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The Dollar Damage Since the Lockdowns; BRICS Is Moving Beyond the Dollar
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- The Secret War on Cash
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- Jun 11, 2026
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Summary
In this episode of The Secret War on Cash , Dean Heskin and Chris Agelastos examine how much damage may really have been done to the U.S. economy and the purchasing power of the dollar since the lockdown years. The discussion highlights an alternative inflation framework suggesting that Americans may have lost 40% to 50% of their purchasing power since 2020 , while real GDP may be materially weaker than conventional government-adjusted metrics suggest. The conversation then shifts to BRICS and de-dollarization , focusing on Putin’s explanation for why countries are moving beyond the U.S. dollar and building alternatives. Dean and Chris argue that the shift is not just ideological. It is a response to a system increasingly viewed as politically and financially risky by other nations, and it has real implications for the future strength of the dollar and the financial position of American households. Key topics include: alternative inflation measurement and purchasing-power loss why official data may understate the problem real-world household pain since the lockdowns why BRICS countries want non-dollar systems de-dollarization and reduced trust in U.S. monetary dominance why gold remains important in a changing global order Brought to you by Swiss America. Get your free Secret War on Cash Report today. Call or text: 1-800-289-2646 Visit: https://www.swissamerica.com/social Subscribe to The Secret War on Cash for ongoing insight into gold, silver, inflation, central banks, the dollar, and the changing financial landscape