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Outside The Dollar offers brief, 15-minute weekly updates on gold, silver, and the broader economic trends influencing the U.S. dollar and financial markets. Hosted by Kathrynn Ward of Lear Capital, the podcast provides straightforward insights designed to help listeners stay informed and protect their savings without all the noise. Information contained within Lear Capital's podcast is for general educational purposes and should not be construed as investment advice. Lear Capital does not provide legal or tax advice, or retirement-specific recommendations.
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- Yesterday16 min
U.S. Debt: 100% of GDP and the Case for Gold & Silver
High U.S. debt levels near 100% of GDP are reshaping inflation, interest costs, and how investors think about gold and silver as portfolio hedges. Elena talks with John Ohanesian about why the current debt and deficit path in June 2026 looks different from the post–World War II period, and how structural spending, rising rates, and de-dollarization pressures can affect everyday Americans. They explore what mounting federal obligations may mean for taxes, government spending choices, dollar confidence, and long-term purchasing power, and why more investors and family offices are allocating to precious metals as diversification tools. The conversation also covers the dual monetary and industrial role of silver, supply deficits, and how critical mineral designations and geopolitical tension are influencing demand. The episode references a UBS survey of wealthy families on dollar exposure, World Gold Council commentary, and price projections from Deutsche Bank and Bank of America.
- 1 weeks ago8 min
Gold Tops Treasuries: What Debt and Inflation Mean for Your Savings
For the first time in thirty years, gold has surpassed U.S. Treasuries as the world's largest reserve asset — a shift that carries real implications for individual investors in June 2026. Elena Reyes examines what is driving central bank gold accumulation, how eroding real incomes are squeezing household purchasing power, and why the structural trajectory of U.S. federal debt matters to anyone holding or considering precious metals. She explains the difference between short-term geopolitical noise and deeper systemic forces, and addresses what physical gold and silver actually offer a portfolio — including the honest caveat that gold dropped in 2022 even as inflation peaked. The episode draws on data from Goldman Sachs, J.P. Morgan, and Federal Reserve PCE reporting to ground each argument in specific evidence rather than speculation. To learn more, visit learcapital.com or call 800-576-9355 to speak with a specialist.
- 2 weeks ago13 min
Gold at $8,000? What Deutsche Bank and Goldman Sachs See Coming
Central banks are buying gold at a pace of roughly 60 tons per month through 2026, a structural shift that carries implications for individual investors thinking about long-term purchasing power. Elena examines why institutional players, from BRICS central banks to Goldman Sachs analysts, are focused on gold and silver simultaneously in May 2026, tracing the dollar's declining share of global reserves from 72 percent in 2001 to 58 percent in 2024. The episode breaks down Deutsche Bank's $8,000 per ounce scenario for 2031, explains what reserve diversification means in plain terms, and addresses silver's recent pullback alongside the mechanics and tax pitfalls of a Gold IRA rollover. The core question running through every segment is whether the same structural logic driving central bank precious metals demand applies to individual savers protecting long-term purchasing power. Data and context draw from Lear Capital research, Goldman Sachs demand forecasts, and a NY Post guide to Gold IRA rollovers. For Lear Capital's latest research on gold and silver, visit learcapital.com or call 800-576-9355 to speak with a specialist.
- May 15, 202611 min
Gold, Silver, and 25 Years of Performance Data
Gold outperformed both the Dow and real estate over the past 25 years, turning a $100,000 investment made in 2000 into $744,730 by comparison. This episode examines why billionaire Eric Sprott holds 98% of his wealth in precious metals, why Bond King Jeff Gundlach is recommending a 20% allocation to cash and hard assets in May 2026, and what both positions reveal about portfolio construction during periods of elevated equity valuations. Silver's near-7% surge to $86 an ounce amid stalled U.S.-Iran talks illustrates the real-time volatility that makes precious metals relevant beyond long-term holding strategies. The discussion also addresses President Trump's renewed interest in verifying Fort Knox's gold reserve, connecting sovereign-level gold logic to individual investor decisions. Data referenced includes DoubleLine Capital's current market outlook and a 25-year asset comparison anchored to the year 2000.
