In a recent interview with David Lin, he warned that structural weaknesses and rising uncertainty could soon test global markets.<\/p>\n
Rather than an isolated shock like \u2018Black Monday,\u2019 Skousen sees today\u2019s risks as systemic and slow-building. He points to shaky economic policies, deteriorating investor confidence, and a weakening dollar as early signs of deeper instability. Although past Federal Reserve actions, such as the aggressive liquidity boost in 2020, helped avoid short-term damage, they\u2019ve also fueled longer-term inflation pressures.<\/p>\n
Skousen voiced concern over the gap between rising Treasury yields and a falling dollar\u2014a disconnect he interprets as declining faith in U.S. financial leadership. He partly attributes this to ongoing trade wars and political dysfunction, arguing that uncertainty over U.S. policy is pushing investors toward safer assets like gold.<\/p>\n