Peak Prosperity Volatility: Friend or Foe?
Jan 9, 2026
Join Paul Kiker, a registered investment advisor, as he dives into the tumultuous financial landscape of 2026. He discusses the recent sharp rallies in gold and silver and delves into potential market manipulation. Paul highlights the physical shortages of silver, particularly in light of China’s export controls, and warns about loss of trust due to manipulation. He also emphasizes the importance of having an adaptive portfolio and strategies for handling significant market volatility, while urging skepticism towards AI-generated investment information.
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Silver Market Fracture Signals Broken Price Discovery
- Silver markets show signs of structural manipulation and fractured price discovery between paper and physical markets.
- A $9/oz gap between Shanghai physical and U.S. spot signals broken arbitrage and limited physical availability.
Prepare For Large Drawdowns
- Prepare mentally for large, gut-wrenching drawdowns even during long-term bullish trends in gold and silver.
- Develop a plan and avoid emotional trading during extreme volatility.
Gold Viewed As 'Tier Zero' Settlement Asset
- Eastern buyers are ounce-sensitive rather than price-sensitive, prioritizing physical holdings over price moves.
- Central banks and institutions treat gold as a non‑counterparty "tier zero" settlement asset.
