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Legendary gold investor Pierre Lassonde joins Wealthion’s Trey Reik to explain why he believes gold’s bull market is far from over — and why his $17,000 gold target may be more floor than fantasy. Lassonde argues that today’s market has eerie similarities to the 1970s: energy shocks, sticky inflation, rising deficits, financial repression, and a political system with little will to tackle the debt. He says those forces are reshaping the investment landscape and could drive gold dramatically higher as investors seek protection from currency debasement and declining confidence in paper assets. In this conversation, Lassonde breaks down his Dow-to-gold ratio framework, why he believes the Federal Reserve may not be able to stop inflation the way Paul Volcker did, and why gold remains one of the clearest signals of stress in the global monetary system. 💡Pierre Lassonde says $17,000 gold may be more “floor” than fantasy as deficits, inflation, and monetary change reshape the investment landscape. For more exclusive real-assets research and interviews, join Wealthion’s Real Assets Community: https://bit.ly/49rEcqK 💡With gold, inflation, and real assets back at the center of the market conversation, is your portfolio prepared? Get a free review with Wealthion’s trusted financial advisors at https://bit.ly/4va4iqv 💡Attend Rick Rules’ Natural Resource Symposium in Boca Raton this July, click here for in-person and virtual tickets: https://cvent.me/XOqdLa?via=Wealthion Chapters: 00:00 — Cold Open: $17K Gold & Inflation Warning 00:55 — Trey Reik Welcomes Pierre Lassonde 02:04 — Why This Interview Is a “Reset” Moment 03:26 — Pierre Explains His $17,250 Gold Target 05:41 — Deficits, Debt, and Why Gold Goes Higher 06:59 — Financial Repression and the Fed’s Dilemma 08:18 — Why $17K Gold May Be the Floor 08:53 — Is Today Really Like the 1970s? 10:24 — Energy, Fertilizer, Food Inflation, and Wages 12:50 — Is Gold Still an Inflation and Geopolitical Hedge? 13:41 — Why Gold Can Pull Back Before Surging Again 16:22 — “Anyone Complaining?” Gold’s Bigger Move 17:05 — EXCLUSIVE: Pierre’s Four Conditions for Gold 20:35 — EXCLUSIVE: The Dollar Standard Is Shifting 23:05 — EXCLUSIVE: Why Gold Could Explode Higher 25:35 — EXCLUSIVE: Are Gold Miners Being Mispriced? 31:55 — EXCLUSIVE: How Pierre Values Gold Stocks 38:25 — EXCLUSIVE: Where Investors Should Look in Mining 46:10 — EXCLUSIVE: Jurisdiction Risk Is Very Real 49:20 — EXCLUSIVE: Copper, Gold, and Critical Metals 54:20 — EXCLUSIVE: Fuerte, Yukon, and the Next Mining Opportunity Connect with us online: Website: https://www.wealthion.com X: https://www.x.com/wealthion Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/wealthionofficial/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/wealthion/ #Wealthion #Wealth #Finance #Investing #PortfolioReview #InvestmentAdvice #FinancialPlanning #WealthManagement ________________________________________________________________________ IMPORTANT NOTE: The information, opinions, and insights expressed by our guests and our hosts do not necessarily reflect the views of Wealthion or the views of their respective employers. They are intended to provide a diverse perspective on the economy, investing, and other relevant topics to enrich your understanding of these complex fields.   While we value and appreciate the insights shared by our esteemed guests and hosts, they are to be viewed as personal opinions and not as investment advice or recommendations from Wealthion or their respective employers. These opinions should not replace your own due diligence or the advice of a professional financial advisor.   We strongly encourage all of our audience members to seek out the guidance of a financial advisor who can provide advice based on your individual circumstances and financial goals. Wealthion has a distinguished network of advisors who are available to guide you on your financial journey. However, should you choose to seek guidance elsewhere, we respect and support your decis