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    The Great Treasury Sell-Off: China's Shift in Investment Strategy

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 17, 2026 24:14


    China's US Treasury holdings have fallen to an 18-year low as Beijing diversifies its assets. Why is China reducing its recorded Treasury exposure, and where could the money be moving?

    Trump Defends High Gas Prices: “A Price to Pay” for Iran War

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 17, 2026 36:12


    Trump addresses higher gas prices tied to the Iran war, calling them “a very inexpensive price to pay” and predicting prices will come “tumbling down.” The remarks triggered sharply divided reactions over war, energy costs, and the economy.

    The CLARITY Act Failed... But What Comes Next Is Bigger

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 16, 2026 45:36


    The CLARITY Act failed to advance in the Senate as ethics concerns over Trump-linked crypto interests collided with the push for U.S. crypto regulation. Now crypto markets face another uncertainty: an expected Fed rate hike.

    Something Historic Is Happening to U.S. Housing

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 15, 2026 21:48


    Housing affordability is at a historic extreme as global bond yields and mortgage costs climb. With U.S. existing-home sales at a 30-year low in 2026, higher borrowing costs are raising pressure on housing, stocks, crypto and corporate profits.

    Higher Oil, Higher Rates... Something Has to Break (Monday Morning Check-In)

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 14, 2026 30:33


    Protect your purchasing power with silver. Visit Silver Team store here: https://bit.ly/Shop4SilverThe RTD De-Dollarization Playlist - https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLfDsMedoTIaBwRbXB-QAZAo4WRkQFx6F2Middle East oil supply risks are escalating. Saudi Arabia's East-West pipeline, Bab el-Mandeb Strait, and Strait of Hormuz could affect nearly 30 million barrels per day of oil flows.

    Crypto's CLARITY Act Faces a Crucial Senate Vote

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 14, 2026 49:02


    Protect your purchasing power with silver. Visit Silver Team store here: https://bit.ly/Shop4SilverThe RTD De-Dollarization Playlist - https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLfDsMedoTIaBwRbXB-QAZAo4WRkQFx6F2The CLARITY Act could reshape U.S. crypto regulation by defining SEC and CFTC oversight of digital assets. The transcript examines the Senate vote, DeFi, stablecoins, AML rules, ethics provisions, and the dispute over President Trump's family crypto ventures.

    81%?! The Fed Rate Hike Odds Just Exploded

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 11, 2026 19:34


    August CPI held at 3.4% YoY but jumped 0.4% MoM, with energy prices driving much of the increase. Markets now price roughly an 81% chance of a 25 bps September Fed rate hike.

    US Treasury Yields Just Broke a Critical Level

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 10, 2026 24:27


    Protect your purchasing power with silver. Visit Silver Team store here: https://bit.ly/Shop4SilverThe RTD De-Dollarization Playlist - https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLfDsMedoTIaBwRbXB-QAZAo4WRkQFx6F210-Year Treasury yields are spiking toward 4.84% while 30-year yields reach 5.3%. Gold gave up a $60 gain as rising yields and persistent U.S. debt issuance pressure markets.

    Trump Demands Rate Cuts as Fed Hike Bets Rise

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 4, 2026 38:22


    Protect your purchasing power with silver. Visit Silver Team store here: https://bit.ly/Shop4SilverThe RTD De-Dollarization Playlist - https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLfDsMedoTIaBwRbXB-QAZAo4WRkQFx6F2A massive US jobs report surprise sent gold, silver and crypto sharply lower as traders increased bets on a potential Fed rate hike. Nonfarm payrolls jumped 162,000 while unemployment held at 4.1%.

    Netherlands Just Moved 86 Tons of Gold... Why Now?

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 4, 2026 21:16


    The Netherlands moved 86 tons of gold out of the US and Canada, with gold relocated to London as part of crisis preparedness. Why does the Dutch central bank want its gold more readily available during a crisis, and why London now?

