UPDATE #1 (Monday Dec 29th at Market Close) As anticipated in the alert below, the volatility has arrived. Silver suffered a violent correction today, dropping ~11% since my warning email and nearly 16% from the Sunday futures peak. The Reality Check: The CME margin hikes triggered the expected liquidity flush. However, do not panic. New data (including the $134 solar breakeven price and actual leverage levels) suggests this is not a repeat of the 2011 crash, but a tactical r

Monthly Recap #1: October 3rd - November 13th 2025 INTRODUCTION Welcome to the first monthly recap, as announced in the Oct 15th blog and social media post. We’ll go over the key stories that mattered over the last six weeks, what they mean, and how they impact your money. My priority is to help you potentially avoid the type of stock market crashes that downgrade, delay, or outright cancel your retirement plans.  SUMMARY It is not easy to see a major trend shift while being

2 major red flags On the surface, the market appears confident. But underneath, there are troubling disconnects that suggest a different story—one of fragile conviction and financial engineering. For the prudent investor, these aren't just curiosities; they are significant red flags. Right now, two powerful signals are flashing warnings: a record lack of belief among the professionals who manage billions, and a surge in corporate buybacks that seems to benefit insiders more t