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The AI Paradox: Why Jim Bianco Says Automation Could Spark Inflation, Not Kill It
Jim Bianco believes AI won’t just eliminate jobs - it will birth entire industries and new inflationary demand. This post unpacks his contrarian take on self-driving cars, decentralized AI, and what investors must understand about the next phase of innovation.
Trapped by Debt: Diego Parrilla on Structural Inflation and the Next Financial Shock
In this gripping conversation, macro strategist Diego Parrilla reveals why structural inflation, yield curve control, and relentless money printing have trapped global markets in a stagflationary spiral. With bonds no longer offering protection and central banks addicted to intervention, investors are being forced into risk - whether they realize it or not.
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.
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.
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.
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Has the NASDAQ Peaked?
The NASDAQ soared past 20,000 earlier this year, fueled by AI mania and tech euphoria — but history warns that every peak comes at a price. This is the gripping story of how the NASDAQ builds and breaks fortunes in cycles of boom, bust, and rebirth.
When The Lights Go Out For Canada
Canada’s energy sector is under fire at home—just as global demand surges. Discover why overregulation is jeopardizing our energy future and security.
The King's Metal: Gold, Power, and the 5,000-Year Reign of Wealth
Tracing gold's 5,000-year history as the ultimate symbol of enduring value and power, this article explains its monetary significance and why central banks are accumulating it at record rates today.
The Quiet Shift: Why Markets Feel Different This Time
Facing a structural market shift towards scarcity and uncertainty, investors must abandon old habits and focus on long-term discipline and understanding fundamental changes.
The Debt That Built the Empire: How the U.S. Treasury Market Became the Heart of Global Finance
This post traces the rise of the U.S. Treasury market to become the heart of global finance and explores the potential systemic risks emerging from rapidly increasing U.S. national debt.
Canada’s Golden Titans: 4 Miners Poised to Dominate the Gold Bull Market
This article highlights four major Canadian gold mining companies (Barrick Gold, Agnico Eagle Mines, Alamos Gold, B2Gold) detailing their key global assets and production outlook. It emphasizes how their operations, combined with Canada's stability, position them strongly to benefit from the current gold bull market driven by high prices and economic uncertainty.
The Great Reset in Venture Capital
Venture capital faces a major reset. Easy money has dried up, forcing top partners at big firms to spin off smaller, conviction-driven funds. As the traditional “chase unicorns” playbook loses steam, the next wave of VC will prioritize sustainable, profitable businesses, rewarding resilience over outsized growth bets.
The Shopify Illusion: 6 Investing Lessons from Canada’s Fallen Giant
Shopify's rise was legendary—its fall, a masterclass in risk. Discover 6 vital lessons every Canadian small-cap investor needs to survive and thrive in the volatile market ahead.
The Silent Coup Against the Dollar: Why Gold May Be America’s Last Move
A quiet shift is underway. As the dollar teeters, gold may be the U.S.'s last play — and the biggest trade of the decade...
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