    Gold Made the First Move… Now Watch What Miners Do

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 3, 2026 23:31


    Protect your purchasing power with silver. Visit Silver Team store here: https://bit.ly/Shop4SilverThe RTD De-Dollarization Playlist - https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLfDsMedoTIaBwRbXB-QAZAo4WRkQFx6F2Gold miners vs gold could be approaching a major breakout. After more than a decade of consolidation, miners may vastly outperform gold as gold overtakes Treasuries and gains ground against the US dollar.

    Bond Yields Finally Catch a Break Thanks to the Fed

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 3, 2026 36:01


    Protect your purchasing power with silver. Visit Silver Team store here: https://bit.ly/Shop4SilverThe RTD De-Dollarization Playlist - https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLfDsMedoTIaBwRbXB-QAZAo4WRkQFx6F2Stocks rallied as Treasury yields fell after Fed Governor Christopher Waller signaled support for holding interest rates steady. The Dow jumped 635 points, the S&P 500 gained 1%, and Nasdaq rose 1.3% as Fed rate-hike odds dropped.

    Japan's Weak Bond Auctions Are Sending a Warning

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 31, 2026 24:16


    Protect your purchasing power with silver. Visit Silver Team store here: https://bit.ly/Shop4SilverThe RTD De-Dollarization Playlist - https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLfDsMedoTIaBwRbXB-QAZAo4WRkQFx6F2Japan bond yields are surging as JGB demand weakens and Bank of Japan rate-hike expectations climb. With Japan's 10-year JGB yield hitting 2.95%, rising borrowing costs could intensify fiscal pressure and create spillover risks for US Treasuries and the yen carry trade.

    Was the Memphis Blackout a Test? Here's What Raised Questions

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 30, 2026 20:01


    Protect your purchasing power with silver. Visit Silver Team store here: https://bit.ly/Shop4SilverThe RTD De-Dollarization Playlist - https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLfDsMedoTIaBwRbXB-QAZAo4WRkQFx6F2Memphis blackout, power grid security, cyberattacks and critical infrastructure concerns take center stage. We connect the outages, grid vulnerabilities and warnings discussed in the transcript while separating documented events from speculation.

    Silver Crashed Nearly 5%... But Something Doesn't Add Up

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 28, 2026 7:49


    Protect your purchasing power with silver. Visit Silver Team store here: https://bit.ly/Shop4SilverThe RTD De-Dollarization Playlist - https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLfDsMedoTIaBwRbXB-QAZAo4WRkQFx6F2Silver price manipulation or a normal market selloff? Silver fell from roughly $71 to $66 as Fed rate-hike expectations, bond yields, and the dollar moved higher. Here's why today's silver crash stood out compared with Bitcoin and equities.

    Kevin Warsh Just Crushed September Rate-Cut Hopes

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 28, 2026 46:43


    Protect your purchasing power with silver. Visit Silver Team store here: https://bit.ly/Shop4SilverThe RTD De-Dollarization Playlist - https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLfDsMedoTIaBwRbXB-QAZAo4WRkQFx6F2Fed Chair Kevin Warsh delivered a hawkish Jackson Hole speech, warning inflation remains too high and the 2% target is firm. September rate-cut hopes took a hit as markets reacted sharply.

    The DEAL to Save America's Oil Shortage Is Taking Shape

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 28, 2026 9:42


    Protect your purchasing power with silver. Visit Silver Team store here: https://bit.ly/Shop4SilverThe RTD De-Dollarization Playlist - https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLfDsMedoTIaBwRbXB-QAZAo4WRkQFx6F2The US could be eyeing Venezuela's massive oil reserves as the Strategic Petroleum Reserve sits near a 40-year low. Here's how Venezuelan oil, crude prices, the US dollar, and America's energy strategy could connect.

    Price Stability Redefined! Pressure Mounts For FED To Respond

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 27, 2026 28:38


    Protect your purchasing power with silver. Visit Silver Team store here: https://bit.ly/Shop4SilverThe RTD De-Dollarization Playlist - https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLfDsMedoTIaBwRbXB-QAZAo4WRkQFx6F2Pressure is mounting on the Fed. Core PCE hit 3.3%, inflation is moving higher, and the Fed has now spent 65 straight months above its 2% target. Fed inflation is moving the wrong way, while oil moved above $80 and tech stocks hit records.

