Financial Survival Network

Kerry Lutz sits down with Patrick Mueller to break down the latest job numbers and what they really mean for the economy. Patrick highlights signs of strength in the natural resources sector and the return of major companies to U.S. soil, while also pointing to trade negotiations that could expand market opportunities. But behind the positive headlines, cracks are showing. Credit card debt is hitting alarming levels, interest rate cuts are fueling risky consumer behavior, and inflation continues to erode purchasing power. They explore how these pressures could worsen before they improve. The conversation also turns to the global economy and the disruptive role of AI in the job market. Even as tech companies post record profits, layoffs are reshaping the industry. Kerry shares details on a new initiative with Harvard aimed at promoting vocational education—an urgent step toward preparing workers for the future. Find Patrick here: https://bellaadvisors.com Find Kerry here :https://khlfsn.substack.com and here: https://inflation.cafe     Kerry's New Book “The World According to Martin Armstrong – Conversations with the Master Forecaster” is now a #1 Best Seller on Amazon. . Get your copy here: https://amzn.to/4kuC5p5

Kerry Lutz and Anthony Saccaro break down the latest drop in consumer confidence and what it means for the economy. Rising unemployment has hit 4.3%, inflation remains stubborn, and the balance between jobs and wages is shifting. Saccaro explains how wage growth in a tight labor market fuels inflation, complicating the Federal Reserve’s efforts. He sees a 20–25% chance of recession within the next 12 to 18 months, as economic cycles and consumer sentiment weigh heavily on future growth. The conversation also digs into national debt concerns, the looming threat of a government shutdown, and the need to cut government waste, while tax changes, tariffs, and regulatory rollbacks are explored for their impact on businesses, consumers, and the broader economy. Finally, Kerry and Anthony reflect on the importance of productivity, technology, and quality content — not only in financial planning but in shaping the economic future. Find Anthony here: https://anthonysaccaro.com Find Kerry here :https://khlfsn.substack.com and here: https://inflation.cafe     Kerry's New Book “The World According to Martin Armstrong – Conversations with the Master Forecaster” is now a #1 Best Seller on Amazon. . Get your copy here: https://amzn.to/4kuC5p5

Kerry Lutz hosts a roundtable with David Morgan and Darryl Schoon to tackle today’s economic mess — from stagflation and shrinking wages to rising debt and fading confidence in the system. David lays out the hard truths on silver, inflation, and living wisely in uncertain times, while Darryl gives historical context on how the Fed’s policies favor bankers over the public. Together, they stress resilience, investing in yourself, and holding real assets like silver, all while reminding listeners that even in crisis, opportunities and hope remain. Find Darryl here: https://DrSchoon.com Find David here: https://TheMorganReport.com Find Kerry here :https://khlfsn.substack.com and here: https://inflation.cafe     Kerry's New Book “The World According to Martin Armstrong – Conversations with the Master Forecaster” is now a #1 Best Seller on Amazon. . Get your copy here: https://amzn.to/4kuC5p5

Kerry Lutz sits down with market historian Bob Hoye to analyze current market conditions. Hoye predicts the market may continue rising through September but cautions that heavy retail investor activity often signals a market top. He examines the dynamics of gold and silver, emphasizing the gold-silver ratio as a key speculation indicator and highlighting the potential for significant movements in silver prices. Hoye also recommends three to four-year corporate bonds as a safer play during potential financial turmoil, while warning against junk bonds. Drawing on historical parallels, he compares today’s environment to past financial bubbles and their consequences, providing listeners with actionable insights for navigating the markets. Find Bob's Charts here: https://chartsandmarkets.com/junior-golds Find Kerry here :https://khlfsn.substack.com and here: https://inflation.cafe     Kerry's New Book “The World According to Martin Armstrong – Conversations with the Master Forecaster” is now a #1 Best Seller on Amazon. . Get your copy here: https://amzn.to/4kuC5p5

Kerry Lutz sits down with Michael Arries to explore the latest trends in silver and practical tips for improving video call setups. They discuss silver’s historical price suppression, its current trading near $44, and the potential for it to reach $50 or beyond, highlighting bullish technical indicators and recent resistance breakthroughs. Michael shares his experience navigating the silver market and offers guidance for building a precious metals portfolio. Along the way, Kerry and Michael also touch on ways to enhance video calls—from camera switching to screen sharing—demonstrating how technical know-how can boost both communication and investment insight. Find Michael here: https://mcalvany.com Find Kerry here :https://khlfsn.substack.com and here: https://inflation.cafe     Kerry's New Book “The World According to Martin Armstrong – Conversations with the Master Forecaster” is now a #1 Best Seller on Amazon. . Get your copy here: https://amzn.to/4kuC5p5

