News, Rumors and Opinions Thursday 9-4-2025

Gold Telegraph: Big Things are Starting to Happen

9-4-2025

This game hardens you. Most will laugh, mock, or dismiss. But remember… insanity is just what conviction looks like before the crowd catches up. If you want to be a contrarian, prepare to walk through fire to get to your destination.

BREAKING NEWS: RUSSIA AND CHINA HAVE SIGNED A LEGALLY BINDING DEAL TO BUILD THE LONG-DELAYED POWER OF SIBERIA 2 GAS PIPELINE

Huge news. 50 billion cubic meters of gas per year…

“Supplies under the new Power of Siberia 2 agreement will run for 30 years…”

Source: https://www.cnbc.com/amp/2025/09/02/power-of-siberia-2-russia-signs-new-gas-pipeline-deal-with-china.html

Japan:

Yields on 20-year government bonds highest since 1999.
Yields on 30-year government bond highest on RECORD.

Debt markets… wild.

Big things are starting to happen in critical minerals in Africa NexMetals just hit a breakthrough at its Selebi Mines in Botswana now producing saleable copper and nickel concentrates with cobalt, eliminating the potential need for an on-site smelter.

US Dollar at RECORD low vs. Gold.

I always said the final battle would be between these two. The story is unfolding now.

Think about this: Foreign central banks now own more gold than U.S. Treasurys. Washington can print dollars and absorb its own debt at any time it wants. The world knows where that road leads… currency debasement. Prediction 3 from 5 years ago is now playing out in real time:

Prediction: Three very likely things are going to happen in the next 5 years:

1) Outright default on a large proportion of public debt.

2) Wipe out debts through currency debasement

 3) A transition to a new monetary standard to automatically deleverage debt. GOLD!

BREAKING NEWS: THE HEAD OF AN INFLUENTIAL THINK TANK IS WARNING THAT THE EUROPEAN CENTRAL BANK AND ITS PEERS AROUND THE WORLD SHOULD POOL THEIR RESERVES FOR U.S. DOLLAR LIQUIDITY AS FEDERAL RESERVE HELP CANNOT BE GUARANTEED

All eyes on the weaponized financial system…

“European central bankers have privately discussed alternatives…”

Source: https://www.reuters.com/business/finance/central-banks-urged-pool-dollar-reserves-fed-help-questioned-2025-09-03/

Source(s):  https://x.com/GoldTelegraph_/status/1962965877051076794

https://dinarchronicles.com/2025/09/03/gold-telegraph-big-things-are-starting-to-happen/

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Courtesy of Dinar Guru:  https://www.dinarguru.com/

Jeff   There's a lot of amazing news out there... Just so you know, the original [Iraqi dinar] currency devaluation occurred back in the month of September around 2004 or 2005. September is a critical piece right now based on everything out there.

Militia Man It is fascinating to see how far Iraq has come in the process of a revaluation, IMV a redenomination, and an application of a real effective exchange rate...Hopefully what we're going to see is they'll be doing these things for international Forex markets...  Article quote:   "This formalization supports the groundwork for potential revaluation or redenomination as a more controlled money supply enhances the CBI's ability to adjust the currency's nominal or real value without destabilizing the economy."

Walkingstick  Can Iraq be part of the WTO and have 1310 as their value?  Yeah...You may say to yourself, 'they need a high value.  They need a respectable value...?'  No...To be a member of the WTO means the most important thing for the Iraqi dinar...What is so good about the Iraqi dinar being represented by the WTO or what is so good about the WTO being represented by the dinar?  ...To be a member of the WTO means there's no restrictions on their currency.  Anyone and everyone can buy, sell, and trade with the Iraqi dinar.  That's as free as the wind.  Therefore, it's sovereign.  Therefore it's going to grow in value...as the weeks, months and even years go by...That's the whole purpose. 

GOLD SURGES as U.S. Debt Explodes by $550B in 30 Days

Taylor Kenny:  9-4-2025

For the first time since 1996, central banks now gold more gold than U.S. treasuries.

 We are watching them position themselves for what comes next.

In this urgent update, we will discuss the explosive shift happening behind the scenes–where the elites are moving billions into physical gold, while everyday Americans are left with a rapidly devaluing dollar.

