The great reset
100 years ago, the entire world economy was built upon gold reserves. Post WWII, the global economy was pegged to the US Dollar. Today, currencies float freely, but the US Dollar still serves as a backbone of international trade. That, according to von Scheel, is set to change.
Each of the preceding 3 industrial revolutions, Scheel explains, have heralded extreme geopolitical transformation. The ensuing decade will bring with it profound population shifts, economic power shifts, and increasing conflict.
All of these point to a breakdown of our current economic system, with the USD’s role as the economic guarantor at risk.
Sounds dire, doesn’t it? Henrik von Scheel doesn’t mince words. But, this clinical take provides room for action. Back 100 years ago, no one would have imagined that gold would be replaced by the US dollar. Today, we have the foresight to see this precarity, and we can identify and invest in tangible assets that can withstand an economic onslaught.
For B2B companies, that means your resources: your supply lines, your materials, your labor, your software. Trade will still be a necessity, so invest in building your trade potential today.