Brent Johnson: The Ethos of the Dollar Milkshake Theory and Gold's Rise

This week we talk with Brent Johnson of Santiago Capital for the MSD long-form. Brent is well-known for his Dollar Milkshake Theory which, simply put, describes why the dollar and gold will rise into a sovereign debt crisis. His theory is well know throughout the finance community. So Brent and Trevor talk about some early career moments and how to started crafting this theory. Why does he feel the dollar will remain the strongest currency when so many people are calling for its demise? And how could gold follow its path? We chat about these ideas and what it means for the entire commodity complex and if we are already starting to see this theory play out today. 

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