Kitco News, Released on 8/8/23

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Michelle Makori, Lead Anchor and Editor-in-Chief at Kitco News, interviews Andy Schectman, President and Owner of Miles Franklin, who says a new commodity-backed BRICS currency is an inevitable outcome in the long term. But for now, investors need to pay close attention to the relationship between Saudi Arabia and the BRICS alliance. Schectman explains why the move to de-dollarize is already ‘past the Rubicon’ and discusses what to expect at the BRICS August summit taking place in Johannesburg, South Africa. Schectman explains why he sees 85% of the global population dumping the greenback in due time. He also examines the U.S. reaction and gives his outlook on gold and the U.S. dollar.

00:00 – Intro
03:40 – Saudi Arabia and BRICS
08:30 – BRICS expansion
12:12 – Growing mutual cooperation
15:31 – New BRICS currency
24:35 – BRICS summit in August: why you should watch Saudi Arabia
26:44 – Pricing of oil
28:44 – De-dollarization is accelerating
31:40 – U.S. reaction to de-dollarization
36:09 – These players to attend BRICS August summit
37:40 – U.S. dollar outlook given a global move away from the greenback

Andy Schectman is the President and CEO of Miles Franklin Ltd. Precious Metals. Prior to starting Miles Franklin, Ltd. in 1989, Andrew became a Licensed Financial Planner, specializing in Swiss Franc Investments and alternative investments. At Miles Franklin Ltd., a company that has eclipsed $5 billion in sales, Andrew has developed an operation that maintains trust, collaboration, and ethical behavior, superior customer service and satisfaction to better serve their clients. He is responsible for overseeing the firm’s operations and business functions; including strategy and planning, account management, finance, and new business.

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