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Wednesday, July 2, 2025

The Cobalt Conundrum: A Supply Shock that Could Reshape the Battery Economy

This article explores the ripple effects of Congo’s extended cobalt export ban and why it could reshape global supply chains for years to come. With demand accelerating and policy-driven volatility rising, Western governments and companies are now racing to secure ethical, domestic cobalt sources. Featuring expert insights from CMOC and Open Mineral, and a spotlight on U.S. and Canadian production efforts, we reveal how this critical mineral is becoming a new geopolitical fault line in the battery-powered future.

Monday, June 30, 2025

The Energy Squeeze: How AI Is Threatening Global Metal Supply Chains

As AI and data centers compete for cheap power, aluminum and copper smelters in North America and Europe face soaring costs and uncertain futures. Industry leaders warn that smelter closures will tighten metal supply chains and increase dependence on foreign producers, undermining the West’s green transition and industrial security. Without urgent policy shifts and massive renewable buildouts, the clash between digital growth and critical materials production could reshape global trade and threaten thousands of industrial jobs.

Sunday, June 22, 2025

Volatility Is the Price of Admission

When veteran investor Mark Yusko told me Bitcoin isn’t a trade—it’s an allocation—I paid attention. In this post, I break down our conversation on why Bitcoin may be the most mispriced asset in global markets today.

Friday, June 20, 2025

The AI Jobs Revolution: What Jim Bianco Says Everyone's Getting Wrong

Jim Bianco breaks down why the AI revolution isn’t just about job losses, but about unlocking new productivity and unleashing a wave of decentralized innovation. From the future of self-driving cars to inflation’s role in AI’s economic impact, this episode dives deep into the trends investors and technologists need to watch now.

Friday, June 20, 2025

Nomi Prins on Gold, Stagflation, and the Coming Global Realignment

Nomi Prins unpacks the dangerous new alliance forming between the public and private sectors—one that could redefine markets, control capital, and permanently distort price signals. This conversation dives deep into the post-pandemic economy, asset bubbles, de-dollarization, and the elite's monetary endgame.

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May 15, 2025

Manitoba's Secret Weapon: How Sio Silica Could Fuel Tech and Defense

Sio Silica is unlocking one of the purest silica quartz deposits in North America—critical for advanced semiconductors, defense systems, and AI infrastructure. With a low-impact extraction model and strategic ties to national security, this Manitoba-based project could anchor North America’s next wave of technological and military innovation.

May 16, 2025

Mood Swings of a Superpower: The History and Market Impact of the U.S. Consumer Sentiment Report

This post unpacks the history of the U.S. Consumer Sentiment Report, how it evolved into a key market-moving indicator, and what high or low readings historically mean for equities, bonds, and commodities. It’s a must-read for investors seeking a macro edge.

May 13, 2025

Coinbase Joins the S&P 500: From Crypto Startup to Wall Street Powerhouse

Coinbase just became the first pure-play crypto company to join the S&P 500—marking a historic shift in the relationship between digital assets and Wall Street. This is no longer a fringe movement. It's institutional. Here's how Coinbase got here—and what it means for the future of finance.

May 16, 2025

The Last Melt-Up Before the Fall: David Hunter’s 2025 Warning for Investors

David Hunter predicts an economic collapse in 2025—but not before an unprecedented melt-up in stocks, commodities, and precious metals. Here’s why he believes the next six months will deliver euphoria followed by devastation—and what investors should watch for now.

May 12, 2025

Why Central Banks Are Buying Gold Like Never Before

Central banks are stockpiling gold at a pace not seen in over 50 years. In this gripping conversation with legendary speculator Lobo Tiggre, we explore why gold is no longer just a hedge—it’s the cornerstone of a new global financial order.

May 7, 2025

How a War Between India and Pakistan Could Shock Global Markets

Tensions between nuclear-armed India and Pakistan have reached a boiling point following cross-border airstrikes and the closure of Pakistani airspace. While the conflict may seem localized, the market risks are global—impacting oil prices, gold, equities, and investor sentiment. Here's what North American investors need to know.

May 5, 2025

The Fatal Addiction: How America’s Debt Binge Could Kill the Dollar—and Resurrect Gold

Michael Pento, President of Pento Portfolio Strategies, breaks down why America’s debt-fueled economy is nearing a tipping point. In this post, we unpack his most urgent predictions—from soaring interest payments to gold’s resurgence and the crumbling 60/40 portfolio. If you care about protecting your capital in an era of systemic risk, this is your wake-up call.

May 5, 2025

The Middle Class Is on Life Support

For decades, the American middle class has been quietly gutted, not by one crisis, but by a system addicted to cheap money, inflated assets, and fiscal denial. And when the next crack forms, the rescue playbook will be the same: more debt, more distortion, more damage.

May 5, 2025

David Hunter’s Dire Warning: A Final Melt-Up Before the Global Deflationary Superstorm

David Hunter believes we are entering the final melt-up in global markets—a euphoric rally that will blindside most investors before a catastrophic deflationary bust unfolds. In this blog, we break down Hunter’s bold forecast and explain why liquidity, central banks, and human nature could trigger the greatest collapse of our lifetime.

April 29, 2025

The Fertility Crisis: Too Few People Will Break the System

While the world frets over inflation, war, and resource scarcity, a quieter crisis is already rewriting the rules of global economics. It’s not too many people — it’s too few. Welcome to the fertility crisis.

April 29, 2025

Bitcoin Adoption: A New Monetary Order in the Making

From obscure beginnings to a serious financial movement, Bitcoin adoption is reshaping how the world thinks about money, trust, and the future of finance.

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