Podcasts about commodities

Oct 10, 2025 – What if the U.S. stock market's record-breaking concentration is secretly propping up the entire Treasury market? Jim Puplava sits down with Doomberg to explore this precarious link and the high-stakes economic war with China...

Oct 10, 2025 – Are resource stocks the next big wave investors can't afford to miss? In this lively interview, Jim Puplava and Larry McDonald dissect the explosive rise of natural resources—gold, silver, copper, and uranium—outperforming...

Oct 10, 2025 – Is the market rally fading? Mish Schneider joins Jim Puplava to decode warning signs in retail, banks, and transports using her "Economic Modern Family." Dive into risks, AI, and gold's surge. Listen for key insights!

In this week's Digging In, we bring to you a discussion with Harrison Pittman that took place during this year's Commodity Conference. Harrison is the Director of the National Agricultural Law Center in Fayetteville, Arkansas. The center is the nation's leading source of research and information related to agricultural and food law. Harrison is a frequent presenter on the farm bill, water law, and environmental law. This discussion focuses heavily on the MAHA movement and pesticides as two of the big legal issues for agriculture. Subscribe wherever you listen to podcasts to have Digging In sent directly to your smart device each time it's released! Host: Janet Adkison, Missouri Farm Bureau Director of Public Affairs Guest: Harrison Pittman, Director National Agricultural Law Center Producer: Jacob King, Missouri Farm Bureau Video & Audio Media Specialist

HEADLINE: Commodities Rise and UK Flag Controversy: French Weather, Market Trends, and British Politics GUEST NAME: Simon Constable SUMMARY: John Batchelor speaks with Simon Constable about key commodities like copper up 16% and steel up 15% signaling strong economic demand. Coffee prices remain very high at 52% increase. The conversation addresses French political turmoil, though non-citizens cannot vote. In the UK, the St. George's flag has become highly controversial, viewed by some as associated with racism, unlike the Union Jack. This flag controversy reflects a desire among segments like the white working class to assert English identity. 1913 OXFORD AND THE COTSWOLDS

HEADLINE: Commodities Rise and UK Flag Controversy: French Weather, Market Trends, and British Politics GUEST NAME: Simon Constable SUMMARY: John Batchelor speaks with Simon Constable about key commodities like copper up 16% and steel up 15% signaling strong economic demand. Coffee prices remain very high at 52% increase. The conversation addresses French political turmoil, though non-citizens cannot vote. In the UK, the St. George's flag has become highly controversial, viewed by some as associated with racism, unlike the Union Jack. This flag controversy reflects a desire among segments like the white working class to assert English identity.

Oct 9, 2025 – Gold and silver hit record highs—is this the end or just a pause before another surge? CPM Group's Jeff Christian joins Cris Sheridan to unpack what's driving the rally and whether more gains could be ahead for precious metals investors...

Stijn Schmitz welcomes Josh Young to the show. Josh Young is Chief Investment Officer & Founder, Bison Interests. The podcast delves into a comprehensive discussion about the oil and gas markets, commodity cycles, and investment opportunities. Young provides a compelling thesis for oil and natural gas, centered on significant global underinvestment in exploration and production over the past decade. He argues that the current market sentiment is overwhelmingly bearish, which paradoxically creates an attractive investment opportunity. The fundamental driver of his bullish stance is the persistent 1% annual demand growth for oil, which has remained consistent despite predictions of decline due to electric vehicles and alternative energy. Regarding supply dynamics, Young highlights the dramatic reduction in exploration and capital expenditures in the oil and gas sector. He notes that global oil production investments have dropped from around $900 billion annually to approximately $500 billion, with exploration expenditures becoming a tiny fraction of previous levels. This underinvestment, combined with natural field decline rates, suggests a potential supply crunch in the coming years. Young is equally optimistic about natural gas, citing growing demand from data centers and liquefied natural gas (LNG) export facilities. He sees potential for significant price appreciation driven by increasing demand and limited new production capacity. In the equity markets, Young finds the most attractive opportunities in small-cap oil producers and, particularly, oil services companies. He emphasizes that surviving services companies are exceptionally well-managed and can be purchased at significant discounts to replacement cost, often with attractive free cash flow yields. Drawing parallels with the precious metals sector, Young sees similar market dynamics emerging in oil and other commodities. He believes the current market setup resembles previous commodity cycles, where intense pessimism precedes substantial price appreciation. To share his insights, Young has launched a newsletter called Bison Insights, where he provides structured investment ideas and analysis in the energy and commodities space.

