Inflation remains stubborn, interest rates are elevated, AI spending is exploding and global debt continues to climb. Jonathan Wellum says investors need to pay attention to what all of those forces could mean for markets — and for the purchasing power of their money.Jonathan Wellum, CEO and CIO of RockLinc Investment Partners, joins Maggie Lake to explain why he believes we are in a “debt bubble,” why higher inflation and interest rates could put pressure on stock valuations, and why massive investment in artificial intelligence could eventually lead to overinvestment, write-offs and financial damage.Wellum also explains why investors should focus on companies with pricing power and strong balance sheets, why he continues to favor hard assets such as gold, silver, copper and uranium, and why bonds could eventually become an attractive opportunity again if interest rates peak and the economy slows.Plus, Jonathan takes us inside his recent visit to the historic Prairie Creek mining project in Canada’s Northwest Territories — a remarkable silver and critical-minerals project originally developed by the Hunt brothers.In this conversation:• Why Jonathan Wellum says we’re in a debt bubble• What persistent inflation means for stock valuations• Why higher interest rates are putting pressure on the financial system• The risk of overinvestment in the AI boom• Why gold can help protect purchasing power• The structural case for silver, copper and uranium• Why investors shouldn’t completely give up on bonds• What Jonathan is looking for before extending bond duration• The extraordinary story of the Prairie Creek silver mine• How investors can build more resilient portfolios in volatile markets 💡 Jonathan Wellum warns that stubborn inflation, higher interest rates and a massive global debt burden could put increasing pressure on markets — making capital preservation and purchasing power more important than ever. Sign up for a free portfolio review with one of Wealthion’s trusted advisors to see whether your portfolio is positioned for a more volatile investing environment: https://bit.ly/4xFx2Jr Chapters:0:00 — We’re in a Debt Bubble0:19 — Jonathan Wellum on Inflation & Market Volatility1:01 — What Stubborn Inflation Means for Your Portfolio4:26 — Is “Buy the Dip” Becoming Dangerous?5:17 — AI Stocks, High Valuations & Coming Write-Offs7:17 — Why Wellum Says We’re in a Debt Bubble7:55 — Could Bonds Become a Great Trade Again?10:26 — Wealthion Membership11:01 — How Wellum Is Positioning in Bonds13:16 — Gold, Silver, Copper & the Commodity Opportunity15:30 — The $350 Trillion Global Debt Problem16:36 — Could Interest Costs Surpass Social Security?17:44 — Gold, Inflation & Financial Repression18:25 — The Demographic Crisis Investors Are Missing19:47 — Reshoring, Global Tensions & Protecting Purchasing Power22:05 — Where Wellum Sees Defensive Opportunities23:01 — Inside the Hunt Brothers’ Abandoned Silver Mine25:33 — Why Prairie Creek Could Come Back to Life27:31 — Is Wellum Investing in the Silver Mine?28:55 — How Investors Should Navigate What Comes Next Connect with us online: Website: https://www.wealthion.com X: https://www.x.com/wealthion Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/wealthionofficial/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/wealthion/ #JonathanWellum #Inflation #Debt #Gold #AI #InterestRates #StockMarket #Investing #Silver #Commodities #FederalReserve #Wealthion________________________________________________________________________ IMPORTANT NOTE: The information, opinions, and insights expressed by our guests and our hosts do not necessarily reflect the views of Wealthion or the views of their respective employers. They are intended to provide a diverse perspective on the economy, investing, and other relevant topics to enrich your understanding of these complex fields.   While we value and appreciate the insights shared by our esteemed guests and hosts, they are to be viewed as personal opinions and not as investment advice or recommendations from Wealthion or their respective employers. These opinions should not replace your own due diligence or the advice of a professional financial advisor.   We strongly encourage all of our audience members to seek out the guidance of a financial advisor who can provide advice based on your individual circumstances and financial goals. Wealthion has a distinguished network of advisors who are available to guide you on your financial journey. However, should you choose to seek guidance elsewhere, we respect and support your decision to do so.   The world of finance and investment is intricate and diverse. It's our mission at Wealthion to provide you with a variety of insights and perspectives to help you navigate it more effectively. We thank you for your understanding and your trust.

