Kerry Lutz's--Financial Survival Network

Summary: An election took place in Italy that could change things, and the Euro has been sinking like a stone…What’s in store for Europe? I sit down and chat with John Rubino to discuss the European economy. Their energy system has taken a turn for the worse, and their currency problems cannot be fixed with with monetary policy. They will inevitably have to tighten, as inflation and broken supply chains cannot be fixed with easy money. Tune in for more insight on what’s to come for Europe. Highlights: -The dollar is strong—which is the flip-side of this situation -Europe has screwed up their energy system and is trying to run a modern economy on ancient energy resources -There was a major drop in Pound Sterling -There’s not obvious end to this. They have to borrow money to cut taxes, as well—which means creating more currency -The Euro is below the dollar now -Europe’s mistakes cannot be fixed with monetary policy, but they’re going to have to tighten -Inflation and broken supply chains cannot be fixed with easy money, so the central banks are stuck -With alternative energy (especially electric cars) there are many considerations that come with transitioning to these sources -Houses were very inexpensive 2 years ago, and now they’re unaffordable. If nobody can afford houses, nobody can buy houses. We will probably see a big crash in home sales -Tightening is going to have to go on longer, but most places you look, inflation has dissolved -Many effects of inflation are going to be with us for years -Tens of trillions of dollars are evaporating from the portfolios of the billionaire class -In the end, the system works for the people with the money -The federal reserve wasn’t just set up by the banks; it is owned by the banks Useful Links: Financial Survival Network Dollar Collapse

Summary: Gold and silver prices have gotten beaten up in the last few days/months. What is the reason for this? Todd “Bubba” Horwitz comes on the show to bring us up to speed with the precious metals, and emphasizes that we are not in the idea situation for gold at the moment. He advises buying it—but not with leveraged money. Moreover, it’s most crucial to focus on your own portfolio right now rather than getting lost in what’s happening with the rest of the markets. Tune in for more insight. Highlights: -Most investors try to make a winner out of a loser -We have dramatic inflation and the dollar is exploding, but this isn’t the idea situation for gold -It’s important, however, to focus on your own portfolio/finances. Not being a loser makes you a winner -We’re coming into a major food shortage in the U.S. There are already food riots in the Middle East -Food shortage has been underplayed/underreported in China. They now can’t buy enough food -Todd believes in buying physical gold—as long as you’re not buying it with leveraged money -Everyone should own a portion of precious metals—but not paper ones -You lose your freedom if you become a victim of market volatility Useful Links: Financial Survival Network Bubba Trading

Summary: he euro is going higher than ever…How does this affect Europe? Octavio Marenzi comes on the show to talk about the circumstances in Europe with regard to currency, the energy crisis, and the prospect of shifting politics. There is change on the horizon—some of it being negative—and Octavio gives his firsthand perspective on what’s to come. Highlights: -Things look normal so far, but change is lurking on the horizon -Europe is going through a major energy crisis, however -Octavio’s gas bill just doubled -A group of politicians may come forward that is not as likely to put sanctions on Russia; they may also rethink some of the environmental policies -The woman who running for Prime Minister in Italy looks a bit like a right-wing populist -There is a flawed system within the politics that no one has gotten around to fixing. People who have gotten to the top within these systems are reluctant to change them -Russian gas flow has been mostly cut off to Europe -The Russians perhaps feel more attacked than the Germans, and may be willing to hold out for a longer period of time Summary: he euro is going higher than ever…How does this affect Europe? Octavio Marenzi comes on the show to talk about the circumstances in Europe with regard to currency, the energy crisis, and the prospect of shifting politics. There is change on the horizon—some of it being negative—and Octavio gives his firsthand perspective on what’s to come. Highlights: -Things look normal so far, but change is lurking on the horizon -Europe is going through a major energy crisis, however -Octavio’s gas bill just doubled -A group of politicians may come forward that is not as likely to put sanctions on Russia; they may also rethink some of the environmental policies -The woman who running for Prime Minister in Italy looks a bit like a right-wing populist -There is a flawed system within the politics that no one has gotten around to fixing. People who have gotten to the top within these systems are reluctant to change them -Russian gas flow has been mostly cut off to Europe -The Russians perhaps feel more attacked than the Germans, and may be willing to hold out for a longer period of time Useful Links: Financial Survival Network Opimas

Summary: Where are the markets heading? Chris Vermeulen comes on the show to talk stock markets, precious metals, oil, and the other industries we’ve kept our eye on. The predominant theme right now is panic selling; people are eager to get out of the stock market, but with this selling comes strong rallies. Gold is hanging on by a thread, and needs to show more consistency in order for it to look promising. We are also seeing the energy sector struggle; Chris points out that all assets follow the broad market, and advises not to get overly confident in this circumstance. Ultimately, capital preservation is the most important thing right now—with an emphasis on low risk investments. Highlights: -We’ve were seeing a rally over the last few weeks, but now we’re experiencing panic selling; people want to just get out of the markets -We’re in a strong down-trend. Bonds and equities are selling out; however, this could give us a bottom for a tradable bounce -With panic selling comes strong rallies -Downward price action will bring the stock market down into a major support zone. From here we could see a 5-10% bounce in the market -Gold is hanging onto a thread; if it breaks, it could go back to 1300 -There’s going to be a lot of volatility/pain for those who don’t have a plan to get out of the precious metals -The market is trying to suck people in to get traders excited -It needs to hold 21 for more than a day to actually be interesting -The energy sector is struggling Useful Links: Financial Survival Network The Technical Traders

