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Consumer Confidence, Inflation, Market Concerns and Strategies with Eddy Gifford

from Kerry Lutz's Financial Survival Network

Kerry Lutz and Eddy Gifford discussed the recent drop in Consumer Confidence numbers and the impact of inflation on individuals, highlighting the anger and dissatisfaction it’s causing. They also touched on the low satisfaction rate with the current administration and the impact of inflation on interest rates and the Fed’s actions. Eddy Gifford raised concerns about the potential risks associated with the stock market’s prolonged highs and emphasized the need for a trader’s mentality and diversification into alternative investments. The potential of precious metals and cryptocurrencies as hedges against mistrust and supply and demand stories was also explored. The conversation concluded with a focus on the flexibility and nimbleness required in investment planning to take advantage of the current market conditions.

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Fury Gold Dramatically Increases Gold Deposit Size

from Kerry Lutz's Financial Survival Network

Fury Gold Mines’ CEO Tim Clark, and Exploration SVP Bryan Atkinson (🇺🇸FURY — 🇨🇦FURY) gave us the latest sponsor update on the Eau Claire and Percival deposits. The resource estimate increased significantly: a 36% rise in measured and Indicated gold ounces and a 45% increase in inferred gold ounces at the Eau Claire deposit. Bryan explained the conservative methodologies used in these estimates and the vast potential for new discoveries within their expansive land package.

They detailed Fury’s future exploration strategy, including their focus on uncovering new gold deposits and a return to exploring Nunavut. Tim laid out his strategic plan for upcoming survey and geochemical projects, emphasizing how these efforts could lead to a re-rating and increase in the company’s market value.

Our discussion also covered the geological dynamics at play, including the steepening of vein geometries at Eau Claire and what this means for future efforts. With the Eau Claire and Percival deposits remaining open for expansion, they expressed their optimism about Fury’s positioning and growth potential in the current market. Of course, $2400 gold is the topic of the day and its positive effect on Fury’s economics, which keep getting brighter. With over $54 million in Dolly Vardon Silver shares and $5 million in the treasury, Fury’s enterprise value represents a steep discount, especially when considering ounces in the ground, which is why we continue to hold shares.

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Stagflation Reality Contradicts Biden/Powell’s Optimism with Ed Siddell

from Kerry Lutz's Financial Survival Network

Ed Siddell breaks down the recent market rebound in May following a challenging April. He discusses how Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell’s assurances regarding stable interest rates have temporarily alleviated market fears, contributing to the rebound. However, Siddell points out a significant disconnect between Powell’s optimistic projections and the prevailing economic data indicating stagflation—a scenario combining stagnant economic growth with inflation.

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$30+ Silver is Inevitable with Craig Hemke

from Kerry Lutz's Financial Survival Network

In this engaging discussion, Kerry hosts Craig Hemke to delve into the dynamics of the precious metals market. Hemke kicks off the conversation by analyzing the recent breakout in the market, just as the Federal Reserve began to cut interest rates. He outlines the various factors currently influencing the market’s performance and discusses the potential for a significant surge in precious metals as the economy shows signs of downturn. They explore the challenges of using chart analysis in this uncharted market territory, including the strategic efforts by banks to manipulate market perceptions with a projected double top in pricing, particularly as precious metals reach all-time highs. The dialogue also covers broader economic indicators and monetary policies that could impact the gold market. Both speakers express caution about the current exuberance in the sector, pointing to exploding debt levels and a weakening banking sector as potential risks that could affect both the economy and gold prices. Additionally, the historical role of gold as a stabilizer in monetary systems is discussed, along with the cyclical nature of wars, economic bubbles, and inflation. The conversation concludes with a prompt to visit tfmetalsreport.com for more insights from Craig Hemke.

