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Demographic Shift Impacting Gold Miner Valuations Explains Mining Sector Expert Brian Christie

from Mining Stock Education

“There has been a bit of a demographic shift. Guys my age are retiring, and they are not putting a lot of their money to risk as much anymore. Even the flow-through market here…there used to be a lot of doctors, dentists, lawyers that would typically put money in flow-through funds to get the tax advantage. The Canadian government has changed some of those rules and made it a lot harder. So, I think that is part of the disconnect [between the gold price and gold miners’ valuations],” says mining sector expert Brian Christie. Listen to this MSE interview for more insights from Mr. Christie.

Brian Christie has vast mining sector experience. He began his career as a geologist and saw two mineral discoveries first-hand. Then he traveled the world as a journalist for The Northern Miner. Brian next served as a mining equity analyst for nearly two decades before leading the investor relations team at Agnico Eagle, a leading gold producer. Currently, Brian is on the board of directors for Wallbridge Mining and, since May 2023, is the chairman of Fury Gold Mines (MSE sponsor).

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Dollars and Sense: Shield Your Wallet From Inflation’s Bite with Mindy McIntosh

from Kerry Lutz's Financial Survival Network

Kerry and Mindy McIntosh discussed the implications of the 1.6% annual GDP growth in the first quarter, including the potential effects of rate cuts on mortgage interest rates and CD rates. They also highlighted the importance of consumers having a well-diversified financial plan to combat the erosion of purchasing power due to inflation. The discussion also touched on concerns about the sustainability of the current economic path and the need for a wake-up call to pull back from the brink. In a separate discussion, they talked about the long-term implications of AI on the economy, emphasizing the need for thoughtful investment strategies and caution against knee-jerk reactions. They also discussed the potential impact of AI on personal interactions and communities, while highlighting the importance of maintaining a balance between technological advancements and human-driven experiences.

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Inflation & Fed Rate Cuts Market Outlook for S&P, Dollar, Gold, & Silver with Jim Welsh

from Kerry Lutz's Financial Survival Network

Kerry and Jim Welsh discussed the recent inflation surge and its potential impact on the anticipated Fed rate cuts. They highlighted concerns about the challenges in achieving the inflation target and the potential limitations of traditional monetary and fiscal policies. The conversation also touched on the historical evolution of Fed policy and its potential implications for future economic growth and unemployment rates. Jim Welsh presented a thorough analysis of the market, addressing the potential consequences of social security and deficit spending on treasury bonds and the bond market. He predicted a new secular bear market in the bond market, signaling a shift in market trends. Welsh also anticipated slower economic growth with higher treasury yields, providing insights into TLT, GDP, the yield curve, the dollar, and gold.

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The Economic Rollercoaster: Government Spending, Debt, and Inflation with Brad Williams

from Kerry Lutz's Financial Survival Network

Kerry and financial expert Brad Williams discussed the current economic climate and its potential impact on individuals’ financial well-being. They explored the signs of a looming recession, the hidden effects of inflation on consumer behavior, and the growing interest in alternative investments such as gold and Bitcoin. The conversation also highlighted the risks associated with government spending and monetary policies, emphasizing the need for a balanced and diversified financial approach, particularly for retirees. The speakers also discussed the importance of fiscal responsibility, political decisions on the economy, and the need for informed voting. They concluded by reminding attendees to sign up for a free newsletter and providing contact information for financial advice.

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Stagflation: The Coming Economic Storm in the U.S. with Dennis Tubbergen

from Kerry Lutz's Financial Survival Network

Kerry and Dennis Tubbergen discussed various economic challenges and potential responses from the Federal Reserve. They explored the concept of stagflation and its potential presence in the current economic environment, as well as the need for significant budget cuts to address economic challenges. The speakers also expressed concern about the potential downturn in the housing market and the challenges facing the commercial real estate market, including high interest rate resets on loans and the exodus of companies from urban areas. They also touched on the broader implications of failing states and cities, leading to a discussion about potential secession movements and political realignment in the United States.