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Economist and longtime investor Mark Skousen joins Wealthion’s Maggie Lake with a surprisingly bullish message: despite persistent inflation, rising interest rates, massive U.S. deficits and stretched technology valuations, he remains 100% invested in the stock market. Skousen explains why he believes the bull market can continue, even as he warns that some tech stocks “could fall in half and still be overvalued.” He breaks down the risks of an eventual market bubble, the impact of Federal Reserve policy and higher Treasury yields, and why he believes investors must prepare for what he calls a “permanent inflation” environment. Maggie and Mark also discuss AI stocks, the U.S. debt and Treasury market, gold, Bitcoin, copper, uranium, oil and energy stocks, plus why Skousen favors dividend-paying companies and diversification over trying to predict exactly when the next market crisis will hit. And despite the warning signs? Skousen says he’s staying with the trend until it breaks: “I’m fully invested. I’m 100% invested.” 💡 Mark Skousen believes investors are facing a “permanent inflation” environment — even as technology valuations look stretched and new market risks continue to build. Yet he remains 100% invested, relying on diversification, dividend-paying stocks and exposure to real assets to navigate what comes next. Sign up for a free portfolio review with one of Wealthion’s trusted advisors to see whether your portfolio is positioned for both the opportunities — and the risks — ahead: https://bit.ly/4xFx2Jr Chapters: 00:00 Cold Open: Bubble Risk, Inflation & Tech 00:19 Mark Skousen’s U.S. Economy & Stock Market Outlook 04:01 AI, Interest Rates & the Bull Market 06:18 Why Skousen Says Inflation Is “Permanent” 10:17 Black Swan Risk & the Next Market Crisis 13:30 Could Tech Stocks Fall 50%? 16:10 AI Spending, Tesla, SpaceX & Market Valuations 18:11 Are We in a Stock Market Bubble? 19:12 Why Skousen Is Still 100% Invested 22:45 Copper, Bitcoin, Uranium & Portfolio Diversification 26:18 Oil, Energy Stocks & Data Center Demand 27:30 Gold, Silver & Mining Stocks 29:31 U.S. Debt, Treasury Risk & Higher Interest Rates 33:47 Why He’s Staying Fully Invested 35:36 What Would Make Skousen Start Selling? 37:15 Small-Cap Stocks, Drones & Speculative Investing 40:22 OpenAI, Anthropic & the IPO Risk 41:25 Skousen’s Favorite Dividend Stock Connect with us online: Website: https://www.wealthion.com X: https://www.x.com/wealthion Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/wealthionofficial/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/wealthion/ #MarkSkousen #StockMarket #Inflation #Investing #MarketOutlook #FederalReserve #AIStocks #BullMarket #InterestRates #Gold #Bitcoin #Wealthion ________________________________________________________________________ IMPORTANT NOTE: The information, opinions, and insights expressed by our guests and our hosts do not necessarily reflect the views of Wealthion or the views of their respective employers. They are intended to provide a diverse perspective on the economy, investing, and other relevant topics to enrich your understanding of these complex fields.   While we value and appreciate the insights shared by our esteemed guests and hosts, they are to be viewed as personal opinions and not as investment advice or recommendations from Wealthion or their respective employers. These opinions should not replace your own due diligence or the advice of a professional financial advisor.   We strongly encourage all of our audience members to seek out the guidance of a financial advisor who can provide advice based on your individual circumstances and financial goals. Wealthion has a distinguished network of advisors who are available to guide you on your financial journey. However, should you choose to seek guidance elsewhere, we respect and support your decision to do so.   The world of finance and investment is intricate and diverse. It's our mission at Wealthion to provide you with a variety of insights and perspectives to help you navigate it more effectively. We thank you for your understanding and your trust.

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Henrik Zeberg, macro strategist at Swissblock and founder of The Zeberg Letter, believes the stock market’s final melt-up may still have much further to run — but warns that the setup beneath the surface is becoming increasingly unstable. In this wide-ranging conversation with Maggie Lake, Zeberg explains why he thinks the Nasdaq could surge toward 37,000–39,000 before the cycle turns, why today’s market increasingly resembles the final phase of the dot-com bubble, and why investors may be underestimating how quickly a major reversal could unfold. Zeberg also breaks down the weakening U.S. consumer, a labor market he believes is far softer than headline data suggests, and why the Federal Reserve could risk tightening into an economy that is already losing momentum. He explains why he sees similarities to both 2000 and 2007, why a market top may not require an obvious catalyst, and why he compares the current setup to an avalanche: the underlying structure can become increasingly unstable before the break finally comes. Zeberg also shares his outlook for the U.S. dollar, gold, commodities, Bitcoin and Ethereum, including why he expects another burst of crypto enthusiasm before conditions potentially change dramatically. Could stocks surge one final time before the next major downturn — and what should investors be watching for when the cycle finally turns? Watch the full conversation for Henrik Zeberg’s latest outlook on the stock market, Nasdaq, Federal Reserve, inflation, recession, AI bubble, U.S. dollar, gold, commodities, Bitcoin, Ethereum and the global economy. 