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Today, Steve Barton sits down with uranium expert Justin Huhn of Uranium Insider for one of the most incisive briefings on the global uranium market to date. In a razor-sharp dissection of nuclear energy’s future, Justin exposes the mounting disconnect between supply realities and investor expectations—and the complacency that threatens long-term energy security in the West. Justin warns that utilities are running out of time. With only a fraction of annual demand secured in long-term contracts, and the spot market increasingly dominated by carry trades and short-term opportunism, the illusion of supply is about to be shattered. He breaks down the geopolitical fractures between East and West, where the East controls most enrichment capacity and uranium flow—while the West demands 70% of global nuclear fuel. Yet this isn’t just a warning—it’s a roadmap. Justin explains why SMRs, despite skepticism, are already reshaping future demand, how U.S. policy shifts and Trump-era executive orders could accelerate minin

Today, Steve Barton welcomes back global macro strategist John Polomny for one of the most direct and unsparing assessments of America's economic future. In a blistering analysis, John lays bare the structural rot inside U.S. politics, the unrelenting rise of national debt, and the financial engineering quietly pushing the country toward currency debasement and fiscal collapse. John warns that the political class—regardless of party—has no will to reduce spending. Instead, he predicts an inevitable pivot to yield curve control and stealth monetary interventions as the Fed scrambles to contain exploding interest obligations. This isn’t a drill—it's the slow-motion breakdown of the post-Bretton Woods economic order. But amid the chaos, there is opportunity. John outlines where the smart capital is going next: energy, hard assets, and deeply undervalued commodities. From overlooked coal plays to emerging market breakouts and uranium’s resurgence, John details where he’s putting real money to work in 2025. He als

Welcome back to Monday Market Moves with Steve Barton! The S&P 500 flirts with all-time highs, but strong resistance levels raise big questions—will bulls break through or is a reversal coming? Steve digs into this week’s price action and where momentum might shift next. We take a close look at the "Mag Seven"—NVIDIA, Apple, Microsoft, Amazon, Google, Meta, and Tesla—as early signs of weakness start to emerge. Are we witnessing a topping formation, or is it just a healthy pause before another leg higher? Plus: the 10-Year Treasury yield is breaking out, gold rallies off support, silver continues its steady grind, and uranium stocks begin heating up. Natural gas explodes through resistance, while oil and Bitcoin approach key technical levels. Steve also shares setups across junior miners, royalty companies, and key commodities including copper, platinum, nickel, and iron ore. If you're looking for clear charts and strong macro takeaways to guide your next move—this is it. Don’t forget to like, share, a

Today, Steve Barton sits down with Jordan Rusche of Mining Stock Monkey for a focused look at where savvy investors are putting their money in 2025. Known for his deep company research and sharp valuation skills, Jordan lays out his best strategies for navigating volatile markets. He dives into why he’s avoiding First Majestic Silver despite silver bullishness, what makes Equinox Gold’s Canadian projects so promising, and how he evaluates management quality and insider ownership. Jordan breaks down his geopolitical concerns in Burkina Faso, the misunderstood value of royalty assets, and why platinum and palladium are being ignored by the market. Jordan also reveals how he identifies red flags in junior miners in under 30 seconds, what P/E ratios really mean in commodity cycles, and why traditional valuation models fail in the mining sector. Stay until the end for an exclusive discount to his premium newsletter, giving you insider-level access to his top picks and market moves.   Connect with Jordan Rusche! L

Today, Steve Barton sits down with Jordan Rusche of Mining Stock Monkey for a focused look at where savvy investors are putting their money in 2025. Known for his deep company research and sharp valuation skills, Jordan lays out his best strategies for navigating volatile markets. He explains why he’s cautious on copper due to recession risk, why gold and silver royalty stocks are central to his portfolio, and how he uses price-to-value analysis to decide when to buy or sell. Jordan also walks through specific examples with B2Gold, Sandstorm Gold, and Empress Royalty—highlighting what made him buy, hold, or exit those positions. Don’t miss Jordan’s breakdown of high-grade copper assets, overlooked silver catalysts, and how to spot gold stocks before they explode. Stick around for his portfolio management tips and exclusive offer on his premium newsletter.   Connect with Jordan Rusche! Learn More:  https://miningstockmonkey.com/products/vip?promo=GET10    Key Topics Discussed:✅ Jordan’s macro outlook and

