Financial Survival Network
A show about how to thrive in the New Economy. It's All About What's Next!
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Gold Battles the $5,000 Barrier - Jerry Robinson #6371
Gold is testing the $5,000 barrier — and the charts are flashing warning signs. Kerry Lutz and Jerry Robinson dive into gold and silver as markets test extreme levels. A rising 50-day moving average offers support, but long weekly wicks show momentum could be slowing. Will it break through, or pause first? Speculation around Kevin Warsh and shifting Fed expectations may be driving the pullback. If the hawkish premium fades, rates could ease — and gold reacts. Silver just went vertical — then crashed back. Volatility is insane. Yet the fundamentals remain rock-solid: industrial demand from solar and data centers is still building. The lesson...
The Lock-In Economy - Jason Hartman - #6370
Mortgage rates tripled. The crash never came. In this Episode Kerry Lutz and Jason Hartman break down why U.S. housing didn't collapse when borrowing costs exploded. Nearly 25% of homeowners hold mortgages at or below 3%. About 65% are at 4% or less. That "lock-in effect" crushed supply and froze mobility. Fewer than 800,000 homes are listed nationwide — under 0.6% of America's 140 million housing units. Owners won't give up cheap debt. Inventory stays tight. Hartman believes this imbalance could persist into 2032–2033. Scarcity and utility continue driving prices — even after the rate shock. The conversation then shifts to immigration and rental housing. Hartman argues most undocumented migran...
Trump's Enforcement Changed Everything - Josh Hammer #6369
In this conversation, Kerry Lutz is joined by Josh Hammer to break down why immigration enforcement has quietly reshaped crime trends, voter behavior, and the political landscape — often in ways the media refuses to acknowledge. They examine how Trump's enforcement-first messaging changed the national conversation, contributed to declining crime rates, and helped drive unexpected voter shifts, including among Hispanic voters in key states like Texas and Florida. Josh explains why open-border policies clash with a large welfare state, how cultural assimilation and enforcement intersect, and why past GOP immigration strategies failed where Trump's approach succeeded. The discussion also explores foreign po...
Gold Just Fired a Warning - Ed Siddell #6368
Gold and silver just made a violent move — and it wasn't random. Kerry Lutz sits down with Edward Siddell to break down the parabolic surge, the sharp pullback, and what it really signals beneath the surface. Siddell explains how panic buying, inflation pressure, and volume spikes collided in the metals markets — and why the pullback wasn't weakness, but a warning. At the center of the move: central banks. Siddell outlines why gold reserves are rising as U.S. Treasuries quietly lose favor, and how growing debt levels increase long-term dollar risk. The conversation turns to silver, where supply constraints, historical rati...
America's Credit Is Breaking - Paul Oster #6367
Inflation is breaking more than wallets — it's breaking credit, and the damage is spreading fast. Kerry Lutz and Paul Oster break down the growing stress on consumer finances as post-holiday debt collides with stubborn inflation and a weakening job market. Rising credit card and auto delinquencies signal that many households are running out of financial breathing room. Paul warns that Buy Now, Pay Later programs — especially when used for essentials like rent — are quietly damaging credit scores, particularly among younger consumers. He draws parallels to the student loan crisis, where roughly 25% of borrowers remain in long-term delinquency or default, underscoring a broa...
Silver Is Repricing the System - David Stryzewski #6366
Kerry Lutz and David Stryzewski explain why silver is being forced into a new pricing regime as industrial demand accelerates. David outlines how AI, solar, and advanced technologies are driving a structural shift in silver demand, pushing prices sharply higher while the silver-to-gold ratio remains deeply distorted. Kerry highlights growing supply pressures tied to geopolitics, including export restrictions from China and Venezuela and the strategic importance of mineral-rich resource corridors. The discussion widens to systemic risks, from Federal Reserve policy and commercial real estate refinancing to a national debt nearing $40 trillion. David stresses the importance of strong balance sheets as...
Why Gold and Silver Crashed and What's Coming Up Next -- Exclusive Interview w/ Martin Armstrong #6365
Gold and silver were hit hard, sentiment flipped fast, and confusion followed almost immediately. When volatility spikes, most commentary explains what happened.<br /> This conversation explains why. Kerry Lutz speaks with legendary forecaster Martin Armstrong about the forces behind the sudden move in gold and silver, separating real market mechanics from narrative noise and placing the action within its broader cycle context. Armstrong explains the role of positioning, short covering, and confidence — and why the decline was not driven by a breakdown in long-term fundamentals. The discussion then moves into deeper territory: structural weaknesses in the global metals market, stress in...
Silver Is Breaking the System - David Erfle #6364
Kerry Lutz sits down with precious metals analyst David Erfle to break down the latest moves in silver and gold, and why recent price action is being driven by structural forces rather than short-term speculation. They trace decades of paper-market intervention — from 1960s silver controls to the Hunt Brothers episode — explaining how regulatory and exchange actions have repeatedly distorted price discovery. This time, however, physical shortages are forcing a widening disconnect between paper prices and real-world supply. The discussion ties precious metals strength to a sovereign debt spiral, currency devaluation, and shifting institutional demand, while also covering refinery inventory stress, margi...
California Is Killing Small Business - Bruce de Torres - #6363
Kerry Lutz and Bruce de Torres call out California's $20+ minimum wage for crushing small businesses, accelerating closures, and wiping out jobs — while large corporations adapt and smaller operators are left with no escape route. Bruce explains why the minimum wage fight is only a symptom of decades of failed policy and education, and how those pressures have steadily marginalized independent businesses across the country. The conversation then shifts to federal procurement, where Bruce exposes how the Small Business Administration consistently falls short of its 23% contracting goal, allowing large firms to capture work meant to create jobs through small businesses. Find Br...
Trump Shocks Markets Higher - Dale Smothers #6362
Trump's rhetoric is shaking headlines — and driving markets higher. Kerry Lutz and Dale explain why extreme political positioning can translate into real upside for investors. The AI boom remains the engine. As profitability comes into focus, both see the S&P 500 and NASDAQ pushing toward new highs if Trump's economic vision begins to take shape. Gold and silver are flashing warning signs. Rising prices reflect global instability and growing demand, with Kerry cautioning that government intervention becomes more likely as metals climb. Geopolitical pressure is building. Russia and China continue challenging the dollar's dominance, while the U.S. accelerates its pu...
