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Why Are The Elites Moving Into High Security 'Fortress Communities' Authored by Michael Snyder via TheMostImportantNews.com, The elite aren’t stupid. They can see that our society is coming apart at the seams all around us, and so they want to live some place safe. In fact, for many among the elite security has become the number one priority when choosing a new home. Unfortunately, the vast majority of us do not have the resources to move into high security communities guarded by teams of armed professionals. When things really start hitting the fan, most Americans are just […]

Huge Explosion Kills 5 At Arms Depot In Idlib, Syria On Wednesday a huge explosion rocked the town of Kafr Takharim in Idlib province in northwestern Syria, killing five people and injuring nine others, according to regional sources. The blast and resulting large plume of smoke over the town unleashed immediate speculation that it could have been a US or coalition airstrike targeting terrorist entities. Israel has also frequently bombed Syria of late, so there is that possibility as well, though the Israelis don't typically bomb that far north near the Turkish border. […]

JP Morgan Says Oil Prices Could Plunge Into $30s By 2027 Authored by Michael Kern via OilPrice.com, JP Morgan predicts the international crude benchmark, Brent, could drop into the $30s per barrel by 2027 due to an overwhelming market oversupply. Goldman Sachs forecasts the U.S. benchmark WTI Crude will average $53 per barrel in 2026 amid a 2 million bpd surplus and advises investors to short oil right now. The oil market is expected to rebalance in 2027 after the current large supply wave, including output from OPEC+ and non-OPEC producers in the Americas, works […]

Armed Robber Tortures Sam Altman's Ex-Boyfriend, Forces Him To Transfer $11 Million In Crypto A wealthy tech investor who once dated OpenAI CEO Sam Altman was tied up, tortured, and robbed of $11 million in Crypto Saturday evening in San Francisco, the NY Post reports. Sam Altman and Lachy Groom, attend the annual Allen & Company Sun Valley Conference in 2018 in Idaho. Getty Images Dressed as a delivery worker, the armed robber rang the door at Lachy Groom's $4.4 million home on Dorland Street while carrying a white box, asks for Joshua - who lives with Groom - while […]

Rand Paul Warns Trump War In Venezuela Will 'Fracture' MAGA Movement Via The Libertarian Institute Senator Rand Paul said that President Donald Trump’s warmongering in Latin America could fracture the GOP.  "I think once there’s an invasion of Venezuela, or if they decide to re-up the subsidies and the gifts to Ukraine, I think you’ll see a splintering and a fracturing of the movement that has supported the President," Paul told Margret Brennan on Sunday. "I think a lot of people, including myself, were attracted to the president because of his reticence to get us […]

This is the frightening endgame and why the stock market is surging.

Georgia Prosecutor Nukes Trump's Election Interference Case That Fani Fumbled Less than two weeks after a Georgia prosecutor took control of the 2020 election interference case against President Trump and several allies (the one Fani Willis fumbled), the case has been officially dropped.  "Given the complexity of the legal issues at hand - ranging from constitutional questions and the Supremacy Clause to immunity, jurisdiction, venue, speedy-trial concerns, and access to federal records - and even assuming each of these issues were resolved in the State’s favor, bringing […]

Strategy Unveils New Credit Gauge To Calm Debt Fears After Crypto Crash Authored by Zoltan Vardai via CoinTelegraph.com, Michael Saylor’s Strategy is attempting to calm investor concerns about its balance sheet after the recent Bitcoin market downturn and a sharp pullback in digital asset treasury (DAT) stocks. Strategy, the world’s largest corporate Bitcoin holder, has rolled out a new credit rating dashboard based on the company’s preferred stock notional value, and claims to have another 70 years’ worth of dividend payment runway to service its debt, even if […]

Schweizer Exposes DEI Fraud Machine Inside Federal Contracting Complex  Peter Schweizer, president of the Government Accountability Institute and the investigative journalist who broke the Clinton Cash corruption story, has uncovered what may be one of the most brazen grifts operating inside the Capital Beltway. His new reporting exposes deep cronyism and corruption inside the Small Business Administration's 8(a) Business Development Program, where DEI-driven preferences opened the door for fraudsters to siphon off lucrative no-bid federal contracts. Instead of supporting […]

Gold pushed higher overnight as traders priced in faster Fed easing and Treasury yields retreated. But the bigger story: with Jerome Powell's term ending in early 2026, uncertainty over Fed leadership is mounting. From Kevin Hassett's pitch to a shortlist of five candidates, the race to lead the Federal Reserve...