Today, Steve Barton is joined by Chris Vermeulen of The Technical Traders for a deep-dive into the storm brewing beneath the surface of global markets. Vermeulen issues a stark warning: the recent strength in U.S. equities is nothing more than a classic bear market bounce—and a major financial reset may be just around the corner. In this fast-moving analysis, Vermeulen exposes the hidden signals behind market sentiment, dissecting key technical levels across the S&P 500, U.S. dollar, gold, silver, oil, uranium, and copper Connect with Chris Vermeulen! Website:  https://thetechnicaltraders.com/memberships/aff/go/bart1979   Key Topics Discussed:  ✅ Why Chris Vermeulen believes we’re in a bear market bounce, not a recovery  ✅ The global financial reset: what’s coming for equities, real estate, and commodities  ✅ How trader sentiment is creating dangerous whipsaws in markets  ✅ Actionable support and resistance zones for the S&P 500, Nasdaq, and Dow  ✅ The U.S. dollar’s bullish reversal: wh

In this episode of Monday Market Moves, Steve Barton delivers sharp insights into this week’s market action and what traders should prepare for next. The S&P 500 hovers near all-time highs but faces strong resistance, while the Mag Seven tech giants—NVIDIA, Apple, Microsoft, Amazon, Google, Meta, and Tesla—begin to show weakness. Is the tech rally topping, or are buyers ready to step in again? Steve analyzes the 10-Year Treasury yield’s breakout and what it means for equities and economic momentum. Gold surprised markets with an early-week rally, while silver continues to grind higher. Uranium stocks and oil plays begin to heat up, just as natural gas surges past key technical resistance. Bitcoin approaches its all-time high again, flashing both risk and reward. He also breaks down setups across junior miners, royalty firms, and hard commodities like copper, platinum, nickel, and iron ore. Whether you're trading or investing, Steve’s chart breakdowns and macro takeaways offer edge and clarity. Drop yo

Today, Steve Barton is joined by legendary investor Rick Rule in a high-impact episode of Rule Classroom Plus to explore the explosive dynamics of the unfolding gold bull market. Rule delivers a compelling thesis: we're witnessing the early stages of a monetary and resource-based reset that mirrors the 1970s stagflation era—and the consequences for investors are massive. In a strategic breakdown of the macroeconomic landscape, Rule warns that rising long-term interest rates, a weakening U.S. dollar, and failed Fed policy are setting the stage for a seismic shift in capital flows. Physical gold, he argues, is now reasserting itself as the dominant safe-haven asset—just as high-quality senior gold equities begin their next leg up. Rule also unveils details from his 3-part Rule Bootcamp series, with Part 2 spotlighting the “best of the best” gold producers poised to thrive in this environment. Plus, he gives an exclusive preview of the 2025 Natural Resources Investment Symposium—calling it the most valuable reso

Today, Steve Barton is joined by Michael Oliver, founder of Momentum Structural Analysis, for a high-stakes conversation on the future of global markets. Oliver delivers a sobering forecast: the stock market has officially peaked, and we may be entering one of the most severe downturns in modern history. But the surprises don’t end there. In a bold deviation from historical norms, Oliver argues that U.S. Treasury bonds—traditionally seen as a safe haven during equity crashes—are failing to provide cover. Instead, he identifies gold as the only remaining asset behaving like a true monetary refuge, while silver’s price action signals a potentially explosive breakout ahead. Oliver breaks down his momentum-based analysis across key sectors, revealing critical support and resistance levels for gold, silver, crude oil, and natural gas. He also dissects systemic risks in commercial real estate, the Fed’s policy box, and why central banks may soon be forced into aggressive new interventions. If you're positioning for

Rick Rule returns to dissect global economic trends with host Steve Barton. The two dive into the implications of persistent debt and deficits, deteriorating currency value, and surging interest rates—arguing that gold isn't just a hedge, it's a necessity. Rule emphasizes the critical timing for shifting from physical bullion to top-tier gold stocks and discusses the current and future state of energy commodities including uranium, oil, gas, and coal. Rule also lays out insights on where we are in the gold investment cycle and gives a rare behind-the-scenes look at how the Trump administration is actively removing barriers for US energy and uranium development. With an upcoming Gold Bootcamp and his Boca Raton Symposium on the horizon, Rick offers tools and strategies to not just survive but thrive in the shifting resource economy. Don't miss Rick Rule's Gold Investor Boot Camp this Saturday! If you're serious about portfolio performance, this is your playbook.   Affiliates /Tools for Success that I Love and

