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In this exclusive for Kitco News, Anchor Jeremy Szafron sits down with Fr. Emmanuel Lemelson, Chief Investment Officer at Lemelson Capital Management, to dissect a global market he describes as ‘detached from reality’. Following a historic $36 intraday swing in oil, Lemelson warns that the current volatility is merely a ‘tremor before the major earthquake’. Fr. Lemelson challenges the core thesis of the ‘gold bugs,’ arguing that while trust in fiat is breaking down, gold is not a guaranteed sanctuary. He posits a sobering geopolitical reality: in a global crisis, ‘it’s the guy with the biggest military that’s gonna take…

Global markets are navigating a high stakes tug of war today. Following an address to the nation where President Trump signaled harder strikes against Iran, reports have surfaced that Iran and Oman are drafting a protocol to monitor traffic through the Strait of Hormuz. While oil prices have retreated from their session highs, the crypto sector remains under stress, with Bitcoin trading at $66-67K dollars. Joining Jeremy Szafron to break down this volatility is Michael Terpin, founder and CEO of Transform Ventures and author of Bitcoin Supercycle. A digital asset pioneer since 2012, Terpin explains why he believes we are…

“We are so far from a top.” Adrian Day says the gold market has not reached a speculative peak, pointing to investor positioning and participation rather than price action. Speaking with Kitco News at VRIC 2026, the chairman and CEO of Adrian Day Asset Management argued that market behavior still reflects caution, not euphoria. Day said the absence of broad public involvement remains the clearest signal. “The generalist investor simply isn’t in this market yet,” he said, noting continued withdrawals from major gold mining ETFs. Without widespread participation, Day said, markets rarely form lasting tops. He also drew a clear…

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…

Spot silver witnessed a massive liquidation event today, plunging double-digits and testing critical structural support in the low $70s. In this exclusive technical breakdown, Gary Wagner, Editor of The Gold Forecast, joins Jeremy Szafron to analyze the damage. Wagner identifies the $71 level as the “line in the sand” that must hold to keep the bull trend alive. He explains the massive divergence between silver’s volatility and gold’s relative strength, describing silver as “a candle that burns twice as bright but burns half as long.” Despite the carnage, Wagner maintains his bullish outlook, updating his year-end gold price target to…

Did a “broken fan” really take down the CME for 10 hours? In this exclusive interview, Clem Chambers (CEO of Online Blockchain PLC) joins Jeremy Szafron to discuss the historic 10-hour blackout at the CME Group. While conspiracy theories swirl, Chambers dismisses them as “noise,” arguing the reality is simpler but more dangerous: systemic fragility and “single points of failure” in the market’s infrastructure. Chambers, who publicly exited Bitcoin at $100k, validates his “Crypto Winter” call as Bitcoin breaks $86k. He warns that while the sector is full of “jokers” and “casualties” are inevitable as liquidity drains, the real opportunity…

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.…

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…

Lobo Tiggre, founder of the Independent Speculator, joins Jeremy Szafron on Kitco News to dissect the massive volatility in the silver market following a 15% drop and viral rumors of institutional failures. Tiggre addresses the “Mr. Slammy” manipulation theories, arguing that if this was an attempt to crash the market, “he failed spectacularly.” Tiggre breaks down the disconnect between record metal prices and mining equities, noting that producers are now “literally printing cash” yet remain unloved by the “big money.” He explains why he believes a period of consolidation is preferable to a “blow-off top” and why “taking profits is…

Bitcoin is struggling to find a firm floor after a sharp pullback that has pushed prices back into the $75,000 to $78,000 range and shifted sentiment toward extreme fear. While some traders warn the move could signal a deeper breakdown, Randi Hipper, also known as @MissTeenCrypto, says the volatility fits Bitcoin’s historical pattern and does not change its long-term outlook. Speaking with Kitco News, Hipper described the selloff as typical for Bitcoin and framed the asset as a generational investment rather than a short-term trade. “Overall, it’s a roadmap to $1 million Bitcoin,” she said, adding, “I believe this is…