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Exclusive Post-Election Forecast with Martin Armstrong

from Kerry Lutz's Financial Survival Network

The 2024 election has ended with Trump winning decisively, and now Kerry and Martin Armstrong reflect on the implications of this outcome. Armstrong, who had previously predicted Trump’s victory based on economic trends, discusses the left’s response, marked by disbelief and protests. He also analyzes how political infighting and criminal charges against Trump backfired, leading to a stronger position for him and the Republican platform. Armstrong highlights that Trump’s return will likely bring immediate changes, including swift policy reversals in foreign and domestic agendas, particularly around immigration, economic reforms, and an emphasis on de-escalating overseas conflicts. The conversation extends to the international stage, with Armstrong noting the shift in global sentiment against long-standing Western policies, particularly NATO’s role in global conflicts. Armstrong predicts that neoconservatives may attempt to counter Trump’s agenda, especially his desire to end U.S. involvement in international wars. He foresees challenges in reining in national debt and suggests a shift toward tariffs and less borrowing. Armstrong emphasizes the potential for a major economic reset as the public turns away from “socialist” and “neo-Marxist” influences, with the decline of these ideologies expected to complete around 2037.

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Bond Market Zombies with Michael Pento

from Kerry Lutz's Financial Survival Network

In this video, Kerry and Michael Pento delve into the pressing economic issues facing the U.S., covering everything from inflation to government spending. They break down how persistent inflation, a lack of liquidity in the bond market, and unchecked government spending are creating a potentially explosive financial situation. Pento criticizes the Federal Reserve’s recent rate cuts despite high inflation, suggesting this decision favors Treasury solvency over middle-class stability. He warns that ongoing spending, regardless of political leadership, could lead to a bond market crisis and rising interest rates. The conversation also highlights concerns about manipulated economic data and the vulnerability of the middle class, where wealth concentration in the top quintile could spark social unrest. Pento and Lutz discuss the broader impact of government policies, touching on controversial topics like potential food bans and Big Pharma’s influence on public health. They advocate for a return to the gold standard as a way to stabilize the economy and emphasize that true growth comes from productivity and innovation, not artificial interventions. The speakers conclude with a call to reduce the Federal Reserve’s control over the economy, proposing a shift toward market-driven authority to promote genuine economic freedom. This engaging discussion underlines the urgent need for reform to safeguard the financial well-being of the country.

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Preparing for Economic Transitions Ahead with David Stryzewski

from Kerry Lutz's Financial Survival Network

Financial expert David Stryzewski, guided by Kerry , provided insights into the market’s positive response to recent election results, particularly highlighting the stock and crypto markets’ uptick. Stryzewski contrasted the economic strategies of the two candidates, expressing optimism about a potential shift under Trump’s leadership while simultaneously voicing concerns about the escalating national debt and geopolitical tensions. He suggested that Trump’s team, composed of wealthy individuals, might offer innovative solutions to these pressing issues, especially regarding peace negotiations. The discussion emphasized the critical need for the new administration to tackle the nation’s financial and political challenges effectively. Stryzewski also addressed the promising trend of reshoring manufacturing jobs to the U.S., which he believes is vital for economic recovery, and highlighted the importance of domestic resource production. However, he cautioned about potential threats, including a banking crisis and the emergence of an alternative currency system by BRICS nations that could destabilize the U.S. Dollar. He discussed the implications of the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act for retirement funds and urged the implementation of tax strategies before year-end. Additionally, Stryzewski recommended focusing on undervalued assets like silver and advised caution regarding technology stocks. He raised concerns about the upcoming January 6, 2025 transition, particularly regarding security issues related to immigration, while also sharing information about his company, Sound Planning Group, and its resources on tax and Medicare changes.

