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1 month ago | geopoliticaleconomy.com | Michael Hudson |Ben Norton

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. Michael Hudson is interviewed by Geopolitical Economy Report editor Ben Norton. (Introduction)BEN NORTON: The price of gold has been skyrocketing. Since 2018, the price of gold has nearly tripled. This has caused a big debate around the world about why this is happening. There are, of course, several different factors.

1 month ago | geopoliticaleconomy.com | Michael Hudson |Ben Norton

Donald Trump’s tariffs could destabilize the global economy, warns economist Michael Hudson. US protectionist policies could cause financial crises, as many currencies depreciate and countries can’t earn the dollars needed to pay their foreign debts. Hudson was interviewed by Geopolitical Economy Report editor Ben Norton.