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Kerry Lutz and Mike Manwell discuss the Federal Reserve's challenges with rising debt and inflation, exploring potential policy responses and their implications for the economy and global stability.

Kerry Lutz and Mike Manwell of Rethinking the Dollar examine the Federal Reserve's next move, rising macroeconomic risks, and the growing strain of U.S. debt markets. The discussion focuses on the Fed's "great decision" as inflation remains elevated while roughly $10 trillion in Treasury debt comes due. They explore whether policymakers will lean toward rate cuts and renewed monetary accommodation to ease fiscal pressure, and what that could mean for the dollar, markets, and global financial stability. The conversation also covers geopolitical tensions, de-dollarization risks, and the potential for major global events to accelerate emergency policy responses. Throughout the episode, they stress the importance of understanding monetary systems and preparing for increased uncertainty. Gold and silver are highlighted as key hedges, with emphasis on physical ownership, market structure concerns, and long-term purchasing power. The episode closes with practical insights on navigating an increasingly fragile economic and geopolitical environment. Find Mike here: RethinkingTheDollar Find Kerry here : https://khlfsn.substack.com and here: https://inflation.cafe Kerry's New Book "The…

People in this episode

Host: Kerry Lutz

Guest: Mike Manwell

Topics covered

• Federal Reserve
• U.S. debt
• macroeconomic risks
• monetary policy
• geopolitical tensions
• de-dollarization
• gold and silver

Keywords

• Federal Reserve
• U.S. debt
• inflation
• monetary accommodation
• geopolitical risks
• gold
• silver
• financial stability

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Organizations: Rethinking the Dollar

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Places: U.S.

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