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China’s Casino Economy Exposed with Thomas J. DiLorenzo

from Kerry Lutz's Financial Survival Network

Kerry hosted Thomas J. DiLorenzo to discuss the implications of China’s economic strategies, as outlined in DiLorenzo’s book, “Casino Economy.” DiLorenzo expressed concerns that China’s monetary injections are aimed at creating temporary economic booms, which often lead to significant downturns. Both speakers emphasized that such strategies prioritize short-term political gains over sustainable economic stability, arguing that true prosperity arises from saving, investing, and productive work rather than financialization. They also explored the potential for substantial cuts to the U.S. economy through the elimination of redundant government agencies, including proposals to abolish the income tax to foster a more prosperous society. The conversation addressed issues of federal land ownership, with Lutz noting that the government owns a significant portion of land in states like California and Nevada. DiLorenzo criticized the government’s management of these lands and advocated for private ownership to ensure better care and sustainability. They also discussed government overreach, exemplified by an incident involving New York State officials seizing and killing a pet squirrel and raccoon. They expressed concerns about the bureaucratic mindset that prioritizes justifying budgets over individual well-being. Finally, they discussed the idea of secession as a response to government overreach, with DiLorenzo noting that some regions are moving towards “soft secession,” while Lutz shared his experience of relocating from New York to Florida for its favorable tax and regulatory environment.

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New Strategies for U.S. Prosperity with Bill Walton

from Kerry Lutz's Financial Survival Network

Kerry hosted Bill Walton for a discussion centered on the upcoming election and the current economic landscape, with Walton expressing optimism about Trump’s potential return to office. He highlighted concerns among Democrats as indicative of possible shifts in political dynamics and advocated for significant policy changes, including the elimination of the income tax to enhance personal privacy and reduce government interference. Walton emphasized the role of tariffs in revitalizing American businesses and suggested a combination of tariffs and a national sales tax as a viable strategy. They also critiqued the proliferation of federal agencies, arguing that many are redundant and impede business growth, while referencing successful regulatory reductions from the Trump administration as a model for future reforms. The conversation further delved into pressing issues such as government spending, corporate welfare, and rising crime rates in urban areas. Walton and Lutz discussed the need for substantial cuts to address the national debt and inflation, proposing the sale of federal lands to improve resource management. They expressed concern over the decriminalization of theft in certain states, noting its negative impact on businesses and communities. The discussion also touched on migration trends from blue states to red states, with Florida and Texas highlighted as popular destinations. Additionally, they shared insights on effective podcasting and job application strategies, emphasizing the importance of clarity and purpose in both endeavors. Overall, the meeting underscored the urgency of addressing economic and social challenges while exploring potential solutions.

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Florida’s Real Estate Rebound: Risks & Rewards with Moshe Popack

from Kerry Lutz's Financial Survival Network

Kerry engaged in discussions with Moshe Popack and Dave Aizer about the current state and future prospects of Florida’s real estate market, highlighting the challenges and opportunities arising from the post-COVID landscape. Popack reflected on his experiences during the foreclosure crisis and noted the struggles within commercial real estate, while expressing optimism due to the influx of new residents and the demand for office space from Fortune 500 companies. Aizer addressed the issues facing malls, advocating for innovative repurposing strategies under Florida’s Live Local Act, which could transform abandoned properties into residential and community spaces. Both speakers acknowledged the rising costs of living and the condo crisis, suggesting potential adjustments to laws regarding condo reserves to ease financial burdens on owners. Additionally, Lutz and Popack discussed the U.S.’s health challenges, emphasizing the need for community education on nutrition and advocating for a shift towards healthier food choices to reduce healthcare costs. Overall, the conversation reflected a complex yet hopeful outlook on South Florida’s economic and health landscape.

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Silver Surge Re-Ignites Interest in Tier One Silver

from Kerry Lutz's Financial Survival Network

Kerry welcomes Peter Dembicki, CEO of Tier One Silver ((🇺🇸TSLVF — 🇨🇦TSLV) for an update on the company’s latest exploration progress and the potential for significant silver discoveries. Peter shares important results from recent channel sampling, including the discovery of nearly 9,000 grams per tonne of silver, over four grams of gold and the presence of arsenic—indicating promising precious metal deposits below the surface.

Peter provides insight into Tier One Silver’s aggressive exploration in Peru, where they’re targeting a massive, untapped silver deposit. He explains the geological significance of recent findings and the 500 meters of elevation where their best intercepts may lie.

Peter and Kerry discuss the current state of the silver market, with silver prices on the rise and poised for a potential surge. Peter anticipates silver catching up to gold’s recent performance, driving investor interest in silver exploration and mining companies. Tier One Silver’s Future: With silver gaining momentum, Peter outlines the company’s plans to resume drilling and why their property’s unique elevation and geological factors offer tremendous upside potential. He emphasizes the company’s readiness to capitalize on market shifts once they secure the necessary capital. We own shares.