CHAPTERS:

0:00 Gold Tops U.S. Treasuries for Central Bank Holdings

1:12 Stock Market Bubble Warning

2:37 Central Banks Ditch Treasuries

4:21 Positioning vs Diversification

 6:39 Physical Gold Demand Explodes

 8:22 U.S. Debt Spiral Accelerates

9:51 Gold is Built to Endure

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jOUv-krbtzM

Gold & Silver Update: This Isn’t a Rally—It’s a Currency Reset

Gold & Silver Update: This Isn’t a Rally—It’s a Currency Reset

Mike Maloney:  9-4-2025

Is gold really “going up”—or are currencies falling?

In this Gold & Silver Update, Mike Maloney breaks down why he believes we’re living through a global monetary reset, where structural demand meets tight supply and the paper gold system looks stretched.

 In this video:

 Gold’s surge explained: currency devaluation vs. asset boom

New demand pipes: China insurers’ physical buying, India pensions eyeing gold access, Indonesia prioritizing domestic reserves

Why retail hasn’t piled in—and why that matters

 Paper vs. physical: leasing, rehypothecation, GLD tonnage vs. price, and delivery risk

Silver’s setup vs. its 1980 inflation-adjusted high Long-term log charts: how prior 4× steps point to much higher potential prices

Real-world pricing in grams of gold (Venezuela example)

 Mike’s approach: accumulate gold & silver, let the gold–silver ratio guide the mix (not financial advice)

 If you care about purchasing power, sovereign demand, and the fault lines between paper and physical markets, watch to the end.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=INoWdAW0DMQ

Dollar ALERT: Foreign Central Banks Now Own More Gold Than USD

Dollar ALERT: Foreign Central Banks Now Own More Gold Than USD

Notes From the Field By James Hickman  (Simon Black)  September 2, 2025

For centuries, the Byzantine Empire’s gold coin, known as the solidus, had been the backbone of global trade in the medieval world; nearly pure gold, the solidus was trusted by merchants from Baghdad to London.

But by the 11th century, multiple emperors had chipped away at its gold content—watering it down to pay for wars, bureaucracy, and the costs of an empire in decline.

By the time Alexios I took power in 1081, the solidus was barely 40% gold, and merchants never knew which version they were getting or how much real gold it contained.

Alexios tried to restore confidence by minting a new coin in 1092, one he called the hyperpyron—which literally means “super-refined” in Greek.

At 85% purity, it didn’t have the same purity as the old solidus, but the hyperpyron was credible enough to restore trust... for a little while.

But then history repeated itself over the next century; later emperors debased the hyperpyron, just as their predecessors had debased the solidus. And by the late 1200s, there was no more trust in the currency.

When Venice launched the ducat in 1284— at over 99% pure gold— it also came with a pledge that the Venetian government would never debase it.

Combined with Venice’s trade power and rapidly growing wealth, the ducat quickly became the literal gold standard for international trade.

So much, in fact, that by the mid-1300s, the once-mighty Byzantine Empire was pawning its imperial jewels in exchange for Venetian ducats.

(It would be the loose equivalent of the US government selling off national parks in exchange for Swiss francs...)

That was the moment it became obvious to everyone that the Byzantine Empire was no longer the world’s dominant superpower... and that the world’s reserve currency had changed hands.

This pattern repeats itself throughout history. Most reserve currencies have a long, slow decline, as well as clear moments that stand out.

Today, the US government isn’t quite pawning Mount Rushmore for Swiss francs... but we are witnessing a clear moment that demonstrates a loss of confidence in the US dollar:

Foreign governments and central banks now own more gold than they own US Treasury securities.

That means that foreign nations trust in gold more than they trust in the US government.

We’ve been saying this for years: foreign central banks are selling their dollars, and using those dollars to buy gold.

Why? Because the US government’s massive debts make it a less trustworthy lender. While it’s unlikely that the US would outright default, it is very likely that Uncle Sam will eventually turn to the money printer as the “solution” to its debt challenge.

And any foreign central bank which owns a ton of US debt doesn’t want to be paid back with inflated dollars. Better to minimize that exposure now and pare down their dollar holdings.

What do they buy instead? Gold.

Not because central bankers are ‘gold bugs’. But because gold has a 5,000 year history of maintaining value. Because it is dense wealth they can hold physically in their vaults. And because there is a large enough global market to be able to buy or sell metric tons at a time.

This growing gold demand from foreign central banks has been the main driver of gold’s massive bull run— from $1,700 per ounce just three years ago, to over $3,500 per ounce today.

