Doug Casey’s Take, Released on 4/11/25
Doug answers about his major influences, experiences in the commodities market, and the best states to live in the U.S. Doug shares a unique perspective on hunting for good investments, the pros and cons of different measurement systems, and potential global economic shifts. He also provides insights into the Canadian banking system, the potential for geopolitical tensions with China, and investments in revenue-generating real estate.
00:00 Introduction and Mentors
06:54 Getting Started in Commodities
09:48 Best US States to Live In
12:12 US Bonds and Dollar Selloff
16:23 Gold as a Safe Haven
17:32 Housing Market Insights
21:04 Metric vs. American System
24:44 Canada’s Banking and Economic Concerns
27:30 The Canadian Dilemma: Assets and Expatriation
29:01 Gold’s Supercycle: Insights and Speculations
32:04 Debating Antitrust Laws and Market Dynamics
34:30 Investing in Royalty and Streaming Companies
35:47 Exploring Cambodia and Southeast Asia
38:27 Self-Sufficiency in Argentina
40:14 Starting a New Country: Challenges and Possibilities
42:51 Bitcoin vs. Gold: A Financial Debate
45:59 Guyana’s Growth and Sociopolitical Landscape
49:40 Potential Hot War with China: Implications
52:24 Real Estate Investments: Doug’s Perspective
53:22 Conclusion and Upcoming Projects
Doug Casey is an American-born libertarian economist and advocate of the free market. He is a bestselling financial author, international investor, entrepreneur, and the founder and chairman of Casey Research, a provider of subscription financial analysis about specific market verticals including natural resources, metals, mining, energy, commodities, and technology. He has authored four books, including Crisis Investing, the top-selling investing book of all time, Totally Incorrect, and Right on the Money. He also publishes a video podcast called Doug Casey’s Take and publishes articles at International Man.