Author: Kitco NEWS

Is the era of the “Rule of Law” over? Analyst Lynette Zang @TheLynetteZang warns that the world has shifted to a “Rule of Might” following the US seizure of Venezuelan oil and Russian vessels. In this critical 2026 outlook, Zang joins anchor Jeremy Szafron to break down why the banking system is “all underwater,” why a “full bail-in” is the next logical step, and the specific “Italian Blueprint” that signals gold confiscation is back on the table. Zang also reveals the “fundamental math” that she argues puts the true value of gold at $40,000 and silver at $2,000. Is the…

Gold has surged past $5,000 and silver is extending its move beyond $100, but Matthew Piepenburg says the real story is not metal prices. It is the accelerating breakdown of trust across global bond and currency markets. Speaking with Kitco News at VRIC 2026 in Vancouver, Piepenburg, Partner at Von Greyerz, points to rising yields in Japan, the US, and Europe as a clear warning sign. “The bond market is the thing you have to understand,” he said. “Yields are the cost of debt.” When yields rise even as central banks step in, Piepenburg argues it shows sovereign IOUs are…

With Silver breaking the $80 level and Copper testing $6, the commodity markets are signaling a structural shift that defies standard economic models. Jeremy Szafron, Anchor of Kitco News, sits down with Axel Merk, President of Merk Investments, to discuss why the post-WWII economic order has officially collapsed and has been replaced by a volatile new era of “State Activism.” Merk argues that traditional market signals—like yield curves and P/E ratios—are failing because global asset prices are now driven by raw power dynamics rather than free-market efficiency. In this deep dive, we explore why the global trade architecture is fracturing…

Silver has crossed $100, and longtime mining executive Phil Baker says the move signals a structural break in the market. Speaking with Kitco News anchor Jeremy Szafron at VRIC 2026 in Vancouver, Baker, former CEO of Hecla Mining and former chairman of the Silver Institute, said the surge is being driven by physical demand, not speculation. “Physical is king,” Baker said, as exchanges, manufacturers, governments, and investors prioritize inventory and access to real metal over paper claims. Baker said global silver production peaked in 2016 and is unlikely to exceed that level before at least 2030, leaving supply unable to…

Bitcoin is flashing a critical signal that historically hits 97% of the time – but is the macro environment about to invalidate it? Kyle Chassé @KyleChasseCrypto joins Jeremy Szafron, Anchor of Kitco News, to break down the collision between the crypto markets and the broader economic landscape. In this interview, Chassé analyzes the immediate market reaction to the latest Presidential speech and the looming uncertainty stemming from the Supreme Court and Federal Reserve. The conversation explores the “Clarity Act,” the reality of institutional positioning, and why Bitcoin is facing specific resistance levels despite the bullish narrative surrounding Trump’s economic policies.…

Ray Dalio warns the monetary order is breaking down, and Dr. Mark Thornton says the fiat system is now in the “Intensive Care Unit.” In this interview, Kitco News anchor Jeremy Szafron sits down with Dr. Mark Thornton, Senior Fellow at the Mises Institute, to break down why central banks are fleeing Treasuries for physical gold and what the “Skyscraper Curse” signals for a 2026 crash. They discuss the massive 150-ton gold purchase by Poland, a strategic move by a NATO ally that signals a loss of trust in the debt-based system. Dr. Thornton also exposes a critical, under-reported crisis…

Wheaton Precious Metals is trading at record highs, and CEO Randy Smallwood says the company is positioned to extend that performance as rising costs pressure traditional miners. Speaking with Kitco News anchor Jeremy Szafron at VRIC 2026 in Vancouver, Smallwood explains why the streaming model is designed to outperform in a high-price environment. “We take the cost risk outta the investment,” he said, noting that fixed streaming contracts protect Wheaton from inflation and dilution as operators are forced to mine lower-grade material and issue equity to fund growth. Smallwood also discusses Wheaton’s newly secured Helo gold stream, calling the asset…

Gold has surged to new highs while Bitcoin has pulled back, and Mark Moss says the divergence is not a contradiction. It is the signal. Speaking with Kitco News at VRIC 2026 in Vancouver, Moss, host of The Mark Moss Show and Partner at the Bitcoin Opportunity Fund, challenges the idea that gold’s rally is simply an inflation or debasement trade. He points out that “from 2020 to 2024, the gold price didn’t go anywhere at all,” despite unprecedented money printing, asking, “if it’s really about inflation, and if it’s really about debasement, then why didn’t it move off of…

As the Bloomberg Commodity Index rebalancing kicks off a 5-day “mechanical shakeout” in the markets, Silver is under pressure while Gold refuses to break structure. Is this the start of a deep correction, or a massive trap for short sellers? In this technical analysis deep dive, Gary Wagner of TheGoldForecast.com joins Jeremy Saffron to separate the noise from the trend. Wagner argues that despite the volatility, we have not seen a “true” technical correction (23%+) in months. He breaks down why the current price action is just a “tiny dip” in a supersonic bull market and issues a stark warning…

Josh Phair, CEO of Scottsdale Mint, joins Jeremy Szafron on Kitco News to warn that the world has entered a “Metals War” where nations are scrambling to secure resources for future conflicts. Phair argues that a “Hidden Hand”—governments employing banks to conduct mercantile banking—is quietly accumulating gold and silver, fundamentally decoupling the physical market from the Fed’s interest rate policies. He details why US banks flipped from net short to net long after Thanksgiving, the “desperate” arbitrage that saw jets flying silver across the Atlantic, and the reality of China’s new export licensing system. Phair also breaks down his “Axis…