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Jerome Powell is Wearing Concrete Boots with David Stryzewski

from Kerry Lutz's Financial Survival Network

Financial expert David Stryzewski analyzes the alarming trends revealed in April’s Producer Price Index (PPI) report. The PPI has risen by 0.5%, signaling persistent and escalating inflationary pressures, a sharp contrast to the previous month’s 0.1% decline. This marks the first instance since April 2022 that PPI inflation has risen for three consecutive months, showcasing a trend of sticky inflation. David explains that the year-over-year rise in wholesale costs, which accelerated to 2.2%, points to a future where inflation could significantly overshoot the Federal Reserve’s 2% target. The big picture suggests a troubling scenario: inflation is stubbornly high, and the Federal Reserve appears to be losing its battle against it. David warns of the Federal Reserve’s potential move to cut rates to prevent a banking crisis, amidst conditions where “higher for longer” interest rate policies seem increasingly likely.

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Golden Opportunities: Navigating Fed Rate Cuts and China’s Metal Buying Spree with Phillip Streible

from Kerry Lutz's Financial Survival Network

Kerry and Phillip Streible discussed a range of economic topics. They began by discussing the potential for Fed rate cuts, with Streible suggesting that they may be postponed until the end of the year due to inflation, political considerations, and external economic factors. Lutz expressed apprehension about the potential impact on the markets and questioned whether the Fed’s actions may be inadequate in light of current economic indicators. The conversation also touched on the upcoming June meeting, inflation data, and the challenges posed by high interest rates and their impact on consumer behavior and the housing market. The discussion then shifted to the dynamics of the gold market, with Streible attributing its current level to pre-positioning for Fed interest rate cuts and China’s substantial purchases of precious metals. Lutz expressed skepticism about experts’ surprise at higher-than-expected inflation numbers and questioned their awareness of market trends. The speakers also discussed the widespread impact of rising cocoa prices and inflation on consumer expenses, emphasizing the trickle effect on input and labor costs, particularly in the food industry, leading to higher dining out expenses and the likelihood of the Fed revising its inflation target. Finally, they discussed the potential economic implications of the upcoming election, forecasting market volatility and discussing the impact of fiscal spending.

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Turbo Charge Your Returns Using AI with Andrew Einhorn

from Kerry Lutz's Financial Survival Network

Kerry and Andrew Einhorn of LevelFields discussed the impact of AI on investment practices, highlighting the system’s ability to track and analyze events from thousands of documents per minute to provide forecasts and alerts. The conversation also covers the system’s insights on Tesla and the broader perspective it provides for investors. Andrew emphasizes the importance of recognizing discrepancies in prices and earnings to identify opportunities in the market, using examples from the coal and fertilizer industries, defense contracting, and undervalued companies like Giga Cloud and Celsius. He provides an overview of the LevelFields platform, emphasizing its user-friendly approach to investing and the potential for short-term and long-term gains through different investment strategies.

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Coppernico Metals to Receive TSX Listing and Start Drilling Sombrero with CEO Ivan Bebek

from Kerry Lutz's Financial Survival Network

Kerry Lutz was joined by CEO Ivan Bebek of Coppernico Metals for a dive deep into the company’s ambitious exploration project. From raising over $100 million to the strategic preparations for drilling, Ivan shares the challenges and milestones of Coppernico’s journey.

It’s been years in the making but the company has achieved the required community support and now has the necessary permits to begin aggressive drilling at the Sombrero project. As Ivan states, community support must be earned, and the company’s initiatives will carry on long after mining has finished.

There were numerous hurdles along the way, not the least of which were the pandemic related shutdowns. But Coppernico persevered and now drilling and a coveted TSX listing will be happening soon. Ivan also introduced Tim Kingsley, VP of Exploration, highlighting the team’s expertise along with the strong funding from major miners. Clearly this is a case of playing the long game, staying focused upon the ultimate goal and never giving up. Coppernico’s prospectivity is impressive and we hold shares in the company.

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2024 Year of the Bank Run with John Rubino

from Kerry Lutz's Financial Survival Network

Kerry and John Rubino delve into pressing economic issues, predicting a looming crisis driven by rising mortgage rates and increasing retail store closures. They argue the necessity for significant government intervention, similar to the pandemic-era stimulus measures, to mitigate the economic downturn. The conversation also explores the unique challenges facing retailers, especially in California, where lax laws on shoplifting complicate business operations. Additionally, they discuss the controversial “weaponization” of the criminal justice system, suggesting its impact on social order and business environment. Rubino and Lutz propose radical ideas for government restructuring, such as firing government employees in alphabetical order and maintaining only essential workers during crises. They emphasize the importance of essential services, including police, road maintenance, and waste management, referencing similar strategies from Argentina and El Salvador. Political dynamics also take center stage as they speculate on potential vice presidential candidates for Donald Trump, particularly focusing on Ron DeSantis. They consider how political issues, notably abortion, could influence upcoming elections.

