Economy

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.

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.

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.

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.

Political commentator Spencer Fernando joins Pinnacle Digest to discuss how Canada’s 2025 federal election could reshape its economic future. From stalled pipelines to tax competitiveness and brain drain, this conversation highlights the critical decisions facing the nation at a moment of profound transition.

Aaron Hoddinott explores how population collapse is set to reshape housing markets, challenge long-term asset values, and threaten the foundations of modern economies. If you own property, invest in real estate, or care about preserving wealth, this is a must-read.

Canada’s mining sector helped build this country — but today, it’s being smothered by bureaucracy and cultural gridlock. While the world scrambles for critical minerals, we’re stuck in a system that slows down the very people trying to supply them.

When U.S. Treasury sanctions froze Russia’s reserves, something snapped in global finance. Grant Williams explains why gold is rising, trust is collapsing, and the buy-the-dip era may be over.

Canada is falling behind — not from lack of resources, but from a systemic failure to reward productivity and innovation.

Canada’s energy sector is under fire at home—just as global demand surges. Discover why overregulation is jeopardizing our energy future and security.

Facing a structural market shift towards scarcity and uncertainty, investors must abandon old habits and focus on long-term discipline and understanding fundamental changes.

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.

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...