Liberty and Finance, Released on 9/14/24 (Recorded on 9/13/24)

Alasdair Macleod discusses the current state of the banking system and the rising value of gold. He highlights the increasing fragility of banks, citing Warren Buffett’s significant sell-off of Bank of America shares as indicative of broader concerns about inflation and capital flow. Macleod explains that central banks’ aggressive gold accumulation responds to the potential devaluation of fiat currencies, with gold reaching all-time highs partly due to weakening confidence in the dollar. According to Macleod, the ongoing shift in investment toward gold reflects a flight from unstable financial systems and increasing investor fear. This analysis underscores the growing importance of precious metals as a hedge against economic instability and currency risk.

0:00 Intro
1:36 Banking system
7:45 Gold’s rally
15:15 Economic outlook
19:55 Gold BRICS currency?

Alasdair Macleod is head of research for GoldMoney. Alasdair has been a celebrated stockbroker and Member of the London Stock Exchange for over four decades. His experience encompasses equity and bond markets, fund management, corporate finance and investment strategy. Read Macleod’s writing: https://www.goldmoney.com/research and MacleodFinance Substack.

  banking, BRICS currency, economy, gold