Were The Brits Behind Bloomberg's Russian-US Leaks? Authored by Andrew Korybko via Substack, Russia’s Foreign Intelligence Service warned earlier the same day as Bloomberg’s report that the Brits are hellbent on discrediting Trump in order to undermine his latest peace efforts for resolving the conflict from which they profit. Bloomberg shared what it claimed to be the transcripts of calls between Trump’s Special Envoy Steve Witkoff and Putin’s top foreign policy aide Yury Ushakov as well as between Ushakov and Putin’s other advisor Kirill Dmitriev about the […]

WTI Steady Near One-Month Lows Amid Peace Deal Talk, Record Crude Production Oil prices are steady this morning near one month lows, after a tempestuous few days swinging around Russia peace deal headlines. US President Donald Trump said “there are only a few remaining points of disagreement,” as he sent negotiators to more meetings, while the Ukrainian leader’s chief of staff said talks in Geneva had laid a “good foundation.” Goldman said a peace deal may shave off about $5 a barrel from its base-case forecast of $56 next year. “That would put Brent in 2026 in […]

UBS: AI Mania Has More Fuel, Dubs GenAI The "Steam Engine Of The Mind" As chatter about an AI-driven market bubble grows louder across Wall Street, with nearly half of BofA's Fund Manager Survey respondents calling the AI/data-center boom a bubble, UBS analysts are out with a note insisting there is plenty more bubble-blowing ahead.  UBS analyst Andrew Garthwaite wrote that his bullish target for the MSCI AC World is 1,090 by end-2026 (+11%). But he noted that if GenAI delivers even half the productivity surge that late-1990s Tech was believed to produce, the S&P 500 […]

Don't Wear Slippers, Pajamas At Airport, Transportation Secretary Duffy Urges Authored by Bill Pan via The Epoch Times (emphasis ours), U.S. Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy is asking Americans to dress “with some respect” while flying, as part of his campaign to restore civility to air travel. Travelers check in at O'Hare International Airport in Chicago on Nov. 25, 2025. Kamil Krzaczynski/AFP via Getty Images “Whether it’s a pair of jeans and a decent shirt, I would encourage people to maybe dress a little bit better, which encourages us to maybe behave a little […]

Chicago Manufacturing PMI Plunges In November MNI's Chicago Business Barometer Report came in dramatically worse than expected for November, printing 36.3 (the lowest since May 2024), well below expectations of 43.6 and the prior print of 43.8 Under the hood, it was all ugly:  Prices paid rose at a faster pace; signaling expansion New orders fell at a faster pace; signaling contraction Employment fell at a faster pace; signaling contraction Inventories fell at a faster pace; signaling contraction Supplier deliveries rose at a faster pace; signaling […]

Texas Becomes First US State To Buy Bitcoin For Its Strategic Reserve Authored by Micah Zimmerman via BitcoinMagazine.com, On November 20, Texas became the first U.S. state to buy Bitcoin for its Strategic Reserve, acquiring $5 million at roughly $87,000 per BTC, according to Lee Bratcher, President of the Texas Blockchain Council. The purchase was made through BlackRock’s iShares Bitcoin Trust (IBIT) while the state finalizes plans for self-custody. The move signals growing state-level interest in Bitcoin as a reserve asset. Texas had previously explored strategic […]

Thanksgiving Pilgrimage: Holiday Travel To Beat Record Thanksgiving holiday travel is expected to reach a new record in 2025, as 81.8 million Americans are forecast to hit the road or the skies to travel more than 50 miles for this year's celebrations. As Statista's Felix Richter details below, according to projections from AAA, 73.3 million Americans will take to the nation's roads, while 6.1 million will fly domestically and 2.5 million will travel by train or other means to be with family or friends for the holidays. You will find more infographics at Statista That […]

