Podcast

Gail Tverberg: The Coming Energy Depression

Energy analyst and professional actuary Gail Tverberg returns to the podcast this week to revisit the global energy outlook. And fair warning, Gail warns it's quite grim.

To her, it's a simple math problem. We have too many people placing too much demand on the world's depleting energy resources. The cost of energy is rising, which we are compensating for in the short term by using financial gimmicks to make "affordable" — when all we're really doing is creating future promises that cannot possibly be repaid.

The increasing cost of energy is manifesting in higher prices (for everything, not just fuels) and lower real wages, a divergence she sees only worsening from here. This path leads to another Great Depression-style crisis from which she does not see a clear path out of.

Gail Tverberg: The Coming Energy Depression

by Chris Martenson

Energy analyst and professional actuary Gail Tverberg returns to the podcast this week to revisit the global energy outlook. And fair warning, Gail warns it's quite grim.

The Value Of Bitcoin

by Chris Martenson

So… in the past week, I’ve been asked for advice on Bitcoin by my brother-in-law, my local realtor, and close friends from as far away as Texas.

None of them cared to learn what it actually is. Or how it works. They just wanted to understand why suddenly so many folks they know are trying to buy Bitcoin hand over fist. And, of course, should they buy in now, too?

If you (or people you care about) have similar questions, this report is for you.

The Value Of Bitcoin

by Chris Martenson

So… in the past week, I’ve been asked for advice on Bitcoin by my brother-in-law, my local realtor, and close friends from as far away as Texas.

If you (or people you care about) have similar questions, this report is for you.

Off The Cuff: Is This The Blow-off Top?

PREVIEW

by Chris Martenson

In this week's Off The Cuff podcast, Chris and John Rubino discuss: How Long Can This Continue? Debt has been rising faster than income everywhere for decades The Rules Will Certainly Be Changed Desperate elites will always act in their best interest Are We Seeing The Blow-off Top? Dear God, let's hope so A Commodities…

Off The Cuff: A World Of Rising Interest Rates

PREVIEW

by Chris Martenson

In this week's Off The Cuff podcast, Chris and Charles Hugh Smith discuss: The Crashing Treasury Curve Interest rates are on the move Get Ready For Interest Rates To Start Rising The end of a 30-year downtrend When Rates Rise, Prices Will Fall Bonds, stocks, housing — nearly everything What's Next For Bitcoin? We're witnessing…

Off The Cuff: A World Of Rising Interest Rates

PREVIEW by Chris Martenson

David Collum: The Vicious Cycle Approaches

by David Collum

Whether or not you've had time yet to plow your way through David Collum's excellent 2017 Year in Review, our annual podcast with Dave always brings additional color to light — and this year's is no exception.

David Collum: The Vicious Cycle Approaches

by David Collum

2017 Year In Review (Part 2)

by David Collum

If you've not yet read Part 1, click here to do so. The whole enchilada can be downloaded as a single PDF here or viewed in parts via the hot-linked contents as follows: Contents Part 1 Introduction Sources Contents My Personal Year in Review Investing Economy Broken Markets Market Valuations Market Sentiment Volatility Stock Buybacks…

2017 Year In Review (Part 2)

by David Collum

2017 Year In Review

by David Collum

Every year, friend-of-the-site David Collum writes a detailed "Year in Review" synopsis full of keen perspective and plenty of wit. This year's is no exception. As with past years, he has graciously selected PeakProsperity.com as the site where it will be published in full. It's quite longer than our usual posts, but worth the time to read in…

2017 Year In Review

by David Collum

Hard Assets Alliance: The Role Of Gold (And Silver)

by Chris Martenson

Longtime PeakProsperity.com readers know that the Hard Assets Alliance is this website's officially-endorsed gold & silver bullion dealer (the list of reasons why can be read here).

Given the painful slog over recent years for precious metals investors, we thought it was high time to bring them back on the program to offer an update on the fundamental reasons for continuing to own bullion.

This week, Chris sits down with HAA executive Ed D'Agostino to discuss the role of gold (and silver) in an investment portfolio during the age of bitcoin and endless central bank liquidity.

Hard Assets Alliance: The Role Of Gold (And Silver)

by Chris Martenson

Longtime PeakProsperity.com readers know that the Hard Assets Alliance is this website's officially-endorsed gold & silver bullion dealer (the list of reasons why can be read here).

This week, Chris sits down with HAA executive Ed D'Agostino to discuss the role of gold (and silver) in an investment portfolio during the age of bitcoin and endless central bank liquidity.

Off The Cuff: Bubbles Everywhere!

PREVIEW

by Chris Martenson

In this week's Off The Cuff podcast, Chris and Charles Hugh Smith discuss: Nearly Every Market Is At A Record Bubble High But 95% of the population is living under recessionary conditions What Can Investors Rotate Into For Value/Safety? There are a few asset classes that make sense The High Cost Of Pursuing Continued Economic…