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The World According to Martin Armstrong -- Part 2 #5610

Summary: Commodity prices have gone down and interest rates have gone up, but what else is going on? Is inflation peaking? Erik Hadik comes on the show to talk about this, and reports that multiple gauges for inflation indicate that it is most likely at its peak. Erik urges us, however, to not read too far into these cycles—pointing out that cycle highs don’t necessitate an immediate down trend to follow. Tune in for more expert insight. Highlights: -Erik Hadik said inflation was going to peak in Q3; is this true? Commodity prices have gone down and interest rates have gone up, but what else is going on? -There are many gauges for inflation -Each indicator/cycle gives you a certain amount of information or data, but don’t read into it too much. When you’re in an up trend, it could top at ten in one month and then pull back to eight—trading between these -A cycle high doesn’t tell you that there is a down trend to immediately follow -The dollar is making highs and was trading above par with the dollar; it looks like things are coming up -This could be the terminal rally in the dollar leading to a multi-year rally starting next year -We still have a few months left and a few rate hikes -The trajectory of rate hikes isn’t going to stay the same, or even remain as intense -Oil has remained below the significant cycle high -There’s a good chance for cryptocurrency to see a run=up in the coming months Useful Links: Financial Survival Network INSIIDE Track Trading

Summary: What do you do when markets get volatile? Dutch Masters, the CEO of Carnivore Traders, sits down and chats with me about some of the trading strategies they use within his group to combat the effects of this volatility. Tune in to learn about what types of stocks to watch in this market, and to get knowledgable expertise from Dutch. Highlights: -We’ve been long, short, long/short at the same time…when the markets get volatile like this, it’s difficult to find a trend either way -To combat this, they shorten their trading time frame -In a bull market, they go after SAS companies—stocks that are very volatile and move many points a day -Many people don’t understand the dynamics of the stock market, which is crucial in comprehending how individual stock prices move Useful Links: Financial Survival Network Carnivore Trading

Summary: Craig Hemke comes on the show to give a comprehensive update on precious metals—which have been sinking. Craig says that it’s remarkable that they’re not even more down based on interest rates, the stock market, and the Fed’s recent decisions. There seems to be a sense of complacency with the Fed, but it’s time to acknowledge that they can’t fix everything, and many of their recent moves have worsened the problems we’re currently facing. Listen in for more insight from myself and Craig. Highlights: -Precious metals have been sinking -Gold and silver are down, but it’s remarkable that they’re not down more in consideration of interest rates, the stock market, and the Fed’s moves -Silver is closer to/has already seen its lows -Craig is more worried about gold, running its stops -The Fed needs to make a choice between letting the dollar go to nothing, or killing the economy/stock market -People are viewing the Fed as an omnipotent force with full control over currency -There is complacency across the markets, but this is not a sustainable way of thinking Useful Links: Financial Survival Network TF Metals Report

Summary: Adam Curran comes on the show to share his investment philosophy—influenced by his upbringing and exposure to middle class life. Adam’s view of the economy is largely shaped by the people he advises; in his career he quickly learned that much of his Wall Street knowledge was useless. Rather, kitchen table financial planning taught him a lot about how everyday finances work, and what’s really important within the markets. Tune in for more information. Highlights: -Adam grew up helping him answer his Mom’s business calls. His Dad was an engineer so he also became skilled with numbers/math -Certain communities have lost touch with the challenges and concerns that people have on main street kitchen tables -Adam started his company after having conversations with these people and learning about their struggles -Kitchen table financial planning taught him that what he learned on Wall Street was meaningless—especially for families trying to calculate their expenses -How low can the current markets go? There is a lot of capital on the sidelines that Wall Street analysts are hiding—with the perception that it’s going to go away soon
-Adam could see the market dropping another 20% - Adam’s advice: Take a chunk of your portfolio and put it in something predictable/dependable, have a heavy emphasis on stocks that pay dividends, and don’t turn your back on the market. -There’s no asset class quite as good as income producing real estate; it’s best to sit on the sidelines and catch certain deals. It’s not about the home’s value, it’s about having a tenant in that home Useful Links: Financial Survival Network