💡 Henrik Zeberg warns that the market’s final melt-up may still have further to run — but says the underlying setup is becoming increasingly unstable, with a weaker consumer, softer labor market and the risk of a sharp reversal once the cycle turns. Sign up for a free portfolio review with one of Wealthion’s trusted advisors to see whether your portfolio is positioned for both the upside — and what may come after: https://bit.ly/4xFx2Jr Connect with us online: Website: https://www.wealthion.com X: https://www.x.com/wealthion Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/wealthionofficial/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/wealthion/ #HenrikZeberg #StockMarket #Nasdaq #FederalReserve #Inflation #Recession #StockMarketCrash #Investing #Markets #Economy #AI #Bitcoin #Ethereum #Crypto #USDollar #Gold #Commodities #Macro #MarketOutlook #Wealthion ________________________________________________________________________ IMPORTANT NOTE: The information, opinions, and insights expressed by our guests and our hosts do not necessarily reflect the views of Wealthion or the views of their respective employers. They are intended to provide a diverse perspective on the economy, investing, and other relevant topics to enrich your understanding of these complex fields.   While we value and appreciate the insights shared by our esteemed guests and hosts, they are to be viewed as personal opinions and not as investment advice or recommendations from Wealthion or their respective employers. These opinions should not replace your own due diligence or the advice of a professional financial advisor.   We strongly encourage all of our audience members to seek out the guidance of a financial advisor who can provide advice based on your individual circumstances and financial goals. Wealthion has a distinguished network of advisors who are available to guide you on your financial journey. However, should you choose to seek guidance elsewhere, we respect and support your decision to do so.   The world of finance and investment is intricate and diverse. It's our mission at Wealthion to provide you with a variety of insights and perspectives to help you navigate it more effectively. We thank you for your understanding and your trust.

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The 10-year Treasury yield has pushed above 5% — and GBI Chief Economist Trey Reik says the “bond market is in complete revolt.” He joins Maggie Lake to explain why the Federal Reserve and Treasury appear to be pulling in opposite directions, what Scott Bessent’s increasingly aggressive interventions may be signaling, and why markets could be drifting toward “yield curve control light” — essentially money printing. Trey also breaks down what this means for gold and precious metals, including the critical $4,270 level he’s watching in the short term — and why he believes any further weakness could ultimately create one of the best accumulation opportunities investors have seen in months Chapters: 00:00 Bond Market Revolt: Is Money Printing Next? 00:20 Fed, Treasury & Gold: What Investors Need to Know 00:54 Fed Rate Hike: Why Warsh May Be Forced to Act 02:58 Fed Policy, Oil Prices & Warsh’s Credibility 04:44 Scott Bessent’s Push to Control Markets 07:46 10-Year Treasury Hits 5%: Bond Market in Revolt 09:45 Yield Curve Control: Why Markets Are Worried 12:38 Unprecedented Treasury Moves & “Money Printing Light” 14:44 Gold Price Outlook: Is This the Buying Opportunity? 16:50 Gold Miners, Oil Prices & Rising Costs 18:48 Gold at $4,270: The Critical Support Level 20:37 Why Trey Says It’s Time to Accumulate Precious Metals Connect with us online: Website: https://www.wealthion.com X: https://www.x.com/wealthion Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/wealthionofficial/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/wealthion/ #BondMarket #10YearTreasury #FederalReserve #ScottBessent #YieldCurveControl #TreasuryYields #Gold #PreciousMetals #MoneyPrinting #USDollar #Investing #Wealthion ________________________________________________________________________ IMPORTANT NOTE: The information, opinions, and insights expressed by our guests and our hosts do not necessarily reflect the views of Wealthion or the views of their respective employers. They are intended to provide a diverse perspective on the economy, investing, and other relevant topics to enrich your understanding of these complex fields.   While we value and appreciate the insights shared by our esteemed guests and hosts, they are to be viewed as personal opinions and not as investment advice or recommendations from Wealthion or their respective employers. These opinions should not replace your own due diligence or the advice of a professional financial advisor.   We strongly encourage all of our audience members to seek out the guidance of a financial advisor who can provide advice based on your individual circumstances and financial goals. Wealthion has a distinguished network of advisors who are available to guide you on your financial journey. However, should you choose to seek guidance elsewhere, we respect and support your decision to do so.   The world of finance and investment is intricate and diverse. It's our mission at Wealthion to provide you with a variety of insights and perspectives to help you navigate it more effectively. We thank you for your understanding and your trust.

