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Gold Becomes the “New Money” As Bonds Blow Up, China To Control Price - Piepenburg

Aug 21, 2026 · 16m

Summary

Daniela Cambone interviews Matthew Pippenberg, who argues that gold is becoming the new global collateral as fiat currencies face debasement. He highlights record central bank buying, particularly by China, and the shift toward physical gold settlement in Hong Kong. Pippenberg also discusses how the unwinding of the Japanese carry trade threatens US Treasuries, further supporting a long-term bullish outlook for precious metals.

Topics discussed

Introduction and guest Matthew Pippenberg Gold as wealth preservation and global collateral Central bank gold buying and China's strategy De-paperizing gold and new Hong Kong clearinghouse Long-term gold price targets and investor conviction US saving the yen and proxy financial war End of Japanese carry trade and treasury sell-off Rising yields, US debt refinancing, and inflation Convergence of risks: AI bubble and private credit Currency debasement and the end of dollar dominance Conclusion and call to action
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