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Protect Your Retirement with a PHYSICAL Gold and/or Silver IRA https://www.sgtreportgold.com/ CALL( 877) 646-5347 - You Can Trust Noble Gold   I have personally known CEO Andy Schectman for nearly 20 years. Miles Franklin was the first official sponsor of SGTreport.com and I can tell you first hand that Andy Schectman is a completely trustworthy class act who knows more about the precious metals space than just about anyone else. In this MUST HEAR interview Andy shares information from a major Wall Street investment firm and from a world central bank that will make your toes curl. GOT PHYSICAL? It's not too late.   To contact Andy Schectman send him an email: info@milesfranklin.com or call (952) 582-6306   To buy PHYSICAL precious metals online visit SD Bullion: https://sdbullion.com/gold-silver-ira?utm_source=sgtreport   https://www.bitchute.com/video/o567hjTTZUM2/

Andy Schectman rejoins the Economic Review to discuss what may be one of the most important financial stories being overlooked by the media: the extraordinary surge in gold demand from sovereign wealth funds, central banks, and governments around the world.While publicly released figures already indicated that official-sector demand had reached historic levels, Andy explains that subsequent revisions to those numbers suggest the true scale of accumulation was dramatically larger than originally reported.Sarah and Andy explore what this could mean for the global monetary system, the future role of the U.S. dollar, and why governments and large institutions may be positioning themselves for significant changes ahead. If sovereign buyers are moving aggressively into gold while public attention remains focused elsewhere, the question becomes: what are they seeing that the rest of the world is missing?Andy argues that the combination of gold's price behavior and the secretive nature of the purchasing activity suggests purposeful misdirection designed to obscure the true scale and significance of what is occurring. He believes these developments point to profound shifts taking place beneath the surface of the global financial system that deserve far more scrutiny than they are currently receiving.

Earn up to a 4% yield on your physical gold or silver, paid in gold ounces: https://Monetary-Metals.com/CommodityAndy Schectman sees a clear path ahead for silver that goes from West to East, in a move he thinks could change the trajectory of the whole market from paper speculation to physical delivery, sending the silver price closer to it's true value: much higher.Subscribe to the FREE Commodity Culture Newsletter: https://readplaza.com/commoditycultureGet the Recent Commodity Culture Bootcamp Replay: https://join.jesseday.caJoin the Commodity Culture Whatsapp Group: https://chat.whatsapp.com/LLAMhOucKoqELqUMHHIsPlMiles Franklin Media: https://www.youtube.com/@MilesFranklinMediaMiles Franklin Precious Metals: https://milesfranklin.cominfo@milesfranklin.comSubscribe to the FREE Commodity Culture Newsletter: https://readplaza.com/commoditycultureFollow Jesse Day on X: https://x.com/jessebdayCommodity Culture on Youtube: https://youtube.com/c/CommodityCulture

Andy Schectman joins Soar Financially to discuss why central banks are aggressively buying gold, why trust in the U.S. financial system is eroding, and why silver may be entering a major new phase. China, BRICS, Treasury markets, COMEX deliveries, and the future of gold-backed trade all take center stage in this conversation. #gold #silver #stockmarket ---------------------Thank you to our sponsor: First Majestic SilverMake sure to pay them a visit: https://www.firstmajestic.com/-------------------

Economic analyst and President of Miles Franklin, Andy Schectman, returns to the program to discuss how the principles of The Art of War can extend far beyond the battlefield and into today's global economy.  At first glance, it may seem unusual to compare price manipulation, monetary policy, and economic strategy to the tactics of war. Andy explains why he believes these are not separate concepts at all. Instead, he argues that markets, currencies, and financial systems have become strategic tools that nations use to advance geopolitical objectives without firing a shot. Throughout our conversation, we examine the role of price suppression, market intervention, central banks, and shifting global alliances, along with the incentives that may be driving these actions. Andy shares why he believes understanding these strategies is essential for investors trying to make sense of today's increasingly complex economic landscape. This discussion goes beyond precious metals and market analysis. It explores the intersection of economics, geopolitics, and strategy, offering a different perspective on how financial systems can be used as instruments of power in an increasingly competitive world.

In this week's Stansberry Investor Hour, Dan welcomes Andy Schectman to the show. Andy is the founder and CEO of Miles Franklin Precious Metals, a company dedicated to transparency, ethics, and long-term wealth preservation.   Andy kicks things off by explaining why gold prices breaking down isn't as bad as many people believe. He says that while the paper price of gold is going down, the physical asset has been going strong. In fact, since the start of President Donald Trump's second term, billions of physical gold bars in contracts have been delivered to CME Group's Commodity Exchange ("COMEX"). Silver also had strong deliveries to COMEX, with December 2025 seeing a record 65 million ounces in contracts delivered. Andy also says that one reason why gold exchange-traded funds ("ETFs") have experienced increased outflows is because large firms are redeeming their shares in exchange for gold to fulfill delivery contracts. And some of these contracts are for foreign countries that have lost trust in the central banks. (0:00)   Next, Andy shares his thoughts on bitcoin (BTC) and gold. Contrary to the stances supporters of either asset have, he doesn't believe investors need to be in only one of them and opposed to the other. He believes it's best if you invest in both. Andy personally invested in 1 BTC early on so he could have some exposure to the development of bitcoin. Andy then talks about the country's debt problem. With the U.S. in debt by more than $39 trillion, our country needs a way to pay it off. Andy says we have no way of selling products to other countries in the hopes of being paid in dollars, and other countries have established their own methods of trade without relying on the U.S. dollar. And with a trifecta of worse education rates, a lack of at-home manufacturing, and AI replacing certain jobs, the future outlook is grim. (19:14)   Finally, Andy says that Trump does have a plan to address this problem. The key is to bring manufacturing back home and sell that to the world. The U.S. cannot afford to be reliant on other countries. Also, the U.S. needs to aggressively buy gold. That would go straight into the Treasurys and help pay off our debt. While in the short-to-mid term this will be painful for Americans as certain services might need to be withheld, in the long term, Andy says it would be worth it. He ends the interview by warning investors to not save their money in dollars due to its dwindling value but to put their money into hard assets instead. (39:46)

In this week's Stansberry Investor Hour, Dan welcomes Andy Schectman to the show. Andy is the founder and CEO of Miles Franklin Precious Metals, a company dedicated to transparency, ethics, and long-term wealth preservation.   Andy kicks things off by explaining why gold prices breaking down isn't as bad as many people believe. He says that while the paper price of gold is going down, the physical asset has been going strong. In fact, since the start of President Donald Trump's second term, billions of physical gold bars in contracts have been delivered to CME Group's Commodity Exchange ("COMEX"). Silver also had strong deliveries to COMEX, with December 2025 seeing a record 65 million ounces in contracts delivered. Andy also says that one reason why gold exchange-traded funds ("ETFs") have experienced increased outflows is because large firms are redeeming their shares in exchange for gold to fulfill delivery contracts. And some of these contracts are for foreign countries that have lost trust in the central banks. (0:00)   Next, Andy shares his thoughts on bitcoin (BTC) and gold. Contrary to the stances supporters of either asset have, he doesn't believe investors need to be in only one of them and opposed to the other. He believes it's best if you invest in both. Andy personally invested in 1 BTC early on so he could have some exposure to the development of bitcoin. Andy then talks about the country's debt problem. With the U.S. in debt by more than $39 trillion, our country needs a way to pay it off. Andy says we have no way of selling products to other countries in the hopes of being paid in dollars, and other countries have established their own methods of trade without relying on the U.S. dollar. And with a trifecta of worse education rates, a lack of at-home manufacturing, and AI replacing certain jobs, the future outlook is grim. (19:14)   Finally, Andy says that Trump does have a plan to address this problem. The key is to bring manufacturing back home and sell that to the world. The U.S. cannot afford to be reliant on other countries. Also, the U.S. needs to aggressively buy gold. That would go straight into the Treasurys and help pay off our debt. While in the short-to-mid term this will be painful for Americans as certain services might need to be withheld, in the long term, Andy says it would be worth it. He ends the interview by warning investors to not save their money in dollars due to its dwindling value but to put their money into hard assets instead. (39:46)

