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Outside The Dollar

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About the show

Outside The Dollar offers brief, 15-minute weekly updates on gold, silver, and the broader economic trends influencing the U.S. dollar and financial markets. Hosted by Kathrynn Ward of Lear Capital, the podcast provides straightforward insights designed to help listeners stay informed and protect their savings without all the noise. Information contained within Lear Capital's podcast is for general educational purposes and should not be construed as investment advice. Lear Capital does not provide legal or tax advice, or retirement-specific recommendations.

Latest episodes

Bonds, Gold & Silver: Your Purchasing Power

October 2, 2026 · 13 min

At an illustrative 3% inflation rate, $100,000 held with no return keeps its nominal value but buys only about $55,400 worth of goods after 20 years. This October 2026 episode of Outside the Dollar shows how that math connects to a broader…
High Rates, $1.4T Debt & China's Gold Buying

September 25, 2026 · 15 min

China's shrinking U.S. Treasury holdings alongside record gold imports signal a deliberate diversification away from dollar-denominated debt, not an abandonment of the dollar itself. This September 2026 episode examines how persistently…
10-Year Treasury: Breaking Above 5%

September 18, 2026 · 14 min

The 10-year Treasury yield crossing 5.04% in September 2026 is the single number tying together this week's economic pressures, from mortgage rates to precious metals prices. Kathrynn explores how CBS News' five economic warning signs—oil…
Roubini's 4 Risks: Gold, Oil & $40T Debt

September 17, 2026 · 14 min

Central banks continued adding to gold reserves in September 2026, with China and Poland among the buyers extending a multi-year accumulation trend even as the pace cools from last year's highs. Elena Reyes connects this reserve-building…
$40T Debt: Growth, Gold & The Fed's Choice

September 4, 2026 · 14 min

The federal government's debt-servicing costs, not the $40 trillion headline figure, are the real strain on fiscal policy heading into September 2026. Elena Reyes examines Treasury Secretary Bessent's argument that economic growth could…
Debasement Trade: Debt, China & Gold's Rise

August 31, 2026 · 14 min

The same forces driving concern over U.S. debt are also pushing more people to look outside the dollar toward scarce assets like gold and silver. Host Elena Reyes connects Ray Dalio’s warning about America’s growing debt burden with…
$40 Trillion Debt: Gold and Silver Respond

August 21, 2026 · 11 min

The federal deficit hit $432 billion in July, the largest monthly shortfall since March 2021, and it's directly linked to this week's bond market turmoil pushing gold and silver higher in August 2026. Elena Reyes traces how rising Treasury…
Jobs Miss, Gold Jumps 7%

August 14, 2026 · 12 min

Employers cut 23,000 jobs in July 2026 against forecasts for a 95,000 gain, exposing a widening split between labor data, inflation trends, and a surging gold market. Elena Reyes examines gold's sharpest weekly rally since February, survey…