Economist’s “News and Views” Wednesday 3-5-2025
Jim Willie: Trump's Plans With Ripple (XRP) & Precious Metals Backing
Arcadia Economics: 3-5-2025
With the Trump administration recently releasing the list of the 5 cryptos that it expects to hold in a strategic reserve, there's a lot of attention on Ripple (XRP), which Dr. Jim Willie thinks is headed for a precious metals backing.
And to hear his latest thoughts on what the Trump team is planing, gold, silver, and more, click to watch part 2 of this interview with Jim!
Atlanta Fed Now Predicting US Recession...Is It Time To Panic?
George Gammon: 3-6-2025
GOLD to $3,600? Liquidity Crisis Sparks Big Move! | Michael Howell
Soar Financially: 3-5-2025
The “King of Liquidity” Michael Howell, founder and president of CrossBorder Capital, joins us for an in-depth discussion on global liquidity flows.
Michael breaks down the hidden dynamics behind secret liquidity injections, unconventional Fed stimulus measures, and China’s struggle to maintain the yuan’s parity.
He explains why the U.S. dollar may soon lose its shine against gold and whether Trump’s iconoclastic ideas could signal a return to a loose gold standard.
00:00 – Intro
00:32 – Meet Michael Howell
01:40 – Global Economy Overview
02:31 – How Central Banks Affect Markets
03:59 – The Fed and Liquidity
05:40 – Effects of Liquidity Injections
07:19 – Fed’s Balance Sheet Explained
09:11 – Bank Reserves & Stress Tests
10:18 – Global Liquidity Cycle & 2025 Forecast
12:00 – Impact on Gold & Cryptocurrencies
13:58 – Bitcoin & Ethereum as Hedges
16:07 – Gold as an Inflation Hedge
18:01 – Drivers of Global Liquidity
21:29 – Market Volatility & Collateral
23:45 – US Treasury Yields Explained
26:45 – Rising Debt & Gold Prices
29:00 – China’s Impact on the Dollar
31:24 – Liquidity & Gold Price Forecast
32:00 – Global Debt & Refinancing Challenges
35:32 – Changes in Capital Markets
38:13 – Maturity Wall & Refinancing Risks
40:09 – Future Liquidity Crisis
42:21 – China’s Monetary Policy Impact
47:20 – Short-Term vs. Long-Term Liquidity
48:09 – Investor Tips: Gold, Bitcoin & Hedges
52:00 – Will the Fed Buy Bonds?
54:12 – Conclusion & Outro