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Debt, Taxes, & 2024 Election Market Shifts with Ed Siddell

from Kerry Lutz's Financial Survival Network

During the interview with Kerry, Ed Sidell provided an analysis of the current economic landscape, highlighting the disparity between strong GDP figures and negative public sentiment driven by inflation from government spending, which has reached $6.75 trillion in fiscal year 2024. Concerns were raised about the national debt potentially reaching $36 trillion by election day, alongside a discussion of Trump’s proposal to eliminate federal income tax, which Sidell deemed feasible if accompanied by a VAT, and the potential benefits of reducing the business tax from 21% to 15% to stimulate growth. The conversation also touched on market trends in anticipation of the upcoming election, with indications that the market may be pricing in a Trump victory, and concerns about inflation’s impact on bond yields. Additionally, Lutz presented a theory regarding the influence of intelligence agencies on major media outlets, suggesting that the Washington Post and New York Times serve as conduits for the CIA and DOJ/FBI, respectively, and referenced historical connections to these agencies.

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Get Ready for the Republican Carbon Market

Despite Republican rhetoric and Trump’s past policy on the Paris agreement, the incoming Trump administration is being heavily influenced by figures tied to carbon markets and efforts to implement dubious climate finance schemes.

by Whitney Webb
Unlimited Hangout

While many Republicans for years have railed against the official narrative around climate change and many of the solutions promoted to mitigate it, climate finance is poised to make a comeback over the next 4 years, despite Republicans taking both the White House and the legislature by a significant margin. This is because many of the most influential names in the incoming Trump administration, as well as the previous one, have become intimately involved in creating carbon markets in recent years, while others have a long-standing track record of pushing carbon taxes and other forms of “carbon pricing.”

Chief among these is Howard Lutnick, the co-chair of Trump’s transition team who has stated that he is tasked with finding the “talent” for the incoming administration. Lutnick is the long-time and current head of Cantor Fitzgerald, which was one of the earliest players in emission trading and has since become a global leader in ESG investing, “sustainable infrastructure” financing and green bonds.

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This is a Good Time to Be Optimistic. I Certainly Am.

by James Hickman
Schiff Sovereign

It started with the Antonine Plague in the late 160s AD, most likely a really bad smallpox epidemic that killed 8 million people across the Roman Empire.

Then came the barbarian invasions… a tidal wave of migrants pouring across Rome’s northern border and plundering the countryside.

The Roman government also bizarrely spent a fortune doling out vast sums of money to adversary nations– a sort of bribe (they called it ‘tribute’) to make sure that foreign powers wouldn’t attack Rome.

But instead, those adversary nations smelled weakness and used the money to build up their own military capabilities and menace the Empire… all courtesy of Roman taxpayers.

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Unaffordable Housing and Homeless Encampments: How Did It Get This Bad?

by Charles Hugh Smith
Of Two Minds

To reverse the damage wrought by financialization, we must reverse financialization.

The post-election hope that festering problems can now be solved doesn’t seem to extend to unaffordable housing and homeless encampments, two blights on the socio-economic landscape. Perhaps this reflects a sense that these blights aren’t readily fixable, or an unsure grasp of the causes of these blights.

Let’s focus on the primary cause that led to unaffordable housing and homeless encampments. There are many contributing factors, of course, such as the NIMBY (not in my back yard) restrictions on new housing, the soaring cost of construction permits, materials and labor, and so on, but all these factors are subservient to one: financialization, which enriched the wealthy and incentivized them to pursue housing not as shelter for their family but as a low-risk investment that generates income and capital appreciation.

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RFK & the Revolving Door

by Martin Armstrong
Armstrong Economics

COMMENT: Dear Marty, While I know my singular unknown voice means little to you, I want to personally thank you for pushing to pair RFK Jr. with Trump. As a physician, I know I speak for many… moms, dads, nurses, even physicians. It’s my opinion that having RFK support Trump was one of the the single biggest, if not THE biggest, factor in thousands of people FULLY endorsing Trump. Such a magnificently beautiful alliance. Knowing you probably had a significant influence on them…. a BIG THANK YOU to you!! PH and JH

REPLY: Thank you so much. I thought it made sense since both were anti-war, and RFK knew the corruption within the Deep State and how those who are supposed to be regulated hire the very people in government so they are protected. This is standard in all fields, from health to finance. I know some of the people behind the scenes in these political camps. I know where their passion lies. They will give this a real shot.