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Bitcoin Halving: Market Impact, Debt Solutions & Economic Outlook with David Stryzewski

from Kerry Lutz's Financial Survival Network

Kerry Lutz and David Stryzewski discussed various economic topics, including the recent Bitcoin halving and its effects on the market, the potential application of halving to address U.S. debt and inflation, the current economic climate, and the potential of U.S. oil production. They highlighted the need for patience and a focus on supply and demand dynamics, as well as the potential regulatory hurdles and geopolitical risks that could impact the market in the long term. The discussion underscored the need for a strategic and proactive approach to navigating the complex economic challenges ahead, advocating for responsible policies to support sustainable growth.

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Revitalized Detroit: Affordable, Lucrative, and Growing with Nader Shariff

from Kerry Lutz's Financial Survival Network

Kerry and Nader Shariff discussed the investment potential of Detroit real estate, highlighting the city’s low entry price point, strong rental returns, and ongoing redevelopment efforts. They also addressed the risks involved in investing in Detroit, such as dealing with nonpaying tenants and the challenges of maintaining older properties. The conversation also touched on the potential for further price increases and the current opportunities for investors to enter the market. Additionally, they discussed the unemployment situation and the growth of new businesses in Detroit, particularly highlighting the impact of companies like Rocket Mortgage in providing employment opportunities. Overall, they expressed hope for the city’s resurgence and encouraged engagement with their organization.

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The Rise of Artificial Intelligence in Investment Finance with David Marra

from Kerry Lutz's Financial Survival Network

Kerry and David Marra discussed the impact of AI on quantitative investing and the financial industry. They explored the use of generative AI to handle vast amounts of data and extract valuable insights, highlighting the remarkable implications and rapid evolution of the AI revolution. The conversation also touched on the sustainability implications of AI processors for electrical infrastructure, expressing concerns about the substantial energy requirements of data centers and the potential need for additional power sources. Additionally, they discussed the implications for discretionary and systematic managers, emphasizing the importance of staying abreast of technological changes to remain competitive in the finance industry.

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West Red Lake Gold: Primed for Near-Term Production with Top-Tier Team & Infrastructure

from Kerry Lutz's Financial Survival Network

We met with West Red Lake Gold’s (🇺🇸WRLGF — 🇨🇦WRLG new sponsor), CEO and President, Shane Williams. He is a true mine builder, having brought 5 prior mines online. He highlighted his action-oriented approach and the strategic decision to join WRLG, attracted by its incredible potential.

Shane revealed the latest drill results from the Madsen mine’s South Austin Zone, intersecting 68.36 g/t Au over 1.1m and 13.83 g/t Au over 3.95m. He has assembled one of the most solid teams in his experience, explaining how these moves have given WRLG the ability to start producing in Q4 ‘25. Discussing the primary focus on the Madsen mine, once valued at $1 billion, Shane provided insights into the timetable for restarting production and the steps he’s taken to mitigate inflation impacts on project costs. He’s still surprised by the company’s good fortune in acquiring the existing mill and infrastructure (for just pennies on the dollar) noting that replacement costs are north of $700mm. Following the previous management’s inability to acquire profitability, he’s busy capitalizing upon this once in a lifetime opportunity.

He commented on the continued excellent drill results, the strategic challenges ahead, and the catalysts for success. With current gold prices holding strong, Shane is excited by the positive impact on WRLG’s economics as well as the broader industry.

Highlighting recent successful funding efforts, Shane contrasted WRLG’s position with peers who have struggled to survive, underscoring key strategies for maintaining operational momentum. For these reasons we have taken a position in WRLG.

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How Inflation Impacts Cash, Stock Markets, Investments and a Possible Housing Market Crash with John Grace

from Kerry Lutz's Financial Survival Network

Kerry and John Grace discussed the changing role of utilities in the context of electric vehicles and artificial intelligence trends. The speakers emphasized the need for increased stations and the limitations of solar and wind power. They also explored the potential of battery power to stabilize the grid and address the challenges faced by millennial first-time homebuyers. The conversation provided insights into the changing landscape of utilities and real estate, shedding light on the implications for both industries in the current market. John and Kerry also discussed the significance of consumer age in shaping buying and selling behavior, drawing attention to the historical trends in home purchasing and the age at which individuals typically make significant property investments. The speakers highlighted the impact of life expectancy on housing market dynamics, emphasizing the need for forward-looking asset management strategies. The discussion also delved into the challenges of selling a property that has doubled in price, with considerations for relocation and the financial implications. Overall, the conversation emphasized the importance of being prepared for market fluctuations and making strategic decisions to safeguard assets.