Gold, silver and copper all hitting new highs, but one commodity has yet to participate in the rally. Lululemon's founder says the company is in a nosedive. Plus, could the government take a stake in another rare earths company? Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

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Justin Wales, Head of Legal for the Americas at Crypto.com, and author of The Crypto Legal Handbook visits the show to provide his unique perspective on pivoting from a career in Constitutional Law, including work on high-profile appellate cases like the Obergefell gay marriage decision, to becoming a trailblazer in crypto law and blockchain technology.  He shares his serendipitous journey stemming from a law school article that launched his legal career and his subsequent deep dive into crypto, sparked by WikiLeaks accepting Bitcoin donations. The discussion covers the evolution of his practice to one of the first successful crypto legal groups at a large law firm. Justin emphasizes the necessity for any lawyer in the space to use the technology and become a generalist to navigate the multi-jurisdictional and rapidly evolving industry.  Finally, the conversation touches on the critical distinction between centralized finance (CeFi) and decentralized finance (DeFi), and his outlook that crypto's infrastructure will ultimately serve as the underpinning for future advancements like Artificial Intelligence (AI) and the Internet of Things (IoT). Episode Highlights:  * Justin's start in Constitutional Law, beginning with a law school paper on unconscionable cruise ship employment contracts that led to Supreme Court brief writing.  * The shift to crypto law: WikiLeaks and Bitcoin's role in it introduced Justin to blockchain technology.  * Building a pioneering crypto legal practice at a large firm in the early days (2013-2015).  * Why the best in-house lawyers, especially in a cutting-edge field like crypto, need to be generalists, not hyper-specialized.  * The inspiration and philosophy behind writing The Crypto Legal Handbook—creating an affordable, regularly updated, and candid resource for students and practitioners.  * Advice for aspiring crypto lawyers today: the field is more mature and requires blending traditional financial regulatory expertise with an industry-wide approach.  * The fundamental distinction between Centralized Finance (CeFi) and the legally complex, more innovative world of Decentralized Finance (DeFi).  * Rule #1 for Crypto Lawyers: Why you must use the technology and the risks of lawyers who are frozen in time with their technical understanding.  * High-level overview of US policy efforts to regulate crypto, including the GENIUS Act (Stablecoins) and the Clarity Act (Securities vs. Commodities regulation).  * Justin's crystal ball: The long-term view that crypto infrastructure will eventually become an unseen layer beneath the rise of AI agents and IoT.   Things We Talk About in this Episode    * Book: The Crypto Legal Handbook by Justin Wales  * Book: Read Write Own by Chris Dixon  * JustinWales.com (for more information on the book and author)  

with Derek Macpherson, Executive Chairman & Sam Pelaez, President & CEO of Olive Resource CapitalRecording date: 7th September 2025Olive Resource Capital delivered exceptional returns in September 2025, posting gains of 38-39% for the month and bringing year-to-date performance to 121%. The results significantly outpaced major commodity benchmarks, with both the GDX gold ETF and COPEX copper ETF gaining 20% during the same period.Executive Chairman Derek Macpherson and President Sam Pelaez attribute the outperformance to strategic positioning ahead of what they characterize as an emerging commodity bull market. Despite allocating only half of assets to precious metals, the fund achieved returns comparable to dedicated gold investment products while maintaining broader commodity exposure.A critical market dynamic highlighted during their discussion involves the relationship between equity and commodity performance. Gold equities outperformed the underlying commodity by approximately 4x in both August and September, with stocks gaining 20% monthly while gold itself advanced 5-7%. This pattern typically signals fresh capital entering the sector from generalist investors outside traditional commodity circles.The capital raising environment supports this assessment. Over $1 billion flowed into the sector in a single week, primarily toward pre-production projects. Financings exceeding $100 million generally indicate institutional participation, reflecting the capital-intensive nature of mining development.Management believes the bull market remains in early stages—approximately the "third inning" using a baseball analogy. Key drivers include central bank buying and US dollar weakness, with gold approaching $4,000 per ounce. Notably, the market has not yet exhibited the speculative excess characteristic of late-cycle behavior.The investment strategy focuses on continuous position reassessment rather than mechanical profit-taking. Management argues that companies posting strong results may actually be cheaper on a relative basis after gains, given improved fundamentals and higher commodity prices. They cite K92 Mining as an example: purchased at $6 with an initial $15 target, the stock now trades at $18 but may still be undervalued given doubled gold prices and significantly higher sector valuations.Sign up for Crux Investor: https://cruxinvestor.com

