Peak Prosperity

David Russell, CEO of GoldCore and a seasoned precious metals analyst, delves into the dynamics of silver and gold markets. He highlights the consequences of decades of underinvestment in silver mining and how today's inflation affects recycling incentives. The discussion also covers the psychology behind retail demand spikes during price surges. Russell emphasizes the industrial demand for silver in technologies like solar energy and medical applications, while addressing the geopolitical implications of re-monetization and shifting central bank strategies.

Young people are facing a crisis with skyrocketing student debt, unaffordable housing, and an uncertain job market due to AI disruptions. Isolation and social stress, especially post-COVID, are fueling rising anger and aggression among youth. The wealth gap and decreasing trust in institutions further alienate them. As frustrations grow, many turn to socialism and populism as a response to systemic failures. The podcast delves into these issues, urging a shift in focus from peers to policymakers who have failed to address the needs of the younger generation.

Paul Kiker, a wealth manager and principal of Kiker Wealth Management, dissects the potential bubble surrounding AI investments, comparing it to past economic bubbles. He shares insights on the market’s cautious sentiment and the implications of Warren Buffett’s cash reserves. The conversation also touches on political risks tied to youth unemployment and immigration policies. Kiker emphasizes practical risk management strategies for clients and discusses the generational divides affecting homeownership and marriage trends. Silver and gold investment opportunities are also explored.

Ed Dowd, founder of Finance Technologies and former BlackRock portfolio manager, discusses looming economic challenges. He explains the 'Hindenburg Omen' and how deflationary signs are already emerging. Dowd critiques the AI bubble, highlighting its reliance on flawed human inputs and hidden government support. He links housing risks to immigration changes and warns of increasing fiscal fragilities in municipal debt. Finally, he offers insights on gold and Bitcoin while advising listeners on strategic preparation for potential market shifts.

We’re busying doing the FBI’s work…again. In these experiments we show that a close mimic of a human neck (pork roasts) and a gel block both prove that a human neck could not have stopped a .30-06 round and explain the movement of Charlie’s t-shirt and his broken necklace.

The AI bubble is both massive and nearing its end. At least that’s how we read the tea leaves. When it bursts…the damage is going to be profound, financially, economically and even politically.Click Here for Peak Financial Investing

SNAP runs out, the rich get richer, while the struggles for the majority of the country deepen. Navigating the next few years is going to be … tricky.Click Here for Peak Financial Investing

As the fiat (dollar) regime grinds to an end, there will be vastly more losers than winners. Those on the right side of the wealth transfer line will be those who hold assets such as physical gold and Bitcoin, as well as other hard assets like land, silver, and energy sources. Naturally, the MSM is doing everything it can to ensure that most people are on the wrong side of that line.Resources Mentioned:The Creature from Jekyll IslandThe Big Print: How to Survive the Coming Inflationary Times

The recent smack down of gold and silver in the dark of night had the usual aroma of bullion bank manipulation, but also an extra whiff of true desperation. Are they losing control, finally?Click Here for Peak Financial Investing

Gold is being remonetized, Western nations are broke and set to resume money printing, and the US is ignoring the fact that its shale oil basins are now all in decline, except for one, and that one is barely hanging onto ‘growth’ due to just four counties. It’s a perfect storm formed by geological realities and financial narratives that might as well be Fairy Tales.Click Here for Part 2