I take no pleasure in pointing this out, but it is becoming clear that foreign governments and central banks simply no longer have the confidence in the US that they once did.

You can see the momentum building; just this week in China, Putin, Xi Jinping, and India’s Modi stood before the world urging trade in national currencies and laying the groundwork for a new financial system designed to chip away at the dollar’s dominance.

And it’s not hard to figure out why.

According to its own projections, the US Treasury will need to sell over $22 trillion in new debt over the next ten years. That’s not a worst-case scenario—that’s the baseline forecast.

Foreign governments and central banks are traditionally one of the largest buyers of US government debt. Yet they’re clearly starting to back away from Treasury bonds... and the US dollar.

This means that the Treasury Department will struggle to find lenders over the next several years... which very likely means relying on the Federal Reserve to ‘print’ the money they need... which of course would be highly inflationary.

This isn’t a doomsday prediction. It’s not a partisan argument. It’s just the reality that America is facing.

Most likely nothing catastrophic will happen tomorrow. Or this month. Or this year. But America is clearly running out of time.

This is not a time for panic; in fact it’s critical to understand that there are rational ways to prepare for the challenges down the road.

We’ve been suggesting gold (and silver) for a number of years, both of which have proven to be excellent shelter.

At $2,000 gold we said this was just the beginning. At $3,000 gold we said that the story was still in its early days. At $3,500 gold, I’m still telling you that this story has much longer to play out.

Nothing goes up or down in a straight line, so there will always be pullbacks and corrections. But the case for gold easily goes to $5,000... and potentially well over $10,000.

That’s not based on any idolatry or fanaticism... but rather a cogent, rational understanding of how global central banking works.

The bottom line is that the world is losing confidence in the US dollar as the global reserve currency. And, right now, there is no alternative. Except for gold. And for that reason central banks (over the long run) will keep stockpiling it... and driving the price higher.

To your freedom,          James Hickman  Co-Founder, Schiff Sovereign LLC   LINK

Massive Commodity Supercycle is Just Starting

Massive Commodity Supercycle is Just Starting

VRIC Media:   9-2-2025

In a world buzzing with economic forecasts and geopolitical tensions, it’s easy to get lost in the noise. But what if the true drivers of markets, and even global conflicts, are far more fundamental than daily headlines suggest?

That’s the compelling argument put forth by Jay Martin, CEO of V-Rick Media, in a recent insightful interview with Daryl Thomas on VRIC Media. Martin, a veteran in the natural resources sector, cuts through the complexity to reveal a core truth: supply and demand for natural resources are the foundational forces shaping our economic landscape.

For over a decade, specifically since 2011, the hard assets sector, particularly precious metals and mining, has experienced a capital drought. But according to Martin, that era is decisively over. He highlights a significant return of capital to this vital sector, signaling a new, methodical, and healthy market cycle. This isn’t the fleeting commodity surge we saw in 2020-21; it’s a structural shift.

While major indices like the S&P 500 and Dow Jones continue to hover near all-time highs, Martin points out their inherent vulnerability. Much of their strength lies in the concentration of a few mega-cap tech firms, leaving them susceptible to significant corrections.

In contrast, Martin and Thomas advocate that precious metals and mining stocks offer a compelling long-term hedge against inflation and market volatility. As the global economy grapples with escalating costs and unpredictable events, the tangible value of natural resources provides a crucial anchor for portfolios.

Martin even shared a fascinating anecdote about a successful investment in a plant-based baby food company, illustrating how strong macro trends coupled with exceptional management can drive success, regardless of the sector. It’s a testament to the universal principles of sound investing.

Jay Martin’s insights are a powerful reminder that while headlines grab attention, the fundamental supply and demand for natural resources quietly shape our world. As capital flows back into hard assets, understanding this sector could be key to securing your financial future

https://youtu.be/gGOf5FTdl-I

Alasdair Macleod: Gold’s “Holding Pattern” is The Calm Before The Storm

Alasdair Macleod: Gold’s “Holding Pattern” is The Calm Before The Storm

Good As Gold Australia:  9-1-2025

For the past 3-4 months, the gold market has shown incredible resilience, building a strong base and resisting any significant downturn.

But is this the calm before the storm or the foundation for a new rally? We sit down with renowned market analyst Alasdair Macleod to get his expert take.