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The Great Gold vs Bitcoin Debate: ZeroHedge Presents Roubini and Schiff Against Scaramucci and Vorhees

from Zero Hedge

Proponents of gold and bitcoin often hail from the same ideological background: Austrian economists, dollar bears, Libertarians tired of State manipulation of fiat currencies and, generally, the anti-Fed crowd. Yet shared principles have not eased the age-old rivalry between the two assets.

Relative to Bitcoin, gold lost considerable value last year as an ounce of gold fell from 0.11 BTC to almost 0.03 BTC, a historically important level. The last month has seen the precious metal rebound somewhat relative to ‘digital gold’:

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The Steady Slide Towards Tyranny: How Freedom Dies From A to Z

by John W. Whitehead and Nisha Whitehead
The Rutherford Institute

“As I look at America today, I am not afraid to say that I am afraid.” – Former presidential advisor Bertram Gross

The American governmental scheme is sliding ever closer towards a pervasive authoritarianism.

The American people, the permanent underclass in America, have allowed themselves to be so distracted and divided that they have failed to notice the building blocks of tyranny being laid down right under their noses by the architects of the Deep State.

This steady slide towards tyranny, meted out by militarized local and federal police and legalistic bureaucrats, has been carried forward by each successive president over the past fifty years regardless of their political affiliation.

Biden, Trump, Obama, Bush, Clinton: they have all been complicit in carrying out the Deep State’s agenda.

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Will Trump Survive This?

by James Rickards
Daily Reckoning

This is a highly consequential election year, to say the least. The policy differences between Biden and Trump are enormous. Whether it’s taxes, regulation, borders, energy or foreign policy, the differences couldn’t be clearer.

And though I prefer to focus my analysis on markets alone, I can’t. These days especially, politics plays too great a role in how markets behave.

But this year’s election is about far more than policy.

In the past, the D.C. establishment could live with a typical Republican or Democrat. They knew neither candidate would rock the boat too much if he got elected. Both candidates were cut from the same basic cloth and played by the accepted rules.

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The President Overtaking the Federal Reserve – Bad Idea

by Martin Armstrong
Armstrong Economics

I do not agree with Donald Trump’s view of the Federal Reserve. I speak on behalf of sound economic policies that benefit the people. I do not blindly support a political candidate for the sake of being on the right side. Now, I criticized Trump during his presidency for constantly pressuring the central bank to lower interest rates. There are rumors swirling that Trump, if elected, would set the price of interest rates himself without the advice of the Federal Reserve. While this may be an extreme side of the rumor, Trump and every other president would like more power over the Federal Reserve — BAD IDEA!

What we must keep in mind is that the Federal Reserve’s original design, which lasted for about one year, was brilliant. The classic banking model involved borrowing from depositors on a demand basis and lending long-term, making a profit on the spread in interest rates, such as for business loans and mortgages. This was relationship banking, not today’s transactional banking model.

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JPMorgan Remains the Second Largest Money Market Fund Manager, Despite Needing Billions in Money Market Bailouts From the Fed in 2020

by Pam Martens and Russ Martens
Wall Street on Parade

The Office of Financial Research (OFR), the federal agency created after the financial crash of 2008 to keep federal banking regulators on top of threats to financial stability, has posted an interactive chart showing the largest managers of Money Market Mutual Funds in the U.S. Alarmingly, the parent of the largest and riskiest bank in the United States – JPMorgan Chase – is also the second largest Money Market Mutual Fund manager.

According to the OFR, as of March 31, 2024, JPMorgan was managing $657.9 billion in money market funds, second only to Fidelity, which on the same date was managing $1.3 trillion in money market funds. The data comes from Securities and Exchange Commission Form N-MFP2.