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Fed’s Balance Sheet Drops Below $7 Trillion. QT: -$53 Billion in Oct., -$1.97 Trillion From Peak, to $6.99 Trillion, Back to May 2020

by Wolf Richter
Wolf Street

Quantitative Tightening has shed 41% of the assets that the Fed had added during pandemic QE.

Another milestone in the Fed’s QT program: Total assets on the Fed’s balance sheet dropped to $6.99 trillion, according to the Fed’s weekly balance sheet today. The balance sheet first reached this level in May, 2020, after nearly three months of mega QE (blue arrow in the chart).

In October, total assets fell by $53 billion. Since the end of QE in April 2022, total assets have declined by $1.97 trillion, removing 41% of the assets the Fed had added during pandemic QE.

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National Elections Expose the Sham That is Centralized “Democracy”

by Ryan McMaken
Mises.org

The 2024 election is over, and in some states, big majorities voted for the winner Donald Trump. In Wyoming, Trump won 72 percent of the vote. In fact, more than 60 percent of the voting population went for Trump in 13 states.

Fortunately for the majorities in those states, they’ll get the president they voted for.

However, the outcome would have been different if fewer than a million people—in a nation of 330 million—had changed their votes in Pennsylvania, Arizona, and Michigan. Then, Kamala Harris would now be the president-elect.

She would have won even though the voters of more than a dozen states had lopsided majorities in favor of Trump.

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Global Credit Collapse is Deflationary

by Kelsey Williams
GoldSeek

Bond prices collapsed nearly 3% post-election and are down 12% since mid-September. Whatever that tells us did not change because of election results. The action in bonds is contradictory to the prevailing assumptions of a melt-up in asset prices because of expected lower interest rates, more cheap money and credit, and a collapse in the dollar. Speaking of the dollar, it was up almost 2% on foreign exchange markets since late Tuesday evening; and has gained 5% since early October. Finally, the price of gold fell sharply and is down $100 oz. since Tuesday’s close.

The action in bonds might not imply a credit collapse at this point, but it certainly doesn’t offer positive confirmation of higher stock prices, lower interest rates, and cheaper money and credit. The action in gold and the dollar is consistent with what is happening in the bond market. The price action in all three is contradictory to Fed attempts to lower interest rates. Keep your eye on the bond market and the U.S. dollar. – END OF POST-ELECTION COMMENTARY

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The Perils of Democracy

by Sean Ring
Daily Reckoning

In a time when democracy is often held up as the ultimate expression of human progress, it can be jarring to consider the views of someone who saw its dangers as much as its strengths.

The French aristocrat and political philosopher Alexis de Tocqueville traveled across the United States in the early 1830s and distilled his observations into a landmark work, Democracy in America. Tocqueville’s insights—astute, prescient, and dark—reveal a truth: democracy, while often framed as the fairest form of governance, contains within it seeds of potential destruction.

Why revisit Tocqueville’s warnings now?

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Market Chaos Following the Election

Chris and Paul discuss the aftermath of the 2024 U.S. presidential election, market reactions, economic implications, and the importance of truth and accountability in governance.

by Dr. Chris Martenson
Chris Martenson’s Peak Prosperity

Executive Summary

This episode discusses the aftermath of the U.S. presidential election held on November 5th, 2024, where Trump emerged as the winner. Chris and Paul analyze the market reactions, noting significant movements in the stock market and interest rates. They explore the implications of Trump’s victory on various sectors, including real estate and banking, and discuss the potential for increased inflation and economic growth. The conversation also touches on the importance of free speech, the role of Elon Musk in preserving it, and the need for accountability and transparency in government.

Market Reactions to Election Results

The episode highlights the immediate and significant reactions of the stock market to Trump’s election victory. The S&P 500 rose by 138 points, and major banks like JP Morgan and Wells Fargo saw substantial gains. The discussion suggests that the market anticipated a Trump win, leading to these movements. However, there is confusion about the consistency of these reactions, with some sectors like healthcare not experiencing the same level of enthusiasm.

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Trump Announces Susie Wiles as Chief of Staff

by Reagan Reese
DailyCaller.com

President-elect Donald Trump announced Thursday that his 2024 campaign manager, Susie Wiles will be his Chief of Staff in his administration.

Wiles, who led Trump’s return to the White House alongside Chis LaCivita, has largely been praised for her disciplined and professional operation in the 2024 run. Heading up Trump’s second administration, Wiles will be the first woman to be appointed White House Chief of Staff.