TO TAKE ADVANTAGE OF ANDY'S JUNK SILVER OFFER go to https://thoughtfulmoney.com/buygoldThe precious metals are still struggling to find secure footing in the wake of their sell-off from record highs earlier this year.How low will gold & silver prices go before they do?To discuss, we're fortunate to have precious metals expert Andy Schectman return to the program in this livestream. He'll field audience Q&A, as well.#goldprice #silverprice #preciousmetals _____________________________________________ Thoughtful Money LLC is a Registered Investment Advisor Promoter.We produce educational content geared for the individual investor. It's important to note that this content is NOT investment advice, individual or otherwise, nor should be construed as such.We recommend that most investors, especially if inexperienced, should consider benefiting from the direction and guidance of a qualified financial advisor registered with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) or state securities regulators who can develop & implement a personalized financial plan based on a customer's unique goals, needs & risk tolerance.All the details on Thoughtful Money's relationship with the financial advisors it endorses, many of whom regularly appear on this program, can be found in the following documents. We highly recommend you review these documents as they cover the terms that will apply should you choose to work with one of these firms at any time after watching this video.Thoughtful Money Disclosure Document: https://thoughtfulmoney.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/12/Thoughtful-Money-Disclosure-Document-12.6.23.pdf?pid=227Thoughtful Money Agreement: https://thoughtfulmoney.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/Thoughtful-Money-Agreement-Agreement.docx?pid=227IMPORTANT NOTE: There are risks associated with investing in securities.Investing in stocks, bonds, exchange traded funds, mutual funds, money market funds, and other types of securities involve risk of loss. Loss of principal is possible. Some high risk investments may use leverage, which will accentuate gains & losses. Foreign investing involves special risks, including a greater volatility and political, economic and currency risks and differences in accounting methods.A security's or a firm's past investment performance is not a guarantee or predictor of future investment performance.Thoughtful Money and the Thoughtful Money logo are trademarks of Thoughtful Money LLC.Copyright © 2026 Thoughtful Money LLC. All rights reserved.

Economist and President of Miles Franklin, Andy Schectman, rejoins the program to discuss the doom-and-gloom headlines dominating today's media landscape. We explore the multiple narratives unfolding simultaneously—from the very real economic hardships many Americans are experiencing to the ways those hardships are being leveraged to fuel fear, uncertainty and inaction.Andy shares his outlook on the challenging economic conditions ahead, what they could mean for investors and everyday Americans, and practical strategies for protecting yourself and your assets. We also discuss China's growing role in the global precious metals market and Andy's claim that suppressed silver prices are allowing China to stand for delivery of U.S. silver in amounts not seen before; more signals that major shifts in the global financial system are coming.Protect your assets with a company you can trust - Get the private & better price list - Go to SarahWestall.com/MilesFranklinSee exclusives at SarahWestall.Substack.com

Economic analyst and President of Miles Franklin, Andy Schectman, rejoins the program for a deep discussion on the escalating global battle over power, currency, energy, and control. We examine the weakening foundations of the petrodollar system and how the shifting geopolitical landscape may be forcing the world toward an entirely new energy paradigm. We also explore the growing interest in plasma and so-called zero-point energy technologies, and why increasing global energy demand, AI infrastructure expansion, and an increasingly unstable world may accelerate the push toward alternative energy breakthroughs far faster than most people realize.  Further, we discuss the significant investments being made by major corporations, governments, and foundations into next-generation energy research and what that could mean for the future global economy, financial systems, infrastructure, and the balance of world power.Protect your assets with a company you can trust – Get the private & better price list – Go to SarahWestall.com/MilesFranklinSee exclusives and more at SarahWestall.Substack.com

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Economic analyst and President of Miles Franklin, Andy Schectman, rejoins the program for a deep discussion on the escalating global battle over power, currency, energy, and control. We examine the weakening foundations of the petrodollar system and how the shifting geopolitical landscape may be forcing the world toward an entirely new energy paradigm.We also explore the growing interest in plasma and so-called zero-point energy technologies, and why increasing global energy demand, AI infrastructure expansion, and an increasingly unstable world may accelerate the push toward alternative energy breakthroughs far faster than most people realize.Further, we discuss the significant investments being made by major corporations, governments, and foundations into next-generation energy research and what that could mean for the future global economy, financial systems, infrastructure, and the balance of world power.Protect your assets with a company you can trust - Get the private & better price list - Go to SarahWestall.com/MilesFranklinLinks to Buy and Information for the Peptides Mentioned in the Show:MUST Sign up as a VIP to see certain peptides like Retatrutide at limitlesslifenootropics.com/vip-club-registration/?uid=116&oid=1&affid=10134
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TO TAKE ADVANTAGE OF ANDY'S JUNK SILVER OFFER go to https://thoughtfulmoney.com/buygoldThe precious metals are still struggling to find secure footing in the wake of their sell-off from record highs earlier this year.How low will gold & silver prices go before they do?To discuss, we're fortunate to have precious metals expert Andy Schectman return to the program in this livestream. He'll field audience Q&A, as well.#goldprice #silverprice #preciousmetals _____________________________________________ Thoughtful Money LLC is a Registered Investment Advisor Promoter.We produce educational content geared for the individual investor. It's important to note that this content is NOT investment advice, individual or otherwise, nor should be construed as such.We recommend that most investors, especially if inexperienced, should consider benefiting from the direction and guidance of a qualified financial advisor registered with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) or state securities regulators who can develop & implement a personalized financial plan based on a customer's unique goals, needs & risk tolerance.All the details on Thoughtful Money's relationship with the financial advisors it endorses, many of whom regularly appear on this program, can be found in the following documents. We highly recommend you review these documents as they cover the terms that will apply should you choose to work with one of these firms at any time after watching this video.Thoughtful Money Disclosure Document: https://thoughtfulmoney.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/12/Thoughtful-Money-Disclosure-Document-12.6.23.pdf?pid=227Thoughtful Money Agreement: https://thoughtfulmoney.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/Thoughtful-Money-Agreement-Agreement.docx?pid=227IMPORTANT NOTE: There are risks associated with investing in securities.Investing in stocks, bonds, exchange traded funds, mutual funds, money market funds, and other types of securities involve risk of loss. Loss of principal is possible. Some high risk investments may use leverage, which will accentuate gains & losses. Foreign investing involves special risks, including a greater volatility and political, economic and currency risks and differences in accounting methods.A security's or a firm's past investment performance is not a guarantee or predictor of future investment performance.Thoughtful Money and the Thoughtful Money logo are trademarks of Thoughtful Money LLC.Copyright © 2026 Thoughtful Money LLC. All rights reserved.

Andy Schectman, president of Miles Franklin, rejoins the Friday Night Economic Review to discuss the rapidly shifting global economic landscape and the deeper forces shaping today's markets. Tonight we explore the idea that we may be living through a manufactured economic boom. Is the massive push into AI, data centers, and infrastructure truly organic market demand, or is it being amplified synthetically to sustain growth and confidence in a weakening system? While AI clearly offers real industrial and technological benefits, the scale, speed, and breadth of the current expansion raise important questions. What else may be driving it?  We also discuss the Strait of Hormuz — the world's most critical oil and trade route — and the growing geopolitical implications of Iran reportedly accepting Chinese yuan payments for passage through the region. What does this signal about the accelerating shift away from the U.S. dollar and the changing global power structure?  This and much more tonight with Andy Schectman.Protect your assets with a company you can trust – Get the private & better price list – Go to SarahWestall.com/MilesFranklinSee exclusives and more at SarahWestall.Substack.com