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Civil War… Really?

by James Hickman
Schiff Sovereign

On July 12, 1648, dozens of angry French politicians gathered at the hallowed Palais de Justice in Paris to draft the final ultimatum that would be sent to their nine-year-old king, Louis XIV.

The politicians were all members of France’s national parliament, and, like most modern politicians, they were almost all lawyers who lived extremely privileged lives at the expense of French taxpayers.

In France, most aristocrats historically came from a group known as the noblesse d’épée, essentially Knights of the Sword. They were warriors who had fought valiantly and had won their power for their dedicated service to France.

This new class of politicians, however, came from a different group known as the noblesse de robe. They had never fought or bled for France, and rather had spent their lives in academia and law school without any understanding of the real world.

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Death of an Authoritarian

Plus: The editors field a question from a Gen Z libertarian.

by Matt Welch, Katherine Mangu-Ward, Nick Gillespie, and Peter Suderman
Reason.com

In this week’s The Reason Roundtable, editors Matt Welch, Katherine Mangu-Ward, Nick Gillespie, and Peter Suderman consider U.S. foreign policy toward Iran in the wake of a helicopter crash that left Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi and Foreign Minister Hossein Amir-Abdollahian dead.

00:51—Iranian president dies in helicopter crash

16:46—Drug Enforcement Administration’s proposal to reschedule marijuana

34:59—Weekly Listener Question

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Precious Metals’ Warnings and the Covid Trickle-Truth Dam Breaks

Huge events are underway. Reading the signals correctly will make the difference between your future prosperity vs misery. Gold and silver are one set of signals. So is the flood of trickle-truths about Covid and jabs.

by Dr. Chris Martenson
Chris Martenson’s Peak Prosperity

What would it look like if China was tip-toeing away from dollars so as not to cause any alarm, while also buying gold with the resulting excess dollars?

Well, it would look exactly like the two charts in the front of this Scouting Report.

Further, we have strong signs that silver is being bought in size by India and Asia and this too is a signal we should not so lightly dismiss.

The world’s monetary leadership is changing. Before our very eyes.

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The Curious Money Trail Behind the Supreme Court/Clarence Thomas Decision to Rescue a Federal Agency that Wall Street Hates

by Pam Martens and Russ Martens
Wall Street on Parade

Last Thursday, in a stunning 7-2 win for the little guys and gals in America, the U.S. Supreme Court handed down its decision in Consumer Financial Protection Bureau et al v Community Financial Services Association of America, Ltd., et al. Making the decision all the more stunning, it was written by Clarence Thomas, the sitting justice who has been under withering attack in the press for selling out to special interests. (There is speculation that the Thomas name is on the decision to quiet the media uproar against him.) The two dissenting votes came from Justices Samuel Alito (target of a ProPublica investigation in 2023) and Neil Gorsuch, around whom conflicts of interest controversy is also swirling.

The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) has been the target of Wall Street lobbyists since before its birth under the Dodd-Frank financial reform legislation of 2010 and every year since. Dodd-Frank and the creation of the CFPB came as a Congressional response to the greatest fraudulent wealth transfer from the middle class to the 1 percent since the Wall Street frauds of the late 1920s. Both periods devastated the U.S. economy for years and left millions of Americans unemployed and their savings wiped out.

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U.S. Consumer Sentiment Reaches Six-Month Low

by Martin Armstrong
Armstrong Economics

Consumer sentiment is continuing its decline amongst Americans. The University of Michigan’s survey monthly survey revealed sentiment fell to a six-month low of 67.4 in May, down from 77.2 in April. Inflation is the primary reason for the loss in confidence, followed by interest rates and geopolitical issues.

