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David Hunter returns to lay out his updated thesis for the S&P 500, broader markets, and commodities. Hunter believes a final melt-up in the S&P 500 and precious metals is near, to be followed by a deflationary bust bigger than 2008, and then a policy response so significant it could push the Fed’s balance sheet toward $30 trillion…

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In our latest podcast, David Hunter explains why he believes we are near the start of the final parabolic phase of the 43-year secular bull market, why sentiment is the real tell at major turning points, and why the next decade could feature both a deflationary shock and an inflationary aftermath.

Hunter believes the post bust cycle could be led by real assets, industrials, and commodities, driven by reshoring, infrastructure expansion, data center power demand, and long supply lead times.


🎙️ In this episode

• Why David Hunter moved his S&P target to ~9,500
• Gold and silver targets
• How sentiment signals major inflection points
• Kevin Warsh and why the Fed could be slower to react next time
• The coming bust: why it may be deeper than a recession
• Why the Fed may be forced into massive QE again
• Dollar and treasuries as the flight to safety trade during the bust
• Why commodities and industrials may lead the next cycle
• Nasdaq, semis, and the rotation into small caps


📌 This video is for informational and educational purposes only and does not constitute investment advice.

📌 David Hunter — Chief Macro Strategist at Contrarian Macro Advisors

X / Twitter: @DaveHcontrarian

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⚠️ Disclaimer and Forward Looking Statements
Maximus Strategic Consulting Inc. is the owner and operator of Pinnacle Digest. References in this content to “Maximus Strategic Consulting Inc.,” “Pinnacle Digest,” “we,” “us,” or “our” refer collectively to Maximus Strategic Consulting Inc. and its Pinnacle Digest brand, platforms, and distribution channels.

Maximus Strategic Consulting Inc. and Alexander Smith have financial interests in precious metals and precious-metal equities (including gold and silver), base-metal equities (including copper), and in broad equity markets, including S&P 500-linked investments. These positions may be bought or sold at any time without notice and may influence opinions expressed.

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

Alexander Smith is not a licensed financial advisor. David Hunter is appearing as a guest and is not providing personalized investment advice. Past performance is not indicative of future results. Conduct independent due diligence and consult a licensed financial advisor before investing.

Forward-Looking Statements: This podcast contains forward-looking statements about gold, silver, mining equities, the S&P 500, inflation, and broader macro and market trends. These statements include forecasts, targets, and scenario projections, are speculative, based on assumptions, and subject to risks and uncertainties that could cause actual outcomes to differ materially from those expressed or implied.

To the maximum extent permitted by law, Maximus Strategic Consulting Inc., the host, and the guest disclaim liability for any loss arising from use of this video. Opinions expressed are subject to change without notice.

CHAPTERS
00:00 - Intro
01:27 - Disclaimer and Forward-Looking Statements - PLEASE READ
01:39 - David Hunter's Melt-Up Update and S&P Target
04:54 - Gold and Silver Targets Updated
07:49 - David's Sentiment and Contrarian Framework
10:22 - Concern About Gold Being a Crowded Trade?
12:22 - Global Bust TIMELINE
19:03 - US Bonds, 10-Year Yield and Interest Rates
21:03 - Our Sponsor, iTrustCapital
22:20 - QE and the Fed's $30T Balance Sheet Scenario
24:43 - US Dollar Targets and Treasuries to Hold Up During Bust
30:39 - Deflation First, Then Inflation to Hit 20-25% as Ponzi Scheme Ends
39:34 - Interest Rates Heading Back to Zero and Negative During Bust
41:00 - Gold and Silver to Fall During Bust
42:50 - Commodity Super Cycle Leadership
49:05 - A Greater Depression and the Coming Sovereign Debt Crisis
58:03 - Final Indicator to Watch


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Graphite may be the most overlooked critical mineral in the clean energy transition, and it could be more important than lithium.

While investors obsess over lithium supply, graphite makes up the single largest component of a lithium-ion battery by weight. Every EV battery contains roughly 50 to 70 kilograms of graphite, far more than lithium, cobalt, or nickel.

Yet the vast majority of the graphite supply chain, from mining to purification to spherical processing for battery anodes, is centralized in China. In some segments of the processing industry, China accounts for 80-90% of global capacity. That concentration raises serious geopolitical and supply chain risks.

And as demand surges, cracks are forming.

In countries such as Mozambique, reports indicate that illegal or informal graphite mining is expanding rapidly as global demand rises. Environmental standards, labor conditions, and regulatory oversight often lag behind the speed of extraction.

This is the uncomfortable truth about the energy transition: it isn’t just about solar panels and electric vehicles. It’s about who controls the raw materials that make them possible.

If you care about EVs, battery metals, critical minerals, geopolitics, or the future of industrial power, this conversation matters.

The clean energy transition is a resource transition. And resources are power.