Interview with Brian Miller, Director & CEO of Astra ExplorationOur previous interview: https://www.cruxinvestor.com/posts/astra-exploration-astr-gold-silver-project-drilling-commences-2262Recording date: 6th October 2025Astra Exploration has positioned itself as one of the more compelling junior exploration stories in the current precious metals bull market, combining proven high-grade mineralization, significant expansion potential, sophisticated backing, and immediate drilling catalysts at its La Manchuria gold-silver project in Argentina.The investment case rests on exceptional initial drill results that delivered 35 g/t gold with 8,300 g/t silver and over 200 g/t gold in separate intervals, all within 100 meters of surface. These results validated a reinterpreted geological model developed by head of exploration Diego Guido, who worked on the property 20 years earlier and recognized that previous operators had missed the high-grade feeder zones at depth by focusing exclusively on shallow bulk-tonnage potential. With over 20,000 meters of historical drilling providing a robust data foundation, Astra's technical team identified an opportunity that had been hiding in plain sight.The company's capital structure distinguishes it within the junior exploration space. Michael Gentile, a respected mining investor, holds approximately 17% after participating in multiple financing rounds since his initial $1 million investment in 2022. Together with management and a consortium of cornerstone investors, insiders control 75% of shares, leaving just 25% in public float. This concentration signals strong conviction from sophisticated investors who have conducted thorough due diligence, though it also creates liquidity constraints and potential for amplified volatility in both directions.Immediate catalysts emerge from the 10,000-meter dual-rig drill program launching in October 2025. One rig will systematically expand known mineralization along strike and at depth, where success should incrementally build confidence in the system's scale and continuity. The second rig will test previously unexplored regional targets, offering blue-sky discovery potential that CEO Brian Miller describes as "a game changer" capable of taking the company "to a whole new level." Initial results are expected by year-end 2025, with steady news flow through mid-2026 providing multiple re-rating opportunities.Management's capital efficiency discipline and shareholder alignment deserve emphasis. The team worked without pay for 13 months during the La Manchuria acquisition rather than dilute shareholders in a challenging market environment. This approach—prioritizing per-share value creation over aggressive growth—contrasts sharply with the capital-destructive behavior common among junior explorers and positions Astra to benefit as the exploration funding cycle develops.The macro backdrop appears increasingly favorable. Gold at record highs and silver approaching $50 per ounce generate substantial producer free cash flow that must eventually flow toward reserve replacement and exploration. While Miller acknowledges that this cycle "has been much slower to develop" than historical patterns, the direction of travel seems clear: cash-rich producers need quality exploration assets, and companies with proven teams, high-grade discoveries, and near-term catalysts should command premium valuations.Risks remain substantial. Exploration is inherently uncertain—even well-conceived programs can disappoint. The tight float could amplify downside volatility on negative news as readily as it might magnify gains on success. Commodity price corrections would impact both discovery value and strategic acquisition premiums. Investors should approach Astra as a high-conviction, high-volatility opportunity appropriate only for risk capital allocated to the exploration segment, with position sizing reflecting both the asymmetric upside potential and the meaningful probability of capital loss inherent in discovery-stage ventures.View Astra Exploration's company profile: https://www.cruxinvestor.com/companies/astra-explorationSign up for Crux Investor: https://cruxinvestor.com

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Oct 7, 2025 – What powers our digital world? Journalist Guillaume Pitron reveals the hidden costs—rare metals, energy-guzzling data centers, and global supply chains—behind emails, AI, and streaming in The Dark Cloud. Listen and see tech differently...

