Jim Rickards Warns: Global Shutdown Is Near

Jim Rickards warns that a global economic shutdown may be approaching as the Strait of Hormuz and Red Sea disruptions collide with depleted strategic reserves, rising energy prices and fragile supply chains.

In this interview, Rickards explains why he expects a severe US recession, higher inflation and a major escalation in the Iran war. He also shares his outlook for gold, including a possible drop toward $3,600 before an accelerated move to $10,000, and explains why silver could follow gold higher.

We also discuss the growing AI debt bubble, circular financing between major technology companies, the risk of defaults, changes coming to the Federal Reserve, Trump’s tariffs and why Rickards dismisses the idea of a gold-backed Chinese yuan.

Recorded 22nd of July 2026

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