Volatility: Friend or Foe?

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2026 has started out with a bang. In this wide-ranging podcast, Paul Kiker and I help you quickly catch up on the most important financial and economic events that have happened...so far.

Timestamps:
00:30 Introduction and Personal Updates
02:35 Market Shenanigans: Gold and Silver Prices
06:31 Market Manipulation and Trust Issues
10:39 Volatility in Precious Metals
12:31 The Role of Gold in Financial Markets
18:25 The Impact of AI on Information and Investment Decisions
21:38 The Global Silver Market Dynamics
29:24 Long-Term Thinking vs. Short-Term Gratification
31:46 The Dangers of Currency Debasement
33:31 U.S. Domestic Supply Chains and Independence
35:41 Japan's Economic Push and Pull
39:32 The Impending Crisis in Japan
44:41 Venezuela's Oil Industry and U.S. Interests
01:01:26 The Erosion of Trust in International Law
01:03:39 Emerging Alternatives to the US Dollar
01:05:15 Speculation vs. Investment: The Current Market Landscape
01:09:40 The Impact of Federal Reserve Policies
01:12:26 Generational Wealth and Responsibility
01:15:18 Navigating Rapid Change in a Complex World
01:18:25 The Future of Software and AI
01:22:37 Investment Strategies for an Uncertain Future
01:27:38 The Importance of Adaptability in Investing

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