Biden's Airport Betrayal Bombshell... Authored by Steve Watson via Modernity.news, A scathing Senate report has unmasked the Biden administration’s deliberate push to repurpose at least 11 U.S. airports as shelters and processing hubs for illegal immigrants—ignoring dire warnings of risks to American travellers and aviation security.  The exposé reveals federal agencies were “directed to find airport facilities that could be used as shelters or migrant processing centers,” branding it a “betrayal of historic proportion” that turned terminals into migrant camps. […]

John Deere Calls "Large Ag Cycle" Bottom Next Year - Just As China Ramps Up U.S. Soybean Buying Economic conditions for American farmers have been brutal this year, as China shifted much of its soybean and other commodity purchases to South America. But the new Trump-Xi trade deal has sparked hope, with Beijing ramping up U.S. crop purchases once again. If sustained, this could signal that the worst of the farm-sector downturn is finally behind us. American farmers finally received some clarity from equipment-maker John Deere, which said Wednesday morning in an earnings […]

Initial Jobless Claims Tumble To 7 Month Lows The number of Americans filing for jobless benefits for the first time tumbled to just 216k last week - the lowest since April Source: Bloomberg Since the shutdown was lifted, jobless claims among workers in the 'Deep Tristate' have tumbled... Source: Bloomberg Continuing jobless claims ticked higher - remaining above the 1.9 million level, near its highest since Nov 2021 Source: Bloomberg ...so much for the struggling labor market? Tyler Durden Wed, 11/26/2025 - 08:36

Political Fallout Is Biggest Risk For Market After 'Botched' UK Budget “Markets have had to catch up pretty quickly” The astonishing early reveal of the UK budget’s main measures is causing chaos, with volatile moves in bonds and the pound... Rachel Reeves’ Budget raises taxes by £26bn, taking the burden to an all-time high of 38 per cent of GDP by the end of the parliament, according to an accidentally released forecast by the Office for Budget Responsibility. The OBR’s assessment of Reeves’ Budget was published amid chaotic scenes before noon on Wednesday, […]

The Middle Class Is Cracking Authored by Charles Hugh Smioth via OfTwoMinds blog, Borrowing more to maintain spending is hanging on by one's fingernails, not middle-class security. The middle class is cracking, but if you want a statistic that "proves" this, there isn't one. The cracking isn't a statistic, it's the culmination of observations logged over the past 15 years about these critical measures of what it takes to qualify as middle class: 1. How much income a household needs to secure the minimum qualifications of a middle class standard of living / quality of life, […]

Medicare Secures 71% Price Cut On Novo's Anti-Obesity Drug As Part Of Broad Affordability Push The Trump administration is laser-focused on "Operation Affordability," aiming to drive down the cost of food and healthcare ahead of the midterm election cycle. On Tuesday, the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) announced a savings of 44%, or $12 billion, from last year's negotiated Medicare spending on 15 drugs used to treat severe chronic conditions and cancer.   Of those price cuts, CMS negotiated a 71% discount on GLP-1 medication, including Ozempic and […]

Homebuyers See Record Discounts In October: Report Authored by Mary Prenon via The Epoch Times (emphasis ours), Retailers aren’t the only ones offering huge discounts for Black Friday. A Nov. 24 press release from Zillow indicates that the average home listing experienced record-breaking cumulative discounts of up to $25,000 in October. A for sale sign is posted in front of a home on in San Anselmo, Calif., on March 22, 2023. Justin Sullivan/Getty Images While typical price cuts are closer to $10,000, multiple reductions are starting to become the norm as homes are sitting […]

Trump's Approval Rating Has Not Changed Among Republicans Recent online squabbles and upheavals among MAGA related influencers and politicians might lead a person to believe that the conservative base was beginning to crack.  In fact, in less than a year of Trump's return to the White House an army of web personalities have taken to social media to declare MAGA "dead." The latest feud between Trump and libertarian favorite Marjorie Taylor Greene has stirred the soup, but there is a reason why MTG chose to resign and the latest polls explain her decision clearly.  Trump's […]