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Inflation remains one of the biggest questions hanging over the Federal Reserve — but some of Wall Street’s top strategists sharply disagree over what today’s CPI data really means. With headline inflation at 3.4% and core inflation at 2.4%, is price pressure still strong enough to force the Fed to keep rates higher — or is disinflation already underway? Ed Yardeni warns that persistent monthly inflation could create a real problem for the Fed. Barry Knapp sees key inflation pressures continuing to cool. David Rosenberg expects inflation to surprise to the downside, while Tom Lee argues policymakers may be fighting “last year’s wars.” Michael Green questions whether the inflation measures guiding Fed policy are themselves badly lagged. In this timely Wealthion compilation, Maggie Lake breaks down the inflation debate and what it could mean for interest rates, markets and investors. 💡 Today’s CPI keeps the inflation debate wide open — with some of Wealthion’s top guests warning the Fed still has a problem, while others argue disinflation is already underway and policymakers risk fighting “last year’s wars.” Sign up for a free portfolio review with one of Wealthion’s trusted advisors to see whether your portfolio is positioned for what comes next: https://bit.ly/3Toifny Chapters: 00:00 Inflation, CPI & the Fed Rate Debate 00:20 Today’s CPI: Is Inflation Still Too Hot? 00:47 Ed Yardeni: When Inflation Becomes a Fed Problem 01:31 Barry Knapp: Why Inflation Could Keep Cooling 02:09 David Rosenberg: Disinflation Is Coming 02:37 Tom Lee: Is the Fed Fighting the Wrong Inflation Battle? 02:55 Michael Green: Is the CPI Framework Broken? 03:13 Tom Lee: Economists Are Fighting “Last Year’s Wars” 03:24 How Investors Can Position for What Comes Next Connect with us online: Website: https://www.wealthion.com X: https://www.x.com/wealthion Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/wealthionofficial/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/wealthion/ #Inflation #CPI #FederalReserve #Fed #InterestRates #Economy #Markets #Investing #StockMarket #Wealthion ________________________________________________________________________ IMPORTANT NOTE: The information, opinions, and insights expressed by our guests and our hosts do not necessarily reflect the views of Wealthion or the views of their respective employers. They are intended to provide a diverse perspective on the economy, investing, and other relevant topics to enrich your understanding of these complex fields.   While we value and appreciate the insights shared by our esteemed guests and hosts, they are to be viewed as personal opinions and not as investment advice or recommendations from Wealthion or their respective employers. These opinions should not replace your own due diligence or the advice of a professional financial advisor.   We strongly encourage all of our audience members to seek out the guidance of a financial advisor who can provide advice based on your individual circumstances and financial goals. Wealthion has a distinguished network of advisors who are available to guide you on your financial journey. However, should you choose to seek guidance elsewhere, we respect and support your decision to do so.   The world of finance and investment is intricate and diverse. It's our mission at Wealthion to provide you with a variety of insights and perspectives to help you navigate it more effectively. We thank you for your understanding and your trust.

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Veteran Wall Street strategist Tom Lee joins Wealthion’s Maggie Lake to explain why he believes investors may be too pessimistic about inflation, the U.S. economy, artificial intelligence and crypto. Lee argues that inflation may be closer to the Federal Reserve’s target than headline data suggests, while credit markets continue to signal that the U.S. economy remains on solid footing. He also explains why AI could become a powerful new driver of economic growth — creating opportunities across NVIDIA, semiconductors, software, financials, small caps, energy and other areas positioned to benefit from the AI buildout. Tom also makes the case for a major transformation in financial services as Wall Street increasingly embraces blockchain, tokenized securities and stablecoins. He explains why he remains bullish on Ethereum, Bitcoin and the broader crypto market, and why he believes crypto could be entering a “really bullish period” over the next 12 months. Plus, Lee explains why investors may be making a mistake by focusing only on the risks surrounding new technology — and asks a provocative question for anyone still sitting on the sidelines: Do you want to be right, or do you want to make money? Watch the full conversation for Tom Lee’s latest outlook on the stock market, inflation, Federal Reserve policy, AI stocks, Bitcoin, Ethereum, crypto, blockchain and the U.S. economy. 💡 Tom Lee explains why inflation fears may be overstated, why AI could drive the next wave of economic growth, and why Wall Street’s embrace of blockchain and crypto could create major new opportunities for investors. Sign up for a free portfolio review with one of Wealthion’s trusted advisors to see whether your portfolio is positioned for what comes next: https://bit.ly/4yklWt6 Chapters: 00:00 Tom Lee: Inflation, AI & Crypto Outlook 00:34 Tom Lee’s 2026 Stock Market Outlook 02:35 Why a Market Correction Could Still Come 05:17 Inflation, CPI, PCE & the Federal Reserve 09:31 Is the U.S. Economy Headed for Recession? 10:33 AI, Investment & the Next U.S. Growth Cycle 13:56 Will Artificial Intelligence Destroy Jobs? 18:20 Why Most Investors Get Growth Investing Wrong 21:42 Where Tom Lee Sees the Biggest AI Opportunities 23:40 Why Wall Street Is Embracing Crypto & Ethereum 28:17 Tokenization & a Potential $20 Trillion Opportunity 32:59 Bitcoin, Crypto Winter & the Next Bull Market 35:07 Tom Lee: Should Investors Own Bitcoin & Crypto? Connect with us online: Website: https://www.wealthion.com X: https://www.x.com/wealthion Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/wealthionofficial/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/wealthion/ #TomLee #StockMarket #Investing #MarketOutlook #Inflation #FederalReserve #InterestRates #ArtificialIntelligence #AIStocks #NVIDIA #Bitcoin #Ethereum #Crypto #Blockchain #WallStreet #USEconomy #FinancialMarkets #SmallCaps #Semiconductors #Wealthion ________________________________________________________________________ IMPORTANT NOTE: The information, opinions, and insights expressed by our guests and our hosts do not necessarily reflect the views of Wealthion or the views of their respective employers. They are intended to provide a diverse perspective on the economy, investing, and other relevant topics to enrich your understanding of these complex fields.   