West Losing Gold – Asia Setting the Rules. Feat. Alasdair Macleod

In this week’s Live from the Vault, Andrew Maguire and Alasdair Macleod expose the accelerating breakdown of the Western gold market as physical supply tightens and institutional investors scramble for credible metal exposure.

Two experts analyse how China’s $5 trillion in annual household savings, combined with BRICS-led settlement reforms, is draining global liquidity and dismantling dollar dominance – signalling gold’s resurgence as the fiat era nears its end.

Andrew Maguire

Precious metals expert & whistleblower

Andrew Maguire is a well-known figure in the precious metals industry, primarily recognised as a whistleblower and expert on gold and silver markets. With nearly 50 years of experience as a commodities trader, he has become a key voice on market manipulation in the precious metals sector, particularly within the COMEX (Commodity Exchange) markets.

As an independent Loco London metals trader and analyst, Maguire has delivered Precious Metals Advisory and Trading services to international hedge fund managers, bullion banks, metal traders, and some of the world’s largest financial institutions. His established relationships with regulatory bodies, including the U.S. Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) and the Department of Justice (DOJ), as well as the UK’s Financial Conduct Authority (FCA), underscore his trusted role in the industry.

In 2010, Maguire brought global attention to silver market manipulation through a whistleblower testimony to the CFTC, cementing his reputation as a highly credible authority in the precious metals community.

Today, he continues to provide his insights into precious metals and financial markets as a regular commentator on the Live from the Vault podcast, where he explores trends and developments shaping the global financial landscape.

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Alasdair Macleod

Economist and Stockbroker

A celebrated economist and stockbroker, Alasdair is the Head of Research at the precious metal investment company Goldmoney and a sound money advocate. He has been a Member of the London Stock Exchange for over four decades with his experience encompassing equity and bond markets, fund management, corporate finance and investment strategy.

Alastair started his career as a stockbroker in 1970 on the London Stock Exchange, and within nine years became a senior partner within the firm. He went on to hold directorial positions in investment management and mutual funds management.