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Columbia University is Looking Like a Terrorist Training Camp

by James Hickman
Schiff Sovereign

Columbia, Yale, and NYU are nothing compared to the violence and radicalism that the medieval University of Frankfurt reached in the 1500s.

Violence and chaos had become a major problem at nearly all universities across central Europe– especially the German ones– ever since Martin Luther had famously published his Ninety-Five Theses in the year 1517.

Practically overnight, life in Europe had become extremely divisive. People lost the ability to disagree with each other rationally or to discuss ideas with an open mind. And universities became ground zero for intellectual oppression.

Professors led the charge to stir conflict on campus and divide students into warring tribes. Ravenous mobs bullied ideological opponents and labeled them ‘traitors to the cause’. Violence, coercion, and intimidation soon became commonplace.

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Japan Having Yen Troubles, and Copper Tells the Tale

What happens when commodities are badly mispriced because off too many financial-only speculators distorting the price signal? Eventually, it’s big trouble. What happens if the yen completely melts down? I don’t know, but it looks like we’re going to find out.

by Dr. Chris Martenson
Chris Martenson’s Peak Prosperity

The Japanese central bank apparently used tens of billions of dollars of firepower to drive the price of the yen back up compared to the US dollar, but accomplished very little. This is the sort of comprehensive failure one sees before TSHTF.

The last time we had an Asian currency crisis, things were extremely turbulent and dicey. And that was back in 1997 when global leverage was a fraction of its current values. Who knows how turbulent things could get this time?

Next, the story of copper is a real head-scratcher if you come at it from a fundamental, logical angle. The basic conundrum is that the current price of copper is barely 1/3rd that needed to justify opening a new mine.

Continue Reading at PeakProsperity.com…

No One Can Make Government Work

If businesses don’t serve customers well, they go out of business. Government, on the other hand, is a monopoly.

by John Stossel
Reason.com

President Joe Biden says, “I know how to make government work!”

You’d think he’d know. He’s worked in government for 51 years.

But the truth is, no one can make government work.

Biden hasn’t.

Look at the chaos at the border, our military’s botched withdrawal from Afghanistan, the rising cost of living, our unsustainable record-high debt.

In my new video, economist Ed Stringham argues that no government can ever work well, because “even the best person can’t implement change….The massive bureaucracy gets bigger and slower.”

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The Most Splendid Housing Bubbles in America Amid the Now-Fizzled Rate-Cut Mania & Erstwhile Plunge in Mortgage Rates

by Wolf Richter
Wolf Street

Rate-Cut Mania died, mortgage rates re-jumped to 7.5% today, but here’s what home prices did during Rate-Cut Mania.

The brief and now bygone era of Rate-Cut Mania. Today’s S&P CoreLogic Case-Shiller Home Price Index, dubbed “February,” is a three-month moving average of home prices whose sales were entered into public records in December, January, and February. Today’s data therefore reflects Rate-Cut Mania that lasted from the beginning of November until February 13, when the Consumer Price Index showed with brutal frankness that inflation was rearing its ugly head again.

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On Real Estate Income Expectations

by Karl Denninger
Market-Ticker.org

In short if you expect rental income flows to remain stable and yet you also think valuations should go up rather than down you’re dead wrong.

Here’s the simple fact of it: “Cap rate” expresses the return on invested capital as a percentage. A $500,000 property that has net operating income (that is, income minus operating expenses) of $25,000 has a “Cap Rate” of 5%.

What is a reasonable “cap rate”? It is always higher than the short-term interest rate on Treasuries because there is risk in a real estate transaction but there is no risk in short-term Treasuries. That is, if I get a 5% payout on $500,000 worth of 13 week T-bills rolled over every 13 weeks for a year (that is, the IRX is at 5%) for a real estate transaction to make sense it must pay materially higher than that cap rate because I cannot control for the risk that the value of the property may decline, there is significant expense in disposing of the property if I choose to do so and real estate is illiquid (that is, I cannot call someone or get online and get rid of it in a day or three.)