David Botset examines investor bullishness in international and commodity ETFs, with tech leading recent ETF inflows as well. Gold has seen particular concentration and recently broke the $4,000 level for the first time. David says that 2025 ETF inflows could hit $1T this month.======== Schwab Network ========Empowering every investor and trader, every market day. Subscribe to the Market Minute newsletter - https://schwabnetwork.com/subscribeDownload the iOS app - https://apps.apple.com/us/app/schwab-network/id1460719185Download the Amazon Fire Tv App - https://www.amazon.com/TD-Ameritrade-Network/dp/B07KRD76C7Watch on Sling - https://watch.sling.com/1/asset/191928615bd8d47686f94682aefaa007/watchWatch on Vizio - https://www.vizio.com/en/watchfreeplus-exploreWatch on DistroTV - https://www.distro.tv/live/schwab-network/Follow us on X – https://twitter.com/schwabnetworkFollow us on Facebook – https://www.facebook.com/schwabnetworkFollow us on LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/company/schwab-network/ About Schwab Network - https://schwabnetwork.com/about

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From the FBI's endless smoke-and-mirrors to unanswered questions about assassination attempts, leaked documents, and the Epstein files, America is drowning in corruption—and the answers keep disappearing. FBI missteps, the weaponization of government agencies, and political chaos leave citizens asking: Where is the accountability? Where is the truth? From Cash Patel's security detail drama to the firing of trainees over “political signage,” it's clear that the story is always the same—just the characters change. Today, we bring you Vince Lanci, gold and silver market oracle, finance professor, and founder of Echobay Partners. With 30 years of experience navigating commodities, global markets, and U.S. economic turbulence, Vince delivers his uncensored take on the U.S. economy, BRICS, and the future of precious metals. From de-dollarization efforts and shifting global alliances to inflation pressures and U.S. debt spiraling past $34 trillion, Vince will highlight the economic signals most investors are overlooking—and what it all means for protecting your wealth in 2025 and beyond. We'll also examine the political rot and corruption gripping America: suppressed intelligence about Ukrainian concerns over the Biden family, Jack Smith's DOJ spying on GOP senators, and Portland PD advising ANTIFA on evading federal troops. The depth of government rot is staggering—but today, we cut through the smoke and mirrors, exposing the patterns and asking the questions no one else will.

This week on the Trading Justice Podcast, Mark and Matt ask a big question: is the bull just getting started? Matt kicks things off with a deep technical breakdown of the S&P 500, including wave counts, intraday setups, and how to assess momentum versus overextension. Then Mark lays out his Top 5 Bullish Pillars for the Next 12 Months—from resilient earnings to the AI supercycle to global liquidity—and why he believes the foundation for the bull run remains strong heading into year-end. We close with Stock It or Drop It, breaking down AMD, Microsoft, Micron, Nike, and A&F, followed by Coaches Corner where the guys tackle questions on the government shutdown and spotting shifting volatility at the top of trends. Highlights: - Market Skyline: Wave 3 analysis, overextension vs. momentum, intraday setups under 6,800 - 5 Bullish Pillars: Earnings power, AI narrative, global liquidity, seasonality, capital flows - Stock It or Drop It: AMD, MU, MSFT, NKE, ANF — tactical vs. long-term reads - Coaches Corner: Government shutdown impact + spotting volatility shifts

Oct 6, 2025 – Are record-high markets making your IRA balloon—and your tax worries grow? Jim Puplava and Crystal Colbert break down how market surges impact IRAs, explore Roth conversions, and share smart tax-saving strategies for retirees...

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The farmer lifestyle has many benefits, but some put those in the industry at risk for mental health challenges with isolation, economic stressors and dependence on many things outside of their control. We look at ways to watch for signs and provide ways to assist.