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Andy Schectman, president of Miles Franklin, rejoins the Friday Night Economic Review to discuss the rapidly shifting global economic landscape and the deeper forces shaping today's markets.Tonight we explore the idea that we may be living through a manufactured economic boom. Is the massive push into AI, data centers, and infrastructure truly organic market demand, or is it being amplified synthetically to sustain growth and confidence in a weakening system? While AI clearly offers real industrial and technological benefits, the scale, speed, and breadth of the current expansion raise important questions. What else may be driving it?We also discuss the Strait of Hormuz — the world's most critical oil and trade route — and the growing geopolitical implications of Iran reportedly accepting Chinese yuan payments for passage through the region. What does this signal about the accelerating shift away from the U.S. dollar and the changing global power structure?This and much more tonight with Andy Schectman.Protect your assets with a company you can trust - Get the private & better price list - Go to https://SarahWestall.com/MilesFranklininks and Offers Mentioned in the show:Buy quality at Quince.com/BusinessGame - get free shipping and 365-day returns! Now available in Canada too!Fund your online business and earn a decent living with Shopify. Go to shopify.com/BusinessGameReceive up to 45% Off Native Path Collagen: Head to explorenativepath.com/Sarah,To try it risk-free with a 365-day money-back guarantee.Support this show by supporting the shows sponsors at SarahWestall.com/ShopMUSIC CREDITS: Down to the Wire – Nonstop Producer Series: Broad Media Internet LicenseCopyright Disclaimer Under Section 107 of the Copyright Act 1976, allowance is made for "fair use" for purposes such as criticism, comment, news reporting, teaching, scholarship, and research. Fair use is a use permitted by copyright statute that might otherwise be infringing. Non-profit, educational or personal use tips the balance in favor of fair use.Disclaimer: "As a journalist, I report what significant newsmakers are claiming. I do not have the resources or time to fully investigate all claims. Stories and people interviewed are selected based on relevance, listener requests, and by suggestions of those I highly respect. It is the responsibility of each viewer to evaluate the facts presented and then research each story furtherSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Explore the mounting monetary risks facing the U.S., from soaring debt and inflation to weakening demand for Treasuries and accelerating de-dollarization. Andy Schectman outlines why gold and silver remain critical hedges, highlighting central bank accumulation and structural market dislocations. Jason Cozens explains how modern tech enables everyday spending in gold, bridging sound money with today's digital payments. Practical strategies, historical context, and actionable steps to safeguard family and business wealth.

Andy Schectman returns—and this time we go deeper.  This episode breaks away from the usual economic talk and exposes the growing control systems behind Digital IDs, CBDCs, and the modern tech infrastructure shaping our world. What's really being built—and who benefits?  We also uncover the next wave of trillion-dollar industries centered around frequency-based technologies. Our entire society already runs on invisible forces like the internet and wireless networks—so why are we ignoring the role frequency will play in the future of health, energy, and beyond?  And finally—silver. Not just money. Not just a hedge. But a cornerstone of the coming technological boom and one of the largest market opportunities in history.Protect your assets with a company you can trust - Get the private & better price list - Go to SarahWestall.com/MilesFranklin

Kerry Lutz was joined by precious metals expert Andy Schectman and a powerhouse panel discussion covering the growing stress fractures inside the global financial system, the silver market, and the accelerating shift away from dollar dominance. The conversation dives deep into unusual activity inside COMEX, massive physical silver deliveries, warehouse drawdowns, rising questions about market trust, and why some believe the silver market is approaching a breaking point. The panel also examines China's growing role in precious metals, BRICS payment systems, gold-convertible trade settlements, and the global push toward a multipolar financial order. They discuss mounting debt pressure, rising interest rates, and forecasts for a potential panic cycle that could dramatically reshape markets over the next several years. The group also explores geopolitical realignment, changing energy trade routes, and what these developments could mean for the future of the U.S. dollar and precious metals prices. In the second half, Kerry outlines an aggressive Florida-based legal and regulatory campaign targeting municipal parking enforcement, utility customer service policies, and state compliance issues — while sharing plans for upcoming investor events and future coordination efforts. Find Andy here: https://milesfranklin.com Find Kerry here :https://khlfsn.substack.com and here: https://inflation.cafe    Kerry's New Book "The Armstrong Economic Code: The 5 Truths Investors Must Never Forget" is out now on Amazon!  Get your copy here:   https://a.co/d/bvYbZOz  "The World According to Martin Armstrong – Conversations with the Master Forecaster" is a #1 Best Seller on Amazon. . Get your copy here: https://amzn.to/4kuC5p5

Protect your assets with a company you can trust - Get the private & better price list - Go to SarahWestall.com/MilesFranklinSign up for the newsletter and see exclusives at sarahwestall.substack.comAndy Schectman returns—and this time we go deeper.This episode breaks away from the usual economic talk and exposes the growing control systems behind Digital IDs, CBDCs, and the modern tech infrastructure shaping our world. What's really being built—and who benefits?We also uncover the next wave of trillion-dollar industries centered around frequency-based technologies. Our entire society already runs on invisible forces like the internet and wireless networks—so why are we ignoring the role frequency will play in the future of health, energy, and beyond?And finally—silver. Not just money. Not just a hedge. But a cornerstone of the coming technological boom and one of the largest market opportunities in history.Protect your assets with a company you can trust - Get the private & better price list - Go to SarahWestall.com/MilesFranklinLinks and Offers Mentioned in the show:Buy quality at Quince.com/BusinessGame - get free shipping and 365-day returns! Now available in Canada too!Fund your online business and earn a decent living with Shopify. Go to shopify.com/BusinessGameReceive up to 45% Off Native Path Collagen: Head to explorenativepath.com/Sarah,To try it risk-free with a 365-day money-back guarantee.Support this show by supporting the shows sponsors at SarahWestall.com/ShopMUSIC CREDITS: Down to the Wire – Nonstop Producer Series: Broad Media Internet LicenseCopyright Disclaimer Under Section 107 of the Copyright Act 1976, allowance is made for "fair use" for purposes such as criticism, comment, news reporting, teaching, scholarship, and research. Fair use is a use permitted by copyright statute that might otherwise be infringing. Non-profit, educational or personal use tips the balance in favor of fair use.Disclaimer: "As a journalist, I report what significant newsmakers are claiming. I do not have the resources or time to fully investigate all claims. Stories and people interviewed are selected based on relevance, listener requests, and by suggestions of those I highly respect. It is the responsibility of each viewer to evaluate the facts presented and then research each story furtherSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Andy Schectman rejoins the Friday Night Economic Review for a timely discussion on the most important shifts unfolding in the global economy.  As financial uncertainty grows, nations around the world are accelerating moves away from the U.S. dollar by increasing trade in local currencies, building alternative settlement systems, and rapidly expanding their gold reserves.  At the same time, many countries—including China—appear to be stockpiling and protecting silver holdings as strategic assets in an increasingly unstable world.  Andy breaks down what these trends could mean for the dollar, inflation, central bank policy, and the future of global trade. He also explains why gold and silver have historically become more valuable during periods of monetary stress, geopolitical tension, and economic transition.Be smart, protect your assets with a company you can trust at premiums that respects your value – go to SarahWestall.com/MilesFranklin to get access to the private price list.See exclusives and more at SarahWestall.Substack.com

TO TAKE ADVANTAGE OF ANDY'S JUNK SILVER OFFER go to https://thoughtfulmoney.com/buygoldThe demand for physical silver around the world is turning into a mad scramble.COMEX deliveries remain at unprecedented levels. China's silver imports are at record highs. And countries like France are repatriating their gold bars stored in the US.How will this resolve?And what will happen if supply becomes even more scarce?This was the subject of this morning's livestream with precious metals expert Andy Schectman, CEO of Miles Franklin.#goldprice #silverprice #preciousmetals_____________________________________________ Thoughtful Money LLC is a Registered Investment Advisor Promoter.We produce educational content geared for the individual investor. It's important to note that this content is NOT investment advice, individual or otherwise, nor should be construed as such.We recommend that most investors, especially if inexperienced, should consider benefiting from the direction and guidance of a qualified financial advisor registered with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) or state securities regulators who can develop & implement a personalized financial plan based on a customer's unique goals, needs & risk tolerance.All the details on Thoughtful Money's relationship with the financial advisors it endorses, many of whom regularly appear on this program, can be found in the following documents. We highly recommend you review these documents as they cover the terms that will apply should you choose to work with one of these firms at any time after watching this video.Thoughtful Money Disclosure Document: https://thoughtfulmoney.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/12/Thoughtful-Money-Disclosure-Document-12.6.23.pdf?pid=227Thoughtful Money Agreement: https://thoughtfulmoney.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/Thoughtful-Money-Agreement-Agreement.docx?pid=227IMPORTANT NOTE: There are risks associated with investing in securities.Investing in stocks, bonds, exchange traded funds, mutual funds, money market funds, and other types of securities involve risk of loss. Loss of principal is possible. Some high risk investments may use leverage, which will accentuate gains & losses. Foreign investing involves special risks, including a greater volatility and political, economic and currency risks and differences in accounting methods.A security's or a firm's past investment performance is not a guarantee or predictor of future investment performance.Thoughtful Money and the Thoughtful Money logo are trademarks of Thoughtful Money LLC.Copyright © 2026 Thoughtful Money LLC. All rights reserved.