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In this clip, hedge fund CIO and value investor Emmanuel Lemelson explains why he believes the silver market may be showing bubble-like behavior and why he is skeptical of today’s silver investing narrative.

Lemelson discusses how investor psychology, narrative repetition, and ecosystem incentives can drive speculative behavior. He contrasts the mindset of speculators versus true value investors and explains why margin of safety and intrinsic value matter when evaluating any asset, including silver.

He also raises concerns about fear-based financial narratives, promotional ecosystems around metals, and how crowd behavior has historically shown up in past bubbles.

This is a contrarian take on silver investing that challenges popular assumptions and forces investors to think more critically about risk, valuation, and behavioral finance.

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Disclaimer: This video is for education and discussion purposes only. It is not investment advice. Gold and silver prices are influenced by many factors and are often volatile. All assets carry risk and past performance does not guarantee future results. The views expressed by our hosts or guests do not guarantee a specific outcome. Always conduct your own research and consult a financial advisor before making any investment decisions.

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Rick Rule delivers timeless advice for young investors and professionals.

Before you buy stocks, gold, real estate, or crypto, make the most important investment first: invest in yourself. Rick Rule explains that the foundation of wealth creation is personal responsibility. Face the problem in front of you. Assess it honestly. Then decide how to solve it.

In a dynamic economy filled with opportunity, those who develop valuable skills can create excess utility, meaning they deliver more value to the marketplace than they consume. That is how wealth is built. Not through shortcuts, but through competence, discipline, and continuous learning.

Rick reminds young people that we live in a remarkable economic system. Opportunity is abundant for those who prepare themselves. The question is not whether opportunity exists; it is whether you are ready for it.


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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=s3zRaGWEo5w




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Rick Rule lays out a blunt reality few investors are prepared for.

Since the creation of the Federal Reserve, the U.S. dollar has already lost roughly 97 percent of its purchasing power. According to Rick Rule, the risk now is not what has already happened but what comes next. He argues the dollar could lose 75 percent of its remaining purchasing power over the next ten years, driven by debt expansion, monetary debasement, and policy inertia.

That does not require gold to go parabolic.

Rick Rule explains why a three to four times increase in gold prices in nominal terms would simply reflect currency dilution rather than speculative excess. In that framework, gold is not a trade or a bubble. It is a monetary measuring stick in a system where saving in fiat currencies has become increasingly difficult.

This is not a prediction based on fear. It is arithmetic.

Watch the full segment to understand why gold does not need extreme assumptions to justify higher prices in a structurally weaker currency environment.


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Rick Rule breaks down the uncomfortable truth many investors are missing.

Yes, he believes the easy money in gold has already been made. The explosive upside from panic buying and positioning is behind us. But the reason you own gold has not changed.

Saving in fiat currencies has become increasingly difficult and, in many cases, irrational. Purchasing power erosion, rising debt levels, and growing distrust in long-term monetary discipline are no longer confined to any one country or currency. These are global risks embedded across all fiat systems.

Rick Rule explains why gold remains structurally underowned worldwide, why most portfolios still have little or no real exposure, and why gold continues to function as financial insurance rather than a trade. When confidence in paper promises fades, ownership matters more than price momentum.

This is not about chasing returns. It is about preserving optionality in a world where saving has become speculation.


To watch the FULL podcast click here:
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Peter Schiff says the market is getting gold stocks wrong, and that the recent pullback in gold and silver does not change the larger bull market trend. In this clip, Schiff explains why he believes gold miners remain undervalued, why the rally may not be close to over, and why gold is still far from a crowded trade.

🎙️ Watch the full Peter Schiff interview on our channel: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=El_bWSQ-oPo

In this short segment from our full interview, Peter Schiff breaks down:

👉 why gold stocks may still be cheap relative to gold prices
👉 why recent metals pullbacks may be temporary
👉 how gold bull markets historically behave
👉 why investor positioning in gold remains light
👉 the difference between crowded trades and ignored sectors
👉 Bitcoin vs gold sentiment and capital flows
👉 what long-term gold and silver trends could mean for investors

If you follow gold, gold miners, macro investing, inflation, this clip highlights Schiff’s current outlook.

This content is for informational and educational purposes only and is not investment advice.

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Peter Schiff explains why a return to a gold standard, or a global shift toward gold, could severely disrupt the American economy. In this short clip, Schiff breaks down the relationship between gold, the U.S. dollar, inflation, interest rates, and living standards, and why gold remains the most viable alternative to dollar dominance.

This is a highlight from our full macro interview with Peter Schiff covering gold, the dollar, inflation risk, Bitcoin, and the global monetary shift.

🎙️ Watch the full podcast here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=El_bWSQ-oPo
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Peter Schiff explains why he believes the global monetary system is shifting toward gold, and why Americans may not be prepared for what comes next. Clip from my full macro podcast interview with Peter Schiff covering gold, the dollar, Bitcoin, and monetary risk.

Full interview on the channel.

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