2026 WARNING: Stagflation, $6,000 Gold, AI Chaos & US Division – Laurent Lequeu (The Macro Butler)

Christian White sits down with returning guest Laurent Lequeu (https://themacrobutler.substack.com/) – The Macro Butler – for a 2026 macro outlook. In this interview, Laurent breaks down why 2026 could mark the tipping point into stagflation (or worse), how AI's massive energy hunger is quietly rotating capital into commodities, why precious metals remain the ultimate hedge despite paper market manipulation, escalating Middle East risks (Iran regime collapse, Strait of Hormuz threat), continued Ukraine escalation, BRICS realignment in Asia, a weakening USD vs. hard assets, and the growing internal fracture lines inside the United States that could lead to deeper division or even civil unrest.Key highlights:Why energy (not just chips) sits at the base of the AI "five-layer cake"The shift from cash-flow funded AI CapEx → debt-funded spending by Magnificent 7Physical vs. paper precious metals disconnect – silver & platinum squeezed for defense/AIMilkshake Theory still alive: USD strong vs. fiat, weak vs. gold/silverMinnesota unrest as early warning sign of US polarizationConnect with Laurent Lequeu / The Macro Butler:Substack → https://themacrobutler.substack.comWebsite & Wealth Services → https://themacrobutler.comFinancial Academy → (https://themacrobutler.com/financial-academy/)#2026Outlook #Stagflation #PreciousMetals #GoldSilver #Geopolitics #AICrisis #MacroButler #Inflation #USDivision #MiddleEastDisclaimer:This video is for informational and educational purposes only and does not constitute financial, investment, legal, or tax advice.