He breaks down the forces underpinning the gold price, explains why it has held so firm, and provides his detailed forecast for where he sees the market heading over the next 6 months and into early 2026.

 If you're an investor in gold, silver, or just trying to understand the macroeconomic landscape, this is an interview you can't afford to miss.

 Topics Covered in This Discussion:

An analysis of gold's recent 3-4 month holding pattern.

The fundamental factors providing strong support for the current price.

Potential catalysts (both bullish and bearish) on the horizon.

 Alasdair's specific outlook and price prediction for the next 6 months.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OZFDrhamyPw

News, Rumors and Opinions Sunday 8-31-2025

KTFA:

Frank26:  "HCL & CITIZENS DEMAND A NEW RATE !!!"........F26

 President of the Republic: There is an urgent need to pass the oil and gas law.

 8/29/2025

President Abdul Latif Jamal Rashid stressed that there is an urgent need to pass the oil and gas law and detailed laws on the distribution of revenues, to solve the existing problems.

The President said in a televised interview: "The Arab-Kurdish Cultural Center is an important step towards strengthening common rapprochement through studying common history and destiny."

He explained: "The relationship between the federal government and the Kurdistan Regional Government is good in all areas, and the existing differences are originally between the provinces and the federal government, and what is common to them is greater than the differences."

He stressed: "There is an urgent need to pass the oil and gas law and detailed laws on the distribution of revenues to solve the existing problems, and unfortunately, Parliament has not succeeded in passing the important oil and gas law."

He pointed out: "It is the government's duty to provide salaries for all employees, and we have a major problem in government expenditures from salaries, as they reach more than 80% of the state's revenues, while in other developed countries they do not reach more than 6%, and we must solve this problem."

He added: "We must ensure free and fair elections, and prevent the exploitation of power and its resources for electoral purposes. We, in the four presidencies, agreed on a document to be electoral regulations to be adopted by the Electoral Commission and other bodies concerned with organizing them."

He stressed that there is no truth to the postponement of elections or the formation of an emergency government, and we must ensure our people's confidence in holding fair elections on time. We in Iraq are proud that all electoral processes took place on time without delay.

The President stressed that the world is facing a major water crisis as a result of climate change, including Iraq. We must obtain a fair share from neighboring countries, stop our waste, and use modern irrigation and agricultural methods.

He stressed: "The continued aggression on Gaza has a negative impact on the entire region, and our position in Iraq is clear and not new, in our support for the Palestinian people in achieving their full legitimate rights to self-determination. The aggression must now stop, humanitarian aid must be delivered, and famine must be stopped." LINK

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Frank26:  "THE GOAL OF THE MONETARY REFORM"......F26

The digital economy in Iraq: 10 million bank cards and 15 trillion dinars in payments

8/30/2025

The Eco Iraq Observatory, which specializes in economic affairs, announced on Saturday that the number of active bank cards in the country has exceeded 10 million, indicating the rapid expansion towards a digital economy.

The observatory quoted the Baghdad Council for Digital Transformation and Electronic Payments, in a statement received by Shafaq News Agency, as saying, "The qualitative transformation in the electronic payment sector is due to the policies of the Central Bank of Iraq and the government's support for this process."

According to the council, the volume of digital payments exceeded 15 trillion Iraqi dinars, including 1.7 trillion dinars for customs, while the remaining transactions were distributed across various other sectors.

The Council emphasized that "electronic payment companies are non-banking financial institutions whose mission is limited to executing transfers without storing funds or opening accounts," noting that "these companies have directly contributed to building the infrastructure for this transformation."

He pointed out that "the ongoing reforms in the banking system aim to consolidate governance and strengthen the foundations of the country's digital economy." LINK

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Courtesy of Dinar Guru:  https://www.dinarguru.com/

Nader From The Mid East  Question: "IYO how much will be the rate?"  I think it will not be more than $3.50.

Walkingstick   They're shoving the monetary reform down the throat of Iraq right now.  The one that's doing the shoving and the pushing is Donald Trump and his teams.  And now Sudani...in a week is going to the USA.

Jeff   Everything is suggesting completion to you at the exact same time.  Troops out, ready to join the World Trade, transitioning by getting the troops out, suggesting sovereignty, sanctions removed, revaluing the currency...

Frank26   IMO banks are running around like Keystone cops, bouncing off of each other with excitement.  But I hope it's disciplined chaos so they can focus on us.  It makes sense that they're going to give us an appointment. You can't have all these people pouring into all these banks.  They're going to definitely have appointments.