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Build Confidence & Consistency in Trading with Diana Perkins & Forex Coach Andrew Mitchem  Podcast: Find out more about Blueberry Markets – Click Here Find out more about my Online Video Forex Course Book a Call with Andrew or one of his team now Click Here to Attend my Free Masterclass #608: Build Confidence & Consistency in Trading with Diana Perkins & Forex Coach Andrew Mitchem In this video: 00:31 – My trading chat with Diana Perkins. 00:56 – Andrew & Diana trade different markets but share a common philosophy. 04:15 – Risk management and psychology. 05:27 – Removing the hype around trading. 13:15 – Lot size, risk, demo and live trading. 19:14 – Technical trading and News Trading. 22:05 – Trading FX, Metals, Indices, Cryptos and Commodities. 25:15 – Using currency Strength and Weakness. 27:07 – Fitting trading around your lifestyle. 32:05 – Enjoy your trading. 38:20 – Trading via a Prop firm. 39:25 – Knowing that you have the knowledge to trade for yourself. 42:22 – Contact Diana Andrew Mitchem One of the best ways for you to learn how to trade properly is to listen to conversations between experienced traders. So today I've got something really special for you. Just yesterday I had a chat with Diana Perkins from Trading with Diana. We trade different markets, but we both share the same philosophy, and it's going to help you massively. Andrew Mitchem Let's get into that more right now. My trading chat with Diana Perkins. Andrew Mitchem Hey traders, Andrew here at The Forex Trading Coach with video and podcast number 608. For 40 minutes you're going to get absolute gold with my interview with Diana Perkins. Let's start straight away. Everybody, it's Andrew Mitchem here at The Forex Trading Coach. Absolutely thrilled today to be joined by Diana Perkins from Trading with Diana. Welcome along, Diana. Nice to see you so much. Diana Perkins, CPA And thank you for having me. Andrew & Diana trade different markets but share a common philosophy. Andrew Mitchem Awesome. Well, look, we got put together because I think someone thought that we would have a great education and insight to help people, because although we do slightly different things, I think our philosophy of trading and helping people is something that will align really well for people watching and listening to this. So maybe first of all, Diana, if you could introduce yourself, who you are and what you do. Diana Perkins, CPA Absolutely, and I agree with the person who connected us. I'm really excited for this conversation. So, Diana Perkins, I'm the founder of Trading with Diana, which is an educational platform where I teach everyday people how to trade the market with confidence. I do this through workshops, personalized coaching, and newsletters, and it's honestly the best part of my day. I spent a good part of my career trading and mentoring and coaching others in the space, and recently launched my own business so I can do this full time. Andrew Mitchem Awesome, awesome. So, when you coach people, what kind of markets do you generally look at? What do you help them with? Diana Perkins, CPA Yeah, it's typically the US equity market and we're focused on stocks, ETFs, you know, some index funds and, for a small subset—although it's growing—options trading, which I don't normally market. But I did used to be a professional options trader. I love it. There's so much that you can do with stock options. So focus in those areas. But it's really all market conditions, which brings up—I actually just spoke with a trader this morning about that—just looking almost, you know, the last nine months in review, but all different market conditions across all different sectors. It's really a flexible approach. And you'll hear me say that investing, it's very individual. Andrew Mitchem You know, I was reading your background about how you started when you were young with charging—I think it was the inter...

Oct 3, 2025 – Are the “Mag 7” tech giants losing ground to the “Shiny 7” metals and mining stocks? Financial Sense Newshour's Jim Puplava and Jim Welsh at Macro Tides examine Wall Street's record highs, the broadening bull market...

We close out our Catching Up On Climate series this week with Dave Ernsberger & Mark Eramo, Co-Presidents of S&P Global Commodity Insights and Members of S&P Global's Executive Leadership Team. David Greely sits down with Dave and Mark to catch up on the state of U.S. policy and the global discussion on energy, climate, and sustainability after New York City Climate Week – and where we're heading next.

  This weekend's KE Report dives into two overlooked corners of the resource market. First, we sit down with Brian Leni, who shares why rotating...

