Interest RatesOct 31, 2026, 6:49 AM ETSPDR Gold Shares ETF (GLD), GLDM, DBP, GLTR, IAU, BAR, SGOL, OUNZ, GLDI, AAAU, BGLD, IGLD, GBUG, IAUM, PHYS, PHYS:CABull & Bear Trading3.43K FollowersGlobal debt levels are unsustainable in China, Japan, and the U.S. Debt issuances are accelerating in China and the U.S.The U.S., China, and Japan are three of the world's four largest economies. A debt crisis in any of these three economies would likely result in contagion.Global debt levels have been rapidly rising since 2008 and are now above a staggering $365 trillion.Rapidly increasing, unsustainable global debt is a bullish catalyst for SPDR Gold Shares.~UserGI15994093/iStock via Getty ImagesThe SPDR Gold Shares (GLD) and SPDR Gold MiniShares (GLDM) are investment vehicles to participate in the gold precious metals market. GLD may also be considered a safe haven from the increasing risk of global debtThis article was written byBull & Bear Trading3.43K FollowersBull & Bear Trading became a stockbroker in 1986 working with NYSE-member Oppenheimer & Co. He later formed his own firm, and managed a hedge fund with a modest amount of AUM during the dotcom boom. A veteran of several major tech innovation cycles, starting with the PC Tech Revolution of the 1980s, he has learned that these cycles can become major, multi-year, wealth creation events. Bringing over 35 years of stock market experience, this veteran hopes to contribute value to the discussion of the AI Tech Revolution, which may dwarf previous tech bull market cycles. Sharing idea flow on AI & Tech stocks for the benefit of our community is the goal.Analyst’s Disclosure: I/we have a beneficial long position in the shares of GLD either through stock ownership, options, or other derivatives. I wrote this article myself, and it expresses my own opinions. I am not receiving compensation for it (other than from Seeking Alpha). I have no business relationship with any company whose stock is mentioned in this article.Seeking Alpha's Disclosure: Past performance is no guarantee of future results. No recommendation or advice is being given as to whether any investment is suitable for a particular investor. Any views or opinions expressed above may not reflect those of Seeking Alpha as a whole. Seeking Alpha is not a licensed securities dealer, broker or US investment adviser or investment bank. Our analysts are third party authors that include both professional investors and individual investors who may not be licensed or certified by any institute or regulatory body.Comments