BILLIONAIRE KAPLAN PREDICTS GOLD SOARING PAST RECORDS Investor Thomas Kaplan says the recent dip in gold is temporary and expects prices to exceed last month’s $5,600 record. He cites currency debasement, high global debt, and doubts about fiat currencies, including the dollar, as key drivers. Kaplan views gold as a secure, non-liability asset that retains value during economic stress. He predicts central banks and nations may increasingly nationalize gold, making it one of the few assets likely to hold value in a financial crisis. Currently trading around $5,083, Kaplan believes gold’s trajectory mirrors past market recoveries and expects a continued long-term bull run.(*Walter Bloomberg)