FED Bazooka Aimed At YOU, GOLD Is The Last Refuge | Axel Merk

In this interview, Axel Merk, President & CIO of Merk Investments discusses the Federal Reserve’s latest actions and why their "bazooka" could have a significant impact on you. We also explore why GOLD is increasingly seen as the last refuge for investors in uncertain times. Axel provides thoughtful analysis on the Fed’s strategy, market trends, and practical advice for 2025. If you’re looking for ways to protect your portfolio and prepare for the year ahead, this conversation offers valuable perspectives to guide your decisions. #gold #FED #popcorn ----------- Thank you to our #sponsor MONEY METALS. Make sure to pay them a visit: https://bit.ly/BUYGoldSilver ------------ 👨‍💼 Guest: Axel Merk, President & CIO 🏢 Company: Merk Investments 🌎 https://www.merkinvestments.com/ 𝕏 @axelmerk 📅 Recording date: January 8th, 2025 --------------------- 📆 Save the Date 📆 DEUTSCHE GOLDMESSE May 16 & 17, 2025 in Frankfurt, Germany www.deutschegoldmesse.com FREE Registration for Investors! --------------------- 📰 Up-to-Date Commodity Prices & Commentary 📰 👉 Clear Commodity Network 👈 🌎 https://clearcommodity.net/ 🌎 ►► Follow Us! ◄◄ Twitter: http://twitter.com/soarfinancial Website: http://www.soarfinancial.com/ Timestamps (AI generated) 00:00 Intro 01:15 Why Being Confused Means You’re Paying Attention 03:30 The Fed’s "Bazooka": What It Means for You 07:00 Why the Fed Lacks a Strategic Concept 09:45 Winging It: The Fed’s Approach to Monetary Policy 12:30 How Speculators Impact Market Volatility 15:20 Gold as the Last Refuge: Why It Matters Now 18:10 Comparing the Current Market to the Late 90s 21:45 Where Speculators Have Gone: Meme Stocks vs. Gold 24:30 Volatility in Gold: What to Watch For 28:15 Risks in 2025: Key Concerns for Investors 31:30 Opportunities in 2025: Navigating Uncertainty 34:10 Axel Merk’s Advice for Preparing Your Portfolio 37:00 The Global Economic Outlook for 2025 40:15 How Interest Rates Could Shape the Future 43:00 Will Speculators Return to Gold in 2025? 46:15 Final Thoughts on Markets, Gold, and Strategy **Disclaimer:** Some of the links presented might be affiliate links. We might receive a commission if a purchase is made using those links! Unless specifically disclosed, all information available on Soar Financial and its affiliates or partners should be considered as non-commercial in nature. None of the content produced by Soar Financial should be considered an endorsement, offer or recommendation to buy or sell securities. Soar Financial is not registered with any financial or securities regulatory authority in Canada, the US, Europe, or the UK, and does not provide, nor claim to provide, investment advice or recommendations to any consumer of the content that Soar Financial produces and publicizes. Always do your own due diligence and/or consult a qualified legal, tax, or investment professional if personal advice is deemed necessary. Soar Financial and its related companies (including its directors, employees, and representatives) or a connected person may hold equity positions in securities detailed in communications. When this occurs a disclosure will be made. Disclosures on social media will be made using the hashtag #coi (short for conflict of interest). Soar Financial, its affiliates, and their respective directors, officers, employees, or agents expressly disclaim any liability for losses or damages, whether direct, indirect, special, or consequential, or other consequences, howsoever caused, arising out of any use or reproduction of this site or any decision made or action taken in reliance upon the produced content of Soar Financial, whether authorized or not. By accessing Soar Financial’s content, each consumer of Soar Financial content releases Soar Financial, its affiliates, and their respective officers, directors, agents, and employees from all claims and proceedings for such losses, damages, or consequences.