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(IN)Consequential Election (Guest: Devlyn Steele)

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As Big as Upcoming Election Will Be, Some Things Will NOT Change Political analysts have said the upcoming election may be the most consequential since the years leading up to the American Civil War. But savvy investors understand that regardless of who wins the White House on November 5th, there’s little reason to believe that some of the most persistent threats to economic stability will be resolved.  Whether Kamala Harris or Donald Trump wins the … Read more

Is the U.S. Headed For Another Recession? (Guest: Dr. Michael Grayson)

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The credit expert discusses the possibility of a recession headed into the Presidential election this fall. Americans already have it tough right now, with a floundering job market that continues to change and inflation making it near impossible to buy housing, let alone afford certain foods and fuel. But there’s a possibility that things could get a little bit rockier later this year or early next. A report by BCA Research reveals that the United … Read more

Americans Are Finding It Difficult To Get a New Job (Guest: Dr. Michael Grayson)

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The credit expert discusses a new report about people running into trouble with finding employment – despite Biden’s claims about a growing economy. In the past, President Joe Biden has noted how the job market has grown over the past year, in the face of a stifling economy. However, report numbers seem to say something much different. According to a report from CNN, the latest numbers from the Department of Labor indicate that Americans receiving jobless … Read more

With Inflation On the Rise, How Much Worse Will Home Pricing Get? (Guest: Dr. Michael Grayson)

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The credit expert discusses the boom in the house market, and why it’s not all good news when it comes to sales. Things are not looking good right now for potential home owners. Inflation has already caused home prices to skyrocket in many states across the U.S., and it doesn’t look like they’ll be slowing down any time soon. A new report from CNBC reveals that home prices have hit a new record high as of last … Read more

Why Are Americans Going With a Tighter Budget This Summer? (Guest: Dr. Michael Grayson)

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The credit expert and author discusses a report that suggests how U.S. citizens are being forced to lighten up on their spending. Just when it seemed like the U.S. was getting back into the swing of a regular economy, it appears that wallets are tightening up yet again. A new report from CNN has revealed that consumers are looking to spend less on away-from-home entertainment and vacations, in an effort to save up for the remainder … Read more

China’s Economy Could Be In Trouble – But What Does It Mean For the Rest of the World? (Guest: Nan Su)

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The Epoch Times’ Nan Su discusses the possibilities from the country’s potential economic problems, and what it means for the CCP. For some time now, China has been seen as absolutely relentless, not only with its pursuit of Taiwan, but also with its push to open up surveillance circles in various countries – including the United States. But now the country faces an even bigger challenge, particularly in the economy department. A report from Yahoo! News reveals … Read more

Will Biden’s Energy Agenda Reduce Americans’ Standard of Living? (Guest: Kevin Stocklin)

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The director of The Epoch Times’ latest documentary The Shadow State weighs in on corporate strength – and whether that could play a part in government partnerships. Even with what’s happening today with inflation and a potential recession around the corner, the corporate world continues to move forward with billions of dollars in revenue and new deals here and there. But at what point do governments become involved? We’ve seen a great deal of growth in the … Read more

President Biden’s Mistakes Could Devalue the Dollar As We Know It (Guest: IRAQuote.com Spokesman)

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A spokesperson for IRAQuote.com explains why the President’s costly mistakes could bring more trouble to the American economy. By now, you may have heard about the record contributions that President Joe Biden has planned when it comes to supporting Ukraine in its war against Russia, as well as how he intends to work on immigration reform with additional spending. What you may not realize, however, is that this could cause trouble with an already turbulent … Read more

Is the Global Economy Hitting Recession Sooner Than Expected? (Guest: IRAQuote.com)

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An IRAQuote.com representative talks about the World Bank Group’s latest comments about where this year is heading. With inflation on the rise, there’s been a lot of talk about a potential recession taking place this year. And the World Bank believes it’s just about to happen – across the globe. The Epoch Times recently posted about comments from the group, recently decreasing its global economic growth forecast by around 1.7 percent. This brings the third weakest annual expansion … Read more

