Here's Why the Dollar Debasement Trade is Worth Watching

Here's Why the Dollar Debasement Trade is Worth Watching

September 4, 2026 · 9 min

About this episode

The episode discusses the implications of the US deficit on the dollar and the rising interest in alternatives like gold and Bitcoin.

Mounting anxiety over the US deficit has spurred demand for alternatives to the dollar, such as gold and Bitcoin. A movement away from dollar assets has been driven by fear the greenback will lose its purchasing power, but will those concerns last? Our Markets Live Managing Editor Kristine Aquino joins Stephen Carroll to discuss. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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