Summary: Adam Curran comes on the show to share his investment philosophy—influenced by his upbringing and exposure to middle class life. Adam’s view of the economy is largely shaped by the people he advises; in his career he quickly learned that much of his Wall Street knowledge was useless. Rather, kitchen table financial planning taught him a lot about how everyday finances work, and what’s really important within the markets. Tune in for more information. Highlights: -Adam grew up helping him answer his Mom’s business calls. His Dad was an engineer so he also became skilled with numbers/math -Certain communities have lost touch with the challenges and concerns that people have on main street kitchen tables -Adam started his company after having conversations with these people and learning about their struggles -Kitchen table financial planning taught him that what he learned on Wall Street was meaningless—especially for families trying to calculate their expenses -How low can the current markets go? There is a lot of capital on the sidelines that Wall Street analysts are hiding—with the perception that it’s going to go away soon
-Adam could see the market dropping another 20% -Adam’s advice: Take a chunk of your portfolio and put it in something predictable/dependable, have a heavy emphasis on stocks that pay dividends, and don’t turn your back on the market. -There’s no asset class quite as good as income producing real estate; it’s best to sit on the sidelines and catch certain deals. It’s not about the home’s value, it’s about having a tenant in that home Useful Links: Financial Survival Network

Summary: John D. Kuhns sits down and chats with me about Chinese infrastructure—which is lacking in strength and often misrepresented by the media. John provides an insider perspective; as someone who is working to save Bougainville, he notices a lot of the corrupt methodologies of the Chinese when it comes to building and infrastructure. He also predicts that China is at its peak as a commercial enterprise. Tune in for more insight. Highlights: -In addition to being a novelist, John D. Kuhns has extensive experience working overseas and in various fields -He’s handled various hydro-projects and electric projects in China -John thinks China is probably right at its peak as a commercial enterprise due to a few reasons, one being demographic trends -Additionally, the no-COVID policy has slowed the country down -Lastly, most economists estimate that the pervasive fraud takes about 20% of the cash out of the system manually, which isn’t sustainable -There are quality issues with the Three Gorges Dam -They have no interest in doing rudimentary, basic maintenance. They simply want to get it built rather than focusing on its infrastructure -The dam is built on two earthquake faults; we’re seeing cracking and draughts -John D. Kuhns has also been making efforts to save Bougainville -If the mine there was rejuvenated today, it would be one of the top ten silver/copper suppliers in the world -His latest book They Call Me Ishmael, is about the current president of Bougainville; there hasn’t been much literature on Bougainville due to the crisis Useful Links: Financial Survival Network John D. Kuhns

Summary: Are we going to face perpetual shortages? Daniel T. Matalon comes on the show to assure us that the shortage of resources is not our fate. Daniel points out that there has never been a point in human history that we didn’t replace a resource that ran out with a better one. Furthermore, Daniel discusses how we measure wealth, and the way that communication and agreement allows us to produce more access to wealth. Tune in for more insight. Highlights: -Are we going to face perpetual shortages? It comes down to survival economics -When discussing human impact investors, Daniel looks to the question of how we can raise $3.5T in what we need for human infrastructure spending -Is there enough energy in California? If you’re in Europe, the answer is also know. Energy prices in Europe are 17x higher than they are in the United States -We are proponents of the world game -Have we ever run out of a resource in human history that we didn’t replace with a better one? Up until now, we haven’t -Human beings are more providers than they are consumers -Our ledger of wealth is survival over time -Wealth is produced by agreement; if we could become more capable of agreement, we would create more access to wealth -Daniel is about making the world work for 100% of humanity -At the end of the day, regardless of our partisan positions, we have to figure out what we’re going to do about it regarding if there are enough resources -Liberals and conservatives both value fairness, but their partisan backgrounds influence their interpretation of fairness Useful Links: Financial Survival Network #IsThereEnough

We met up with Tier One Silver’s CEO Peter Dembicki for a sponsor update. We were attending the Precious Metals Summit in Beaver Creek, CO, as you can see the mountains in the background. Peter is very pleased with the company's direction. Their silver targets for the next drill program are lined up. They have a pretty good fix on where they need to be. But Peter is really focused on pursuing the copper porphyry deposit that has every sign of being present. He related, “The CSAMT geophysical survey is a key component to learning more about potential copper porphyry mineralization, which we saw indications for in our first phase of exploration at Curibaya. This is an exciting development for the Company toward unlocking the large opportunity of a potential copper porphyry deposit alongside the epithermal silver system that we’ve already identified, and we look forward to defining these targets for our next drill program.” Once the survey is completed and final targeting is locked in, the company plans to begin drilling to uncover the potential porphyry system. A channel sampling program has been conducted to further refine targets within the newly permitted Cambaya target area. Things are looking up for Tier One. We hold shares. www.TierOneSilver.com Ticker Symbols OTCQB: TSLVF – TSX-V: TSLV

Europe is falling into an "inflationary depression".  Trillion-dollar bailouts of European energy and manufacturing companies are in the works.  How will that affect the euro?  How much longer can the Fed tighten into all this chaos? Everyone is restarting or building nuclear plants. Does that make uranium the best commodity play?  Gold and silver are still weak in USD terms but are moving into positive technical and seasonal territory. Will the next six months be better than the last six? Some are predicting a silver short squeeze. Is this possible? Zero Hedge has an article about how the fiat currency countries need to engineer a commodities crash to prevent the emergence of commodity currencies like what Putin is talking about. Does this mean higher interest rates for longer?   Russian retreat underway in Ukraine, fallout?