Bill Gates’ philanthropic efforts have reportedly led to deteriorating metrics in nations where he works, with African farmer organizations demanding reparations for harm caused by his foundation.
Despite his charitable endeavors, Gates’ personal wealth and foundation assets have increased, suggesting his philanthropy may be more about buying influence than genuine altruism.
Gates’ children are already living like aristocrats, with his daughter occupying a $50 million penthouse and his son becoming a significant political donor.
The promise to “empty the vault” may be misleading, as Gates could potentially transfer massive sums to his children or future spouse in untraceable ways.
Gates’ philanthropy appears to focus on funding advocacy groups, researchers, and media to promote his self-serving solutions to social problems, potentially creating a harmful undemocratic project that requires regulation or dismantling.
David Hunter forecasts a “blowoff top” in the broad market, reaching 8,000 before a global bust that could wipe out 80% of stock market value.
Hunter predicts gold will hit $4,000 this year and potentially $20,000 by early 2030s, with silver reaching $75 and later $500.
A 69-month period is expected where timing the market will be more crucial than time in the market due to potential large declines.
Gold miners are seen as a leveraged play on gold, with targets of $65 for GDX, $100 for GDXJ, $75 for SIL, and $35 for SILJ.
Hunter believes Trump’s tariff policies are a negotiation strategy aimed at achieving freer trade with partners, not an end goal.
The economy is expected to slow in summer due to tariff impact, leading to negative economic growth and causing rates to decrease.
Hunter predicts the 10-year bond rate could drop below 3% by fall, potentially reaching 2.5% by year-end and 0% during the bust.
The Japanese bond market is anticipated to become problematic in the mid-30s, with rates rising significantly before a downturn.
Hunter expects the “printing press to be shut down” in the mid-30s due to high double-digit inflation and interest rates, leading to sovereign debt collapse.
Silver is viewed as more economically sensitive than gold, potentially collapsing to the low $20s during a global bust.
The US dollar’s bull trend, ongoing since the 2008 financial crisis, follows a 4-year cycle and is expected to continue with a potential new high in the next cycle.
A global recession is likely this year, potentially triggering massive asset repricing and creating once-in-a-generation buying opportunities for younger investors.
The dollar’s reserve currency status remains secure due to its deep integration in the global financial system, despite actions by the Biden administration weakening trust.
The US government’s debt-based fiat system relies on constant credit creation, with US government debt being the primary driver, though this system is unsustainable long-term.
A strengthening dollar will likely impact commodities negatively and create problems for emerging market economies, while not significantly affecting the US.
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