$20 Billion a Week — What Could Go Wrong? - Michael Pento #6372
Kerry Lutz's--Financial Survival Network
Release Date: 02/23/2026
Prepare For Economic Chaos - Gerald Celente #6392
Kerry Lutz's--Financial Survival Network
Kerry Lutz goes live with Gerald Celente for a powerful conversation on the growing global chaos reshaping markets, economies, technology and society itself. From the escalating Iran-Israel conflict and fears of wider war, to soaring oil prices, gold’s breakout move and the accelerating rise of artificial intelligence, Celente warns the world is entering a dangerous new era of instability. Gerald explains why he believes geopolitical tensions are far from over, why the global economy is already starting to crack under pressure, and why gold continues attracting safe-haven demand as...
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Silver Panic Has Already Started - Andy Schectman #6391
Kerry Lutz's--Financial Survival Network
Kerry Lutz was joined by precious metals expert Andy Schectman and a powerhouse panel discussion covering the growing stress fractures inside the global financial system, the silver market, and the accelerating shift away from dollar dominance. The conversation dives deep into unusual activity inside COMEX, massive physical silver deliveries, warehouse drawdowns, rising questions about market trust, and why some believe the silver market is approaching a breaking point. The panel also examines China’s growing role in precious metals, BRICS payment systems, gold-convertible trade settlements,...
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Fed Frozen, America Gains Advantage - Dale Smothers #6390
Kerry Lutz's--Financial Survival Network
Kerry Lutz and Dale Smothers break down the Fed’s latest decision to hold rates and what it really signals beneath the surface. With inflation still sticky, oil prices elevated, and the labor market holding strong, they explain why the Fed may be stuck—and what that means going forward. From there, the conversation shifts global. Rising geopolitical tensions and energy dynamics are reframing America’s position, with a growing focus on domestic production, nuclear expansion, and long-term energy security. They also dig into the strain from AI-driven data center demand and the surprising...
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Iran Flashpoint Goes Global - Todd Sheets #6389
Kerry Lutz's--Financial Survival Network
The Iran flashpoint isn’t just regional—it’s the front line of a much bigger global strategy. What looks like isolated tension is part of a coordinated push shaping power, trade, and influence worldwide. Kerry Lutz sits down with Todd Sheets to break down why Iran sits at the center of U.S. focus, how control of critical waterways like the Strait of Hormuz factors into the equation, and why this moment signals a more aggressive projection of power. The conversation connects Middle East escalation to broader geopolitical moves, including pressure points tied to global commerce and rival...
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Confidence Surge… But Trouble Ahead - Jay Mehta #6388
Kerry Lutz's--Financial Survival Network
Kerry Lutz sits down with Jay Mehta to break down a stronger-than-expected consumer confidence report—but the story beneath the surface is far more complicated. Mehta explains why confidence is rising, pointing to a still-resilient labor market and households that continue to spend. But despite the upbeat data, the bigger question is how long this strength can actually last. Rising energy costs are starting to creep back into the picture, and they hit lower-income households the hardest—threatening to squeeze discretionary spending and shift the trajectory of the broader economy. So far,...
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Escape The Dollar While You Can - Peter Schiff #6387
Kerry Lutz's--Financial Survival Network
Peter Schiff breaks down why the dollar is in real trouble—and why gold may be the only way out. Kerry Lutz sits down with Peter Schiff to unpack mounting pressure on the U.S. dollar and the growing risk of a sovereign debt crisis. Schiff explains why foreign demand for Treasuries is fading, how the Fed is effectively monetizing debt, and why repeated fiscal “kicks” may be pushing the system toward a breaking point. He lays out his strategy—reducing dollar exposure in favor of foreign dividend-paying stocks and gold—and why that approach has been outperforming. The discussion also...
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System Collapse Already Underway - Darryl Schoon #6386
Kerry Lutz's--Financial Survival Network
This interview dives into warnings of a major economic collapse already in motion. Kerry sits down with Darryl Schoon to break down what’s happening beneath the surface—where inflation is crushing affordability, while deflation quietly destroys money through debt defaults and contraction. They unpack how credit creation, loan failures, and central bank intervention are colliding in real time. Quantitative easing since 2009 may have kept the system alive—but at a cost. Money velocity has collapsed to Great Depression levels, while liquidity has been funneled into financial assets and...
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Stagflation Storm Is Here - Dennis Tubbergen #6385
Kerry Lutz's--Financial Survival Network
Kerry sits down with Dennis Tubergen to break down a rapidly shifting economic landscape—and the warning signs are getting louder. Tubergen argues stagflation is no longer theoretical. With inflation rising and GDP expectations falling, he warns that higher energy prices could fuel a prolonged and painful cycle just as growth slows. The focus then shifts to gold and silver, where recent pullbacks look more like consolidation than weakness. With physical supply deficits and potential delivery stress, the setup—especially for silver—could be explosive. They also examine central banks...
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War, Debt, Silver Shock - John Rubino #6384
Kerry Lutz's--Financial Survival Network
Recorded live on Substack on April 8, Kerry Lutz sits down with John Rubino to break down how escalating war tensions are shaking global markets, precious metals, and the broader financial system in real time. Gold and silver’s initial drop—and sharp rebound—are unpacked, with insights into margin calls, central bank activity, and why prolonged conflict could ultimately fuel inflation and drive metals higher. The conversation moves into deeper territory, exposing growing risks inside private credit and shadow banking. Opaque structures, rising leverage, and AI-driven vendor financing are...
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Silver Breakout Fakeout Or Launchpad? - David Erfle #6383
Kerry Lutz's--Financial Survival Network
Kerry Lutz and David Erfle break down silver’s violent move—was the breakout a fakeout, or the setup for something bigger? After a parabolic run, both gold and silver saw sharp reversals, with gold briefly testing its 200-day moving average and silver correcting roughly 50%. They argue the selloff was driven more by margin calls and forced deleveraging than any real change in fundamentals. The bigger picture still leans bullish. Silver remains in a multi-year structural deficit, with most supply coming as a by-product, while physical demand—especially from Asia—stays strong. They also...
info_outlineIn this interview, Kerry Lutz speaks with Michael Pento about how liquidity may already be expanding by as much as $20 billion per week, quietly pushing the Federal Reserve’s balance sheet back toward $7 trillion — despite continued claims of tight policy.
He warns that the next recession could bring massive deficits in the $4–6 trillion range, potentially forcing the Fed to become the primary buyer of U.S. debt once again. If that happens, inflation may not be accidental — it could be the result of outright monetization.
Pento also points to historically extreme valuations in stocks and housing, suggesting markets may need a significant reset to return to long-term norms.
He believes gold remains in a long-term bull market and could accelerate higher as recession pressures mount and monetary expansion increases.
Pento outlines a defensive approach that includes holding physical gold, adjusting liquidity as conditions change, and watching credit markets for early signs of stress.
These long-term cycles are explored in The Armstrong Economic Code— and understanding them may help investors prepare for what comes next.
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