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Global financial analyst and President of Miles Franklin, Andy Schectman, rejoins the Friday Night Economic Review to break down the growing instability in the global economy.  We dig into the mounting risks in the private lending market and why this largely unregulated sector could be the next major fault line in the financial system. Schectman explains how these risks are building quietly beneath the surface—and why most people aren't seeing it.We also examine the real-world economic impact of the escalating conflict with Iran, including early-stage fuel rationing and severe energy strain already hitting Europe hardest. With major disruptions to the Strait of Hormuz—one of the most critical oil chokepoints in the world—global supply is tightening fast, sending prices higher and increasing the likelihood of shortages around the world.  This also raises serious questions about NATO cohesion as member nations face uneven economic pain, and whether energy security will begin to override political unity. We also discuss what this means for the future of global oil trade—are we entering a new era of restricted flows, regional alliances, and long-term supply instability?  Lastly, we discuss the unprecedented deliveries coming out of the COMEX.  Are we witnessing the early stages of a run on physical metals? And if so, how long can this system realistically hold together?Be smart, protect your assets with a company you can trust at premiums that respects your value – go to https://SarahWestall.com/MilesFranklin to get access to the private price list.See exclusives and more at https://SarahWestall.Substack.com

TO TAKE ADVANTAGE OF ANDY'S JUNK SILVER OFFER go to https://thoughtfulmoney.com/buygoldAre gold and silver prices now "on sale" given how much the metals have corrected despite the raging war in the MidEast?Precious metals expert Andy Schectman thinks so. And when it comes to pre-1965 US coinage (aka "junk" silver), Andy thinks silver is trading at the best value he's ever seen in his long career.To learn why, watch this video.#goldprice #silverprice #preciousmetals _____________________________________________ Thoughtful Money LLC is a Registered Investment Advisor Promoter.We produce educational content geared for the individual investor. It's important to note that this content is NOT investment advice, individual or otherwise, nor should be construed as such.We recommend that most investors, especially if inexperienced, should consider benefiting from the direction and guidance of a qualified financial advisor registered with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) or state securities regulators who can develop & implement a personalized financial plan based on a customer's unique goals, needs & risk tolerance.All the details on Thoughtful Money's relationship with the financial advisors it endorses, many of whom regularly appear on this program, can be found in the following documents. We highly recommend you review these documents as they cover the terms that will apply should you choose to work with one of these firms at any time after watching this video.Thoughtful Money Disclosure Document: https://thoughtfulmoney.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/12/Thoughtful-Money-Disclosure-Document-12.6.23.pdf?pid=227Thoughtful Money Agreement: https://thoughtfulmoney.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/Thoughtful-Money-Agreement-Agreement.docx?pid=227IMPORTANT NOTE: There are risks associated with investing in securities.Investing in stocks, bonds, exchange traded funds, mutual funds, money market funds, and other types of securities involve risk of loss. Loss of principal is possible. Some high risk investments may use leverage, which will accentuate gains & losses. Foreign investing involves special risks, including a greater volatility and political, economic and currency risks and differences in accounting methods.A security's or a firm's past investment performance is not a guarantee or predictor of future investment performance.Thoughtful Money and the Thoughtful Money logo are trademarks of Thoughtful Money LLC.Copyright © 2026 Thoughtful Money LLC. All rights reserved.

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Global financial analyst and President of Miles Franklin, Andy Schectman, rejoins the Friday Night Economic Review to break down the growing instability in the global economy.We dig into the mounting risks in the private lending market and why this largely unregulated sector could be the next major fault line in the financial system. Schectman explains how these risks are building quietly beneath the surface—and why most people aren't seeing it.We also examine the real-world economic impact of the escalating conflict with Iran, including early-stage fuel rationing and severe energy strain already hitting Europe hardest. With major disruptions to the Strait of Hormuz—one of the most critical oil chokepoints in the world—global supply is tightening fast, sending prices higher and increasing the likelihood of shortages around the world.This also raises serious questions about NATO cohesion as member nations face uneven economic pain, and whether energy security will begin to override political unity. We also discuss what this means for the future of global oil trade—are we entering a new era of restricted flows, regional alliances, and long-term supply instability?Lastly, we discuss the unprecedented deliveries coming out of the COMEX. Are we witnessing the early stages of a run on physical metals? And if so, how long can this system realistically hold together?Protect your assets with a company you can trust - Get the private & better price list - Go to https://SarahWestall.com/MilesFranklinLinks and Offers Mentioned in the show:Buy quality at Quince.com/BusinessGame - get free shipping and 365-day returns! Now available in Canada too!Protect your assets with a company you can trust - Get the private & better price list - Go to https://SarahWestall.com/MilesFranklinSupport this show by supporting the shows sponsors at SarahWestall.com/ShopMUSIC CREDITS: Down to the Wire – Nonstop Producer Series: Broad Media Internet License
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In this week's Live from the Vault, Andrew Maguire welcomes Andy Schectman of Miles Franklin to examine the widening gap between COMEX and physical metal flows, highlighting record deliveries and unprecedented sovereign accumulation. The two friends examine the erosion of trust in Western systems and the influence of key players, including China and central banks, quietly absorbing substantial quantities of gold and silver and altering the dynamics of the metals market.Check out Andy's links below:https://www.youtube.com/user/MilesFranklinCohttps://milesfranklin.com/Send your questions to Andy here: https://www.speakpipe.com/LFTVTimestamps: 00:00 Start00:57 Andy Schectman explaining market correction in gold and silver04:26 Structural correction explained; margin hikes and ETF rebalancing10:01 Massive physical deliveries and accumulation by China and banks14:50 Trust in Western pricing erodes as metals leave the system20:35 Instant gratification, global gold buying, and long-term strategies24:53 Key players moving out of SLV/GLD, physical liquidity vanishing in the West30:14 Physical delivery becoming critical, signals a potential turning point36:40 Big money and central banks positioning, Fed trapped, market dynamics shifting41:06 Fear and emotional impact on retail traders during price collapse44:33 JP Morgan hedges silver amid structural market pressures53:10 Physical possession dominates over paper; backwardation and market shiftSign up for Kinesis on desktop:https://kinesis.money/kinesis-precious-metals/?utm_source=youtube&utm_medium=video&utm_campaign=lftv_266Download the Kinesis Mobile app - available App Store and Google Play:Apple: https://kms.kinesis.money/signupGoogle: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.kinesis.kinesisappAlso, don't forget to check out our social channels where you can stay up to date with all the latest news and developments from the team.X: https://twitter.com/KinesisMonetaryFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/kinesismoney/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kinesismoney/Telegram: https://t.me/kinesismoneyTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@kinesismoneyThe opinions expressed in this video by Andrew Maguire and any guest are solely their own and do not reflect the official policy, position, or views of Kinesis. The information provided is for general informational purposes only and does not constitute investment advice, financial advice, or any other type of professional advice.Viewers are encouraged to seek independent financial advice tailored to their individual circumstances before making any decisions related to the gold market or other investments. Kinesis does not accept any responsibility or liability for actions taken based on the content of this video.