$500-$700 Silver? The 50-Year Pattern You Can’t Ignore | Florian Grummes

Miles Franklin Metals:  8-30-2025

Andy Schectman, Founder & CEO of Miles Franklin Precious Metals, speaks with Florian Grummes, Managing Director of Midas Touch Consulting, about why gold may be on the verge of its next breakout. Grummes breaks down the shift from paper to physical gold, surging COMEX deliveries, silver’s explosive upside potential, and why Bitcoin’s role in the coming monetary reset is misunderstood by both crypto and gold investors alike. In this episode of Little by Little:

Why $4,000 gold could arrive sooner than expected

How central banks are removing gold from Western exchanges

Why paper gold markets are breaking down

Silver’s next big move: long-term targets up to $100+

Bitcoin vs. Gold: What investors are missing about this transition

Preparing for a new era of real price discovery

00:00 Coming Up

01:05 Introduction

03:37 Discovering Gold & Financial Independence

05:26 The Evolution of Gold Markets

06:52 Gold vs. Bitcoin: A Comparative Analysis

12:31 Market Trends & Predictions

17:27 Gold’s Role in the Global Economy

 21:43 Physical Gold

24:52 Gold Re-Monetization & Physical Demand

26:32 Silver Market Dynamics

 32:13 Market Manipulation & Price Discovery

37:53 Future Outlook for Gold & Silver Prices

41:32 Digital Surveillance & Financial Privacy Concerns

45:20 Closing Remarks & Resources

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ll_SO1QE-nE

Gold Telegraph: The Blueprint for a New System

Gold Telegraph: The Blueprint for a New System

8-30-2025

The cost of finding new gold deposits has roughly DOUBLED over the past two decades, while the number and size of new discoveries have fallen to multi-decade lows… Gold is now at RECORD highs. The perfect storm is building?

BREAKING NEWS: FOREIGN CENTRAL BANKS NOW HOLD MORE GOLD THAN U.S. TREASURIES FOR FIRST TIME IN NEARLY 30 YEARS

Boom.

The world is watching gold. After years of ridicule, the tables have turned. I’ve always said it comes down to one battle: The US dollar vs. Gold. The dollar is at a RECORD low right now vs. Gold. Please don’t throw in the towel yet, gold is only starting to get to work.

BREAKING NEWS: SINGAPORE AND THE UNITED ARAB EMIRATES ARE PREPARING TO UNVEIL A NEW GROUPING TO BOOST TRADE

Blow after blow…

“WTO members seek to boost ‘trade openness’ in era of Donald Trump’s protectionism..”

Source: https://www.ft.com/content/d233de0d-ad0b-4483-9c7f-25d24a7b973a

The modern world is wired together by one metal: copper. The electrical grid is one of humanity’s greatest achievements. Copper is the b***d that keeps it alive.

No copper → no grid.
No grid → no modern world.

Every city, every light, every movement of power flows through copper veins carved from the earth. When copper moves, the economy breathes. When it stops, the world stalls. Focus on high-grade situations in good locations… That will be the next floodgate to open.

“Gold has already knocked out Treasuries. For nearly 50 years, bonds were the reserve asset. Now the chart says it all… gold won by knockout. Throw in the towel. It’s over.” — @LukeGromen

My conversation with Luke is almost over 400,000 views. Interesting times ahead.

https://twitter.com/i/status/1961532265990705481

China is considering rolling out yuan-backed stablecoins. But what if they could one day be redeemed for gold on the Shanghai Gold Exchange?

 That’s not just currency adoption… That’s a blueprint for a NEW system. The gold telegraph? Full circle. Have a nice weekend.

https://dinarchronicles.com/2025/08/30/gold-telegraph-the-blueprint-for-a-new-system/

News, Rumors and Opinions Saturday 8-30-2025

Note: All intel should be considered as "Rumors" until we receive official announcements ...and “Rates and Dates” could change anytime until we get to the banks/redemption centers.

RV Excerpts from the Restored Republic via a GCR: Update as of Sat. 30 August 2025

Compiled Sat. 30 August 2025 12:01 am EST by Judy Byington

What We Think We Know as of Sat. 30 August 2025:

An August 2025 integration of the Starlink Satellite System, Quantum Financial System (QFS) and Stellar Blockchain Network (allegedly) form a global realignment of power that will dictate a worldwide flow of information for decades to come.