Today, Steve Barton is joined by Paddy Nicol, CEO of Orogen Royalties, for a deep-dive into one of the most pivotal royalty deals in recent history. Orogen just inked a $421 million acquisition agreement with Triple Flag Precious Metals—a deal that revolves around the crown jewel of its portfolio: the Silicon Merlin gold royalty in Nevada. Paddy unpacks the thinking behind the sale, explaining why locking in value now—before Silicon Merlin's full resource potential is realized—could be a once-in-a-decade wealth event for shareholders. But this isn’t an exit. It's a transformation. Shareholders will receive cash, Triple Flag shares, and a stake in a newly launched SpinCo holding Orogen’s remaining 27 royalty assets, a $24 million cash treasury, and the same battle-tested management team. He also highlights which hidden royalty assets may become the next Silicon—like La Rica in Colombia, Spring Peak in Nevada, and MPD South in British Columbia. Whether you’re tracking mining M&A, investing in royalty firms,

In this episode of Monday Market Moves, Steve Barton returns with a no-hype, all-action breakdown of the market’s biggest plays. The S&P 500 shows renewed bullish momentum, bouncing off key Fibonacci retracement zones, while the Mag Seven tech titans—NVIDIA, Apple, Microsoft, Amazon, Google, Meta, and Tesla—flash short-term strength amid broader weakness. Are these signs of a reversal or a chance to sell into strength? Steve shares precise buy zones, Fibonacci targets, and insights on sector rotation into commodities, energy, and physical assets. He dissects the latest breakout in gold, which spiked above $2,400 before pulling back into ideal entry zones. Silver holds strong, copper continues its climb, and uranium miners flash strong buy signals. This episode also features analysis on the U.S. dollar, bond yields, and oil’s bearish divergence, alongside setups in natural gas and coal. A viewer Q&A closes things out with Steve’s thoughts on balancing portfolio exposure between precious metals, ener

Today, Steve Barton is joined by John Ciampaglia, CEO of Sprott Asset Management! In this high-impact conversation, John breaks down how global commodity markets are being reshaped by economic turmoil, geopolitical friction, and the return of investor interest in physical assets like gold, silver, uranium, and copper. Are tariffs and trade wars masking the real risks ahead? John unpacks why growing uncertainty—not just bad news—is the biggest threat to market stability right now. He dives into how Sprott’s physical trusts give investors secure, tax-advantaged access to precious metals, stored outside the bullion banking system and structured to protect against systemic shocks. John also takes a hard look at the opaque uranium contracting market and why long-term supply issues could trigger massive upside. He makes bold calls on which commodities are still flying under the radar — and why silver and uranium are his top “value trades” heading into 2025. Whether you're trying to hedge against inflation, diversif

Today, Steve Barton joined by Lobo Tiggre from Independent Speculator! In this power-packed breakdown, Lobo shares his outlook on why the economy is barreling toward a possible "Trumpcession" and how inflation risks are setting the stage for major volatility. He explains why smart investors should be positioning now — not later — with key plays in gold, silver, copper, and especially uranium. Is the market pricing in the real pain ahead? Lobo digs into why fiscal stimulus and money printing could spark a reflationary boom — or an even deeper collapse — and how both scenarios are bullish for commodities. He reveals why uranium is his highest-conviction buy for 2025, and why gold could surprise to the upside far faster than Wall Street expects. Lobo also tackles your top questions, from the future of gold-backed banking to the hidden risks in Mexico’s mining sector. Plus, he breaks down the emerging energy revolution around thorium reactors and why political risk is about to reshape mining investments worldwide

This week on Monday Market Moves, Steve Barton returns with a no-hype, all-action breakdown of the week’s biggest plays. The S&P 500 shows bullish momentum after bouncing off key Fibonacci retracement zones, while the “Mag 7” tech titans—NVIDIA, Apple, Microsoft, Amazon, Google, Meta, and Tesla—are flashing short-term strength within a broader downtrend. Are these rallies opportunities to sell into strength, or signs of a bigger reversal ahead? Gold exploded to another all-time high above $2,400 before pulling back sharply, creating potential golden entry zones. Silver held strong, copper continues its surge, and uranium miners are flashing serious buy signals. Steve reveals precise buy zones, Fibonacci targets, and sector rotations into commodities, energy, and physical assets. Plus, a deep dive into bond yields, the U.S. dollar, oil’s hidden warning signs, natural gas basing patterns, and coal’s surprising resilience. Viewer Q&A tackles how to balance portfolio exposure between precious metals, e