Incoming data would lead one to believe inflation is waning from historic highs above 9%, but the average consumer realizes that prices are nowhere near pre-pandemic levels. Taxes are also rising among all income levels, yet this is never accounted for when measuring inflation or the cost of living.

Shelter costs are one of the main factors driving up the cost of living for the average American and are the primary source of pay drain.

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The Gap Between the Rich and the Poor is Larger Than Ever, and Frustration is Growing to Very Dangerous Levels

by Michael Snyder
The Economic Collapse Blog

Have you ever felt like you can never seem to get ahead no matter how hard you try? If so, you are definitely not alone. The gap between the ultra-wealthy and the rest of us has never been greater, and more wealth is being transferred to the top of the pyramid with each passing day. Unfortunately, our economy has evolved into a highly centralized system that is designed to drain wealth from those that do not own wealth-producing assets and transfer it to those that do own wealth-producing assets. Sadly, even most of our homes and most of our vehicles have been turned into wealth-producing assets by the elite. Every month when you make your mortgage payment and your vehicle payment, you are making the wealthy even wealthier. The entire system is designed to get you deep into debt and keep you paying on that debt until you die.

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Gold, Silver and Platinum’s Red-Hot Rally Still Has Further to Go, Strategists Say

Precious metal prices got a major boost Wednesday after softer-than-expected U.S. inflation data heightened the near-term prospect of rate cuts from the Federal Reserve.

by Sam Meredith
CNBC.com

Gold, silver and platinum prices have been on a tear so far this year, and strategists say the precious metals could continue to hit fresh record highs over the coming months.

Precious metal prices got a major boost Wednesday after softer-than-expected U.S. inflation data heightened the near-term prospect of rate cuts from the Federal Reserve.

Gold prices on Wednesday settled at their highest level in over three weeks on the news, while silver notched its highest level in more than three years and platinum climbed to a near one-year peak.

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Babylon Bee: Satan Asks Leftists to Tone the Evil Down a Notch

from Zero Hedge

In a regularly scheduled meeting with leftist activists and Democrat NGOs, Satan tries to to explain the value of subtlety. It does not go well. The Babylon Bee has become famous in a disturbing way – Their parodies often end up predicting future realities, proving that we now live in Clown World whether we like it or not.

The comedy sketch does bring up a valid question that needs to be addressed: Why has the political left put all their evil out in the open all of a sudden? They used to hide their intentions behind empty platitudes and declarations of “peace and love and equality.” Today we have CRT, DEI, ESG and an intersectional hellscape saturating society with the mentally ill.

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People Have Woken Up

by James Howard Kunstler
Daily Reckoning

The miasma of anxiety befogging so many brains in our troubled land begins to lift as every narrative served up by the US fascist intel blob goes annoyingly stale and impotent.

The worst media meme — that a vicious officialdom is “defending our democracy” — gets laughed out of the room now when repeated incessantly by such regime shills as Jen Psaki and Lawrence O’Donnell of MSNBC.

Everybody understands they want to “defend our democracy” by canceling your freedom of speech, suing you into bankruptcy, and stealing whatever remains of your stuff.

It’s become so obvious by now that you’d have to be blind or a member of the mainstream media not to see it. Maybe both. Classical liberals like Alan Dershowitz — hardly a Trump fan — see it. That’s because they’re honest.

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How Home Purchases and Rentals Are Key to Bringing Down Inflation: Fed Vice Chair Jefferson Explains

by Wolf Richter
Wolf Street

Fascinating: “Prices that families pay” when they buy homes “can affect their overall well-being.”

The housing sector – rental market and purchase market – is one of the most interest rate-sensitive sectors of the economy and “an important channel of monetary policy transmission,” Fed Vice Chair Philip Jefferson said today at the Mortgage Bankers Association conference. In plaintext, as we’ll see in a moment: The Fed is counting on its higher policy rates to do their thing to the housing market (rental and purchase), with the ultimate goal of lowering demand by households in the broad economy.

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Polls Are Popping for Trump

by Brian C. Joondeph
American Thinker

The 2024 presidential election is five months away.