    China's Yuan-Gold Strategy Just Got More Interesting

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 26, 2026 36:20


    Protect your purchasing power with silver. Visit Silver Team store here: https://bit.ly/Shop4SilverThe RTD De-Dollarization Playlist - https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLfDsMedoTIaBwRbXB-QAZAo4WRkQFx6F2China's gold-yuan network, de-dollarization, offshore gold vaults, and yuan-denominated gold contracts are expanding as the West builds tokenized financial infrastructure. This breakdown explores the transcript's physical gold vs. digital finance thesis.

    Druckenmiller's Dire Warning for the US Economy

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 26, 2026 28:29


    Protect your purchasing power with silver. Visit Silver Team store here: https://bit.ly/Shop4SilverStanley Druckenmiller warns Scott Bessent against trying to suppress US Treasury bond yields as America's national debt hits $40 trillion. Why he says fixing the deficit is the durable answer.

    Diesel Hits $7 While America Faces a New Economic Storm

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 24, 2026 40:21


    Protect your purchasing power with silver. Visit Silver Team store here: https://bit.ly/Shop4SilverDiesel prices, rising tariffs, job losses, bankruptcies, and declining consumer confidence are creating new economic concerns in 2026. This video examines the warning signs behind America's growing cost of living crisis and pressure on the middle class.

    Treasury's ‘New Toolkit' Just Changed the Game for Silver

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 21, 2026 45:13


    Protect your purchasing power with silver. Visit Silver Team store here: https://bit.ly/Shop4SilverThis week the Treasury's ‘New Toolkit' was put in place. Little do they realize that they have just changed the game for silver. Now the US debt market stress could become a major catalyst for silver. Treasury is expanding bond buybacks as long-term yields remain under pressure, while silver faces its sixth consecutive market deficit in 2026.

    The Nation's “Unsalvageable” and the Dog and Pony Show Begins

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 21, 2026 30:24


    Protect your purchasing power with silver. Visit Silver Team store here: https://bit.ly/Shop4SilverUS national debt has hit $40 trillion, far beyond the $24 trillion level Trump once called the “point of no return.” Treasury yields climbed, stocks fell, and Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent argued America can “grow our way out” of the debt.

    Bitcoin Strategic Reserve: What the U.S. Is Really Building

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 20, 2026 27:04


    Protect your purchasing power with silver. Visit Silver Team store here: https://bit.ly/Shop4SilverBitcoin, the Strategic Bitcoin Reserve, GENIUS Act, CLARITY Act, stablecoins, gold and the future of the U.S. dollar collide. This breakdown examines the argument that America's crypto push could reshape the monetary system and accelerate a digital-dollar future.

    Gold Surges as Treasury Doubles Long-End Buybacks

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 19, 2026 26:22


    Protect your purchasing power with silver. Visit Silver Team store here: https://bit.ly/Shop4SilverTreasury buybacks, 30-year yields, gold and QE Lite take center stage after the US Treasury announced it will at least double longer-dated buyback operations. Yields tumbled, stock futures surged and gold broke higher following the announcement.

    South Korea Is BLEEDING: KOSPI Crashes 6%

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 19, 2026 46:09


    Protect your purchasing power with silver. Visit Silver Team store here: https://bit.ly/Shop4SilverSouth Korea's KOSPI crashes 6%, triggering a circuit breaker as Samsung falls 7%, SK Hynix sinks 8.6%, and SK Group plunges 11%. Japan's Nikkei drops 3% as $225 billion is wiped from Japanese stocks.