Oct 3, 2025 – Jordan Roy-Byrne breaks down the historic breakout from a 13-year cup and handle pattern, the crucial signal of gold outperforming the traditional 60/40 portfolio, and the impact of central bank buying and de-dollarization...

Former OMB Director Mick Mulvaney breaks down the shutdown showdown and its market impact—plus what the next key dates are for both sides. Warren Pies of 3Fourteen Research weighs in on the oil-versus-gold trade. TD Cowen's Andrew Charles explains fresh moves in the restaurant space and why some brands are lagging with younger consumers. Our Contessa Brewer covers the bounce in sports betting stocks. Plus, Neil Dutta of Renaissance Macro looks ahead to the key economic catalysts on the horizon. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

DwD 0730:  Mental Bandwidth - A Limited and Vital Commodity on Track  Ben discusses the limited but essential resource of mental bandwidth when on track.  The more you can convert to subconscious / muscle memory, the better you can perform on track and the more that you can respond to faster and better.   Did we miss something?  Please let us know at GarageHeroesInTraining@gmail.com  A link to the episode is: https://tinyurl.com/MentalBandWidth We hope you enjoy this episode! If you would like to help grow our podcast and high-performance driving and racing: You can subscribe to our podcast on the podcast provider of your choice, including the Apple podcast app, Google music, Amazon, YouTube, etc. Also, if you could give our podcast a (5-star?) rating, that we would appreciate very much.  Even better, a podcast review would help us to grow the passion and sport of high performance driving and we would appreciate it. Best regards, Vicki, Jennifer, Ben, Alan, Jeremy, and Bill Hosts of the Garage Heroes in Training Podcast and Garage Heroes in Training racing team drivers We hope you enjoy this episode! If you would like to help grow our podcast and high-performance driving and racing: You can subscribe to our podcast on the podcast provider of your choice, including the Apple podcast app, Google music, Amazon, YouTube, etc. Also, if you could give our podcast a (5-star?) rating, that we would appreciate very much.  Even better, a podcast review would help us to grow the passion and sport of high performance driving and we would appreciate it. Money saving tips: 1)  Enter code "GHIT" for a 10% discount code to all our listeners during the checkout process at https://candelaria-racing.com/ for a Sentinel system to capture and broadcast live video and telemetry. 2)  Enter the code “ghitlikesapex!” when you order and Apex Pro system from https://apextrackcoach.com/ and you will receive a free Windshield Suction Cup Mount for the system, a savings of $40. 3)  Need a fix of some Garage Heroes in Training swag for unknown reasons:  https://garage-heroes-in-training.myspreadshop.com/ 4)  Want to show you support to help keep our podcast going?  Join our Patreon at:  patreon.com/GarageHeroesinTraining   

In this week's Digging In, graduates of veterinary medicine toss their graduation cap in the air and head into their long sought-after career, many are choosing urban clinics who specialize in small animal care, over rural, mostly mixed animal practices. In our rural, agriculture centered communities its necessary we have access to large animal veterinarians, but in some areas, the numbers are coming up short. The University of Missouri School of Veterinary Medicine is working to address this challenge. During the recent MOFB Commodity Conference we heard from Julie Braun, Executive Director of Missouri Veterinary Medical Association and Cliff Miller, DVM. They discussed the challenge and how the college is working to address concerns. Subscribe wherever you listen to podcasts to have Digging In sent directly to your smart device each time it's released! Host: Janet Adkison, Missouri Farm Bureau Director of Public Affairs Guests: Julie Braun, Executive Director of Missouri Veterinary Medical Association and Cliff Miller, DVM Producer: Jacob King, Missouri Farm Bureau Video & Audio Media Specialist

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Oct 2, 2025 – Laser weapons are moving from science fiction to the front lines, and they could soon be a pillar of national defense. In this eye-opening interview, Applied Energetics CEO Chris Donaghey explains how directed energy weapons are...

