The Dollar Doesn't Need to Die for Gold to Win
Dollar doom narratives miss how the monetary system actually works. Brent Johnson explains why gold and a strong dollar rise together.
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Gold surges past July's consolidation, eyeing $4,200. With Fed anxiety and inflation fears looming, is a real breakout underway?
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Dollar doom narratives miss how the monetary system actually works. Brent Johnson explains why gold and a strong dollar rise together.
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