Retirement Deadlines You Can't Miss By December 31 Authored by John Rampton via The Epoch Times, As the year winds down, many people are thinking about holiday plans, family gatherings, and completing work projects. However, for retirees and those planning for retirement, financial deadlines carry a special urgency. Tax bills, retirement accounts, and even healthcare costs can be affected by some of these cutoffs. By missing them, you could be losing out on valuable opportunities, or worse, you may face penalties. Zephyr_p/shutterstock The good news? To stay on top of […]

These Are The Largest Bodies Of Water In Our Solar System From the icy crusts of distant moons to the oceans beneath their surfaces, the solar system is teeming with hidden water. This visualization from Made Visual Daily, via Visual Capitalist, compares all known and estimated bodies of water in our solar system, including those beneath the surface, on a volumetric scale. The data comes from sources including USGS, NASA’s Ocean Worlds program, and a variety of planetary science missions, like Cassini and MESSENGER. Comparing Water Volumes in the Solar System Below is […]

The economic collapse is accelerating. Take a look...

What is happening in the gold market is stunning.

Is socialism really “on the way,” or has the U.S. already crossed the line? Mike Maloney and Alan Hibbard break down the systems, incentives, and policies that reveal how deeply government control is embedded in everyday American life — and why it matters for anyone protecting their financial future.

Trump's $21 trillion investment claim shrinks to $3 trillion under scrutiny, while delayed GDP reports and disappointing retail sales raise questions about data integrity and economic strength. With consumers tapped out from years of rising costs and producer prices jumping again, the economic picture is murkier than ever. Meanwhile, China's...

Just what we need, more inflation and cheap money, plus a look at oil and gold miners.

Most cryptocurrencies claim decentralization, but few truly achieve it. Alan Hibbard breaks down why most networks remain centrally controlled—and why only systems governed by math or physics, like Bitcoin and gold, avoid the risks investors overlook.

Another bull market is about to kickoff as everybody is worried about the US dollar.

Gold held near $4,080 Monday as December Fed rate cut expectations surged, but a strong dollar and divided Fed officials kept gains modest. Treasury Secretary Bessent claimed tariffs don't drive inflation—contradicting CPI data showing a jump from 2.3% to 3.0% since April. UBS sees silver's pullback as a buying opportunity...

Today the top trends forecaster in the world discussed what surprises to expect for the rest of 2025 and 2026.

Today one of the greats discussed something very strange going on in the gold market.

There is something highly unusual occurring in the gold market. Take a look...

Mike just stepped off stage at the world’s oldest investment conference — and if you weren’t there, you missed something.  The New Orleans Investment Conference just wrapped with a record crowd. “We were bursting at the seams,” producer Brien Lundin told Mike.  But these weren’t casual observers. These were investors...

Gold investors face whiplash as conflicting signals roil precious metals markets. While New York Fed President Williams opened the door to December rate cuts, stronger-than-expected jobs data has traders second-guessing the Fed's next move. Meanwhile, gold demand is cooling across Asia amid price volatility, job openings continue their post-ChatGPT slide,...

Harvey Organ continues to expose the Harvey Organ continues to expose the ongoing massive fraud in the gold market, and gives an explanation of who is behind it.  This all started when gold began to threaten the existing world monetary order. massive fraud in the gold market, and gives an explanation of who is behind it.

Here is a look at gold's new trading range ahead of the move to $5,000.

The Fed's December decision just became a coin flip. September jobs beat expectations with 119,000 positions added, but traders slashed rate cut odds to 50% after Cleveland Fed President Beth Hammack warned that easing now could "prolong elevated inflation." Her concerns mirror Main Street, where 70% of small businesses cite...

In The Physics of Money, Alan Hibbard reveals how entropy—the universal force of disorder—quietly erodes wealth. By viewing money through the lens of physics, he explains why real money like gold, silver, and Bitcoin excels at resisting this decay, while fiat currencies accelerate it. This episode reframes value, work, and...

