Miles Franklin Media – YouTube, Released on 2/23/26

Andy Schectman, Founder & CEO of Miles Franklin Precious Metals, sits down with Greg Weldon, CTA and Publisher of the Global Macro Strategy Report, to break down what Weldon calls the U.S. debt “black hole” and why the global financial system may have already crossed a point of no return. Weldon explains how decades of monetary policy, rising debt dependence, and geopolitical resource competition are reshaping markets, currencies, and global power structures. From yield curve control and inflation dynamics to gold’s role as a measure of trust, Schectman and Weldon explore why today’s economic pressures may signal a fundamental shift in the financial system. As debt accelerates beyond sustainable growth, Weldon argues the consequences could include persistent inflation, declining purchasing power, and a lower standard of living, while gold increasingly reflects a growing loss of confidence in the monetary system.

(Timestamps are below the video)

00:00 Coming Up
01:15 Intro: Greg Weldon
09:21 Markets Then vs Now
13:23 No Relief Valve
18:06 World War III: Resources
22:55 Debt Tipping Point Black Hole
25:03 Monetary Armageddon Scenario
27:13 Inflation Meets AI Deflation
29:22 Physics Cycles & Volatility
32:26 Gold as Trust Barometer
34:19 China Resources & Rare Earths
38:49 Advice for Young Investors
40:36 Diversify Beyond Stocks
45:56 Closing Remarks

Gregory Weldon is CEO of Weldon Financial and Editor of the influential newsletters “Weldon’s Money Monitor,” the “Commodity and Currency Monitor,” the” Metal Monitor,” and the “ETF Playbook.” He launched these macro-market publications, covering supply-demand fundamentals, along with technical, intermarket, and psychological insights, after building a successful career as a trader on Wall Street. Weldon has since established himself as a noted authority in the gold market as well as the global capital markets. He is the author of Gold Trading Boot Camp: How to Master the Basics and Become a Successful Commodities Investor.

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