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‘I’m afraid of human stupidity’: Why this top economist prefers U.S. tech and gold over bonds

PUBLISHED Sep 30, 2026, 9:57 AM ET

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Media Bias Meter

Sources: 28

Left 14%

Center 71%

Right 14%

Sources: 28

Economist Daniel Lacalle warns that global investors should prioritize US technology equities and physical gold over traditional government bonds due to expanding sovereign debt and fiscal deficits. Speaking on market stability, Lacalle expressed profound concern regarding persistent government spending and central bank policies, which he argues undermine the purchasing power of fiat currencies and inflate sovereign debt burdens. While government bonds historically served as safe-haven assets, structural inflation and debt monetization drive negative real yields for fixed-income holders. In contrast, major US technology corporations maintain robust balance sheets, strong cash flows, and tangible earnings growth driven by artificial intelligence and digital infrastructure. Simultaneously, gold functions as an established hard asset hedge against monetary debasement and systemic fiscal risk. Market analysts note that this defensive allocation strategy underscores growing institutional anxiety surrounding sovereign debt trajectories across developed economies, prompting portfolio shifts toward productive equities and precious metals.

By Ayesha A. | JQJO News

Timeline of Events

On January 15 2024 Global public debt levels reached historic highs globally.
On June 10 2024 Central banks debated monetary easing amid persistent inflation.
On September 12 2024 US technology sector equities outperformed traditional fixed income.
On November 5 2024 Macroeconomic discussions intensified around sovereign fiscal stability.
On January 20 2025 Federal deficit projections triggered renewed bond market scrutiny.
On March 15 2025 Institutional investors increased allocations toward physical gold holdings.
On June 1 2025 Economists highlighted risks associated with expanding public debt.
On August 14 2025 Technology earnings reports demonstrated strong cash flow generation.
On October 22 2025 Gold prices reacted to ongoing currency devaluation concerns.
On September 30 2026 Economist Daniel Lacalle recommended favoring equities over bonds.

News Intelligence

Immediate US impact: Immediate US market sentiment shifts toward equities and hard assets.
Possible long-term US impact: Long-term structural reevaluation of sovereign debt and fiscal policy frameworks.
Most affected groups: Investors, financial institutions, portfolio managers, and retirement account holders.
Reader priority: Prioritize primary market reports and verified financial analyst commentary.

Media Bias

Articles Published:: 28
Right Leaning:: 4
Left Leaning:: 4
Neutral:: 20
Distribution:: Left 14%, Center 71%, Right 14%

Explain Framing

Left: Emphasizes regulatory oversight and progressive fiscal policy management needs. Center: Focuses strictly on market data and macroeconomic debt metrics. Right: Highlights dangers of government overspending and fiat currency debasement.