The David Lin Report Rick Rule: Dollar Purchasing Power To Decline ‘75%’ Over Next Decade
Jul 17, 2025
Rick Rule, Founder and CEO of Rule Investment Media, shares insights on the eroding purchasing power of the dollar, likening it to 1970s stagflation. He advocates for investing in gold, undervalued miners, and Canadian energy over bonds. Rule also discusses the increasing appeal of gold amid economic uncertainty, noting that central banks are boosting their reserves. Additionally, he reveals his plans for launching Battle Bank, which aims to offer innovative banking solutions, including precious metals as loan collateral.
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Gold Bull Market Mirrors 1970s
- The current gold bull market parallels the 1970s driven by US government fiscal irresponsibility and foreign distrust.
- US debt and unfunded liabilities have ballooned 4x since 1982, undermining the dollar's strength and boosting gold.
Silver Outperforms After Gold Leads
- Gold leads precious metals rallies, but silver often outperforms later as general investors enter the market.
- This shift happened recently as silver rallied strongly while gold consolidated, a typical bull market pattern.
Copper Demand Outpaces Supply
- Copper prices have surged due to political factors and long-term increasing demand in electrification.
- Investment in copper has lagged demand for decades, unlike gold which has a stable supply base.