While we value and appreciate the insights shared by our esteemed guests and hosts, they are to be viewed as personal opinions and not as investment advice or recommendations from Wealthion or their respective employers. These opinions should not replace your own due diligence or the advice of a professional financial advisor.   We strongly encourage all of our audience members to seek out the guidance of a financial advisor who can provide advice based on your individual circumstances and financial goals. Wealthion has a distinguished network of advisors who are available to guide you on your financial journey. However, should you choose to seek guidance elsewhere, we respect and support your decision to do so.   The world of finance and investment is intricate and diverse. It's our mission at Wealthion to provide you with a variety of insights and perspectives to help you navigate it more effectively. We thank you for your understanding and your trust.

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Scott Bessent is making a major move in the U.S. Treasury market as long-term bond yields remain under pressure. Mike Green joins Maggie Lake to explain what Bessent is really trying to accomplish with expanded Treasury bond buybacks — and why he believes the deeper problem in the bond market is being widely misunderstood. Green breaks down the changing structure of the U.S. bond market, the growing influence of passive investing, and why traditional bond buyers are behaving differently than they have in the past. He explains why Treasury may have little choice but to act, why the debate over yield curve control may be missing the point, and how Federal Reserve interest-rate policy could actually be contributing to some of the inflation pressures policymakers are trying to fight. Plus, Green discusses the risks building beneath passive investing, what could trigger a broader market crisis, why many American households are moving closer to a financial breaking point, and how gold fits into an environment defined by declining trust in institutions. Topics: Scott Bessent, Treasury bonds, bond yields, Treasury buybacks, U.S. debt, yield curve control, Federal Reserve, interest rates, inflation, passive investing, stock market risk, gold, Mike Green, investing and portfolio strategy 💡 Mike Green explains why stress in the bond market may be about much more than U.S. debt — from changing Treasury buyers and passive flows to Federal Reserve policy and rising interest rates. Sign up for a free portfolio review with one of Wealthion’s trusted advisors to see whether your portfolio is positioned for what comes next: https://bit.ly/4yklWt6 📬 Want more from Mike Green? Follow his Substack, where he digs deeper into market structure, passive investing, Treasury policy, the Fed and the forces reshaping markets: https://substack.com/@michaelwgreen Chapters: 0:00 Mike Green: “This Is a Very Dangerous Wound” 0:22 Mike Green on the Bond Market and Scott Bessent 1:35 Why Long-Term Treasury Bonds Are Selling Off 4:23 Why Treasury Buybacks May Be Necessary 6:55 Mike Green Defends Bessent’s Bond-Market Strategy 9:22 Is the U.S. Heading Toward Yield Curve Control? 10:14 Could High Interest Rates Actually Fuel Inflation? 11:53 America’s Growing Loss of Trust 14:44 Why American Households Are Near a Breaking Point 22:09 Is the U.S. Treasury Market Really in Trouble? 23:40 How Passive Investing Is Distorting the Bond Market 27:05 U.S. Debt, Deficits and the Real Treasury Risk 29:46 Could a Market Crisis Force the Fed to Act? 31:29 Mike Green on the Hidden Risk of Passive Investing 39:44 Why Mike Green Says Passive Investing Could “End Very Badly” 43:00 The Overlooked Opportunity in 30-Year TIPS 49:07 Gold, Commodities and the “Negative Trust” Trade 52:59 Why Gold Could Break Out as Trust in the Fed Falls 56:05 Mike Green: Why He’s Both Bearish and Optimistic Connect with us online: Website: https://www.wealthion.com X: https://www.x.com/wealthion Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/wealthionofficial/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/wealthion/ #ScottBessent #BondMarket #TreasuryBonds #MikeGreen #FederalReserve #InterestRates #Inflation #YieldCurveControl #PassiveInvesting #Investing ________________________________________________________________________ IMPORTANT NOTE: The information, opinions, and insights expressed by our guests and our hosts do not necessarily reflect the views of Wealthion or the views of their respective employers. They are intended to provide a diverse perspective on the economy, investing, and other relevant topics to enrich your understanding of these complex fields.   While we value and appreciate the insights shared by our esteemed guests and hosts, they are to be viewed as personal opinions and not as investment advice or recommendations from Wealthion or their respective employers. These opinions should not replace your own due diligence or the advice of a professional financial advisor.   We strongly encourage all of our audience members to seek out the guidance of a financial advisor who can provide advice based on your individual circumstances and financial goals. Wealthion has a distinguished network of advisors who are available to guide you on your financial journey. However, should you choose to seek guidance elsewhere, we respect and support your decision to do so.   The world of finance and investment is intricate and diverse. It's our mission at Wealthion to provide you with a variety of insights and perspectives to help you navigate it more effectively. We thank you for your understanding and your trust.