Fri. 29 Aug. 2025: President Trump’s Project Odin = EBS https://x.com/MrPool_QQ/status/1961484802046959718?t=Jqm5J3o8MP10nPOeZtAlFw&s=03

The Odin Project, as mentioned by Ron CodeMonkeyz, is a powerful cross-platform Anti-Cheat Engine and part of Quantum Star Link.

These new Quantum Systems are protected by secret space programs beyond the reach of the Cabal.

This will (allegedly release the NESARA/GESARA funds and then we the people will begin to rebuild. This event is truly biblical.

Many events will also take place such as:
* Bitcoin Server/Data Center will be hacked and shut down forever
* 99.5% of cryptocurrencies will disappear, including Chinese Coins
* ISO20022 coins backed by Precious Metals will be available
* The stock market collapsed
* Quantum system
* NESARA / GESARA / RV

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Fri. 29 Aug. 2025 Wolverine: “Hi guys, Just to keep you guys with some info. It’s all looking good. There have been delays but it’s all steam ahead and nothing is going to stop it. A lot of Bondholders are under NDA. Not long to go till we can all celebrate as one. Blessings to you all.” Wolverine

Vietnam giving all it’s citizens a gift of money around Sept. 1. https://x.com/majeed66224499/status/1961187550460350717?t=LJ1lUfenOJ-z4hPtTCG-Pw&s=09

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Thurs. 28 Aug. 2025 Bruce The Big Call:

A Source said Tier4b (us, the Internet Group) would be notified to set exchange appointments sometime between Friday 29 Aug and Wed. 3 Aug. Another Source said we would be notified by Sun. 31 Aug.

The new exchange rates are (allegedly) on the back screen of the Forex and being used by banks to trade.

Use of US Treasury paper checks (representing the fiat US Dollar) will end on Sept. 30. Gold/asset-backed direct deposits and gold/asset-backed digital currency will replace the paper checks on Oct. 1 when the new fiscal year begins for the US.

DOGE payments were supposed to start the first week in September.

SS increases were supposed to start Wed. 3 Sept.

Read full post here:  https://dinarchronicles.com/2025/08/30/restored-republic-via-a-gcr-update-as-of-august-30-2025/

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Courtesy of Dinar Guru:  https://www.dinarguru.com/

Nader From The Mid East   I think they're waiting for the election, what's going to happen, who's it going to be.  I think it's Sudani again... The RV is very close.  Should be this year.

Frank26   Rafidain Bank is really pushing the cards for citizens to use them internationally...These cards are bringing in the 3-zero notes.  When they lift the value, the rest of the world will bring in the 3-zero notes.  So far so good.

Walkingstick  They're going to put this RI on Forex and they will monitor the inflation of Iraq from that platform...That phase, the Forex, will be the RV, the float. 

Mnt Goat  Just recent news told us that nearly 500 billion US dollars stolen from Iraq may be recoverable from foreign entities...Even a partial recovery would be massive...WOW!...it might be the catalyst Iraq needs to give them the global confidence to launch the reinstatement back to FOREX and repeg the dinar to a basket of currencies. This could also send the Development Road project into high gear. The amount of Iraq’s reserves could then reach more than half a trillion dollars...WOW. This could completely back the dinar and then some. There are not many countries that have this kind of reserves and financial stability.

Triple-Digit Silver Imminent? Critical Mineral, Backwardation & Remonetization | Mike Maloney

8-29-2025

Silver has just soared to its highest levels in nearly 14 years—and by broader measures, it's smashing 2,500-year records.

This isn't just a flash in the pan—it's a seismic shift. Here's what you need to know:

 Monetary demand ignites: Central banks are remonetizing silver, with power players like Saudi Arabia and Russia leading the charge.

Backwardation signals: Spot prices exceed futures—one of the strongest indicators yet of market tightness.

Critical mineral recognition: Silver now appears on the U.S. 2025 critical minerals draft list—amid rising supply risks due to it being a byproduct of other metal extraction.

 Market scale is small: The entire silver market pales in comparison to major companies like Amazon. Expect premiums, tight deliveries, and rising institutional demand.

Chart breakouts hint at triple-digit territory: Mike tracks cup-and-handle patterns, historic highs, and long-running technical formations indicating a surge may be underway.