[…] “Susie Wiles just helped me achieve one of the greatest political victories in American history, and was an integral part of both my 2016 and 2020 successful campaigns,” Trump said in a Thursday statement. “Susie is tough, smart, innovative, and is universally admired and respected. Susie will continue to work tirelessly to Make America Great Again. It is a well deserved honor to have Susie as the first-ever female Chief of Staff in United States history. I have no doubt that she will make our country proud.”

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Kamala Harris Campaign Fell $20 Million in Debt in Final Week

by Elizabeth Weibel and Matthew Boyle
Breitbart.com

Vice President Kamala Harris’s campaign fell $20 million in debt during the final week of her campaign, according to several sources.

Christopher Cadelago, the California bureau chief for Politico wrote in a post on X that Harris’s campaign had “ended with at least $20 million in debt,” according to two sources familiar with the situation.

“Harris raised over $1 billion and had $118 million in the bank as of Oct. 16,” Cadelago added in his post.

A Kamala campaign staffer confirmed to Breitbart News that the reports that Harris’s campaign was “$20 million” in debt “is real,” adding that Jen O’Malley Dillon, the Harris campaign chair reportedly “blew through a billion dollars in a few months.”

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During Trump’s Second Term, the Supreme Court’s Critics Will Be Grateful for Its Restraining Influence

The justices, including Trump’s nominees, have shown they are willing to defy his will when they think the law requires it.

by Jacob Sullum
Reason.com

At a rally in Pennsylvania last September, Donald Trump warned that Kamala Harris, his Democratic opponent in the presidential election, “wants to pack the Supreme Court…so she can rig the system.” Alluding to the June 2022 decision in which the Court overturned Roe v. Wade, Trump said the justices “were very brave” and “take a lot of hits because of it,” which he said “should be illegal.” He complained that the Court’s critics “are playing the ref” and said they “should be put in jail” because of “the way they talk about our judges and our justices, trying to…sway their decision.”

This was not the first time Trump had defended the Supreme Court against its Democratic critics. “The Radical Left Democrats are desperately trying to ‘Play the Ref’ by calling for an illegal and unConstitutional attack on our SACRED United States Supreme Court,” he wrote on Truth Social in July, emphasizing the importance of “Fair and Independent Courts.”

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Social Unrest Has Already Started to Erupt, and This is Just the Beginning…

by Michael Snyder
The Economic Collapse Blog

If you think that the left is just going to sit back and accept Donald Trump’s victory, you must not have been paying attention for the past eight years. Trump is the most hated politician in modern American history, and prominent voices in the media continue to fuel that hate by making extremely inflammatory statements. For the moment, many on the left are still in a state of complete shock because they were entirely convinced that they were going to win this election. But once the shock wears off, we will see an explosion of anger, frustration and fury that is unlike anything we have ever seen before.

Unfortunately, we are already seeing signs of what is to come. For example, a man in Michigan has been arrested by authorities for planning an attack “against conservative Christians” because they supported Trump so strongly this election…

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Celente – Yet Another Sign of Global Economic Deterioration

from King World News

Here is yet another sign of global economic deterioration.

November 7 (King World News) – Gerald Celente: On 31 October, the share price of cosmetics giant Estée Lauder plunged 21 percent after the company reported revenue fell 4 percent in its most recent quarter, year over year, due largely to poor sales in China.

Sales overall will be off by 6 to 8 percent in the current quarter, it warned.

The company posted a loss of $156 million in its fiscal first quarter, compared to a $31-million profit a year earlier.

Lauder also withdrew its financial guidance for the current fiscal year and whacked its dividend by 47 percent to 35 cents, saying it needed the cash to fund an ongoing turnaround effort.

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Trump’s First Day in Office

by Dr. Paul Craig Roberts
PaulCraigRoberts.org

Well, we finally have an American back in the White House. The night after Trump was declared the winner, I had a fantasy dream about his first day in office.

Trump pardoned Julian Assange and Edward Snowden, and appointed Assange to head the FCC and Snowden to head the NSA.

Derek Chauvin and the police officers who were falsely indicted and falsely convicted by a corrupt judge and prosecutor who withheld from the trial and jury evidence proving their innocence were pardoned and awarded $25 million each in compensation for their wrongful conviction in one of the worst failures of justice in history. See:

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