2026-09-07 A Recession Is Coming — But That’s Not the Biggest Risk

Could a global financial reset, rising oil prices, persistent inflation and record government debt reshape your retirement portfolio? On this episode of Retirement Lifestyle Advocates Radio, Dennis Tubbergen interviews geopolitical and economic expert Simon Hunt about the U.S. economy, Federal Reserve policy, recession risk, the Iran conflict, oil and diesel prices, China’s gold reserves and the possibility of a future gold-backed Chinese currency. Hunt shares his outlook for a 2027 recession, renewed inflation, higher interest rates and growing geopolitical conflict, while Dennis examines U.S. government debt, consumer debt, unemployment and the likelihood of another round of Federal Reserve quantitative easing. They also explore what a global monetary reset could look like, including cryptocurrency, gold-backed currencies and a potential split between Western and China-led monetary systems. If you are concerned about inflation, recession, U.S. debt, gold, tangible assets and protecting retirement wealth from the next financial crisis, this is an episode you won't want to miss. Simon Hunt is the Founder of Simon Hunt Strategic Services, a consultancy focusing on the global economy, China, and the copper industry. With over 50 years of experience in the copper industry, Hunt is a respected voice in the global copper market. He has produced in-depth studies of various industry markets in China and other Asian countries. Hunt first visited China in 1993, and since then, he spends 2 to 3 months each year in the country. His insights into policymaking in Beijing and his forecasts of China’s economy are regularly featured by major publications. Hunt is also known for his geopolitical insights and knowledge of world affairs. To learn more about this week’s guest, Simon Hunt, please visit https://simon-hunt.com/. To learn more about Retirement Lifestyle Advocates, please visit our website at www.RetirementLifestyleAdvocates.com.