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Gordan Kljajic is the co-founder of GEM DiCom - The first digital commodity backed by investment-grade gemstones with a real-time proof of reserve and minimal drawdown.   Why you should listen DiCom, short for Digital Commodity, is the term coined to describe what GEM actually represents. The word “token” has been diluted by years of speculative hype and vaporware, so GEM intentionally steps away from that language. This isn't a marketing promise dressed up in blockchain buzzwords — it's a verifiable claim. Each GEM is backed by a reserve of audited, securely stored, investment-grade gemstones and cash equivalents. That reserve anchors GEM's value in the real world, while making it transparent and tradable on-chain. Unlike stablecoins, GEM isn't pegged to fiat, doesn't fix its price, and doesn't grant redemption rights. Its market price floats freely, shaped by supply and demand. But beneath that floating price is a solid foundation: independently appraised, tangible assets that provide a real floor. Each GEM exists only because there's a corresponding value behind it, continuously visible through real-time proof of reserves. It behaves like a traditional commodity — its price can fluctuate, but the intrinsic backing gives it substance, similar to gold or oil. Calling GEM a Digital Commodity isn't just semantics. It's a deliberate legal and structural choice. By positioning GEM as a commodity rather than a security or stablecoin, it avoids the regulatory straightjacket that binds many financial instruments and fiat-linked tokens. This opens the door to a freer, more flexible model — while simultaneously offering exposure to an asset class that's rare, historically uncorrelated to mainstream markets, and inherently resistant to inflation. GEM bridges the gap between the physical and digital worlds. It lets anyone store value in one of humanity's oldest and most enduring forms of wealth — gemstones — without needing vaults, specialized knowledge, or accepting illiquidity. It's preservation meets participation: timeless assets, brought natively into the digital realm. That is the essence of DiCom. That is what GEM stands for. Supporting links Fidelity Crypto Careers  GEM DiCom Andy on Twitter  Brave New Coin on Twitter Brave New Coin If you enjoyed the show please subscribe to the Crypto Conversation and give us a 5-star rating and a positive review in whatever podcast app you are using.  

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October 1, 2025 – Did you know that 99.9% of US businesses are small businesses? In this must-listen interview, Cris Sheridan sits down with Dan Varroney, author of Rethinking Economic Growth , to reveal why small businesses are the true engine of America's economy and how policy needs to change to reflect this reality. They explore how Main Street entrepreneurs drive innovation, face daunting...

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Sep 29, 2025 – Retirement is changing, and the old rules may no longer apply. In this timely interview, Jim Puplava of Financial Sense Wealth Management explains the challenges facing today's retirees, from rising inflation and soaring...

What actually is systematic trading and the capabilities behind it? How can it generate returns? How can it inform the broader trading desks and organization's decision making? How is it delivering a competitive advantage and strategic edge to companies behind those returns? What have been the developments over the last couple of years? And how is such trading shaping the markets themselves? Our guest is Hans Balgobin, who has had a career as a systematic trader and building systematic trading platforms both in equities and energy, with the likes of HSBC, Shell and Millennium and is now joining Uniperin a systematic trading role. His views expressed herein represent his own and not those of any organization.

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In this episode, Greg Shearer, head of Base and Precious Metals Research, is joined by Natasha Kaneva, head of Global Commodities Research. Together, they dive into the key factors currently shaping commodities markets — from the evolving geopolitical landscape to the interest rate environment. How have recent attacks on Russian energy infrastructure impacted global oil supply? And how have Fed cutting cycles historically affected oil prices and broader commodity returns? Tune in for expert insights on supply and demand dynamics, geopolitical risk premiums and more.    This episode was recorded on September 26, 2025.  This communication has been prepared based upon information from sources believed to be reliable, but J.P. Morgan does not warrant its completeness or accuracy except with respect to any disclosures relative to J.P. Morgan and/or its affiliates and an analyst's involvement with any company (or security, other financial product or other asset class) that may be the subject of this communication. Any opinions and estimates constitute our judgment as of the date of this material and are subject to change without notice. Past performance is not indicative of future results. This communication is not intended as an offer or solicitation for the purchase or sale of any financial instrument. J.P. Morgan Research does not provide individually tailored investment advice. Any opinions and recommendations herein do not take into account individual circumstances, objectives, or needs and are not intended as recommendations of particular securities, financial instruments or strategies. You must make your own independent decisions regarding any securities, financial instruments or strategies mentioned or related to the information herein. Periodic updates may be provided on companies, issuers or industries based on specific developments or announcements, market conditions or any other publicly available information. However, J.P. Morgan may be restricted from updating information contained in this communication for regulatory or other reasons. This communication may not be redistributed or retransmitted, in whole or in part, or in any form or manner, without the express written consent of J.P. Morgan. Any unauthorized use or disclosure is prohibited. Receipt and review of this information constitutes your agreement not to redistribute or retransmit the contents and information contained in this communication without first obtaining express permission from an authorized officer of J.P. Morgan.  Copyright 2025, JPMorganChase & Co. All rights reserved.   

