Is Silver the New Oil? - Michael Arries #6358

Silver prices are surging as a multi-year supply deficit collides with shrinking above-ground inventories. Rob Kientz explains why years of underproduction, rising mining costs, and long development timelines are creating a physical silver squeeze that's becoming impossible to ignore. Despite higher prices, U.S. retail investors remain largely disengaged, distracted by tech stocks and crypto. Meanwhile, governments and institutional buyers are quietly positioning for shortages, even as some individuals are forced to sell precious metals out of financial necessity — a pressure that hasn't slowed silver's upward trend. Kientz breaks down the growing disconnect between paper markets and physical demand, arguing that silver could follow gold's trajectory if the gold-to-silver ratio continues to narrow. He also explores the historical role of silver coinage and the U.S. Mint's production challenges as profit priorities shift away from bullion. Looking ahead, Kientz outlines why silver prices could reach $150 by 2026, while cautioning listeners about volatility, market corrections, and the importance of disciplined strategies like dollar-cost averaging — especially for those focused on owning physical metal. Find Robert here:  Robert Kientz 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

Markets are sending shockwaves: silver soars while Bitcoin stumbles under pressure. Kerry Lutz and Dan Novaes break down a market in upheaval, explaining what's driving the divergence and why it matters for anyone holding wealth today. Dan exposes the forces behind crypto's shakeups — from drawdowns and regulatory shifts to corporate treasuries quietly stacking Bitcoin. He explains why volatility is normal, long-term trends still matter, and how millennials are redefining what "safe haven" really means. The discussion also dives into gold, Ethereum, and smart crypto strategies, including ETFs, dollar-cost averaging, and avoiding beginner traps. They close with a hard look at security: why keeping assets on exchanges is risky, and how offline storage and proper planning can protect serious holdings. Find Dan here: https://www.modemobile.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

Silver is no longer just a precious metal — it may be becoming a strategic necessity. Kerry Lutz sits down with silver expert Michael Arries to break down why silver demand is accelerating, driven by electronics, AI, and critical industrial use. With sustained physical buying pressure, Michael explains why traditional paper market manipulation is losing its grip. As supply tightens, the conversation turns serious. Michael warns that future government and national defense actions could dramatically impact availability, limiting investor access just as demand surges. He outlines a bold price outlook, suggesting silver could reach $200–$300, while also sharing why trading some silver for gold may be a smart way to lock in gains amid rising volatility. Kerry echoes the urgency, cautioning that opportunities like this may not last if government intervention steps in. This is a timely conversation for investors trying to stay ahead of what could be a historic shift in the silver market. Find Michael here: http://www.mcalvany.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

Gerald Celente joins Kerry Lutz to break down the accelerating economic and geopolitical crisis unfolding worldwide. As governments prioritize military spending during economic downturns, Celente warns that consumers — not economies — are being sacrificed. Gold and silver are surging as safe-haven assets, signaling rising fear beneath the surface. The Trends Research team argues this shift reflects growing expectations of a much larger global conflict. The discussion covers Europe's leadership failures, U.S. foreign policy, and escalating tensions in Ukraine, Israel, and Iran, exposing the widening gap between peace rhetoric and military reality. They also examine Gen Z's political awakening, growing disillusionment, and pushback against an expanding "nanny state" as opportunities shrink and debt piles up. Find Gerald here: https://trendsjournal.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

Mark Shaw takes listeners deep into the dark, hidden side of history, exposing how power, organized crime, and corruption shaped the fates of JFK, RFK, and those who dared to uncover the truth. From his days as a criminal defense lawyer to becoming a bestselling author, Shaw reveals shocking FBI files, mafia confessions, and the untold story of journalist Dorothy Kilgallen—whose fearless investigation into the JFK assassination may have cost her life. Shaw uncovers patterns of manipulation, overlooked evidence, and dangerous cover-ups, arguing that Sirhan Sirhan was a pawn in a larger conspiracy. This conversation challenges everything you thought you knew about history, showing why independent research is crucial and how the echoes of these deadly lies still matter today. Find Mark here: https://markshawbooks.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