While the world is distracted by war, the real transformation is happening inside the global financial system. Andy Schectman returns for the Friday Night Economic Review to break down the accelerating shift away from traditional banking. Private lending has surged past 15% of the market, taking share directly from banks—and potentially driving recent moves to loosen banking regulations, freeing up over $60 billion in new lending power, while increasing systemic risk.At the same time, private equity is abandoning software and SaaS in favor of hard assets like energy, telecom, physical metals and other hard assets—signaling a major pivot toward infrastructure and control of real-world systems.This is a deep, no-nonsense discussion on where capital is moving, why it matters, and what it signals about the true direction of the global economy.Be smart, protect your assets with a company you can trust at premiums that respects your value – go to https://SarahWestall.com/MilesFranklin to get access to the private price list.See exclusives and more at https://SarahWestall.Substack.com

Anthropic “Mythos” AI leak suggests a major capability jump, raising serious concerns about AI-driven cybersecurity threats and collapsing cost barriers for attacks  AI is rapidly changing the economics of security—attacks that once cost millions may now be executed cheaply and quickly OECD projects U.S. inflation rising to 4.2% in 2026, driven by geopolitical tensions and energy disruptions Morgan Stanley's Bitcoin ETF (MSBT) signals deep institutional commitment and expectation of long-term portfolio allocation demand Bitcoin volatility continues to decline, weakening a major institutional objection to allocation Market structure is shifting: $65K–$70K is increasingly viewed as a structural price floor Strategy (MicroStrategy) expanding capital raise capacity highlights continued corporate Bitcoin accumulation Coinbase introduces Bitcoin-backed mortgage down payment loans, expanding real-world utility without forcing BTC sales Private credit and real estate funds showing stress (gating redemptions), reinforcing Bitcoin's liquidity advantage Discussion with Andy Schectman highlights convergence between gold and Bitcoin as complementary assets rather than competitors ► For high-net-worth individuals and corporations seeking to build generational wealth with Bitcoin, Swan Private is your guide ✔ https://www.swanbitcoin.com/private?utm_campaign=private&utm_medium=sponsorship&utm_source=podcast&utm_content=swan_signal_live ► Secure your bright orange future with the Swan IRA today! Real Bitcoin, no taxes ✔ https://www.swanbitcoin.com/ira?utm_campaign=ira&utm_medium=sponsorship&utm_source=podcast&utm_content=swan_signal_live ► Secure your Bitcoin with Swan Vault ✔ https://www.swanbitcoin.com/vault?utm_campaign=vault&utm_medium=sponsorship&utm_source=podcast&utm_content=swan_signal_live ► Download the all-new Swan Bitcoin App ✔ https://www.swanbitcoin.com/app?utm_campaign=app&utm_medium=sponsorship&utm_source=podcast&utm_content=swan_signal_live ► Want to learn more about Bitcoin? Check out Welcome To Bitcoin a FREE Introductory course. Learn about Bitcoin in under 1 hour! ✔ https://www.swanbitcoin.com/welcome?utm_campaign=welcome_to_bitcoin&utm_medium=sponsorship&utm_source=podcast&utm_content=swan_signal_live ► Connect with Swan Bitcoin: ✔ Twitter: https://twitter.com/Swan ✔ Instagram: https://instagram.com/SwanBitcoin ✔ LinkedIn: https://linkedin.com/company/swanbitcoin ✔ Threads: https://www.threads.com/@swanbitcoin ✔ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/SwanBitcoin/ ✔ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@realswanbitcoin

BUY THE REPLAY of the full Thoughtful Money conference here at https://thoughtfulmoney.com/conferenceWell, the Spring Thoughtful Money conference was held online this past weekend and I'm delighted to say the event was a real success.That was due primarily to the amazing line-up of speakers who presented and took live audience Q&A throughout the insight-packed 11-hour day.Lacy Hunt delivered the keynote, followed by Ed Dowd, Luke Gromen, Michael Howell, Melody Wright, Michael Oliver, Stephanie Pomboy & Grant Williams, Brent Johnson, Darius Dale, Matt Taibbi, Judy Shelton & Danielle DiMartino Booth, Andy Schectman, Rick Rule, David Hay, Lyn Alden, New Harbor Financial and Jonathan Wellum. And Jeff Clark provided a bonus video focused on gold & silver mining stocks.For those of you who didn't attend, I thought you'd enjoy hearing some of the conference highlights.You can also lock in your Early Bird ticket price to our Fall 2026 online conference at 0% inflation at https://thoughtfulmoney.com/fall#recession #investing #marketcorrection_____________________________________________ Thoughtful Money LLC is a Registered Investment Advisor Promoter.We produce educational content geared for the individual investor. It's important to note that this content is NOT investment advice, individual or otherwise, nor should be construed as such.We recommend that most investors, especially if inexperienced, should consider benefiting from the direction and guidance of a qualified financial advisor registered with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) or state securities regulators who can develop & implement a personalized financial plan based on a customer's unique goals, needs & risk tolerance.IMPORTANT NOTE: There are risks associated with investing in securities.Investing in stocks, bonds, exchange traded funds, mutual funds, money market funds, and other types of securities involve risk of loss. Loss of principal is possible. Some high risk investments may use leverage, which will accentuate gains & losses. Foreign investing involves special risks, including a greater volatility and political, economic and currency risks and differences in accounting methods.A security's or a firm's past investment performance is not a guarantee or predictor of future investment performance.Thoughtful Money and the Thoughtful Money logo are trademarks of Thoughtful Money LLC.Copyright © 2026 Thoughtful Money LLC. All rights reserved.

War tends to send investors looking for cover. But the go-to safe haven of the past year has been a disappointment since the war in Iran began, and cash has been the better place to hide out.~This episode is sponsored by iTrust Capital~iTrustCapital | Get $100 Funding Reward + No Monthly Fees when you sign up using our custom link! ➜ https://bit.ly/iTrustPaulGuest: Andy Schectman | President & Owner of Miles Franklin Miles Franklin website ➜ https://milesfranklin.com/00:00 Intro00:10 Sponsor: iTrust Capital00:50 Death of The Fear Trade01:15 Sanctions being lifted02:15 XRP and ETH03:00 Rate Hike vs Rate Cut06:15 Will Kevin Warsh deforced to hike?07:30 Asset holders increase causing WGC to act10:30 WGC centralized?11:30 How do they compete with Paxos?14:30 Hyperliquid vs COMEX17:40 TradFi playing catch up?19:00 Tether announces first ever audit22:00 Tether making moves25:00 2026 safe haven trade26:00 LIGHTNING ROUND#Gold #XRP #Bitcoin~Fear Trade vs Bitcoin & Gold

Dr. Robin McCutcheon, Professor of Economics at Marshall University, joins the program to discuss the rapidly shifting global monetary landscape. We examine the ramifications of gold-backed currency systems already implemented by China and Russia and the growing global movement toward commodity-backed monetary systems.We also discuss the widely circulating claim that the United States could move to a gold-backed currency on July 4th, 2026 — a timeline that was publicly discussed on Andy Schectman's podcast with Judy Shelton, former Federal Reserve Chair nominee. If such a shift were to occur, it would represent one of the most significant monetary changes in modern history.The conversation also turns to silver and its dramatically evolving role in the global economy. Historically known primarily as a jewelry metal and secondary monetary asset, silver has become a powerhouse industrial metal. Its critical use in advanced electronics, solar technology, energy systems, and modern manufacturing is fundamentally changing silver's long-standing value proposition.This new reality carries enormous implications for markets and global monetary systems.You can learn more about Dr. McCutcheon — and even attend her complete course lectures — by visiting her website at https://Lync-Sync.com See exclusives and more at https://SarahWestall.Substack.com

See exclusives at https://SarahWestall.Substack.comWhile the world is distracted by war, the real transformation is happening inside the global financial system.Andy Schectman returns for the Friday Night Economic Review to break down the accelerating shift away from traditional banking. Private lending has surged past 15% of the market, taking share directly from banks—and potentially driving recent moves to loosen banking regulations, freeing up over $60 billion in new lending power, while increasing systemic risk.At the same time, private equity is abandoning software and SaaS in favor of hard assets like energy, telecom, physical metals and other hard assets—signaling a major pivot toward infrastructure and control of real-world systems.This is a deep, no-nonsense discussion on where capital is moving, why it matters, and what it signals about the true direction of the global economy.Protect your assets with a company you can trust - Get the private & better price list - Go to https://SarahWestall.com/MilesFranklinLinks and Offers Mentioned in the show:Buy quality at Quince.com/BusinessGame - get free shipping and 365-day returns! Now available in Canada too!Protect your assets with a company you can trust - Get the private & better price list - Go to https://SarahWestall.com/MilesFranklinMUSIC CREDITS: Down to the Wire – Nonstop Producer Series: Broad Media Internet LicenseCopyright Disclaimer Under Section 107 of the Copyright Act 1976, allowance is made for "fair use" for purposes such as criticism, comment, news reporting, teaching, scholarship, and research. Fair use is a use permitted by copyright statute that might otherwise be infringing. Non-profit, educational or personal use tips the balance in favor of fair use.Disclaimer: "As a journalist, I report what significant newsmakers are claiming. I do not have the resources or time to fully investigate all claims. Stories and people interviewed are selected based on relevance, listener requests, and by suggestions of those I highly respect. It is the responsibility of each viewer to evaluate the facts presented and then research each story furtherSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Andy Schectman returns to the Friday Night Economic Review to discuss the unprecedented moves unfolding in the commodity markets. We examine what the major players are doing—and how their strategies are often the opposite of what retail investors are being led to do.We also take a closer look at the silver market and explore how silver may be tracking patterns similar to the recent shift in the palladium market, where industrial demand ultimately reshaped pricing dynamics—a change that may not yet be fully reflected in silver.Be smart, protect your assets with a company you can trust at premiums that respects your value – go to https://SarahWestall.com/MilesFranklin to get access to the private price list.See exclusives and more at https://SarahWestall.Substack.com