Today, we have Steve Barton and David Skarica! In this breakdown of the global economy, David brings decades of investment experience to unpack why the U.S. market is teetering on the edge of a major bear cycle. He outlines how extreme overvaluations, a ballooning $36 trillion debt load, and misguided tax policy are creating the perfect setup for a financial reckoning. Mega Returns: https://amzn.to/4jL1gTR   Is the next crash already underway? David explains why the usual flight to safety—U.S. bonds and the dollar—may fail investors this time as foreign buyers retreat. He highlights the crucial shift in macro dynamics and how gold, silver, and select miners like ASM and EXK could become the ultimate hedges. His 600% return on a corporate bond put option reveals just how mispriced risk has become.   David also explores the powerful opportunity in emerging markets like India, the fading dominance of China, and why a commodities boom—fueled by silver, agriculture, rare earths, and even cobalt—is brewing beneath

Today, we have Steve Barton and Vince Lanci! In this high-stakes macro environment, Vince draws from decades of commodities trading and global finance expertise to explain why the U.S. economy is now exporting recession and importing inflation. He unpacks how these forces are fueling stagflation, pressuring interest rate policy, and setting up a race to the bottom in global currencies. Is gold’s recent breakout just the beginning? Vince exposes how China is not just buying gold—they're strategically driving the market higher by weaponizing state-owned banks and shifting global pricing power. He breaks down the ripple effects across global currencies, why the Swiss Franc is the last domino to fall, and how de-dollarization is accelerating in real-time. Vince also dives into what the upcoming BRICS Summit means for gold, silver, and the U.S. dollar. He highlights the overlooked impact of Basel III regulations and reveals how China’s direct play in gold and silver could spark a commodities revolution. Finally, h

This week on Monday Market Moves, Steve Barton returns with a no-hype, all-action breakdown of the week’s biggest market moves. A rare "death cross" hit the S&P 500, sending it down 1.5%, while the “Mag 7” tech giants—NVIDIA, Apple, Microsoft, Amazon, Google, Meta, and Tesla—tumbled, sparking fresh fears of a broader correction. Are these heavyweights still worth holding, or is the smart money heading for the exits? Gold broke out to a historic $2,371 all-time high, silver rallied, and copper surged back with force. Steve outlines exact entry zones, limit orders, and profit-taking strategies across precious metals. Plus, he unpacks how the bond market is shifting, the latest signals from the U.S. dollar and yields, and the explosive setups forming in uranium, oil, and natural gas. Viewer Q&A dives into LQD vs. HYG, why dividend energy stocks are Steve’s long-term bet, and how physical metal ETFs really work. This episode is a masterclass in positioning for profit while others panic. Loaded with ac

This week on Monday Market Moves, Steve Barton delivers another laser-focused breakdown across equities, commodities, currencies, and crypto. He kicks things off with the S&P 500 and Dow Jones—after historic one-day rallies, are we on the edge of another major correction? The setup suggests a deeper move could be coming. Big tech is wobbling. Steve dissects the Mag 7—NVIDIA, Apple, Microsoft, Amazon, Google, Meta, and Tesla—revealing trend exhaustion and bearish patterns that could flip sentiment fast. Meanwhile, macro headwinds are shaking up the bond market, and Steve flags the potential for margin calls and liquidity cracks forming beneath the surface. On the commodity front, gold and silver have surged into fresh highs. Steve updates key entry zones for miners, ETFs, and physical plays. Uranium looks ripe for a bounce, with actionable setups in URNM, URNJ, and SRUUF. Copper’s trendline is holding, and oil and gas are sending mixed signals as geopolitical risk heats up. Platinum and palladium? Possibly

Today, we have Steve Barton and Rick Rule! In this high-volatility market, Rick draws from 50 years of investing experience to explain why the chaos we’re seeing might be the greatest opportunity in decades. He breaks down the psychology behind investor irrationality, the illusion of price over value, and why market volatility isn’t danger—it’s a chance to buy assets on sale.