Is silver really heading to $100? Kerry Lutz and Jordan Roy-Byrne unpack gold’s breakout and silver’s explosive potential, revealing why a new decade-long bull market may just be starting. Gold has broken out of a 13-year cup-and-handle pattern while capital shifts from traditional assets into precious metals and mining stocks. With seasonal tailwinds in Q4 and silver poised to smash $50 and possibly surge to $100 within 12–18 months, the setup mirrors historic commodity booms. They also discuss volatility, central bank buying, and the possibility of gold’s return as money—concluding with a bullish outlook for the years ahead. Find Jordan here: https://thedailygold.com Find Kerry here: http://financialsurvivalnetwork.com/ and here: https://inflation.cafe Kerry's New Book “The World According to Martin Armstrong – Conversations with the Master Forecaster” is now a #1 Best Seller on Amazon. . Get your copy here: https://amzn.to/4kuC5p5

Kerry Lutz sits down with Michael Pento to warn of a looming Cat 5 economic storm. Gold is at record highs, silver is on the move, and platinum is primed to catch up. With debt exploding past $37 trillion, housing unaffordable, and the Fed preparing to cut rates, Pento says bubbles in real estate and corporate debt are about to burst. He shares why monetary metals could be the safe haven — and the strategies he believes will help investors ride out the crash. Find Michael here: http://www.pentoport.com/ Find Kerry here: http://financialsurvivalnetwork.com/ and here: https://inflation.cafe Kerry's New Book “The World According to Martin Armstrong – Conversations with the Master Forecaster” is now a #1 Best Seller on Amazon. . Get your copy here: https://amzn.to/4kuC5p5

The Fed is cornered — and markets are bracing for impact. Kerry Lutz and guest Todd Sheets break down the coming interest rate cut and what it means for your money. Todd predicts a 25–50 basis point drop, but warns that political pressure, a weakening job market, and stubborn inflation around 2.8% could turn this into a dangerous gamble. They dig into the Fed’s long track record of failures — from the Great Depression to the runaway inflation of the 1970s — and why today’s chronic deficits could spark similar crises. With precious metals flashing warning signals and Fed policy tilting toward asset holders over consumers, Kerry and Todd explain how investors can prepare for the fallout. Find Todd here: https://toddsheetswriter.com Find Kerry here: http://financialsurvivalnetwork.com/ and here: https://inflation.cafe Kerry's New Book “The World According to Martin Armstrong – Conversations with the Master Forecaster” is now a #1 Best Seller on Amazon. . Get your copy here: https://amzn.to/4kuC5p5

Kerry Lutz introduces first-time guest Tom Luongo, who pulls back the curtain on the influence of colonial banking elites and their grip on global finance. He explains how nations like Russia are pushing back, reshaping the balance of power. From Fed policy and looming stagflation to gold’s breakout past $4,200, silver’s volatility, and Italy’s surprising safe-haven role, Luongo breaks down the forces driving today’s markets. The discussion closes with a sharp look at digital censorship and Big Tech’s hidden ties to intelligence, as Kerry reveals his initiative “Operation Algorithm Assassin” to fight back. Find Tom here: https://tomluongo.me Find Kerry here: http://financialsurvivalnetwork.com/ and here: https://inflation.cafe Kerry's New Book “The World According to Martin Armstrong – Conversations with the Master Forecaster” is now a #1 Best Seller on Amazon. . Get your copy here: https://amzn.to/4kuC5p5

David Stryzewski and Kerry Lutz dive into the surge in gold and silver, driven by inflation, central bank buying, and waning trust in U.S. Treasuries. Stryzewski highlights silver’s undervaluation, its role in electrification and defense, and the huge upside for miners—already delivering big gains in his portfolio. They also explore geopolitical risks, Mexico’s mining landscape, cartel conflicts, and the prospect of U.S. military action by 2025. The conversation expands to governance, community safety, and how AI may reshape leadership and decision-making in the years ahead. Find David here: http://myspg.com Find Kerry here: http://financialsurvivalnetwork.com/ and here: https://inflation.cafe Kerry's New Book “The World According to Martin Armstrong – Conversations with the Master Forecaster” is now a #1 Best Seller on Amazon. . Get your copy here: https://amzn.to/4kuC5p5

Gold is at record highs, silver just smashed through $40 for the first time since 2011, and junior miners are breaking out of multi-year bases. Kerry Lutz and David Erfle (JuniorMinerJunky.com) break down why juniors are finally outperforming majors, how blowout free cash flow is transforming the sector, and the M&A wave that could light the fuse for the next leg higher. They also dive into the gold-silver ratio, Saudi Arabia’s move into silver, and the U.S. government’s critical minerals push — all factors that could keep driving prices. Plus, David explains why having a clear sell strategy is just as important as the buy when dealing with volatile juniors.  Don’t miss this deep dive into what could be the biggest gold & silver bull market in over a decade. Find David here: https://JuniorMinerJunky.com Find Kerry here: http://financialsurvivalnetwork.com/ and here: https://inflation.cafe Kerry's New Book “The World According to Martin Armstrong – Conversations with the Master Forecaster” is now a #1 Best Seller on Amazon. . Get your copy here: https://amzn.to/4kuC5p5

