Economic Collapse As Debt Yields to Explode to 20% | Alasdair Macleod (WTFinance)

On this episode of the WTFinance podcast I had the pleasure of welcoming back Alasdair Macleod. Alasdair Macleod has over decades of experience in financial markets, with a focus on monetary history, systemic risk, and the enduring role of gold. He is one of the most respected voices on sound money and wealth preservation.

During our conversation we spoke about the current situation in the economy, the geopolitical crisis we're working through, Scott Bessents buyback, why yields could go to 20% and more. I hope you enjoy!



Global bond yields are rising caused by rising oil prices and struggling agriculture in the northern hemisphere. Although this video looks primarily at what the US might do to stop it, the same problem will arise with all heavily indebted countries. The basic truth is that the global economy is going down the drain, and the bond yields are a reflection of this fact.

[Posted at the SpookyWeather2 blog, September 16, 2026.]