FTM 502: The Decline of the American Empire

In this episode of Follow the Money, Jerry Robinson takes a hard look at the signs pointing to America’s late-stage empire moment.In Segment One, Jerry connects the dots between soaring national debt, currency debasement, fractured alliances, executive overreach, and rising global resistance to U.S. power. Drawing from history and current geopolitical realities, he explains why no empire lasts forever and why the warning signs are now impossible to ignore. In Segment Two, Jerry shifts to the markets, offering sober commentary on U.S. stocks, gold, silver, Bitcoin, Ethereum, the U.S. dollar, and oil.He also shares three practical strategies he uses to navigate position downtrends without panic, including inverse ETFs, buying put options, and disciplined dollar cost averaging.The episode closes with a powerful reminder from Proverbs 22:7 and a final reflection on debt, freedom, and financial stewardship.Topics covered:The erosion of American economic and political powerNational debt, currency trust, and empire cyclesNATO tensions, Venezuela, and global realignmentMarket positioning during volatilityWhy financial literacy is a form of freedom

In this first episode of 2026, Jerry Robinson shares his 2026 economic and market outlook and explains how he’s positioning for the year ahead.Jerry previews three key economic forecasts shaping the new year and then walks through three investment themes he expects to outperform the S&P 500 in 2026.The episode also includes a preview of several stocks Jerry is watching closely this year and concludes with a reflective final word on time, perspective, and enjoying the journey of life as the years move faster than we realize. This episode is a preview of Jerry’s full 2026 Market Outlook, which is available to Follow the Money members.

In this episode of the Follow the Money podcast, Jerry Robinson breaks down how politics, markets, and power are colliding in real time.Jerry begins with a look at President Trump’s recent cannabis policy pivot and the sharp rally it sparked in cannabis stocks, explaining why markets move quickly on political signals.He then turns to Venezuela, exploring the deeper geopolitical and economic forces at play, including oil, dollar power, and America’s long history of intervention in Latin America.In the second half of the show, Jerry delivers his latest market commentary, covering the S&P 500, gold, silver, Bitcoin, and crude oil. He explains where trends remain intact, where risks are rising, and why discipline matters more than prediction.The episode concludes with a powerful final word that reminds us that all people are made in the image of God and therefore worthy of love and compassion. 

In this episode of the Follow the Money podcast, Jerry breaks down the Federal Reserve’s upcoming December meeting and why he expects a 25 basis point rate cut. He also explains the end of quantitative tightening, the concerns around Fed independence, and the possible return of future QE.Jerry also covers silver’s fresh all time high, Bitcoin’s recent weakness, and the growing tension in Venezuela as the United States positions itself around the world’s largest oil reserves.

In today’s episode, Jerry introduces the Three Bucket Strategy, a simple framework that brings clarity to your financial life by organizing liquid assets, safe growth assets, and long-term risk growth.He explains why so many investors feel stress during market volatility and how proper bucket planning reduces fear, panic selling, and emotional decision-making.Jerry also shares his latest market insights ahead of Nvidia’s earnings release and tomorrow’s jobs report, both of which could move the markets.He walks through the current set-ups in the S&P 500, Nasdaq 100, gold, silver, bitcoin, and more.The episode ends with a clear reminder of why planning beats prediction and how a steady hand wins over time.🎧 Listen now at FollowTheMoney.com/podcast or wherever you get your podcasts.

Bitcoin dips below 100K. Ethereum and altcoins slide. Stocks wobble. Gold cools off. Everywhere you look, investors are asking the same question... is this the start of something bigger?In this episode, Jerry Robinson breaks down what’s really driving the latest market pullback and why it’s about more than just crypto. From the “AI bubble” chatter to weak manufacturing data, tariffs, and the Fed’s next move, Jerry explains how these forces are shaping sentiment across all risk assets.You’ll also learn Jerry's timeless rules for crypto investing including how to stay disciplined through volatility, why self-custody matters, and what separates patient investors from emotional speculators.This episode is about clarity over panic, and remembering that every correction, no matter how loud, eventually fades.

In this week’s episode of Follow the Money, economist and trading coach Jerry Robinson breaks down the latest moves across the markets — from gold’s biggest one-day selloff in a decade to Apple’s breakout to fresh all-time highs and Bitcoin’s rebound off recent lows.Jerry explains why the recent pullback in precious metals was overdue, what the dollar’s decline is signaling about confidence in U.S. institutions, and how Apple’s record iPhone 17 launch is reigniting tech leadership heading into Q4.You’ll also hear how leveraged ETFs have quietly hit record growth — and why discipline, not leverage, is the real key to success in today’s market.Whether you trade daily or invest for the long term, this episode will help you cut through the noise, focus on the data, and—most importantly—ride the trend.📘 Learn more:Position Trading Mastery Course (begins Oct. 28) → https://followthemoney.com/join3X ETF Trading Strategy Course → https://followthemoney.com/shop

In this week’s Follow the Money Podcast, Jerry Robinson breaks down the latest moves across global markets as we head into Q4.Gold surges toward $3,900 and silver eyes $47Platinum reclaims $1,600Bitcoin and Ethereum bounce back after recent dipsChina’s market resilience and what it means for investorsThe U.S. dollar, equities, and commodities outlookJerry also shares a timely reminder: most headlines are noise — the signal is in the trend and the data.🎧 Listen in for a disciplined, big-picture view of the markets and what lies ahead.📌 Plus: details on Jerry’s brand-new Position Trading Mastery course, launching October 28 inside FollowtheMoney.com.

In this episode of Follow the Money, Jerry Robinson breaks down the latest shocking U.S. fiscal data — including a $345 billion deficit in August alone — and explains how soaring interest costs are now outpacing defense spending.Jerry explores why the Federal Reserve is cornered into cutting rates, how $7.5 trillion parked in money markets could soon flood back into risk assets, and how our January 2025 Market Outlook is tracking as Q3 ends.This episode connects the dots between Washington’s runaway spending, the Fed’s looming pivot, and the market forces quietly preparing for what comes next.

Gold and silver are in full breakout mode in 2025. In this episode, Jerry Robinson explains why the rally is happening, what it means for miners, and how investors can think strategically in this environment. He also shares his broader market commentary and some timeless wisdom about gold, silver, and sound financial stewardship.