilities, primarily entitlements, exceed $100 trillion in net present value, a critical issue not addressed in debt ceiling discussions.
To tackle the $100 trillion in unfunded liabilities, Rick Rule suggests devaluing the dollar, which could significantly diminish purchasing power for millions of Americans.
During the 1970s, when the dollar’s purchasing power decreased by 75%, gold’s price surged from $35 to $850, demonstrating its potential as a store of value during economic uncertainty.
The U.S. debt ceiling is described as “fraudulent” by Rick Rule, as it’s routinely bypassed through procedural maneuvers, rendering it ineffective as a fiscal constraint.
Rick Rule anticipates social tension and blame-shifting due to the government’s $100 trillion in off-balance sheet liabilities, urging individuals to take control of their financial future.
The current 15-year bull market is fueled by free money policies, with the Fed keeping rates at 0% for 10 of the last 15 years, leading to degradation in the dollar’s value and errors on both micro and macro levels.
The S&P and NASDAQ 100 have vulnerable structures on the momentum chart, which could trigger a significant downturn if the market wobbles at the end of a quarter, even if the price chart appears stable.
Gold and commodities historically move opposite to the stock market during major bear trends, with gold rising from $260 to $1,920 during the 2000-2011 bull trend while stocks stagnated.
The Bloomberg commodity index, currently trading around $100, remains cheap compared to its 2008 and 2011 peaks, despite doubling in price prior to the Ukraine war.
Gold equities (e.g., GDX) are historically cheap at $34.35, compared to their 2015 low of $15, with the spread chart of miners vs. S&P indicating a potential upturn in relative performance.
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