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Jonathan Wellum: As Debt Grows, Precious Metals Will Keep Gaining Ground

 

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In this conversation, Rocklinc Investment Partners CEO Jonathan Wellum delivers a stark warning on the global macro backdrop: debt levels that are no longer mathematically sustainable. With some economies approaching 300–400% debt-to-GDP, Wellum explains why this strain ultimately shows up in currency pressure, weaker growth, and rising demand for gold and silver as monetary insurance.

Jonathan breaks down:

  • How excessive deficits undermine fiat currencies over time
  • Why gold and silver benefit when confidence in money erodes
  • Why volatility doesn’t invalidate the long-term precious metals thesis
  • How disciplined investors should think about allocation in fragile macro environments

This is not about short-term predictions — it’s about understanding the structural forces driving markets beneath the headlines.

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