TO TAKE ADVANTAGE OF ANDY'S JUNK SILVER OFFER go to https://thoughtfulmoney.com/buygoldThe CME recently lowered margin requirements on gold & silver.And the war in Iran continues to rage, increasing global uncertainty.Are these conditions that will send the price of the precious metals back to new highs?Precious metals expert Andy Schectman, CEO of Miles Franklin, returns to provide his latest update and take audience Q&A.#goldprice #silverprice #preciousmetals_____________________________________________Thoughtful Money LLC is a Registered Investment Advisor Promoter.We produce educational content geared for the individual investor. It's important to note that this content is NOT investment advice, individual or otherwise, nor should be construed as such.We recommend that most investors, especially if inexperienced, should consider benefiting from the direction and guidance of a qualified financial advisor registered with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) or state securities regulators who can develop & implement a personalized financial plan based on a customer's unique goals, needs & risk tolerance.IMPORTANT NOTE: There are risks associated with investing in securities.Investing in stocks, bonds, exchange traded funds, mutual funds, money market funds, and other types of securities involve risk of loss. Loss of principal is possible. Some high risk investments may use leverage, which will accentuate gains & losses. Foreign investing involves special risks, including a greater volatility and political, economic and currency risks and differences in accounting methods.A security's or a firm's past investment performance is not a guarantee or predictor of future investment performance.Thoughtful Money and the Thoughtful Money logo are trademarks of Thoughtful Money LLC.Copyright © 2026 Thoughtful Money LLC. All rights reserved.

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Dr. Robin McCutcheon, Professor of Economics at Marshall University, joins the program to discuss the rapidly shifting global monetary landscape. We examine the ramifications of gold-backed currency systems already implemented by China and Russia and the growing global movement toward commodity-backed monetary systems.We also discuss the widely circulating claim that the United States could move to a gold-backed currency on July 4th, 2026 — a timeline that was publicly discussed on Andy Schectman's podcast with Judy Shelton, former Federal Reserve Chair nominee. If such a shift were to occur, it would represent one of the most significant monetary changes in modern history.The conversation also turns to silver and its dramatically evolving role in the global economy. Historically known primarily as a jewelry metal and secondary monetary asset, silver has become a powerhouse industrial metal. Its critical use in advanced electronics, solar technology, energy systems, and modern manufacturing is fundamentally changing silver's long-standing value proposition.This new reality carries enormous implications for markets and global monetary systems.You can learn more about Dr. McCutcheon — and even attend her complete course lectures — by visiting her website at https://Lync-Sync.comLinks and Offers Mentioned in the show:Buy quality at Quince.com/BusinessGame - get free shipping and 365-day returns! Now available in Canada too!Protect your assets with a company you can trust - Get the private & better price list - Go to https://SarahWestall.com/MilesFranklin
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Andy Schectman returns to the Friday Night Economic Review to discuss the unprecedented moves unfolding in the commodity markets. We examine what the major players are doing—and how their strategies are often the opposite of what retail investors are being led to do.We also take a closer look at the silver market and explore how silver may be tracking patterns similar to the recent shift in the palladium market, where industrial demand ultimately reshaped pricing dynamics—a change that may not yet be fully reflected in silver.Protect your assets with a company you can trust - Get the private & better price list - Go to https://SarahWestall.com/MilesFranklinLinks and Offers Mentioned in the show:Buy quality at Quince.com/BusinessGame - get free shipping and 365-day returns! Now available in Canada too!Protect your assets with a company you can trust - Get the private & better price list - Go to https://SarahWestall.com/MilesFranklin
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Financial expert Andy Schectman, President of Miles Franklin, rejoins me on the Friday Night Economic Review to break down the accelerating shifts in the global economy — and what they mean for you. We begin with the explosive growth of predictive betting markets, focusing on the largest platform, Polymarket, where cumulative wagers have already surpassed a billion dollars in aggregate. What are these markets signaling about political outcomes, economic instability and public sentiment?From there, we examine rising tensions with Iran and the broader geopolitical forces driving the push toward war — and what a regional conflict could mean for energy markets, inflation, and global financial stability. Finally, we turn to the silver market. With tightening supply, mounting industrial demand, and ongoing pressure in the derivatives markets, is a historic squeeze building beneath the surface? This is a wide-ranging, no-nonsense conversation about risk, opportunity, and the structural cracks forming in the global financial system.Be smart, protect your assets with a company you can trust at premiums that respects your value – go to https://SarahWestall.com/MilesFranklin to get access to the private price list.See exclusives and more at https://SarahWestall.Substack.com

TO TAKE ADVANTAGE OF ANDY'S JUNK SILVER OFFER go to https://thoughtfulmoney.com/buygoldIs the correction in gold & silver prices over?Are prices about to rally higher again, or is there more room left to fall farther?Precious metals expert Andy Schectman provides his latest outlook for the precious metals and takes live audience Q&A.#goldprice #silverprice #preciousmetals 0:00 - USA Hockey Win Mention1:52 - Andy's Sweatshirt: Triple-Digit Silver3:19 - Clarification on Shanghai VAT Tax5:23 - Driving Factors of Shanghai Premium9:18 - China's Long-Term Resource Strategy12:42 - Update on Delivery Flows15:45 - Gold Deliveries Analysis19:31 - Silver Withdrawals Exceeding Deliveries23:25 - Potential Sovereign Buyers26:44 - Market Correction Engineering31:19 - Where Withdrawn Metal is Going35:14 - Gold and Silver Rally Outlook39:35 - Luke Gromen's Debt Crisis View44:40 - Gold Revaluation and Dollar Devaluation50:41 - Genius Act and Stablecoins55:58 - Central Bank Digital Currencies1:00:00 - Taxable vs Tax-Advantaged Accounts1:05:33 - Reporting Requirements for Sales1:10:11 - Exclusive Junk Silver Offer Update1:15:22 - Practical Buying Advice_____________________________________________Thoughtful Money LLC is a Registered Investment Advisor Promoter.We produce educational content geared for the individual investor. It's important to note that this content is NOT investment advice, individual or otherwise, nor should be construed as such.We recommend that most investors, especially if inexperienced, should consider benefiting from the direction and guidance of a qualified financial advisor registered with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) or state securities regulators who can develop & implement a personalized financial plan based on a customer's unique goals, needs & risk tolerance.IMPORTANT NOTE: There are risks associated with investing in securities.Investing in stocks, bonds, exchange traded funds, mutual funds, money market funds, and other types of securities involve risk of loss. Loss of principal is possible. Some high risk investments may use leverage, which will accentuate gains & losses. Foreign investing involves special risks, including a greater volatility and political, economic and currency risks and differences in accounting methods.A security's or a firm's past investment performance is not a guarantee or predictor of future investment performance.Thoughtful Money and the Thoughtful Money logo are trademarks of Thoughtful Money LLC.Copyright © 2026 Thoughtful Money LLC. All rights reserved.

