Looking at the broader context, McIntyre said that investors appear to be underestimating the risk as deficits from Western nations continue to grow. McIntyr's warning comes as data from the US Treasury Department shows the US deficit has increased by $1 trillion in the past five weeks since Congress passed a bill to raise the debt ceiling.
McIntyre said that the central bank's demand for gold is a sign that governments are taking steps to reduce the risk of facing a potential global public debt crisis. He added that it makes sense to own some gold in this environment.
Talking about the Fed's monetary policy, the expert said that, even if the interest rate hike in July is not the last, the tightening cycle is close enough to the end. With large debt levels and a shrinking money supply, the Fed cannot raise interest rates any higher, he said. This is a favorable environment for this precious metal.