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Oil is back near $100 — but Art Berman says one of the biggest stories in the global oil market may be getting misread.In this conversation, the veteran energy analyst challenges the idea that China has simply managed the oil shock by drawing on massive strategic reserves. Instead, Berman points to sharply lower refinery runs and argues that the more important signal may be weakening Chinese demand for gasoline, diesel and jet fuel.Is China rationing energy? Is its economy slowing more than markets realize? Or is it both?Berman explains why the answer could have major implications for oil prices, global demand and the broader energy outlook.💡 Art Berman warns that falling Chinese refinery activity could be signaling much weaker oil demand than headline numbers suggest — with major implications for crude prices, energy markets and the global economy. Sign up for a free portfolio review with one of Wealthion’s trusted advisors to see whether your portfolio is positioned for what comes next: https://bit.ly/4xFx2JrChapters:0:00 China’s Oil Demand Warning0:30 Why China’s Oil Story Doesn’t Add Up1:30 The 4 Million Barrel Oil Comparison2:17 Why Refinery Demand Matters More Than Crude Imports2:57 What Chinese Refineries Are Really Signaling4:34 Can China’s Strategic Oil Reserves Explain It?5:05 Art Berman Breaks Down China’s Oil Demand5:44 Is China’s Economy Weaker Than Markets Think?6:14 The “Party Line” on China May Be Wrong Connect with us online: Website: https://www.wealthion.com X: https://www.x.com/wealthion Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/wealthionofficial/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/wealthion/ #ArtBerman #OilPrices #ChinaEconomy #ChinaOil #EnergyMarkets #CrudeOil #OilMarket #Commodities #EnergyCrisis #GlobalEconomy #Investing #Macro #Wealthion________________________________________________________________________ IMPORTANT NOTE: The information, opinions, and insights expressed by our guests and our hosts do not necessarily reflect the views of Wealthion or the views of their respective employers. They are intended to provide a diverse perspective on the economy, investing, and other relevant topics to enrich your understanding of these complex fields.   While we value and appreciate the insights shared by our esteemed guests and hosts, they are to be viewed as personal opinions and not as investment advice or recommendations from Wealthion or their respective employers. These opinions should not replace your own due diligence or the advice of a professional financial advisor.   We strongly encourage all of our audience members to seek out the guidance of a financial advisor who can provide advice based on your individual circumstances and financial goals. Wealthion has a distinguished network of advisors who are available to guide you on your financial journey. However, should you choose to seek guidance elsewhere, we respect and support your decision to do so.   The world of finance and investment is intricate and diverse. It's our mission at Wealthion to provide you with a variety of insights and perspectives to help you navigate it more effectively. We thank you for your understanding and your trust.

