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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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- 2 weeks ago11 min
Gold Is On Sale: Inflation at 3.7%, Debt Above $40T
Gold has fallen more than 25% from its January peak as of October 2026, even though inflation, heavy federal borrowing and central-bank buying remain in place. Elena Reyes examines each of those forces in turn, from rising consumer prices and a fiscal 2026 deficit near $2 trillion to the People's Bank of China's latest reserve purchases. She then explains how higher bond yields have pressured gold, which pays no interest. The discussion matters for anyone holding or considering precious metals because it separates what has changed, the price, from what has not, while noting that no outcome is guaranteed and the dip could be a pause or a longer slide. Sources referenced include the AP's September CPI report, Benzinga's deficit coverage, the World Gold Council's Goldhub update and Morningstar's October 19 analysis.
- 3 weeks ago15 min
Gold & Yuan: China's 1,000-Tonne Buying Spree
China imported more than 1,000 tonnes of gold during the first eight months of 2026, a pace that puts gold and other precious metals back in the spotlight for October 2026. Elena Reyes connects that demand to falling consumer sentiment, renewed inflation worries and an IMF warning about concentrated stock markets. The episode also looks at how China's gold buying fits into a gradual push to expand the yuan's international role. It explains why purchasing power and diversification matter for savers who hold or are considering gold, silver or other precious metals, without predicting prices. Sources include NerdWallet and the University of Michigan, Yahoo Finance, The Guardian and the IMF, CNBC, and a Lear Capital blog post on gold and the yuan.
- Oct 9, 202614 min
Gold & Inflation: Jobs, Oil and $100 Crude
Several economic signals may point to a market environment that is more fragile and inflation-sensitive than headline numbers show. The U.S. added 29,000 jobs in September, while the ISM services Prices Index rose to 74.0 and central banks added a net 39 tonnes of gold in August. The episode connects AI concentration, softer hiring, stubborn prices, central-bank gold buying and oil above $100, and explores why some investors may consider gold, silver and other precious metals for diversification. It does not offer investment advice. Sources referenced include the CBS News September jobs report, the ISM services report, and the World Gold Council's central bank gold statistics for August.
- Oct 2, 202613 min
Bonds, Gold & Silver: Your Purchasing Power
At an illustrative 3% inflation rate, $100,000 held with no return keeps its nominal value but buys only about $55,400 worth of goods after 20 years. This October 2026 episode of Outside the Dollar shows how that math connects to a broader picture. We explore the gap between strong economic headlines and household costs, a global bond selloff pushing yields higher, the long-term case for gold, and whether silver could be set for another move after its pullback from January highs. It matters for people holding or considering precious metals because rising debt, borrowing costs, and inflation shape how savings are protected over time. Sources referenced include Yahoo Finance's September 28 bond market report, AEI economist Desmond Lachman's September 24 analysis, MoneyWeek's September 25 silver coverage, and World Gold Council data on gold and CPI.
- Sep 25, 202614 min
High Rates, $1.4T Debt & China's Gold Buying
China's shrinking U.S. Treasury holdings alongside record gold imports signal a deliberate diversification away from dollar-denominated debt, not an abandonment of the dollar itself. This September 2026 episode examines how persistently high interest rates, a national debt interest bill near $1.4 trillion, and a shrinking foreign buyer base for Treasuries are converging into what one prominent bond strategist calls a market collision. The discussion traces China's Treasury holdings falling to an 18-year low while its gold purchases surpass 1,000 tons for the year, connecting these shifts to rising yields, mortgage rates, and household purchasing power. For anyone holding or considering gold, silver, or other precious metals, the episode outlines why reserve diversification trends matter. Findings referenced include data from the National Seniors Policy Center, IBTimes, and TradingView/Seeking Alpha.
- Sep 18, 202613 min
10-Year Treasury: Breaking Above 5%
The 10-year Treasury yield crossing 5.04% in September 2026 is the single number tying together this week's economic pressures, from mortgage rates to precious metals prices. Kathrynn explores how CBS News' five economic warning signs—oil prices, inflation, interest rates, federal debt, and AI valuation concerns—connect to rising bond yields, and why higher yields make gold and silver face short-term competition from interest-bearing assets even as long-term reasons to hold precious metals remain unchanged. Listeners holding or considering gold and silver will learn how mortgage rates above 7%, falling home sales, and Federal Reserve decisions all trace back to Treasury market dynamics. The episode references CNBC's September 15 reporting on Treasury yields and CBS News' economic risk assessment.
- Sep 17, 202614 min
Roubini's 4 Risks: Gold, Oil & $40T Debt
Central banks continued adding to gold reserves in September 2026, with China and Poland among the buyers extending a multi-year accumulation trend even as the pace cools from last year's highs. Elena Reyes connects this reserve-building activity to oil prices approaching $100 a barrel, inflation data arriving ahead of the Federal Reserve's September meeting, and the rising cost of servicing federal debt. She also examines economist Nouriel Roubini's four flagged risks and what they mean for retirement savings losing ground to inflation. For anyone holding or considering gold, silver, or other precious metals, the episode frames these pressures as compounding rather than isolated. Figures cited include the World Gold Council's long-term gold performance data and Fidelity's retiree health-care cost estimate.
- Sep 4, 202614 min
$40T Debt: Growth, Gold & The Fed's Choice
The federal government's debt-servicing costs, not the $40 trillion headline figure, are the real strain on fiscal policy heading into September 2026. Elena Reyes examines Treasury Secretary Bessent's argument that economic growth could resolve the debt burden, contrasted with economist skepticism that growth alone offers no realistic path out. The episode also covers a new Texas law expanding how gold and silver can be used in transactions, and why the Federal Reserve faces a genuine no-win decision this month between cutting rates and holding steady. For listeners holding or considering precious metals, the discussion frames real assets like gold and silver as a way to diversify away from dependence on financial claims such as stocks and bonds. The analysis draws directly on Yahoo Finance reporting covering Bessent's growth argument and economist reaction.
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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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