Debt

What is the future for a country with a debt of over 3 trillion euros, which finds itself sanctioned by a transnational institution - the European Commission - for its budgetary situation? What is the future, finally, for France, which, in addition to this disastrous situation, also finds itself...

In this 48-minute discussion, Ronni and Egon cover various topics, including the evolution of gold versus Bitcoin, predictions for rising gold prices, central banks' reserve shifts, and global economic risks.

For the third year running, our forecasts for the price of gold have come true. While a sharp fall in the gold price seems unlikely in 2025, attention is now focused on the intensity of the trend.

The question of the timing of the next rise in the gold price remains uncertain: at what point will a market crash, worsening household fragility or increased pressure on the banking system prompt the authorities to make a decisive pivot in monetary policy to avoid a systemic recession?

This 32-minute discussion between Grant Williams and me covers my 55-year professional journey from banking in Switzerland, building and running a major UK FTSE 100 company (DIXONS), and setting up a major business in wealth preservation based on physical gold.     In the interview...

With $2 trillion in bonds, notes and bills maturing in 2025, plus another $2 trillion in annual budget deficits, gross financing needs total $4 trillion. The need to finance such a large amount of new debt is the main argument supporting the forecast of a rise in the price of gold in 2025.

A very interesting review by Éric Dor, chief economist at IESEG, summarising the exposure of French and European banks to France's debt. French banks are naturally in first place, with very high levels of exposure.

The substantial increase in physical gold demand can only be satisfied by much, much higher prices. This is why gold will rise by multiples.

Europe’s economic situation is a matter of growing concern. Once a symbol of prosperity and cooperation, the European Union is now weakened by major economic and energy challenges. The continent’s two traditional pillars, France and Germany, are facing difficulties that could have profound reperc...

Judy Shelton is advocating for a Treasury instrument that includes the gold convertibility of the dollar upon maturity. She recently tweeted about a proposal for a 50-year Treasury bond, convertible into gold, to be issued at the initiative of President Trump on July 4, 2026.