    Silver Price Capped as Borrowing Costs Hit a RECORD HIGH

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 14, 2026 34:37


    Protect your purchasing power with silver. Learn more: https://bit.ly/Shop4Silver

    Trump Just Opened the Door to Private Cyber Warfare

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 14, 2026 34:15


    Protect your purchasing power with silver. Learn more: https://bit.ly/Shop4SilverTrump cyber warfare strategy takes a major turn as vetted US companies gain a role in government-directed offensive cyber operations. This breakdown examines Iran, China, de-dollarization, retaliation risks, and America's financial pressures.

    Rand Paul Visited Fort Knox… But One BIG Question Remains

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 12, 2026 39:24


    Protect your purchasing power with silver. Learn more: https://bit.ly/Shop4SilverRand Paul's Fort Knox visit raises new questions about gold audits, dollar value, inflation, debt, CBDCs, Japan's yen problems, and the global bond market. This discussion explores gold's recent moves, currency concerns, and major financial developments shaping the economy.

    Bitcoin's Biggest Power Struggle? Miners, Code & BIP-110

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 8, 2026 39:53


    Protect your purchasing power with silver. Learn more: https://bit.ly/Shop4SilverWhat happens if Bitcoin miners refuse to signal for BIP-110? A potential chain split, slower blocks, and a Proof-of-Work change could create two competing chains fighting for hashrate, miners, and the Bitcoin name. This video breaks down the BIP-110 hard-fork scenario and why some believe one chain could ultimately win.

    The 40-Year Saudi Oil Record That Just Broke (Friday Morning Check-In)

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 7, 2026 46:13


    Protect your purchasing power with silver. Learn more: https://bit.ly/Shop4SilverUS Saudi oil imports dropped to zero in July for the first full month since 1985. This video explains how Gulf disruptions, Strait of Hormuz issues, and changing refinery strategies reshaped US crude supplies.

    Copper Just Hit Records. AI Is EXPOSING a Supply Crisis

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 6, 2026 39:27


    Protect your purchasing power with silver. Learn more: https://bit.ly/Shop4SilverCopper prices just hit an all-time high as AI data centers, power grids, and electric vehicles drive demand higher. With copper rising 117% since July 2022 and the DRC restricting copper and cobalt concentrate exports, global supply concerns are growing.

    Elevated Risk Is Forcing Banks To Safety (Wednesday Morning Check-In)

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 6, 2026 31:29


    Protect your purchasing power with silver. Learn more: https://bit.ly/Shop4Silver

    Fake Negotiations Drive Markets Higher (Tuesday Morning Check-In)

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 4, 2026 29:19


    Protect your purchasing power with silver. Learn more: https://bit.ly/Shop4Silver

    Silver Hits a Wall While 600 BTC Vanishes Overnight (Friday Morning Check-In)

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 31, 2026 44:42


    Protect your purchasing power with silver. Learn more: https://bit.ly/Shop4Silver

    America's In BIG Trouble! Our Leadership Sold US Out For Israel

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 31, 2026 35:56


    Protect your purchasing power with silver. Learn more: https://bit.ly/Shop4Silver

    The 72 Hour Pause Shows One Thing? The Narrative Nobody's Talking About

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 27, 2026 43:11


    Protect your purchasing power with silver. Learn more: https://bit.ly/Shop4SilverNearly $700 billion was added to the U.S. stock market after reports suggested a pause in fighting between the United States and Iran.Stocks surged. Bitcoin reclaimed $65,000. Oil prices fell sharply. But at the same time, Iranian officials stated there were no negotiations with the United States, creating a very different narrative.

    Trump War Sparks Oil Crisis Panic Across Nation States (Friday News Update)

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 24, 2026 43:32


    Protect your purchasing power with silver. Learn more: https://bit.ly/Shop4SilverThe global energy crisis is back in focus as Pakistan and Iran pursue new diplomatic talks while Brent oil surges and gas prices remain elevated. Watch for an in-depth analysis of the latest geopolitical news, crude oil trends, fuel price outlook, and the potential impact on consumers and investors worldwide.

    Massive Crypto Hacks, Tucker Flips & Oil Surges (Thursday Morning Check-In)

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 23, 2026 40:56


    Silver Hits $60 & BTC Companies Collapsing - What's Next?

