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Stephen Hanke points back to the Yom Kippur War and the oil shock of the 1970s to explain a lesson many investors still misunderstand today: oil alone does not create inflation. In this clip, Hanke breaks down how prices can spike dramatically from one year to the next, but argues that true inflation comes from one place above all else, an expanding money supply.

That is what happened in the 1970s, and Hanke believes it is the same mistake many are making now. Rising oil prices can drive pain, fear, and short-term price shocks, but without monetary expansion, they do not become a lasting inflationary force across the entire economy.

If you want to understand the difference between a commodity shock and real inflation, this is a must-watch clip.



#inflation #oilcrisis #moneysupply #macro #economics #federalreserve #yomkippurwar #markets #investing

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Gold bugs love to say physical gold is insurance. Fair enough. But when does insurance become obsession?
Are some gold investors actually investing?
Or are they just stacking forever with no exit plan?

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#gold #goldbugs #investing #preciousmetals #rickrule #jimrogers #silver #inflation #wealth #money #finance #hardassets

Could we be headed for an economic crisis worse than 2008? In this interview, Simon Hunt joins Aaron Hoddinott to break down why the Iran war may be far more consequential for markets than most investors realize. They discuss oil, inflation, bond yields, credit stress, food prices, the future of the U.S. dollar system, and why Simon believes this conflict could reshape the global economic order.

In Simon Hunt’s latest interview with Aaron Hoddinott, he argues that this war is not just about the Middle East. It is about control of energy flows, global power, and the financial system itself. If he is right, investors may be underestimating the risk of a much larger market shock.

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Topics covered in this episode:
• Why Simon says this could be worse than 2008
• Why the Iran war could become a margin call on everything
• Oil, inflation, bond yields, and credit stress
• Gasoline rationing, electricity shortages, and soaring food prices
• Why the dollar system may be more vulnerable than people think
• China, Russia, Iran, and the future of global power
• Gold, liquidity, cash, and how Simon is thinking about portfolio defense
• Stagflation, recession risk, and what investors may be missing right now

🧠 About Simon Hunt
Simon Hunt founded Brook Hunt & Associates and has spent decades analyzing global commodities, geopolitics, and China’s role in the world economy.

Visit Simon Hunt online: https://simon-hunt.com/

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⚠️ Disclaimer and Forward-Looking Statements
Maximus Strategic Consulting Inc. is the owner and operator of Pinnacle Digest.

Maximus Strategic Consulting Inc. and Aaron Hoddinott hold investments in gold and related mining equities, oil and gas equities, and global stocks and ETFs. Investments may be bought or sold at any time without notice and may influence the opinions expressed.

This video is for informational purposes only and does not constitute investment advice. Nothing herein is a recommendation or solicitation to buy, sell, or hold any security, commodity, currency, or other financial instrument. Investing involves risk, including loss of capital.

Aaron Hoddinott and Simon Hunt are not financial advisors. Past performance is not indicative of future results. Guest views are their own, are provided for commentary purposes only, and do not represent the views of Maximus Strategic Consulting Inc. Conduct independent due diligence and consult a licensed financial advisor before investing.

Forward-Looking Statements: This video contains forward-looking statements and speculative commentary regarding geopolitical conflict, oil prices, inflation, food prices, bond yields, currencies, gold, recession risk, equity markets, and broader macroeconomic and market trends. These statements are based on opinions, assumptions, and current expectations, and are subject to risks, uncertainties, and changing circumstances that could cause actual outcomes to differ materially.

Opinions expressed are subject to change without notice.


CHAPTERS
00:00 - Intro
01:57 - The Real Story Behind the Iran War
04:33 - The Winner of the War Will Control Global Energy
06:00 - Iran Has Been Preparing for War for Decades
07:40 - Why Simon Hunt Believes Food Prices Will Soar
08:53 - The Beginning of the End for the American Empire
11:10 - The War Is a Margin Call on Everything
12:59 - China Has Been Preparing for a Decade
14:39 - Europe, Rationing and the Road to Panic
17:10 - Can Trump Find an Offramp?
17:59 - Why This Could Be Worse Than 2008
18:32 - Our Sponsor, iTrustCapital
19:40 - How Simon Hunt Prepares for a Market Panic
21:07 - Why Did Turkey Sell 60 Tons of Gold?
22:25 - Simon Hunt’s Forecast for the US Stock Market
25:28 - What Countries Will Benefit from the Iran War?
28:15 - Could This Evolve Into a World War?
29:18 - Wrap Up

#iranwar #oil #inflation #SimonHunt #marketcrash #markets #investing #recession #geopolitics #gold #bondyields #dollar #stockmarket #macro #china #stagflation

I’m out on a boat in Maui, looking back at the wind turbines on the mountain, and it’s a reminder that the global energy system is being rebuilt in real time. According to GWEC, the world is expected to add 1,060 gigawatts of new wind capacity between 2025 and 2030, pushing total installed wind capacity to roughly 2.2 terawatts by the end of the decade. Using a rough 5 MW per large turbine assumption, that works out to more than 200,000 large wind turbines being added globally this decade.