We challenge contemporary perceptions of Yemen as a "backwater" by revealing the pivotal role of its port city, Mocha, in the making of our modern world. Historian Nancy Um delves into the fascinating history of coffee, from its origins in 15th-century Yemen to its global spread and the economic transformations it spurred. She explores the rich maritime trade routes of the Indian Ocean, highlighting Yemen's centrality as a crossroads for goods, ideas, and people long before European influence. Um discusses the Ottoman Empire's cultivation of coffee in Yemen, the rise and decline of Mocha as a trade hub, and the unique cultural adaptations of coffee consumption within Yemen itself, such as the popular Qishr drink. We also touch upon the broader impact of hot beverages and porcelain on global social and consumption patterns, revealing how these everyday items were once revolutionary technologies. Um shares insights into the ongoing efforts to revive Yemen's coffee industry and offers recommendations for further reading on Yemen's vibrant history. 0:00 Mocha: A Bustling 17th-18th Century Trade Center0:50 Yemen's Monopoly on Coffee2:46 Nancy Um's Interest in Maritime Trade and Yemen3:40 Yemen's Historical Significance Beyond Recent Decades5:51 What Made Mocha a Prime Trade Hub?7:58 Mocha's Rival: Aden8:11 The History of Coffee as a Drink10:01 Debunking Coffee Origin Myths: The Story of Kaldi and the Goats12:20 Coffee as a Hot Brewed Beverage from Yemen12:32 The Evolution of Coffee as a Commodity and Social Habit13:21 Early Suspicion and Prohibitions Against Coffee14:41 The Global Journey of the Coffee Plant15:57 The Dutch and Coffee Cultivation in Java17:22 Yemen's Shifting Coffee Fortunes18:14 The Ottomans and Yemen's Coffee Cultivation19:06 Ottoman Control of the Red Sea Trade20:37 Diversification of Trade Beyond Coffee21:37 European Influence on Mocha's Popularity22:21 Qishr: Yemen's Unique Coffee Husk Drink (aka Cascara)24:19 Efforts to Rebuild Yemen's Coffee Industry26:01 The Red Sea Trade Route's Enduring Importance29:02 The Indian Ocean: A Space of Exchange and Imagination30:51 Reconsidering Land-Based vs. Water-Based Cultural Identities33:20 Nationalizing Watery Metaphors and Icons35:10 Historical Naming Conventions and Cultural Continuities37:39 Coffee, Tea, and Chocolate: Technologies Reshaping Society40:30 The Coffee House and the Enlightenment42:07 The Decline of Mocha as an Economic Hub43:10 Beneficiaries of Mocha's Decline44:58 Challenge of Contradictory Stories in Historical Narratives47:20 Disproving Coffee Plant Smuggling Myths50:27 Misunderstandings About Yemen's History51:34 Book Recommendations on Yemen53:56 Access to Local Historical Documents in Yemen Nancy Um is Associate Director for Research and Knowledge Creation at the Getty Research Institute. Her research program explores art, architecture, and material culture around the Indian Ocean, the Red Sea, and the Arabian Peninsula, with a focus on trade and cross-cultural exchange in the early modern era. She is also the author of "The Merchant Houses of Mocha: Trade and Architecture in an Indian Ocean Port," and "Shipped but Not Sold: Material Culture and the Social Protocols of Trade during Yemen's Age of Coffee."Connect with Nancy Um

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