Silver has broken through the $40 mark for the first time since 2011, and David Morgan of The Morgan Report joins Kerry Lutz to unpack what it means for investors. David explains why a sustained move above this level could trigger a breakout, and why steady, gradual gains are healthier for the market than sharp spikes. The conversation covers gold’s surge past $3,500, the role of market manipulation and spoofing in shaping price action, and how thin trading volumes can create big swings in silver. David and Kerry also explore shifting investor behavior as more people turn to precious metals as a safe haven amid economic uncertainty. They dive into trading strategies, profit-taking discipline, and the long-term case for owning physical metals. Kerry even shares a personal story about how precious metals served as “forced savings” during a financial crisis. The episode closes with a look at the strong performance of mining stocks and why understanding market dynamics is more important than chasing price targets. Find David here: https://themorganreport.com Find Kerry here: http://financialsurvivalnetwork.com/ and here: https://inflation.cafe Kerry's New Book “The World According to Martin Armstrong – Conversations with the Master Forecaster” is now a #1 Best Seller on Amazon. . Get your copy here: https://amzn.to/4kuC5p5

Kerry Lutz and Edward Siddell break down the economic forces driving today’s markets and what lies ahead. From Jerome Powell’s signals on interest rates to the shifting dynamics of U.S.–China trade, Siddell explains why he sees The Bullish Forecast taking shape. He predicts a full 1% rate cut over the next year, highlights strategic moves in tariff and visa policy, and points to the opportunities these shifts create for private investment and revenue growth. The conversation also explores the housing market, where locked-in mortgage rates keep many homeowners from moving, yet open doors for investors who know where to look. Despite the challenges, Siddell’s outlook is clear: momentum is building, and the path forward looks bullish. Find Ed here: https://egsifinancial.com Find Kerry here: http://financialsurvivalnetwork.com/ and here: https://inflation.cafe Kerry's New Book “The World According to Martin Armstrong – Conversations with the Master Forecaster” is now a #1 Best Seller on Amazon. . Get your copy here: https://amzn.to/4kuC5p5

Wall Street veteran Jim Welsh of MacroTides joins Kerry Lutz to break down why the markets are approaching a secular bear market and why most investors won’t be ready. Jim takes a critical look at the flaws in the Bureau of Labor Statistics’ employment data, exposing how reliance on outdated models has led to inflated job numbers and misleading headlines. He also explains why revisions matter more than initial reports when gauging the real economy. From GDP distortions to speculative excess in options trading, Jim lays out the warning signs of deeper trouble ahead. Drawing on Warren Buffett’s $347 billion cash position, he highlights why even seasoned investors are bracing for turbulence. The discussion also explores weakening consumer trends, challenges in commercial real estate, and why gold, silver, and long-term treasury yields are shaping up to be key indicators for what’s next. Find Jim here: https://www.macrotides.com/ Find Kerry here: http://financialsurvivalnetwork.com/ and here: https://inflation.cafe Kerry's New Book “The World According to Martin Armstrong – Conversations with the Master Forecaster” is now a #1 Best Seller on Amazon. . Get your copy here: https://amzn.to/4kuC5p5

America has lived with a chronic trade deficit since 1974 — and the cost has been staggering. Kerry Lutz and Spencer Morrison unpack how over 60,000 factories have closed and more than 5 million manufacturing jobs have vanished, while nearly $10 trillion has been drained from the U.S. economy through China’s subsidies, intellectual property theft, and unfair trade practices. They reveal how free trade’s short-term benefits have hollowed out the American industrial base, funneled wealth into Wall Street, and left workers behind. The conversation dives into tariffs, reshoring, the paradox of free trade, and whether AI can help rebuild America’s economic strength — or if the damage is already too deep. Find Spencer here: https://substack.com/@realspmorrison Find Kerry here: http://financialsurvivalnetwork.com/ and here: https://inflation.cafe Kerry's New Book “The World According to Martin Armstrong – Conversations with the Master Forecaster” is now a #1 Best Seller on Amazon. . Get your copy here: https://amzn.to/4kuC5p5