Corporate media is calling it a “tight race.” It probably is, as have been most recent presidential elections, but what do the polls say?

Remember this caveat about polls: They are a snapshot in time, reflecting the views of a tiny fraction of a percent of the population, registered or likely voters, and are fluid depending on the news and issues of the day. Current events rapidly change, as do voter sentients, and voter preferences may shift over the next five months.

That being said, recent polls are popping for former President Donald Trump.

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Judge Merchan Explodes at Trump Witness During Trial: ‘Clear the Courtroom!’

by Elizabeth Weibel
Breitbart.com

New York Judge Juan Merchan, who is overseeing former President Donald Trump’s business records trial, exploded at a witness over his behavior on Monday and called for the courtroom to be cleared.

Robert Costello, the former lawyer for Michael Cohen, was called to the witness stand by Trump’s defense team and repeatedly became frustrated due to Merchan sustaining several objections from prosecutors, according to Newsweek.

After Merchan had sustained several objections, Costello reportedly was reprimanded, to which he exclaimed, “ridiculous” and “jeez,” under his breath.

Costello reportedly began blowing “raspberries” after several more objections were sustained, according to the outlet.

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Silver Headed to New All-Time High Above $50. Take a Look…

from King World News

The price of silver is now headed to a new all-time high above $50. Take a look…

Fear Is The Enemy

May 20 (King World News) – Graddhy out of Sweden: It is extremely important to really understand that nothing matters but price — absolutely nothing. You are always only buying price.

And, in order to get things right, you must ignore your bias and your emotions. Plus, one needs the right mindset, mental balance, personalized strategy, trading rules, daily routines, time management, technical tools and experience.

Also, market sentiment has to be at extremes at major tops (bullish) and bottoms (bearish) for a turn to happen.

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There Sure Has Been a Lot of “International Intrigue” Lately…

by Michael Snyder
End of the American Dream

World leaders have been targeted quite frequently this month, and that should deeply alarm all of us. I think that all of this geopolitical instability is a sign that there is far more going on behind the scenes than we are being told. The major powers appear to be making moves in anticipation of what they believe is coming next. Right now, the death of Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi is dominating the news cycle, and at this stage we don’t know if that was an accident or not. But as a Twitter user known as “Cillian” has pointed out, there has been quite a lot of “international intrigue” during the past couple of weeks…

Over the past two weeks:

May 7th: Assassination attempt against Saudi Crown Prince.

May 13th: Turkish President Erdogan holds emergency meeting following warning of possible military coup.

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Putin’s Strategic Blunder

by Dr. Paul Craig Roberts
PaulCraigRoberts.org

The blunder began years before February 2022. Putin failed to realize that the US was preparing the overthrow of the Ukraine government. When the overthrow began, Putin took no action to prevent the overthrow. Instead, Russia permitted Washington to take over the former province of the Russian state.

A hostile Ukraine is an existential threat to Russia. Why did Russia stand aside and permit Washington’s takeover? Why did Russia sit for the next 8 years on its hands, rejecting the votes of the independent Donbas republics to be reunited with Russia from which they were torn by Soviet leaders and stuck in Ukraine? The culprit in these strategic blunders was the Kremlin’s lack of realism. Putin relied on diplomacy despite the fact that Washington relies on threats, bribes, and coercion. The Kremlin simply did not understand that with the Minsk Agreement it was saddling a dead horse that could go nowhere.

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Ireland: Migrant Housing Project Halted After Construction Vehicles Torched

Locals seen cheering as big rigs towing housing units flee the area.

by Jamie White
Info Wars

A construction contractor tasked with building migrant housing in Clonmel, Ireland has reportedly withdrawn from the project after its heavy machinery was torched last week.

Sisk Ltd. reportedly made the decision to halt construction after the rental company decided to withhold further vehicles when several excavators were found destroyed by fire and a portable security tower equipped with cameras was vandalized Thursday.

Security workers were also assaulted by a group of individuals, with one needing hospitalization.

Footage of the site shared by locals on social media shows the scorched remains of the excavators, the partially destroyed security tower, and a hollowed-out workers marquee.

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