Don’t miss it—Mike believes we’re on the verge of a triple-digit silver rally, backed by renewed demand, scarce supply, and monumental market psychology shifts.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=THfyd6C1_aM

Everything Bubble Set to Pop as Final Stage Signals Collapse

Everything Bubble Set to Pop as Final Stage Signals Collapse

Taylor Kenny:   8-28-2025

They don’t want you to see this chart. Every financial bubble in history follows the same cycle––and right now the signs are flashing red. AI stocks and S&P 500 valuations are screaming danger.

How much time is left before it all unravels?

Ever feel that dizzying rush when the market just keeps climbing? That intoxicating sense of “this time it’s different,” where every investment seems to soar?

While optimism fuels growth, history warns us that unchecked euphoria often leads to an inevitable crash. In a compelling video from ITM Trading, Taylor Kenney unpacks the cyclical nature of financial bubbles, illustrating how the same patterns repeat – and disturbingly, how many of those patterns are evident in today’s market.

We’ve seen this play out before: from the 2006 housing market boom, where everyone believed real estate could only go up, to the dot-com era’s speculative fervor over unproven internet companies. But what’s truly concerning, Kenney highlights, are the striking parallels with today’s market.

The S&P 500’s price-to-book ratios, a key valuation metric, are at record highs, exceeding historical bubble peaks. Compounding this risk is extreme market concentration: a mere 10 companies now comprise an astounding 40% of the S&P 500’s market capitalization, creating significant systemic risk if any of these giants falter.

Sound familiar? The rapid ascent of AI-related investments shares an eerie resemblance to the dot-com bubble. Unproven technologies, enormous hype, and speculative money chasing potential rather than proven profitability – it’s a recipe for disaster we’ve witnessed firsthand.

The biggest danger during a bubble’s mania phase is the widespread conviction that “this time it’s different.” People refuse to acknowledge warning signs, double down on risky bets, and dismiss historical precedents. But history, as the saying goes, may not repeat itself, but it certainly rhymes. Denial and “bull traps” are often the last enticing lures before the painful descent begins.

So, what’s an investor to do when the market’s euphoria reaches fever pitch? Kenney’s advice is clear: don’t succumb to the hype. Instead, prepare with a sound, tangible strategy. While others chase speculative gains, focus on safeguarding your existing wealth.

Physical assets like gold and silver have historically served as reliable protective measures during market downturns. They act as a safe haven, preserving purchasing power and offering stability when paper assets and traditional markets become volatile. They are not subject to the same systemic risks or speculative frenzy that can cripple other investments.

Understanding the phases of a financial bubble isn’t about predicting the exact day of the crash, but about recognizing the signs and proactively fortifying your financial position.

 Don’t let the “new paradigm” delusion lull you into a false sense of security. Equip yourself with knowledge, consider tangible assets, and build a personalized wealth protection strategy.

CHAPTERS:

0:00 Stages in a Bubble

1:05 Why All Bubbles Pop

2:10 4 Stages Explained

6:11 Media Hype & Public Frenzy

9:00 Record Valuations: Market Gone Mad

11:27 AI Bubble Hype vs Reality

13:23 “An Idiot with a plan can beat a genius without a plan.”

14:58 Gold is Built to Endure

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=waBQ27ADalk

Inflation is Destroying Fiat Currency but Strengthening Gold

Inflation is Destroying Fiat Currency but Strengthening Gold

VRIC Media:   8-27-2025

Recently, VRIC Media hosted a profoundly insightful interview with investment banker and author Chris Whan, who delivered an unflinching look at the global monetary system, the U.S. economy, and the future of financial markets.

 Whan’s analysis offers a compelling (and often challenging) perspective, particularly on the resurgence of gold and the gradual erosion of the U.S. dollar’s unique status.

At the heart of Whan’s analysis is a strong bullish stance on gold. He emphasizes its re-emergence as a primary monetary asset globally, a trend driven not by market speculation, but by national policy. Countries like China and Russia, in particular, are accumulating gold aggressively, seemingly regardless of price fluctuations.

This isn’t just about hedging; it’s a strategic move to diversify away from the dollar and strengthen their own financial sovereignty. For Whan, gold isn’t merely a commodity; it’s a foundational element in a shifting global economic landscape.

But what underpins this shift? Whan points directly to the U.S. dollar’s historically anomalous status as the world’s primary reserve currency. He argues that this position was largely a product of wartime dominance, and it’s now gradually losing ground.