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Michael Oliver believes the next major phase of the precious metals bull market could be far more explosive than investors expect — and gold and silver miners may be the trade to watch. Oliver explains why mining stocks remain historically cheap relative to gold and silver, the technical breakout he believes could trigger a dramatic revaluation across the sector, and why silver could ultimately reach $300–$500. He also warns that mounting stress in the U.S. government debt and bond markets could accelerate demand for monetary metals, potentially sending gold, silver and precious-metals mining stocks sharply higher. Why does Oliver favor silver miners over gold miners? What signal would tell him the breakout has officially begun? And could silver really reach $500? Michael Oliver breaks down the setup — and why he believes the biggest move in precious metals may still be ahead. 💡 Michael Oliver says silver could ultimately reach $300–$500 — and believes gold and silver miners may be approaching a major breakout as government debt stress builds. Sign up for a free portfolio review with one of Wealthion’s trusted advisors to see whether your portfolio is positioned for the next phase of the precious-metals move: https://bit.ly/4yc9iMG Chapters: 0:00 — Silver to $500? Michael Oliver’s Bull Case 0:21 — Silver vs. Gold: Why Silver Could Have Much Further to Run 1:22 — Gold & Silver Miners Are Historically Undervalued 3:26 — How High Could Precious Metals Mining Stocks Go? 5:31 — The Massive Breakout Signal for Gold & Silver Miners 6:47 — Government Debt Crisis Could Fuel Precious Metals 7:19 — When Could the Gold & Silver Breakout Accelerate? 8:35 — Michael Oliver’s $300–$500 Silver Price Target 10:08 — Why Silver Could Outperform Gold 11:22 — The Technical Signal That Could Send Miners Higher Connect with us online: Website: https://www.wealthion.com X: https://www.x.com/wealthion Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/wealthionofficial/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/wealthion/ #Silver #Gold #PreciousMetals #SilverPrice #GoldPrice #SilverMiners #GoldMiners #MiningStocks #MichaelOliver #GovernmentDebt #BondMarket #Inflation #Investing #Markets #Wealthion ________________________________________________________________________ IMPORTANT NOTE: The information, opinions, and insights expressed by our guests and our hosts do not necessarily reflect the views of Wealthion or the views of their respective employers. They are intended to provide a diverse perspective on the economy, investing, and other relevant topics to enrich your understanding of these complex fields.   While we value and appreciate the insights shared by our esteemed guests and hosts, they are to be viewed as personal opinions and not as investment advice or recommendations from Wealthion or their respective employers. These opinions should not replace your own due diligence or the advice of a professional financial advisor.   We strongly encourage all of our audience members to seek out the guidance of a financial advisor who can provide advice based on your individual circumstances and financial goals. Wealthion has a distinguished network of advisors who are available to guide you on your financial journey. However, should you choose to seek guidance elsewhere, we respect and support your decision to do so.   The world of finance and investment is intricate and diverse. It's our mission at Wealthion to provide you with a variety of insights and perspectives to help you navigate it more effectively. We thank you for your understanding and your trust.

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Gold is swinging hard again — rebounding sharply today after an early selloff pushed prices to a near one-month low. But i-80 Gold CEO Richard Young says investors focused on the day-to-day volatility may be missing a much bigger shift in gold and commodities. In this conversation with Trey Reik, Young explains why he believes gold and commodities could be in a 5, 10, even 20-year run, why mining companies may increasingly benefit from expanding margins as technology becomes more capital intensive, and why hard assets with long lives and strong “moats” could become increasingly valuable. Young also breaks down what investors should look for when evaluating gold miners, why Nevada remains such an attractive mining jurisdiction, and how i-80 Gold navigated a massive recapitalization when hundreds of millions of dollars were coming due. Is the recent volatility just another shakeout inside a much bigger gold bull market? 💡 Richard Young says gold and commodities could be in a 5-, 10-, even 20-year bull run — and argues that hard assets, strong mining margins, and long-life assets may become increasingly valuable as the investment landscape shifts. Sign up for a free portfolio review with one of Wealthion’s trusted advisors to see whether your portfolio is positioned for the opportunities and risks ahead: https://bit.ly/4gAjRDG Chapters: 0:00 Gold & Commodities: A 20-Year Bull Market? 0:24 Central Bank Buying Is Reshaping the Gold Market 1:55 Why Gold Miners Could Outperform Big Tech 2:51 The Warren Buffett “Moat” in Gold Mining 4:10 Wealthion Membership 4:45 Inside i-80 Gold’s Nevada Mining Portfolio 5:47 7 Factors for Evaluating Gold Mining Stocks 6:09 Why Nevada Is a Premier Gold Mining Jurisdiction 7:48 Gold Mine Scale, Geology & Resource Conversion 9:16 Why Management & Governance Matter in Mining 11:14 The $200 Million Balance Sheet Crisis 12:54 How i-80 Gold Engineered Its Recapitalization 15:40 Inside the Convertible Debt Deal 17:44 $1.1 Billion of Institutional Demand 19:14 The Cost—and Potential Upside—of the Recapitalization 20:29 i-80 Gold’s Next Major Development Catalysts 23:17 Lone Tree & i-80’s Nevada Processing Strategy 24:09 The $85 Million Gold Exploration Program 26:15 What Long-Term i-80 Gold Investors Are Betting On 28:02 The Path Toward 600,000 Ounces of Annual Gold Production Connect with us online: Website: https://www.wealthion.com X: https://www.x.com/wealthion Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/wealthionofficial/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/wealthion/ #Wealthion #Wealth #Finance #Investing #PortfolioReview #InvestmentAdvice #FinancialPlanning #WealthManagement ________________________________________________________________________ IMPORTANT NOTE: The information, opinions, and insights expressed by our guests and our hosts do not necessarily reflect the views of Wealthion or the views of their respective employers. They are intended to provide a diverse perspective on the economy, investing, and other relevant topics to enrich your understanding of these complex fields.   While we value and appreciate the insights shared by our esteemed guests and hosts, they are to be viewed as personal opinions and not as investment advice or recommendations from Wealthion or their respective employers. These opinions should not replace your own due diligence or the advice of a professional financial advisor.   We strongly encourage all of our audience members to seek out the guidance of a financial advisor who can provide advice based on your individual circumstances and financial goals. Wealthion has a distinguished network of advisors who are available to guide you on your financial journey. However, should you choose to seek guidance elsewhere, we respect and support your decision to do so.   The world of finance and investment is intricate and diverse. It's our mission at Wealthion to provide you with a variety of insights and perspectives to help you navigate it more effectively. We thank you for your understanding and your trust.

