Gold has surged to a new inflation-adjusted record high above $3,600 an ounce as the US economy flashes major stagflation warnings. With jobless claims hitting a four-year high and inflation running at its hottest level this year, legendary investor Ray Dalio is warning of a potential "market heart attack."
In this interview, Kitco News Anchor Jeremy Szafron sits down with Joe Cavatoni, Market Strategist for the World Gold Council, to break down the powerful forces driving this historic gold rally. Cavatoni reveals exclusive data from a new WGC survey showing that 70+ central banks plan to become ‘less reliant’ on the US dollar, confirming a 15-year de-dollarization trend that is now accelerating.
Jeremy Szafron presses Cavatoni on the REAL story behind the headlines: Is the de-dollarization trend far bigger than anyone is admitting? We discuss new analysis of China’s customs data that suggests a colossal, under-the-radar gold buying campaign is underway. We also cover the bifurcation of the market, the impact of President Trump’s tariff policies, and what the WGC sees as the new "rising floor" for the gold price.
(This interview was recorded on September 11, 2025.)
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00:00 – Intro: Gold Hits Record Highs Amid Stagflation Fears
01:23 – WGC on Ray Dalio’s ‘Market Heart Attack’ Warning
02:05 – Gold vs. Copper: A Clear Signal of Stagnation?
04:12 – Resurgence of the Western Investor: ETF Inflows Surge
05:50 – Is the Rally Disconnected from the Consumer?
07:32 – The De-Dollarization Trend: India’s Proactive Pivot
08:45 – WGC Survey Exclusive: 70+ Central Banks to Be ‘Less Reliant’ on US Dollar
10:23 – The REAL Story of China’s Massive Gold Buying
12:16 – Unpacking the Trump Administration’s Tariff Policy on Gold
16:11 – Is the Global Gold Market Fragmenting?
19:25 – Has Gold’s Role in the Financial System Been Redefined?
21:00 – WGC’s Outlook: The Single Most Important Trend to Watch Now
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