Kerry Lutz and Robert Kientz dig into the U.S. government’s new designation of silver, copper, and potash as critical minerals—a move that could fast-track projects and shift the global resource race. Robert explains why silver is the centerpiece of this policy change, pointing to deepening supply shortages, five straight years of mining deficits, and the growing risk of a historic short squeeze. Industry legend Rick Rule also weighs in with insights on where silver could be headed. The discussion exposes how Wall Street banks are sitting on massive short positions, why Eastern markets are creating their own pricing systems, and how U.S. strategy is scrambling to secure critical minerals for both industry and defense. Robert also outlines smart investment angles in silver royalty companies and junior miners, and highlights the growing movement for gold legal tender laws that could redefine money in America. Find Robert here: https://x.com/freedom_rpt Find Kerry here: http://financialsurvivalnetwork.com/ and here: https://inflation.cafe Kerry's New Book “The World According to Martin Armstrong – Conversations with the Master Forecaster” is now a #1 Best Seller on Amazon. . Get your copy here: https://amzn.to/4kuC5p5

In this episode, Kerry Lutz and Gerson Gibbs dive into two forces reshaping America’s future: trade policy and artificial intelligence. Gerson explains how free trade, once a benefit to the U.S., has increasingly been exploited by other nations—making tariffs and stronger negotiations essential to protecting American interests. The conversation then turns to the AI revolution, where both Kerry and Gerson highlight how AI is transforming business operations, regulatory compliance, and even content distribution. While some jobs may be displaced, they argue that AI will ultimately create new opportunities and serve as a powerful productivity tool, ensuring people remain central to the workforce. Find Gerson here: https://www.belitecapital.com Find Kerry here: http://financialsurvivalnetwork.com/ and here: https://inflation.cafe Kerry's New Book “The World According to Martin Armstrong – Conversations with the Master Forecaster” is now a #1 Best Seller on Amazon. . Get your copy here: https://amzn.to/4kuC5p5

In this exclusive Financial Survival Network interview, legendary forecaster Martin Armstrong returns with urgent insights into the escalating global economic crisis, the fate of the U.S. and European financial systems, and why gold, Bitcoin, and sovereign debt are entering a new phase of chaos. Armstrong’s Socrates model predicted the timing of the Ukraine war, rising international tensions, and the collapse of public confidence in Western governments. In Part 1, he breaks down:  📌 What You’ll Learn: Why 2025–2027 is the most dangerous window in 300 years of historical cycles How sovereign debt crises are converging across the West The unreported triggers behind the Ukraine conflict and how the West miscalculated What happens when trust in government collapses across the EU and U.S. How the World Economic Forum became a proxy for elite power grabs Why central banks can’t stop inflation and have already lost control Martin’s take on gold, Bitcoin, and capital flight from the West This is Part 1 of a multi-part series.  Click here for Part 2 https://bit.ly/4lyvmKI for the forecasts on Gold, The Euro, CBDC's and Bitcoin Find Kerry here: http://financialsurvivalnetwork.com/ and here: https://inflation.cafe Kerry's New Book “The World According to Martin Armstrong – Conversations with the Master Forecaster” is now a #1 Best Seller on Amazon. . Get your copy here: https://amzn.to/4kuC5p5

Kerry Lutz and John Lott dig into the real drivers of crime and policy in D.C. Lott exposes how weak prosecution and manipulated crime statistics hide the truth about rising crime, emphasizing enforcement over excuses. He highlights the impact of Trump’s deportation policies on reducing crime, while Lutz and Lott debate tariffs — exploring how they can work without sparking inflation and why balanced taxation is crucial to avoid economic disruption. Find John here: https://crimeresearch.org Find Kerry here: http://financialsurvivalnetwork.com/ and here: https://inflation.cafe Kerry's New Book “The World According to Martin Armstrong – Conversations with the Master Forecaster” is now a #1 Best Seller on Amazon. . Get your copy here: https://amzn.to/4kuC5p5

In this episode, Kerry Lutz and John Rubino dive deep into the hidden forces shaping America’s political landscape. From the unanswered questions surrounding Jeffrey Epstein’s files to revelations about the Obama administration’s role in the Russia investigation, they explore how power, secrecy, and leverage collide at the highest levels. The discussion takes on the implications for Clinton, Obama, and other key players, while raising tough questions about accountability, justice, and the risks of a “banana republic.” They also examine today’s shifting political ground — from Democratic struggles and Supreme Court rulings to migration trends reshaping red and blue states. Along the way, Kerry and John tackle censorship, the loss of public trust, and what it means for the future of free speech and political balance. Find John here: rubino.substack.com Find Kerry here: http://financialsurvivalnetwork.com/ and here: https://inflation.cafe Kerry's New Book “The World According to Martin Armstrong – Conversations with the Master Forecaster” is now a #1 Best Seller on Amazon. . Get your copy here: https://amzn.to/4kuC5p5