Van Eck Associates Corp CEO, Jan van Eck, has expressed concerns about the fiscal situation in the United States, noting that the country's fiscal deficit has reached historic highs despite low unemployment. Van Eck believes that the US cannot sustain its current spending levels and that spending will need to be curbed, potentially slowing down economic activity. He referenced Japan as an example of a country that has managed high debt levels for an extended period, but suggested that the US may have to reduce spending due to inflationary pressures. Van Eck also discussed the political landscape and its potential impact on fiscal policies, stating that future trillion-dollar spending packages are unlikely without a drastic political shift. He emphasized the importance of holding assets like gold and Bitcoin to hedge against fiscal instability. Van Eck highlighted the changing sentiment among investors towards Bitcoin and gold, despite their recent strong performance. He believes that a reduction in government spending is more likely in the future. Van Eck pointed to technical metrics for gold and Bitcoin as indicators to monitor the situation, as the rally in these assets is tied to concerns about fiscal policy. He expressed optimism about India's economic future, predicting that the country's economy would surpass that of Continental Europe within the next decade.



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