Gold treads water near $4,100 as traders await key Fed minutes and delayed jobs data, while China rapidly closes the "gold gap" with the U.S. in a strategic de-dollarization push. Meanwhile, Americans are tightening belts this holiday season with spending down from last year's record highs. President Trump floats a...

After weeks of data blackout, the picture isn't pretty. Jobless claims show a cooling labor market while consumer sentiment crashes to near-record lows. Credit card delinquencies just hit 15-year highs with Americans carrying $1.2 trillion in debt. The S&P 500 faces its longest losing streak since August. Meanwhile, wealthy investors...

Mike Maloney warns that the 2025 economic crisis may be far worse than past downturns, with both the stock and real estate markets in historic bubbles and key indicators already flashing red before the real crash begins.

Inflation quietly erodes the value of your dollars, making the gold vs cash debate more important than ever. Learn why gold preserves purchasing power while cash loses it — and how this affects long-term wealth.

Analysts warn we may be entering a Super Capital Rotation — a massive shift of money from stocks into silver and gold. In a new discussion with Northstar Bad Charts, Alan Hibbard breaks down why silver could be the key trigger, the $55–$56 breakout zone to watch, and how this...

Fed Vice Chair Jefferson says labor risks are rising but rate cuts should move slowly—sending gold prices lower as December cut odds collapse to 42%. Meanwhile, retail investors are finally skipping the dip, corporate layoffs hit 22-year highs driven by AI investments, and crypto's small-cap coins plunge to pandemic lows....

In 2026, more investors are choosing to buy precious metals as gold and silver gain traction in modern portfolios. With rising inflation, shifting institutional strategies, and growing demand from central banks, precious metals are becoming a core asset for diversification and long-term stability.

Wall Street may be celebrating new highs, but recession pressures are already spreading across the real economy. As China accelerates its covert gold accumulation and silver enters a fifth straight supply deficit, precious metals continue to show strength while speculative assets falter. This week’s News Nuggets breaks down the new...

The government shutdown just ended, but the Fed's data problem is just beginning. With key economic metrics compromised or missing entirely, policymakers face tough decisions on rate cuts while gold climbs to fresh three-week highs around $4,207/oz. Add in Atlanta Fed President Bostic's retirement—opening a seat Trump could influence—and the...

Mike Maloney’s latest $200 silver prediction may no longer sound far-fetched. With central banks buying silver, nations restricting exports, and demand outpacing supply, silver is rapidly transforming from an industrial metal into a strategic, monetary, and national security asset.

Silver 2025–2030 forecasts point to sustained strength in the price of silver as soaring industrial demand, persistent supply deficits, and shifting global monetary trends reshape the market. Discover why analysts expect silver’s long-term outlook to remain one of the most compelling in the commodities sector.

The government shutdown is ending after 41 days, but Americans face mounting economic pressures—job security concerns are spiking, and car loan delinquencies just hit levels not seen since before the 2008 crisis. Washington's response? Trump's proposed $2,000 "tariff dividend" checks that would require borrowing $100+ billion we don't have. As...

Three central banks — Russia, India, and Saudi Arabia — have quietly begun buying silver, signaling its return as a true monetary metal. Mike Maloney explains why this marks the start of silver’s next major bull run and why owning physical silver matters more than ever.

Turning 73? This guide explains how to take RMDs from your Gold IRA, including options for physical precious metals distributions, IRS requirements, tax strategies, and approaches to preserve your gold and silver holdings while staying compliant with IRS rules. Learn whether to take cash or in-kind distributions and navigate the...

Gold and silver rallied Tuesday as economic warning signs mounted and JPMorgan forecast gold could reach $5,000 by 2026. The U.S. private sector shed jobs in late October while consumer spending showed fresh cracks, with even affordable chains like Chipotle feeling the pinch. As a record 42-day government shutdown nears...

In a world where everything — from your paycheck to your crypto wallet — claims to be “money,” Alan Hibbard asks a question few ever stop to consider:  What actually makes something a true store of value?  In Episode 3 of Hidden Secrets of Value, Alan breaks down the 12 properties that...