

Chris Martenson: Uranium, Tin, Copper, and Oil
32 snips Jan 5, 2024
Chris Martenson, author of 'Crash Course' and founder of PeakProsperity.com, discusses commodities like tin, copper, uranium, oil, gold, and silver. They explore investment opportunities in the oil market, the importance of uranium in the energy sector, challenges in upgrading the electricity grid, and government interventions in financial crises. They also discuss the influence of Carl Jung and recommend a book that changed their perspective.
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Copper's Price Disconnect
- Copper shows a fundamental supply shortfall, yet prices have not reflected it.
- The market may be influenced by narratives, demand uncertainties, and non-economic factors suppressing price signals.
Political Influence in Oil Prices
- Oil prices are influenced by political manipulation and large players moving prices artificially.
- Supply-demand dynamics are obscured by these activities, delaying proper market reflection.
Offshore Oil's Undervalued Role
- Offshore oil is crucial base load but remains underdeveloped due to high costs.
- Shale oil plays are easier but have high depletion rates and can't replace offshore capacity.