Luke Gromen: “The U.S. Can’t Afford Positive Real Rates” — Gold, Bitcoin & the End of the Bond Market

When veteran macro analyst Luke Gromen joins Jim Iuorio and Bobby Iaccino on Futures Edge, you know it’s going to get real. From China’s dominance in rare earths to the Fed’s quiet monetary pivots, Luke breaks down why the U.S. financial system is at a breaking point — and what assets (like gold and Bitcoin) might actually survive it.In this episode, - Is America “screwed”?- Why the bond market’s days are numbered- How decades of offshoring reshaped the middle class- The silent war between Treasury policy and real assets- Bitcoin vs. Gold: Which wins in the next liquidity cycle?This is one of the most insightful macro conversations you’ll hear this year — equal parts sobering and sharp.Timestamps:00:00 Introduction and Context of the China Trade Deal01:52 The Impact of China on the U.S. Economy04:37 Quantitative Easing and Its Implications07:27 Bitcoin vs. Gold: A Comparative Analysis11:18 The Future of Gold and Bitcoin in Investment Portfolios14:23 Political Implications for Bitcoin and Gold18:15 Risks and Challenges Facing Bitcoin26:10 Crypto Community and Political Influence27:27 Tech Stocks and China Ownership28:05 US-China Trade Relations and Tech Stocks31:42 Gold and Bitcoin as Safe Havens34:11 AI and the Tech Bubble40:57 Future of the Federal Reserve43:30 Impact of AI on Employment and EconomyFollow along on social media: Twitter: https://x.com/bob_iaccinoTwitter: https://x.com/jimiuorioLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/bob-iaccino/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/james-iuorio/Newsletter: http://theunfilteredinvestor.com/