What matters for investors is what these turbines are made of. The U.S. Geological Survey says wind turbines are made mostly of steel, iron or cast iron, while the Copper Development Association says a 3 MW wind turbine can contain up to 4.7 tons of copper, or roughly 10,400 pounds. Larger turbines can push well beyond that, which is why the industry often talks about 12,000 pounds of copper in a large machine.

The biggest buildout is coming from China by a mile, with GWEC forecasting about 547 GW of new onshore wind from 2025 to 2030, followed by India, Germany, the United States, and Vietnam among the top onshore markets. The backdrop is a copper market already tightening: the ICSG has forecast a 150,000-tonne refined copper deficit in 2026, while the IEA has warned the copper market could face a 30% supply deficit by 2035 based on the current project pipeline. That is the real story here: wind is growing fast, copper supply is not keeping up, and the nations moving hardest into electrification may end up competing for the same scarce metal.



#copper #windenergy #energytransition #criticalminerals #miningstocks #resourceinvesting #china #renewables #macro #commodities #maui #investing


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John Rubino explains why fear and global instability can actually drive more money into the U.S. dollar, American real estate, and U.S. assets, even when America is at the center of the crisis. This is one of the most important macro investing dynamics to understand right now.

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#iranwar #JohnRubino #usdollar #reservecurrency #macroeconomics #investing #geopolitics #safehaven #financialcrisis #markets

China’s inflation story could be turning, and Iran may be a big reason why. China and the U.S. may be moving toward a far more serious collision course, with Iranian oil at the center of it.

China has relied heavily on discounted Iranian crude, with Reuters reporting that more than 80% of Iran’s oil shipments in 2025 went to China, much of it routed through disguised shipments and refined by independent “teapot” refineries. And some reports showing more than 90% of Iranian oil was previously going to China.

That cheap supply has helped support China’s energy picture and keep inflation pressures more contained. Reuters also reported that China’s consumer inflation rose 1.3% year over year in February 2026 - a 3-year high, while higher oil prices from the Iran conflict threaten to push costs higher across the economy.

That is the core point here: if Iran is effectively China’s discounted gas station, then any deeper disruption could force Beijing into a much more difficult position than most investors realize.


#china #iranwar #inflation #oilmarkets #macro #geopolitics #energycrisis #resourceinvesting


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While headlines focus on the Iran war, a much quieter risk is building beneath the surface. The private credit market has exploded into a $3 trillion space, lending to smaller, highly leveraged companies, often at floating rates.

That worked when money was cheap.

Now rates are rising again. Financial conditions are tightening. And early signs of stress are emerging:

• Funds limiting withdrawals
• Loan performance weakening
• Valuations still based on models, not real market pricing

Now add geopolitics.

Higher oil prices are pushing inflation expectations higher, which is driving bond yields up. That feeds directly into borrowing costs across the system… and private credit borrowers are some of the most exposed.

This is how pressure builds.

And because private credit is illiquid by design, if redemptions increase while credit quality deteriorates, funds may gate withdrawals or be forced to reprice assets lower.

#privatecredit #investing #macro #interestrates #inflation #geopolitics #markets #finance #economy #creditmarkets

Marc Faber revisits the oil shock of the 1970s and explains why that era still matters for investors today. At the time, inflation surged, energy prices ripped higher, and central banks were forced to respond with far more aggressive rate hikes than most people thought possible.

His message is simple but powerful: do not assume inflation cannot move much higher from here, and do not assume interest rates are anywhere near a historical ceiling.

In this short clip, Faber reminds viewers that markets and economies can endure far more pressure than the average investor expects. For anyone trying to understand inflation, oil, interest rates, and the risks still facing the global economy, this is a timely warning grounded in history.


Watch the full podcast for Marc Faber’s broader perspective on inflation, interest rates and market risk here:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=T6XE-WkbP88&t=




#investing #inflation #interestrates #oilshock #1970s #macro #economy #federalreserve #markets #stagflation #oilprices



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The Iran war isn’t just a foreign story… it’s already impacting your cost of living.

With roughly 20% of global oil and a significant portion of fertilizer moving through the Strait of Hormuz, any disruption can push energy prices higher, fuel inflation, and increase the cost of food and everyday goods.

In this short, Aaron breaks down how rising oil prices, higher bond yields, and tightening financial conditions can directly affect gas prices, mortgage rates, and affordability for Americans.

This isn’t just geopolitics. It’s inflation, interest rates, and your wallet.

#iranwar #oilprices #inflation #costofliving #gasprices #interestrates #economy #macroeconomics #geopolitics #mortgagerates