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David Rosenberg believes investors are overlooking a growing disconnect between market optimism and the underlying economy. In this conversation with Maggie Lake, Rosenberg explains how he is positioning for a more fragile economic backdrop — including exposure to equities, bonds and hard assets — and why he currently sees opportunity at the front end of the Treasury curve. He also takes direct aim at the AI boom, arguing that the biggest risk may not be the technology itself, but investor behavior surrounding it. Rosenberg points to surging margin debt, historically low cash levels, extreme equity exposure and elevated valuations as signs that the market is displaying familiar bubble characteristics. He also breaks down why the recent rise in Treasury yields may be more about uncertainty and real rates than inflation expectations alone, and why he still believes the next major shift could come from the labor market. Looking toward the fourth quarter, Rosenberg says repeated negative payroll prints and a rising unemployment rate could force investors — and the Fed — to shift their focus away from inflation and back toward recession risk. Could the market narrative flip faster than investors expect? 💡 David Rosenberg warns that “every bubble pops” — and says surging leverage, extreme market positioning and a weakening labor backdrop could leave investors exposed. Sign up for a free portfolio review with one of Wealthion’s trusted advisors to see whether your portfolio is prepared for what comes next: https://bit.ly/4yc9iMG Chapters: 00:00 David Rosenberg: “Every Bubble Pops” 00:17 How Rosenberg Is Positioning for a Fragile Economy 04:05 Risk Management, Diversification & Hard Assets 05:50 Why Rosenberg Likes 2-Year Treasury Notes 07:55 Is the AI Boom Becoming a Bubble? 09:32 “Every Bubble Pops” — Rosenberg on AI Excess 12:25 The Real Bubble Is Investor Behavior 13:14 Margin Debt, Extreme Sentiment & Record Equity Exposure 14:59 What’s Really Driving Treasury Yields Higher? 17:37 Fed Uncertainty, Inflation & the Bond Market 19:55 Is the U.S. Stock Market Too Big to Fail? 22:30 The Labor Market Could Be the Next Big Surprise 24:33 Could Negative Payrolls Signal Recession? 27:01 Why the Market Narrative Could Flip Back to Jobs Connect with us online: Website: https://www.wealthion.com X: https://www.x.com/wealthion Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/wealthionofficial/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/wealthion/ #DavidRosenberg #StockMarket #AIBubble #TreasuryYields #FederalReserve #Recession #LaborMarket #Investing #MarketCrash #Bonds #Inflation #Wealthion ________________________________________________________________________ IMPORTANT NOTE: The information, opinions, and insights expressed by our guests and our hosts do not necessarily reflect the views of Wealthion or the views of their respective employers. They are intended to provide a diverse perspective on the economy, investing, and other relevant topics to enrich your understanding of these complex fields.   While we value and appreciate the insights shared by our esteemed guests and hosts, they are to be viewed as personal opinions and not as investment advice or recommendations from Wealthion or their respective employers. These opinions should not replace your own due diligence or the advice of a professional financial advisor.   We strongly encourage all of our audience members to seek out the guidance of a financial advisor who can provide advice based on your individual circumstances and financial goals. Wealthion has a distinguished network of advisors who are available to guide you on your financial journey. However, should you choose to seek guidance elsewhere, we respect and support your decision to do so.   The world of finance and investment is intricate and diverse. It's our mission at Wealthion to provide you with a variety of insights and perspectives to help you navigate it more effectively. We thank you for your understanding and your trust.

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