China’s Long-Term Plans On Its Economy Involve a Great Deal of Control – But What About Balance? (Guest: Nan Su)

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The Epoch Times’ investigative reporter Nan Su discusses what’s in store for Xi Jinping’s third term. Now that Xi Jinping has been sworn in for a third term with the Chinese Communist Party (CCP), many are wondering what his next move will be – and it looks to involve taking control through economy. A news piece on CNBC explained how Jinping and the CCP could try and balance the economy in the future, but there are still … Read more

Walmart Reports Lesser Profit Outlook In the Face of Consumers Spending More On Necessities and Less On Other Items (Guest: Steve Beaman)

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Walmart is considered one of the leading retailers in the United States, with stores practically miles apart from one another. However, it appears that even with its immense reach, the chain is not immune to the effects of inflation. The company recently reported a cut in its quarterly and full-year profit reports, stating that rising inflation is forcing consumers to spend money on important goods and less on fancy electronics and clothing. As a result, … Read more

Bad Economic Numbers For Joe Biden Leave Some People Wondering If There’s an End In Sight For Inflation (Guest: Ron Paul)

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While inflation numbers are at an all-time high right now – particularly with gas and house pricing – there is one thing that appears to be dropping. And that’s President Joe Biden’s approval numbers. A recent Economic Confidence Index number gathered by the team at Gallup suggest that the current president sits at -45 for the month of May. Considering that +100 is very good and -100 is very bad, it indicates that most Americans … Read more

Why Do Americans Keep Spending Money In the Face of Growing Inflation? (Guest: Devlyn Steele)

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Inflation has reached its highest point in 40 years, with gas and housing prices reaching an all-time high – with no signs of slowing down. That said, a new report suggests that Americans are continuing to spend money. According to the New York Times, consumer spending has risen 0.9 percent for the month of April. Surprisingly enough, auto sales have risen as well, following months of shortage on the market. The article notes that part … Read more

Davos’ World Economic Forum Paints a Bleak Picture for the Economy: “The Worst Since the Second World War” (Guest: Devlyn Steele)

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The World Economic Forum is underway in Davos, for the first time since COVID-19 put it on hold back in 2020. Many leaders to discuss many issues surrounding money problems, and, as expected, the United States came up. Facing the highest inflation that it’s seen in forty years, the U.S. could be facing even direr straits as it heads into 2023. Kristalina Georgieva, who serves as managing director for the International Monetary Fund, noted that … Read more

A Nation In Economic Turmoil (Guest: Dr. Ron Paul)

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Full interview is available on VCY America. Within the hour prior to this edition of Crosstalk, Jim checked the U.S. national debt clock.  It showed nearly 30.5 trillion dollars in national debt.  Over two-thirds of the populace is saying the economy is bad.  Inflation is out of control as are food and gasoline prices, and that’s if the items you need are available at all (think baby formula)! Appearing on Crosstalk to bring some answers … Read more

Why Did the Dow Drop More Than 1000 Points Thursday? (Guest: Devlyn Steele)

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The Dow dropped 1063 points on Thursday (May 5, 2022) for the worst trading day of the year, putting it in the 10 biggest single-day declines of all time. What exactly is going on with stocks, including the eCommerce and tech stocks sectors. What’s more, aren’t stocks supposed to be a hedge against inflation? Here to help us gain perspective on the economy is Devlyn Steele, education director for Augusta Precious Metals.  1. Welcome, Devlyn. … Read more

Gold Hits All-time Record High

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Interview Jack Hanney (in Eastern Time) by Skype, Zoom or Phone Intro: Gold just hit a historic high at $1943 per ounce. What does this say about the economy, the stock market and other investments? And what are we likely to see next? Our guest is economist Jack Hanney, CEO of Patriot Gold Group.  Q&A: What is the significance of the new record high prices for gold and what does it say about our economy? … Read more

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