Turning Hard Times Into Good Times

Tony Barresi joins us for the first time. John Rubino and Michael Oliver return. In 1970, a 1% increase in U.S. treasury interest rates increased the budget deficit by $3.7 billion. Now, with a $22 trillion budget deficit, a 1% rise in rates adds $220 billion annually to America's deficit. A 5% rise would increase the U.S. deficit by more than $1 trillion per year! The U.S. is clearly approaching a state of fiscal bankruptcy even before baby boomer demographic considerations are factored in. But a gaping U.S. budget deficit isn't the only reason rising interest rates are a big deal. They tend to increase the value of the dollar. That means emerging nations that borrow dollars will also face growing insolvency. John Rubino will talk about those dynamics. Michael Oliver will discuss his latest work on interest rates, the dollar and gold. A favorite gold exploration company, Triumph Gold, will be introduced to you by first time guest John Barresi in this very important episode.