Economist’s “News and Views” 4-9-2025
Scott Bessent Endorsed Gold? | Wealthion Flash Market Report
Wealthion: 4-8-2025
For years, gold was dismissed as a “pet rock.” Now, it’s being discussed as a strategic U.S. asset.
In the premiere episode of The Wealthion Flash Market Report, Bristol Gold Group’s Trey Reik and Windrock’s Brett Rentmeester break down what could be a turning point for precious metals following U.S.
Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent’s surprising comments to Tucker Carlson on gold’s role in the financial system.
They also discuss the Trump administration’s market shocking tariffs, what they mean for financial markets, and how investors should position their portfolios. Topics discussed:
Windrock’s defensive strategy: hard assets, low correlation, and liquidity
What Trump’s tariff strategy means for markets in 2025
Gold reaching $15k?
Could the U.S. revalue its gold reserves to reduce Treasury bond issuance?
Why central banks are doubling down on gold
Silver’s historic undervaluation and the gold/silver ratio
Basel III’s hidden impact on gold as a Tier 1 asset
FDIC’s New Rule = Your Money at Risk!
Lynette Zang: 4-9-2025
This Market Crash Already Rivals the Great Depression
Heresy Financial: 4-9-2025
TIMECODES
00:00 This Crash Already Rivals the Great Depression
00:38 Hedge Funds Selling, Retail Holding
02:08 Is This Crash Intentional?
03:18 The Wealth Gap and a Broken System
04:23 No Flight to Safety This Time
05:15 How Crashes Create Opportunity
06:28 Why Global Liquidity Still Matters
07:41 We’re Not at the Bottom Yet
08:04 Final Thoughts and Resources