- May 12, 202612 min
Recession Signals: Gold, Silver, and What 2026 May Bring
Veteran forecaster Gary Shilling is warning of a 2026 recession driven by a frozen housing market, weakening consumers, and stretched stock valuations. In this week's episode, Elena Reyes examines five converging economic signals — from Shilling's recession call to a 50-percent oil surge near the Strait of Hormuz — and explains what the pattern may mean for investors holding or considering precious metals. She walks through softening Treasury demand, Ray Dalio's systemic risk warnings, and why gold and silver are drawing renewed attention as tangible assets during a period of fiscal stress. Silver's role across AI, robotics, and clean energy supply chains receives particular focus, anchored by Morgan Stanley's $5 trillion humanoid robot market projection. The analysis draws on reporting from Fox Business and CNBC published in May 2026, alongside current spot price data and institutional research from Lear Capital.
- May 4, 202614 min
Is Your Retirement Actually Keeping Up With Inflation?
The Federal Reserve's sharpest internal disagreement since 1992 is sending a clear signal to retirement savers about the road ahead. In this week's discussion, Kathrynn examines how stagflation conditions, elevated oil-driven inflation expectations, and Fed uncertainty combine to quietly erode the purchasing power of retirement portfolios even when account balances appear stable. The conversation covers gold and silver as diversification tools during inflationary periods, addresses the recent 11% pullback in precious metals with institutional context from JPMorgan and Citigroup, and explains how a Gold IRA functions in practical terms for near-retirees and those already in retirement. Understanding wealth through a purchasing power lens rather than a nominal dollar balance is the central framework applied throughout. Data points draw from a CNBC economic survey, Ray Dalio's published stagflation warning, and institutional gold projections current through May 2026.
- Apr 24, 202614 min
Silver Eagles and the Gold Rush: Who's Winning?
Central banks are accumulating gold at a pace that analysts now describe as a direct credibility challenge to dollar-denominated reserves. Elena examines how China's sustained gold buying, accelerated in the wake of Russia's 2022 reserve freeze, has reshaped the strategic calculus around precious metals allocation for sovereign institutions and individual savers alike. She breaks down the two variables that most reliably move gold prices—real interest rates and dollar strength—and explains why the current divergence between central bank demand and moderate retail participation has historically resolved in favor of the longer-term institutional trend. The April 2026 environment frames a broader discussion of silver's relative valuation through the gold-to-silver ratio, alongside Lear Capital's exclusive 1.5 oz Silver Eagle and the distinction between spot value and numismatic premium. Analysis draws on Forbes reporting covering China's central bank gold accumulation strategy.
- Apr 10, 202614 min
Gold's Dip: What Major Banks Are Actually Saying
Gold's 17% pullback from its April 2026 all-time high of $5,595 an ounce does not necessarily signal a broken thesis. Kathrynn Ward examines the three mechanical forces behind the drop, including forced liquidation during the equity sell-off, institutional deleveraging, and shifting rate expectations tied to energy-driven inflation, none of which reflect a change in gold's structural fundamentals. She then maps the range of institutional forecasts, from JPMorgan's $5,000 Q4 2026 target to the Reuters analyst consensus of $4,275, alongside the bear case from Yardeni Research and Citi, giving people holding or considering precious metals a clearer framework for separating price movement from underlying value. Data referenced includes a Reuters poll of 39 analysts and a World Gold Council survey showing 95% of reserve managers expect global official gold reserves to rise.
About Outside The Dollar
Outside The Dollar offers brief, 15-minute weekly updates on gold, silver, and the broader economic trends influencing the U.S. dollar and financial markets. Hosted by Kathrynn Ward of Lear Capital, the podcast provides straightforward insights designed to help listeners stay informed and protect their savings without all the noise. Information contained within Lear Capital's podcast is for general educational purposes and should not be construed as investment advice. Lear Capital does not provide legal or tax advice, or retirement-specific recommendations.
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