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McAlvany Weekly Commentary

McAlvany Weekly Commentary

McAlvany Financial Group 1000 Episodes Oct 14, 2026

A weekly podcast covering monetary, economic, and geopolitical news and events, providing analysis and commentary on global financial markets and political developments.

Episodes

The Bond Market Is Pricing A Credibility Problem
The Bond Market Is Pricing A Credibility Problem Oct 14, 2026 1:02:47 David McAlvany looks at the growing strain in global bond markets and why investors are beginning to worry about more than just inflation. The discussion also covers the risks of hedge fund leverage, foreign money flowing into U.S. markets, and why questions about government solvency could make physical gold increasingly important. Thanks for listening. “Now […]
Will the “Hurdle Rate” Pop the AI Bubble?
Will the “Hurdle Rate” Pop the AI Bubble? Oct 7, 2026 51:03 The AI buildout needs trillions of dollars, and borrowing costs are climbing. This week, David McAlvany looks at whether AI revenues can keep up with the debt, why the speed of rising rates matters, and the case for holding cash and gold while waiting for better prices. 10 Year Treasury Accelerates To 5.3% Pressure & […]
AI Asks Its Humans: “Where’s My Flux Capacitor?”
AI Asks Its Humans: “Where’s My Flux Capacitor?” Sep 30, 2026 49:36 The AI boom is making enormous promises. But can the power supply, infrastructure, and revenues keep up with the debt being used to finance it? This week, David McAlvany examines the risks behind a projected $10 trillion AI buildout, from construction delays and rapidly outdated chips to revenue assumptions that leave little room for error. […]
China Has Been Buying a Lot More Gold Than They Say
China Has Been Buying a Lot More Gold Than They Say Sep 23, 2026 38:50 New research suggests China may hold far more gold than its official figures show, while its U.S. Treasury holdings continue to fall. This week, we discuss rising fuel costs and bond yields, the Fed’s latest rate hike, and why stock investors seem largely unfazed. We also look at troop movements in Europe, warnings from Poland, […]
China’s 22 Month Gold Buying Streak
China’s 22 Month Gold Buying Streak Sep 16, 2026 45:38 Trump To Warsh: Be A Patriot & Lower Rates Bond Market To Warsh: Raise Rates Or Face The Consequences Take Your $5,000 Trump Dividend & Buy An Ounce Of Gold China is now on its 22nd straight month of gold buying, even as prices climb and central banks continue adding to their reserves. David McAlvany […]
Markets Say Sweet, But Mood Sour At Home
Markets Say Sweet, But Mood Sour At Home Sep 9, 2026 40:29 Financial Conditions Have Not Been This Loose In 5 Years Mag 7 Now Being Called The “Lag 7” Dutch Government Wants Its Gold Repatriated From U.S. To London Financial conditions are the loosest they have been in five years, risk markets remain comfortable, and investors are still borrowing aggressively to stay long. At home, the […]
The AI Bubble’s Circular Financing Problem with Jack Gamble
The AI Bubble’s Circular Financing Problem with Jack Gamble Sep 2, 2026 1:02:51 Jack Gamble of @NobodySpecialFinance joins David McAlvany to follow the money behind the AI boom. Jack examines the circular financing connecting Nvidia, CoreWeave, OpenAI, Microsoft, and others, along with massive data center spending, GPU depreciation, mounting debt, and the constant need for new capital. AI may prove transformative, but does that mean today’s investments will […]
Inflation Is The Plan, Gold Is The Answer
Inflation Is The Plan, Gold Is The Answer Aug 26, 2026 44:52 This week we look at Scott Bessent’s efforts to keep foreign buyers like Japan invested in U.S. Treasuries, the growing likelihood of financial repression, and why investors like Stanley Druckenmiller are pushing back on the direction of fiscal and monetary policy. If the plan is to manage the debt through inflation, suppressed rates, and a […]
James Rickards: Gold, AI, and the Fault Lines Beneath Global Markets
James Rickards: Gold, AI, and the Fault Lines Beneath Global Markets Aug 19, 2026 46:44 James Rickards joins David McAlvany to discuss the growing fault lines beneath global markets, including the yen carry trade, pressure in the Treasury market, geopolitical risk, and why he believes gold’s bull market is far from over. They also explore Rickards’ latest book, MoneyGPT: AI and the Threat to the Global Economy, and how artificial […]
Fort Knox, Dollar Devaluation, and the Future of Gold
Fort Knox, Dollar Devaluation, and the Future of Gold Aug 12, 2026 46:44 This week’s show is built entirely around questions from our audience. David McAlvany discusses Fort Knox, the possibility of a deliberate dollar devaluation, and how Washington may ultimately deal with the national debt. He also examines why gold has continued to rise without broad participation from American investors and what could happen if retail demand […]
Can the Fed Make Inflation Disappear?
Can the Fed Make Inflation Disappear? Aug 5, 2026 28:37 If the Federal Reserve cannot bring inflation back to 2%, could it simply change how inflation is defined? This week, David McAlvany explains why a new inflation framework might improve the official numbers without changing the prices people actually pay. David also continues the listener Q&A, covering when to sell precious metals, swapping silver for […]
The Debt Shot Clock Is Ticking For AI
The Debt Shot Clock Is Ticking For AI Jul 29, 2026 1:01:27 This week, David returns to several of the unanswered questions submitted during our June 17 webinar, covering inflation, the dollar, gold, and how investors should think about positioning in a changing market. They also examine the massive debt burden building beneath the AI boom as Tesla falls 30% from its May peak and Google drops […]

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