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 22, 2026 38:04


    Own a Piece of America's 250th History. https://bit.ly/2026Sail4th

    Tariffs About to Spike Commodity Prices?

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 21, 2026 34:49


    Oil Price 2nd Surge, Iran First & Now Cuba (Monday Morning Check-In)

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 20, 2026 33:51


    Own a Piece of America's 250th History. Get the 2026 Sail4th 250 1oz Copper Round here: https://bit.ly/2026Sail4th

    Trade Like Trump! Our President Strikes Again

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 17, 2026 36:56


    Join the movement. Wear the message. Share the truth.The future belongs to those who recognize what's happening and take action. Bet Against The Fed is more than a slogan, it's a statement of financial awareness and independence.Get your shirt today and help spread the message:https://www.bonfire.com/betagainstthefed/

    Silver Will Go MUCH Lower? The Crash Thesis Explained

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 16, 2026 47:24


    Join the movement. Wear the message. Share the truth.The future belongs to those who recognize what's happening and take action. Bet Against The Fed is more than a slogan, it's a statement of financial awareness and independence.Get your shirt today and help spread the message:https://www.bonfire.com/betagainstthefed/

    67 Economists Were WRONG… Was the CPI Number Rigged

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 15, 2026 25:35


    Join the movement. Wear the message. Share the truth.The future belongs to those who recognize what's happening and take action. Bet Against The Fed is more than a slogan, it's a statement of financial awareness and independence.Get your shirt today and help spread the message:https://www.bonfire.com/betagainstthefed/

    Silver's Getting Ready For The 5th Dip

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 9, 2026 35:16


    Think you know silver? Put your IQ to the test and unlock key resources: https://www.rethinkingthedollar.com/silver-iqJoin the RTD Telegram community here: https://t.me/+US-jrRt-WsohwyD-

    US & Iran At It Again, Yet SILVER Dropped!

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 9, 2026 38:32


    Think you know silver? Put your IQ to the test and unlock key resources: https://www.rethinkingthedollar.com/silver-iqJoin the RTD Telegram community here: https://t.me/+US-jrRt-WsohwyD-

    Trump Holds More Bitcoin Than Gold... Here's The Game Plan?

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 4, 2026 21:21


    Everyone is talking about a gold revaluation, Fort Knox, and a possible monetary reset. But does the evidence actually support those claims?In this video, I examine Trump's crypto investments, World Liberty Financial, stablecoins, Bitcoin, gold reserves, Fort Knox, China's gold accumulation, and the broader monetary system to explain why I believe the real revaluation is already underway.Join the RTD Telegram community here: https://t.me/+US-jrRt-WsohwyD-

    Top Stories: Trump Crypto Conflict, SPR Crisis & Job Revisions

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 3, 2026 18:00


    Donald Trump's growing crypto wealth is raising new questions about conflicts of interest while serving as President. In this video we examine reports surrounding Trump-linked crypto projects, the Strategic Petroleum Reserve, weak employment data, silver prices, and what these developments could mean for the U.S. economy.Join the RTD Telegram community here: https://t.me/+US-jrRt-WsohwyD-

    They're Laughing All the Way To The Bank

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 19, 2026 51:00


    Think you know silver? Put your IQ to the test and unlock key resources: https://www.rethinkingthedollar.com/silver-iqIs a major Federal Reserve reset already underway?In this video, we break down Kevin Warsh, Federal Reserve policy changes, inflation, gold, silver, Bitcoin, SpaceX, market valuations, and the growing signs of a financial system restructuring.We examine the relationship between the Fed, Treasury, major banks, monetary policy, asset prices, and why some investors believe a massive wealth transfer could be approaching.

    Monday Market Moves | Iran Cuts Off TALKS, Metals & Oil Responds

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 1, 2026 34:52


    Think you know silver? Put your IQ to the test and unlock key resources: https://www.rethinkingthedollar.com/silver-iq

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