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The politics of gold: Economist Michael Hudson explains why gold's price is rising so much
1 hour 8 minutes Posted Feb 13, 2025 at 12:00 am.
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Interview starts
US dollar system & Super Imperialism
Dollar alternatives?
Why price of gold is rising
Gold market is political
Is gold an inflation hedge?
US military spending
Budget deficits & MMT
Gold standard critique
Politics of money creation
Commodity markets
Options trading
Central banks short selling gold
Gold leasing
How much gold is in Fort Knox?
Is there a run on gold?
Western central bank strategy
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Why has the price of gold been increasing so fast, breaking records? Economist Michael Hudson explains the politics of the precious metal, and the dynamics of the US dollar system. He is interviewed by Ben Norton.
VIDEO: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9Bvr2SZm-NM
Transcript: https://geopoliticaleconomy.com/2025/02/13/politics-gold-price-economist-michael-hudson/
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