ITM Trading, Released on 5/30/25

“If one believes that this is a restructuring of the global trading system, as a lot of people do, then it is fait accompli, the United States is no longer going to have open capital account,” says Luke Gromen, founder and president of Forest for the Trees (FFTT). He explains to Daniela Cambone that if the US keeps its capital account open while China restricts capital flows, it risks becoming a source of funds for a heavily indebted global economy during trade disruptions. “Everybody wants to get their money out of China. Chinese say no. Then they go… to the US, sell stocks, sell treasuries. And the US loses the trade war.” Gromen also highlights that the status of gold has been strengthened since the 2008 financial crisis, when it became clear that the US would not reform fiscal policy but instead print money to resolve crises. “Gold is both preserving purchasing power and providing absolute national control,” he concludes. Watch the video to learn more of his insights and understand the evolving dynamics of global capital flows and the strategic importance of gold in today’s geopolitical landscape.

00:00 Will gold price reach the moon?
5:44 Capital controls are inevitable
8:20 Geopolitical power is breaking down
10:00 Will the Fed be forced to cut rates?
11:59 Recession won’t be fatal
13:41 Implications of debt spiral
16:29 Central banks buying gold
20:38 Gold’s bullish run projection
24:10 Gold’s future growth trajectory
25:48 Is financial reset looming?

Luke Gromen is a graduate of the University of Cincinnati and received his MBA from Case Western Reserve University. He earned the CFA designation in 2003. Luke provides strategic consulting services for corporate executives and is the founder of The Forest For The Trees, LLC, a macro/thematic research firm catering to institutions and individuals.

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