 The culprits?

Rampant U.S. fiscal mismanagement and a growing global skepticism about America’s economic stability and intentions. As nations look for alternatives, the dollar’s perceived invincibility starts to falter, ushering in an era of profound re-calibration.

The erosion of the dollar’s value is, of course, inextricably linked to inflation. Whan highlights its ongoing, pervasive impact on everyday Americans, noting that those without significant stock or real estate investments are disproportionately harmed.

He critiques the Federal Reserve’s policies, including interest rate decisions and “financial repression,” explaining how political pressures and expansive fiscal policies keep the economy “running hot.” Don’t expect a quick fix: Whan believes the Fed’s 2% inflation target remains unrealistic in the current environment, suggesting that inflation is here to stay for the foreseeable future.

Beyond the numbers, Whan connects these economic trends to broader societal impacts. He draws parallels with the historic Gilded Age, observing significant wealth concentration and wage stagnation. He attributes this partly to technological advances boosting productivity while limiting labor’s bargaining power, fueling political and social pressures for change.

 Interestingly, he also discusses tariffs as a potential tool for the U.S. to compensate for its reserve currency status and global economic role.

He underscores the importance of understanding American financial history to grasp current challenges and future trajectories, suggesting that knowledge is the best defense against economic headwinds.

Chris Whan’s insights paint a picture of a global monetary system in flux, with significant implications for nations and individuals alike. His book, Inflated Money, Debt, and the American Dream, further explores these themes, offering a conservative perspective on U.S. economic history and policy.

To fully grasp the depth of his analysis and prepare for the road ahead, we highly recommend watching the full interview on VRIC Media. It’s a vital conversation for anyone looking to understand the forces shaping our financial future.

https://youtu.be/D3SMblAlBr4

Lynette Zang Lays Out the Full Plan: How the ‘Genius Act’ Ends the Dollar | Kitco News

Lynette Zang Lays Out the Full Plan: How the ‘Genius Act’ Ends the Dollar | Kitco News

Kitco News:  8-25-2025

Financial analyst Lynette Zang sits down with Jeremy Szafron to deliver a stark warning about the end of the current currency lifecycle.

Zang argues that today’s conflicting economic signals - from strong headlines to record consumer stress - are a predictable pattern.

 She exclusively reveals details of a new law she calls the "Genius Act," alleging it is designed to use stablecoins to trigger hyperinflation and usher in a financial reset.

The interview digs into the "war on data" following a shake-up at the Bureau of Labor Statistics, the hidden fragility in the U.S. Treasury market, and why she is "100 percent" certain a "globally coordinated" gold confiscation is coming.

Zang provides her framework for surviving the "final wealth transfer," explaining the different roles of gold and silver and what investors need to do now.

Key topics:

-The "Genius Act": Zang's exclusive reveal of the law she says is designed to trigger a reset.

-Stablecoin Hyperinflation: How stablecoins will be the "mechanism that will usher in" the end of the dollar.

-The War on Data: Why downward data revisions and the BLS shake-up mean we are "flying absolutely blind".

 -The Treasury Crisis: The hidden fragility as foreign buyers evaporate and stablecoins become the new artificial market.

-Gold Confiscation: Why a "globally coordinated" confiscation is "a hundred percent" coming in the next crisis.

 -The Rise of the Corporate State: How the Intel deal and a sovereign wealth fund signal a merger of state and corporate power.

-Physical vs. Paper Gold: Why the spot market is a "joke" and a decoupling from the physical price is inevitable.

-Silver's Role: How silver "maintains your standard of living" while gold "expands it" during a crisis.

-The Banking "Casino": How hundreds of trillions in derivatives pose a greater risk than in 2008.

 -The Human Pattern

00:00 Introduction

01:16 Official Story vs. Ground Reality

02:08 Historical Patterns and Consumer Stress

03:38 Political Battle Over Data

04:41 Currency Lifecycle and Stable Coins

12:21 Treasury Market Fragility

23:44 Rise of the Corporate State

30:25 Skepticism and Prepping

30:50 The Physical Reckoning in the Gold Market

 31:26 Repatriation of Gold and Market Implications

41:23 Gold vs. Silver: Roles and Performance

 52:05 Central Banks and the Future of Fiat Money

 57:58 Human Patterns and Financial Mistakes

59:44 Conclusion and Future Outlook

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5d_-WSytQso