Soar Financially, Released on 1/12/25 (Recorded on 1/8/25)

In this interview, Axel Merk, President & CIO of Merk Investments discusses the Federal Reserve’s latest actions and why their “bazooka” could have a significant impact on you. We also explore why GOLD is increasingly seen as the last refuge for investors in uncertain times. Axel provides thoughtful analysis on the Fed’s strategy, market trends, and practical advice for 2025. If you’re looking for ways to protect your portfolio and prepare for the year ahead, this conversation offers valuable perspectives to guide your decisions.

00:00 Intro
01:15 Why Being Confused Means You’re Paying Attention
03:30 The Fed’s “Bazooka”: What It Means for You
07:00 Why the Fed Lacks a Strategic Concept
09:45 Winging It: The Fed’s Approach to Monetary Policy
12:30 How Speculators Impact Market Volatility
15:20 Gold as the Last Refuge: Why It Matters Now
18:10 Comparing the Current Market to the Late 90s
21:45 Where Speculators Have Gone: Meme Stocks vs. Gold
24:30 Volatility in Gold: What to Watch For
28:15 Risks in 2025: Key Concerns for Investors
31:30 Opportunities in 2025: Navigating Uncertainty
34:10 Axel Merk’s Advice for Preparing Your Portfolio
37:00 The Global Economic Outlook for 2025
40:15 How Interest Rates Could Shape the Future
43:00 Will Speculators Return to Gold in 2025?
46:15 Final Thoughts on Markets, Gold, and Strategy

Axel Merk is the Founder, President, Portfolio Manager, and CIO at Merk Investments LLC. He is an expert on qualitative research and macroeconomic trends. Mr. Merk is also an expert on macro trends, hard money, international investing, and on building sustainable wealth, and he is a pioneer in the use of strategic currency investing to seek diversification. He is a speaker and author on topics ranging from the economy, gold, and currencies to sustainable wealth and personal finance, as well as a regular guest and contributor to the business media around the world. Mr. Merk is an Author of the book Sustainable Wealth: Achieve Financial Security in a Volatile World of Debt and Consumption.

  economy, federal reserve, gold, investing