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Biden Team Edits His Scripted Video 8 Times in 24 Seconds

by Wendell Husebo
Breitbart.com

Joe Biden’s aides spliced a 24-second scripted video of the president eight times, raising concerns about whether he can deliver simple remarks without mistakes.

  • About one-third of Democrats doubt Biden’s mental fitness, a Harvard/Harris survey recently found.
  • Another poll revealed 82 percent of Americans harbor concerns about his physical and mental health.
  • Only about one-third of voters say Biden is physically or mentally fit to serve a second term, Quinnipiac found.

Politicians often record remarks on camera for social media, but few short videos are as heavily edited as Biden’s 24-second video. The exception to the repeated jump cuts would be videos created for TikTok.

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Take National Security Off Auto-Pilot

by Andrew Byers
The American Institute for Economic Research

American foreign policy has been lurching along for decades now, ever since the end of the Cold War, without sufficient clarity. What are our goals as a nation, and how might we best achieve them? There have been times in the course of American history when the nation had genuine strategic clarity, such as when it went to war against the Axis following the attack at Pearl Harbor. In that instance, the United States properly assessed what it wanted to achieve — the unconditional surrender of the Axis Powers — how it might best go about achieving that end, and proceeded to marshal its resources to ensure success. Clearly, the use of military force is warranted when critical US interests are at stake, such as when an aggressive rival hegemon (like Nazi Germany or Imperial Japan) threatens to dominate a key region, and there are no alternatives to using force. Problems have arisen when the United States has used significant military force in cases when important US interests are not at stake, or in instances when non-military means could have been used.

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Marxism and Cowardice are the Hallmarks of America’s Colleges and Universities

by Steve McCann
American Thinker

The campuses of America’s colleges and universities are awash in Marxist ideology and tolerance for Fascist/Nazi tactics as well as cowardice and lemminglike groupthink by professors and presidents. The chaotic and perilous end-product of these mindsets is what Americans are witnessing today in the virulent antisemitism, support for Islamic terrorism, and anti-Americanism at so many colleges and universities.

Thirty-five years ago, the New York Times published an article entitled “The Mainstreaming of Marxism in US colleges” describing how, despite unmitigated failures and the collapse of Marxism around the world, Marxist ideas were becoming mainstream in the halls of American universities.

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Man Exposes Vehicle-Tracking Tech Being Forced Onto Public

This is the beginning of the overall globalist agenda to COMPLETELY strip people their right to freely travel.

by Kelen McBreen
Info Wars

In a video going viral online, a man describes how his Hyundai Kona EV installed geo-tracking technology in the vehicle without his consent.

[…] He explains that after purchasing the car from a dealer, “The car went in for a maps upgrade and came back as a write-off for me. They took the opportunity to upgrade the Bluelink Linfotainment software. When I started it up, I was presented with a new screen saying terms and conditions changed.”

After reading a few pages of the new terms, the man says his vehicle “was now equipped with geo-fencing and geo-timing capabilities. We’re talking about anything with an SOS button.”

Next, the guy notes his wife’s 2016 vehicle had a built-in system where a “range limit” and “time limit” for usage could be remotely programmed into the car.

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The Death of Ireland and Replacement of the Irish People: The Conquest of Ireland and the UK Nears Completion

by Dr. Paul Craig Roberts
PaulCraigRoberts.org

Gaza is not the only genocide. Genocide is taking place all over Europe and in the US.

https://www.globalresearch.ca/conflict-migrant-centres-ireland-uk/5856071

All over Europe and the US governments prefer immigrant-invaders over their own citizens.

“The migrants are eligible for free accommodation, free social welfare, free medical care, food, clothes, and various other perks. Whilst at the same time that the Irish government is facilitating mass immigration there are 14,000 Irish homeless people on the streets.” And many more homeless Irish citizens are on the way. Migrants are given free accommodation in hotels and country estates throughout the land, while the Irish people are seriously struggling to make ends meet in a rigged inflationary system, with a never-ending story of sky-high rents, high taxes, inflation, and an ongoing extremely serious accommodation crisis. Many young Irish citizens are left with little option but to live with their parents or emigrate to countries such as Australia as they cannot afford to live in their own country.

Continue Reading at PaulCraigRoberts.org…