TRIGGERnometry Why Your Money Buys You Less Every Year - Dominic Frisby
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Oct 12, 2025 
Dominic Frisby, a witty British author and comedian specializing in finance, dives into the complexities of gold and monetary policy. He discusses how abandoning the gold standard led to unchecked money creation since 1971 and explores the historical significance of gold in political and economic contexts. The conversation highlights the intricacies of debt dynamics, inflation, and the significance of gold as a long-term store of value. Frisby also raises concerns about the credibility of U.S. gold reserves and emerging trends in de-dollarization.
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Reserve Currency Equals Geopolitical Power
- After WWII the dollar became the global reserve currency and gave the US enormous geopolitical financial power.
- That reserve status lets the US use money as a political and strategic tool.
No Public Audit Weakens Dollar Illusion
- The US has not publicly audited its gold reserves in over 60 years, raising serious trust questions.
- Lack of audit undermines the perceived backing and 'money illusion' that supports fiat credibility.
China's Hidden Gold Could Shift Currency Power
- China likely understates official gold reserves and has accumulated vastly more through production and opaque imports.
- If China revealed larger reserves it could challenge dollar dominance and reshape currency power.