See exclusives at https://SarahWestall.Substack.comFinancial expert Andy Schectman, President of Miles Franklin, rejoins me on the Friday Night Economic Review to break down the accelerating shifts in the global economy — and what they mean for you.We begin with the explosive growth of predictive betting markets, focusing on the largest platform, Polymarket, where cumulative wagers have already surpassed a billion dollars in aggregate. What are these markets signaling about political outcomes, economic instability, and public sentiment?From there, we examine rising tensions with Iran and the broader geopolitical forces driving the push toward war — and what a regional conflict could mean for energy markets, inflation, and global financial stability.Finally, we turn to the silver market. With tightening supply, mounting industrial demand, and ongoing pressure in the derivatives markets, is a historic squeeze building beneath the surface?This is a wide-ranging, no-nonsense conversation about risk, opportunity, and the structural cracks forming in the global financial system.Be smart, protect your assets with a company you can trust at premiums that respects your value – go to https://SarahWestall.com/MilesFranklin to get access to the private price list.Links and Offers Mentioned in the show:Buy quality at Quince.com/BusinessGame - get free shipping and 365-day returns! Now available in Canada too!Buy Anti AgingProtect Your Assets with a company you can trust – Get the private price list at https://SarahWestall.com/MilesFranklinMUSIC CREDITS: Down to the Wire – Nonstop Producer Series: Broad Media Internet LicenseCopyright Disclaimer Under Section 107 of the Copyright Act 1976, allowance is made for "fair use" for purposes such as criticism, comment, news reporting, teaching, scholarship, and research. Fair use is a use permitted by copyright statute that might otherwise be infringing. Non-profit, educational or personal use tips the balance in favor of fair use.
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Andy Schectman, President of Miles Franklin, returns to the Friday Night Economic Review to break down the major power shifts now unfolding on the global stage, including what's emerging from Davos and what it actually means for everyday people.We examine the accelerating collapse in the buying power of the U.S. dollar, the broader monetary instability facing the United States and the world, and why traditional financial assumptions are rapidly breaking down. Andy explains why gold and silver are quickly becoming essential assets to hedge against an increasingly chaotic economic reality. This is a grounded, reality-based conversation about where the global financial system is headed, what risks most people are underestimating, and how to think strategically about protecting wealth in a period of systemic transition.You can learn how to protect your assets and get the private price list at https://SarahWestall.com/MilesFranklinProtect your assets with a company you can trust – Get the private & better price list – Go tohttps://SarahWestall.com/MilesFranklinSee exclusives and more at https://SarahWestall.Substack.com

See exclusives and more at https://SarahWestall.Substack.comAndy Schectman, President of Miles Franklin, returns to the Friday Night Economic Review to break down the major power shifts now unfolding on the global stage, including what's emerging from Davos and what it actually means for everyday people.We examine the accelerating collapse in the buying power of the U.S. dollar, the broader monetary instability facing the United States and the world, and why traditional financial assumptions are rapidly breaking down. Andy explains why gold and silver are quickly becoming essential assets to hedge against an increasingly chaotic economic reality.This is a grounded, reality-based conversation about where the global financial system is headed, what risks most people are underestimating, and how to think strategically about protecting wealth in a period of systemic transition.You can learn how to protect your assets and get the private price list at https://SarahWestall.com/MilesFranklinLinks and Offers Mentioned in the show:Protect your assets with a company you can trust - Get the private & better price list - Go to https://SarahWestall.com/MilesFranklinNative Path Collagen - Superb quality collagen peptide below retail prices in this special offer: explorenativepath.com/SarahBuy quality at Quince.com/BusinessGame - get free shipping and 365-day returns! Now available in Canada too!MUSIC CREDITS: Down to the Wire – Nonstop Producer Series: Broad Media Internet LicenseCopyright Disclaimer Under Section 107 of the Copyright Act 1976, allowance is made for "fair use" for purposes such as criticism, comment, news reporting, teaching, scholarship, and research. Fair use is a use permitted by copyright statute that might otherwise be infringing. Non-profit, educational or personal use tips the balance in favor of fair use.Disclaimer: "As a journalist, I report what significant newsmakers are claiming. I do not have the resources or time to fully investigate all claims. Stories and people interviewed are selected based on relevance, listener requests, and by suggestions of those I highly respect. It is the responsibility of each viewer to evaluate the facts presented and then research each story furtherSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Gold hits record highs as analysts argue gold and Bitcoin work better together than as rivals. Bitcoin lags metals short term, but supporters see long-term upside alongside gold stability.~This episode is sponsored by Tangem~Tangem ➜ https://bit.ly/TangemPBNUse Code: "PBN" for Additional Discounts!Guest: Andy Schectman | President & Owner of Miles Franklin Miles Franklin website ➜ https://milesfranklin.com/00:00 Intro00:10 Sponsor: Tangem00:50 Scott Bessent: “dont panic”02:00 Can Metals Mania sustain?04:45 Weaponizing the Treasury06:45 Will the dollar lose reserve status?11:20 Tokenized Silver coming soon?12:45 Elites lost the publics trust16:40 Sell Bitcoin for metals?19:30 Chamath Palihapitiya The trade of 2026 (copper?)21:00 Physical Copper gone?23:00 Outro#Crypto #Bitcoin #gold~Global Panic Pumps Gold

Protect Your Retirement with a PHYSICAL Gold and/or Silver IRA https://www.sgtreportgold.com/ CALL( 877) 646-5347 - You Can Trust Noble Gold Paper Silver cannot stop the unrelenting demand for PHYSICAL silver, and as I've noted many times you can't build the future with paper silver, a lesson the criminal bankers are beginning to understand. China is playing the long game in a Sun Tzu Art of War sort of way hoarding one of the world's most precious, useful and tangible precious metals. The owner of Miles Franklin Andy Schectman returns to SGT Report with the receipts regarding one of the biggest short squeezes in human history. Thanks for tuning in. Your silver stacking links are below! SD Bullion: Free Shipping on orders over $499 https://sdbullion.com/gold-silver-ira?utm_source=sgtreport Andy's team at Miles Franklin can help you too: https://milesfranklin.com/ https://rumble.com/embed/v71xpq2/?pub=2peuz

Andy Schectman returns to the Friday Night Economic Review to break down the accelerating signs of global economic warfare. We examine China's latest moves to control the silver market, the strategic implications of its deepening ties with Saudi Arabia and other key players, and why these developments signal far more than routine trade realignments. This is not speculation — it's a coordinated shift in power structures that few are willing to discuss publicly. If you want to understand what's really happening beneath the headlines, this is a conversation you need to hear.Protect your assets with a company you can trust - Get the private & better price list - Go tohttps://SarahWestall.com/MilesFranklinSign up for my newsletter, see exclusives and more at SarahWestall.Substack.comLinks and Offers Mentioned in the show:Native Path Collagen - Superb quality collagen peptide below retail prices in this special offer: explorenativepath.com/SarahBuy quality at Quince.com/BusinessGame - get free shipping and 365-day returns! Now available in Canada too!MUSIC CREDITS: Down to the Wire – Nonstop Producer Series: Broad Media Internet License
Copyright Disclaimer Under Section 107 of the Copyright Act 1976, allowance is made for "fair use" for purposes such as criticism, comment, news reporting, teaching, scholarship, and research. Fair use is a use permitted by copyright statute that might otherwise be infringing. Non-profit, educational or personal use tips the balance in favor of fair use.
Disclaimer: "As a journalist, I report what significant newsmakers are claiming. I do not have the resources or time to fully investigate all claims. Stories and people interviewed are selected based on relevance, listener requests, and by suggestions of those I highly respect. It is the responsibility of each viewer to evaluate the facts presented and then research each story furtherSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

TO TAKE ADVANTAGE OF ANDY'S JUNK SILVER OFFER go to https://thoughtfulmoney.com/buygoldAfter hitting an all-time high of $83/oz in the futures market a week ago, silver has fallen down to $72/oz as of the time of this writing.Did the silver price boom just peak?Could we see a vicious plunge in price from here, as we did during the previous price peaks in 1980 and 2011?Or, are things truly different this time? And are new record highs lying ahead in 2026?In today's livestream Andy Schectman, CEO of precious metals dealer Miles Franklin, joined us to share his thoughts as well as take live audience Q&A.You can watch the replay here. But first an important reminder…In celebration of silver's run, Andy is kindly offering an exclusive discount to the Thoughtful Money audience:While supplies last, he's willing to sell us junk silver at $1.35 above spot.NOTE: this is higher than his previous offer to sell at $1 below spot, due to the recent CME margin hikes.If you'd like to take him up on this offer, or talk with him & his staff about any other questions/needs you have regarding buying or storing precious metals, just fill out the short form at https://thoughtfulmoney.com/buygold#goldprice #silverprice #junksilver_____________________________________________Thoughtful Money LLC is a Registered Investment Advisor Promoter.We produce educational content geared for the individual investor. It's important to note that this content is NOT investment advice, individual or otherwise, nor should be construed as such.We recommend that most investors, especially if inexperienced, should consider benefiting from the direction and guidance of a qualified financial advisor registered with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) or state securities regulators who can develop & implement a personalized financial plan based on a customer's unique goals, needs & risk tolerance.IMPORTANT NOTE: There are risks associated with investing in securities.Investing in stocks, bonds, exchange traded funds, mutual funds, money market funds, and other types of securities involve risk of loss. Loss of principal is possible. Some high risk investments may use leverage, which will accentuate gains & losses. Foreign investing involves special risks, including a greater volatility and political, economic and currency risks and differences in accounting methods.A security's or a firm's past investment performance is not a guarantee or predictor of future investment performance.Thoughtful Money and the Thoughtful Money logo are trademarks of Thoughtful Money LLC.Copyright © 2025 Thoughtful Money LLC. All rights reserved.