Silver is no longer trading like a paper asset — and that changes everything. Kerry Lutz and David Morgan break down why the market structure has shifted, how physical demand is overwhelming paper suppression, and why $100 silver is no longer a fringe target — it's a bullseye. They examine JP Morgan's quiet move to the long side, the historical roots of silver suppression dating back to 1965, and why the LBMA and COMEX are losing control as physical markets take over. David also explains why silver stocks may offer asymmetric upside versus physical metal, including dividends, leverage, and tax advantages — plus how marketing, messaging, and timing could shape the next phase of the silver trade. This isn't hype. It's the endgame. Find David here: https://themorganreport.com Find Kerry here KerryLutz.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

Kerry Lutz and Erik Weir explore why intelligence alone doesn't lead to financial success — and why many smart, high-earning people still struggle with money. Erik shares his personal journey, from overcoming a childhood brain injury and stutter to developing a resilience-driven mindset that shaped his views on wealth, discipline, and long-term thinking. They break down core financial principles too many people were never taught, including compound interest, deferred consumption, and the dangers of living beyond your means. Kerry and Erik discuss how poor financial literacy traps families in cycles of debt, why relying on inheritances is a mistake, and how even top earners — including professional athletes — often sabotage their own futures. The conversation also dives into real-world opportunities, from real estate realities in Florida to niche business ideas like high-end housing for pilots. They touch on entrepreneurship, wealth concentration in places like Silicon Valley, and the power of networking with the right people. The episode closes with a clear takeaway: financial freedom isn't about being smarter — it's about avoiding the hidden traps that keep wealth out of reach. Find Erik here: https://erikweir.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

Silver just detonated. Kerry Lutz and Craig Hemke break down the explosive move that vaulted silver from the mid-$30s to almost $62, and why this breakout finally looks real. They get into the momentum shift, short covering, and the holiday-trading setup that let prices rip while the pros were off the desk. This market is waking up. They dig into historical patterns, gold/silver ratios, and why the fourth quarter into early January is primed for upside. Craig explains the Black Friday surge, the liquidity gap, and how managed money chased the rally higher. The risks — and the opportunity. From broken suppression efforts to shaky unallocated accounts, they lay out why dips are getting bought, why shorts are trapped, and why physical ownership matters more than ever. If silver's truly breaking its cage, this may be the opening move. Find Craig here: https://www.tfmetalsreport.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

A fast, high-clarity breakdown of the Caribbean chessboard — and why Venezuela, Cuba, and Panama now sit at the center of a global power reset. Kerry Lutz maps out how Venezuela becomes the spark, Cuba the real prize, and Panama the strategic pivot point as China quietly expands influence and the U.S. recalibrates policy ahead of a new commodity supercycle. Kerry walks through how shifting alliances, failing media narratives, and a narrowing geopolitical window are setting up dramatic moves in energy, metals, and trade routes. From Trump's emerging doctrine to emergency oil stabilization, this briefing lays out why crude may calm while gold, silver, and copper prepare for their next surge. You'll hear why Cuba's vulnerability matters more than headlines suggest, how the Panama Canal factors into long-term U.S.–China friction, and where asymmetric opportunities may emerge — including overlooked plays in distressed Cuban debt. A sharp, 6-minute macro briefing for investors watching the next big shift in geopolitics, energy, and hard assets. 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

This was the week the 60-year silver suppression regime finally cracked. What started with low-liquidity chaos on Black Friday turned into a full-blown breakout on Cyber Monday, marking the first commercial signal failure in more than a decade — and the price action shows it. Silver ripped from the low $50s toward $60 in hours, sell walls vanished, algorithms froze, and shorts began to lose control as physical demand overwhelmed the paper market. Behind the scenes, industrial buyers have been quietly panic-stocking while capital drains out of public assets ahead of the 2026 ECM turn. And the people closest to the market? They've been loading up on physical silver for six months, anticipating this exact moment — the break between reality and the paper illusion. In this episode, Kerry explains why Black Friday acted like nitroglycerin under the suppression system, why Monday's surge confirms a structural failure, and how the physical market has already decoupled from paper pricing. He digs into Armstrong's ECM target for March 14, 2026, the three potential price paths from $90 to as high as $600 in extreme conditions, and why purchasing power can explode even in inflationary periods. This isn't just a rally — it's an escape event. The lid is off, the pressure is rising, and for the first time in decades, silver is trading like a free asset again.