Episode #9
Major Market Shifts You May Have Missed & Labour Comes For Your Pension
Send us Fan Mail WIN 2 OUNCES OF SILVER Enjoying The Bullion Advantage? You could win 2oz of silver simply by leaving us a 5-star rating. How to enter: ⭐ Rate The Bullion Advantage 5 stars on Spotify, Apple Podcasts or your preferred podcast platform. Take a screenshot showing your 5-star rating. Send your screenshot to podcast@directbullion.com or DM it to us on Facebook or Instagram. That’s it, you’ll be entered into the draw to win 2oz of silver. Winner announced: Wednesday 9th September 2026 Make sure you submit your entry before then to be in with a chance of winning. And if you’re already enjoying the podcast, thank you for your support! Your rating helps more people discover The Bullion Advantage. . What happens in Japan doesn't usually feel like something we need to worry about here in Britain. But the global financial system is far more interconnected than most people realise — and what's happening to the Japanese yen could be a warning sign worth paying attention to. The yen has been one of the world's cheapest sources of borrowed money for decades, helping fuel financial activity far beyond Japan. Now, that relationship is starting to unwind. With the yen under pressure, Japanese interest rates rising and authorities taking significant steps to support the currency, what happens next could have consequences well beyond Japan. At the same time, the United States faces enormous refinancing requirements and rising borrowing costs, adding another layer of pressure to an already highly interconnected financial system. So what does all of this mean for your money, your savings and your financial security here in Britain? In this episode of The Bullion Advantage, we explore the yen carry trade, global debt, the US dollar and the potential implications for UK savers and households. ️ In this episode, we discuss: What Could It Mean for the Pound? — Could instability in global currencies eventually affect the value of sterling? The Global Financial System — Why problems originating in Japan and America can eventually reach financial markets here in Britain. Your Savings & Financial Assets — What should UK savers be watching as global currencies, interest rates and debt come under pressure? Pensions & Financial Markets — Could global instability have consequences for pensions and other financial assets? America's Debt Problem — With enormous amounts of US debt requiring refinancing, why does this matter to people living in Britain? ⚠️ Warning Signs for UK Savers — What developments should you be paying attention to right now? Where Does Physical Gold Fit? — If you're concerned about the resilience of the financial system, what role could physical gold play alongside savings, pensions and other assets? PLUS: Could Britain Be Facing a £25 Billion Tax Raid? We also turn our attention to Britain and the potential tax changes being discussed ahead of the October Budget. Capital Economics has warned that the government could potentially raise as much as £25 billion through a combination of tax increases. We discuss what this could mean for: Capital Gains Tax Pensions Families passing on wealth People who have spent years building up their wealth The bigger question is this: Could how you hold your wealth become just as important as how much wealth you have? FREE GUIDE: Tax-Free Gold Find out more about physical gold and how it could help protect your wealth. https://guide.directbullion.com Have a question or topic you'd like us to cover? Email us at info@directbullion.com or leave your question in the comments below. If you enjoyed this episode: • Like this video • Subscribe to The Bullion Advantage • Follow us on Spotify & Apple Podcasts • Share this episode with someone interested in protecting their wealth The purchase of gold from Direct Bullion does not constitute an investment or offer financial returns. Gold is considered a store of value and not an investment product. Past performance of gold is not indicative of future performance. Prices and values of precious metals can fluctuate and are influenced by various market factors. Direct Bullion does not provide investment or tax advice and recommends that you conduct your independent research before making any purchasing decisions.