Andy Schectman, President of Miles Franklin, rejoins the program to break down the explosive surge in silver prices — and the unmistakable signs of manipulation now appearing across global markets.As silver pushes into a new phase of volatility, Andy explains what is really driving the move, who's behind the suppression patterns, and why the disconnect between physical demand and paper pricing is becoming impossible to hide. We explore what this emerging pressure means not only for silver investors, but for industries dependent on silver, the global supply chain, and the stability of the world economy. We also cover the most important economic news affecting your savings, purchasing power, and financial future — including signals that the mainstream media is ignoring.Protect your assets with a company you can trust – Get the private & better price list – Go to https://SarahWestall.com/MilesFranklinSee exclusives and more at https://SarahWestall.Substack.com

TO TAKE ADVANTAGE OF ANDY'S OFFER ON SILVER, go to thoughtfulmoney.com/buygoldThe silver breakout continues, with the futures price now above $66/oz.Can it hit $75/oz soon? How about $100/oz?Precious metals Andy Schectman will share his latest outlook on silver and what's going on with precious metals demand & supply. He'll also take live audience Q&A.#silverprice #goldprice #preciousmetals _____________________________________________Thoughtful Money LLC is a Registered Investment Advisor Promoter.We produce educational content geared for the individual investor. It's important to note that this content is NOT investment advice, individual or otherwise, nor should be construed as such.We recommend that most investors, especially if inexperienced, should consider benefiting from the direction and guidance of a qualified financial advisor registered with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) or state securities regulators who can develop & implement a personalized financial plan based on a customer's unique goals, needs & risk tolerance.IMPORTANT NOTE: There are risks associated with investing in securities.Investing in stocks, bonds, exchange traded funds, mutual funds, money market funds, and other types of securities involve risk of loss. Loss of principal is possible. Some high risk investments may use leverage, which will accentuate gains & losses. Foreign investing involves special risks, including a greater volatility and political, economic and currency risks and differences in accounting methods.A security's or a firm's past investment performance is not a guarantee or predictor of future investment performance.Thoughtful Money and the Thoughtful Money logo are trademarks of Thoughtful Money LLC.Copyright © 2025 Thoughtful Money LLC. All rights reserved.

TO BUY GOLD & SILVER, go to thoughtfulmoney.com/buygoldAs of this morning, silver futures have broken out to a new all-time high above $59/oz.What's driving this fresh price breakout?And how high could silver go?Will Wall Street soon start believing $100/oz silver is likely?In this morning's livestream, I talked about all these questions with precious metals expert Andy Schectman - plus a number of other key related topics.To hear it all, click here or on the video below.FYI: if you're looking to purchase bullion online, Thoughtful Money recommends Miles Franklin, co-founded, owned and operated by Andy. The firm has been in operation since 1989, and is a full-service precious metals broker with a mission to educate the masses on the benefits & principles of sound money and deliver fair pricing.Given the important of the partnership between Thoughtful Money and his firm, Andy himself has offered to give Thoughtful Money followers the “white glove” treatment. So if you're interested in learning more about their services, fill out the very short form at thoughtfulmoney.com.buygold and Andy or one of his lieutenants will give you personal attention, answer all your questions and work to get you the products that best meets your needs at the best price they're able to.#goldprice #silverprice #preciousmetals _____________________________________________Thoughtful Money LLC is a Registered Investment Advisor Promoter.We produce educational content geared for the individual investor. It's important to note that this content is NOT investment advice, individual or otherwise, nor should be construed as such.We recommend that most investors, especially if inexperienced, should consider benefiting from the direction and guidance of a qualified financial advisor registered with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) or state securities regulators who can develop & implement a personalized financial plan based on a customer's unique goals, needs & risk tolerance.IMPORTANT NOTE: There are risks associated with investing in securities.Investing in stocks, bonds, exchange traded funds, mutual funds, money market funds, and other types of securities involve risk of loss. Loss of principal is possible. Some high risk investments may use leverage, which will accentuate gains & losses. Foreign investing involves special risks, including a greater volatility and political, economic and currency risks and differences in accounting methods.A security's or a firm's past investment performance is not a guarantee or predictor of future investment performance.Thoughtful Money and the Thoughtful Money logo are trademarks of Thoughtful Money LLC.Copyright © 2025 Thoughtful Money LLC. All rights reserved.

TO BUY SILVER & GOLD, contact Andy's firm at info@milesfranklin.comThe precious metals appear to have recovered from their recent pullback as gold futures vaulted over $4,200/oz today while silver futures surpassed $53/oz.So, is the precious metals rally back on?I asked this question to Andy Schectman in today's livestream. He think it very well may be.We discuss this plus a host of other PM-related topics. To hear it all, click here or on the video below.FYI: if you're looking to purchase bullion online, Thoughtful Money recommends Miles Franklin, co-founded, owned and operated by Andy. The firm has been in operation since 1989, and is a full-service precious metals broker with a mission to educate the masses on the benefits & principles of sound money and deliver fair pricing.Given the important of the partnership between Thoughtful Money and his firm, Andy himself has offered to give Thoughtful Money followers the “white glove” treatment. So if you're interested in learning more about their services, email them directly at info@milesfranklin.com and Andy or one of his lieutenants will give you personal attention, answer all your questions and work to get you the products that best meets your needs at the best possible price.#goldprice #silver #preciousmetals 00:00:00 — Is the rally back on? — initial take00:02:53 — How the price was knocked down (overnight dump, low liquidity)00:03:38 — Who bought the dip (Bank of America, Morgan Stanley)00:08:35 — Concern: inventory squeeze — intro to supply question00:09:56 — Tether and stablecoin buying of gold explained00:11:19 — Retail premiums and US Mint supply issues00:13:53 — Thesis: revaluing gold to devalue the dollar and reshore manufacturing00:18:01 — Kystan USD stablecoin backed by gold — broader trend00:20:22 — Tether at mining summit / disintermediation of miners00:23:14 — Silver as a strategic battleground (industrials vs investors vs states)00:24:32 — Silver added to US critical minerals list — implications00:26:04 — Primary silver production challenges; byproduct supply issues00:28:13 — Will silver become an heirloom metal again?00:38:44 — Shanghai futures, Russia, Hong Kong vaults — repo facility theory00:46:04 — Institutional positioning: $96M GLD call block (December bets)00:52:16 — User questions: selling bullion — process overview01:00:16 — Shipping & insurance details (USPS vs FedEx; insurance limits)01:06:24 — Confiscation risk discussion — likelihood and institutional focus_____________________________________________ Thoughtful Money LLC is a Registered Investment Advisor Promoter.We produce educational content geared for the individual investor. It's important to note that this content is NOT investment advice, individual or otherwise, nor should be construed as such.We recommend that most investors, especially if inexperienced, should consider benefiting from the direction and guidance of a qualified financial advisor registered with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) or state securities regulators who can develop & implement a personalized financial plan based on a customer's unique goals, needs & risk tolerance.IMPORTANT NOTE: There are risks associated with investing in securities.Investing in stocks, bonds, exchange traded funds, mutual funds, money market funds, and other types of securities involve risk of loss. Loss of principal is possible. Some high risk investments may use leverage, which will accentuate gains & losses. Foreign investing involves special risks, including a greater volatility and political, economic and currency risks and differences in accounting methods.A security's or a firm's past investment performance is not a guarantee or predictor of future investment performance.Thoughtful Money and the Thoughtful Money logo are trademarks of Thoughtful Money LLC.Copyright © 2025 Thoughtful Money LLC. All rights reserved.