Kerry Lutz's--Financial Survival Network

In this interview, host Kerry Lutz is joined by noted economist Professor Michael Bussler on the Financial Survival Network to analyze the dual forces shaping the U.S. economy: foreign conflict and fiscal policy. Professor Bussler breaks down how geopolitical friction in Iran continues to strain global supply chains and drive up energy prices, acting as a temporary drag on otherwise strong GDP gro...

In this episode of the Financial Survival Network, host Kerry Lutz sits down with Dale Smothers of RD Smothers Wealth Management (recorded live on September 30th) to analyze the surprising resilience of the U.S. economy amid rising inflation, high interest rates, and complex geopolitical shifts. Dale breaks down why strong GDP growth, elevated oil prices, and the enduring petrodollar continue to s...

In this episode of the Financial Survival Network , host Kerry Lutz sits down with financial commentator John Rubino to unpack the compounding pressures facing the global economy. The discussion explores how surging interest rates—highlighted by the 10-year Treasury yield crossing 5%—are placing the Federal Reserve and Treasury in a difficult trap: lowering rates risks triggering persistent inflat...

In this episode of the Financial Survival Network, host Kerry Lutz sits down with Rob Kientz from Freedom Report to analyze current macro-economic challenges and the performance of key asset classes. Kientz unpacks the drivers behind recent gold and silver corrections, explaining why historical patterns point toward a mid-bull cycle setup rather than a long-term downturn. The discussion explores e...

In this episode of the Financial Survival Network , host Kerry Lutz interviews precious metals analyst David Morgan to discuss shifting global monetary dynamics, precious metal pricing, and industry opportunities. Morgan emphasizes that central banks and institutional investors have already signaled a systemic monetary transition through record gold accumulation—reaching 2,522 tons ($380 billion)...

In this episode of the Financial Survival Network, host Kerry Lutz welcomes back bestselling author and commentator Naresh Vissa for a wide-ranging discussion on the current state of the global economy and the hidden pressures driving everyday costs. Challenging the narrative that a soaring stock market signals economic health, Vissa breaks down why Wall Street highs fail to reflect the financial...

In this interview with host Kerry Lutz on the Financial Survival Network , economic confidence model creator Martin Armstrong breaks down an escalating series of geopolitical conflicts and their economic repercussions. Armstrong argues that aggressive political maneuvers in Ukraine, Iran, and Europe are severely disrupting international energy supplies—specifically refined products like diesel—whi...

In this episode of the Financial Survival Network, host Kerry Lutz welcomes back financial analyst and macro strategist Jim Welsh of MacroTides.com to break down the underlying vulnerabilities in today's financial markets. Rather than predicting an immediate market crash, Jim highlights a growing internal weakness, pointing out how an equal-weighted S&P 500 and broader market internals show more s...

In this episode of the Financial Survival Network, host Kerry Lutz sits down with David Erfle of Junior Miner Junkie to break down the latest market volatility in gold and silver following rate hikes by the ECB and hotter-than-expected PPI numbers. Erfle explains that while short-term algorithm selling is driving pressure on precious metals, the underlying secular bull market remains strong. Major...

Host Kerry Lutz welcomes back guest Bill Walton on the Financial Survival Network for a wide-ranging discussion on current geopolitical tensions, economic narratives, and personal financial strategies. The conversation opens with an analysis of media coverage surrounding military conflicts involving Iran and the U.S., highlighting how AI tools and mainstream media reports can offer starkly contras...

Kerry Lutz welcomed back veteran trader and market strategist Greg Mannarino for a candid deep dive into the growing disconnect between Wall Street valuations and real-world economic conditions. Throughout the conversation, Greg breaks down the structural flaws of modern monetary policy, explaining how artificially suppressed interest rates and continuous debt expansion conceal a shrinking real ec...

In this episode of the Financial Survival Network , host Kerry Lutz is joined by Matthew Tuttle of Tuttle Capital Management to break down the latest troubling economic indicators. Opening with a personal story about soaring everyday prices, Lutz sets the stage for a discussion on stubborn inflation, highlighted by recent PCE numbers rising at 3.7% against the Fed’s 2% target. With GDP slowing to...

Kerry Lutz sits down with market cycle analyst Charles Nenner to examine the financial and geopolitical cycles that could reshape markets in the year ahead. Nenner forecasts a major move in gold, targeting $6,500 into next year, while warning of an impending stock market crash reminiscent of the late 1920s. A 50% decline in homebuilder stocks could be an early warning sign for the housing market,...

In this episode of the Financial Survival Network , host Kerry Lutz sits down with legendary resource investor Rick Rule to discuss wealth, purpose, and living a fulfilled life beyond the markets. Reflecting on his career, Rick explains why he hasn't felt like he has "worked" since his 30s—shifting his focus from chasing profit to creating genuine value for others. He shares how surviving an early...

In this episode of the Financial Survival Network , host Kerry Lutz sits down with wealth advisor Ted Thatcher to analyze the latest macroeconomic data and its direct impact on monetary policy. With recent inflation prints showing a year-over-year CPI of 3.4% and core inflation rising slightly due to spikes in healthcare and transportation costs, the duo unpacks why the Federal Reserve is likely o...

In this episode of Financial Survival Network , host Kerry Lutz is joined by financial analyst John Rubino to discuss the unfolding global monetary crisis and its cascading economic effects. The pair dive into Japan's mounting government debt and the recent U.S. intervention in the yen, examining how international currency manipulation threatens American interest rates. They also unpack the growin...

In this episode of the Financial Survival Network, host Kerry Lutz is joined by Craig Hemke of TFMetalsReport.com to dive into recent counterintuitive shifts across the precious metals and commodities markets. Together, they analyze gold's resilience following massive multi-year gains, silver's baseline stabilization, and copper's surge to record highs driven by data centers and global electrifica...

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In this episode of the Financial Survival Network, host Kerry Lutz sits down with Matthew Tuttle of Tuttle Capital Management to break down today’s murky macroeconomic landscape. Together, they tackle the growing disconnect between the bond and stock markets, dissecting why long-term bond yields are spiking despite the Fed holding interest rates steady. Matthew explains the return of the "bond vig...

Almost two decades after accurately forecasting the 2008 financial crisis in his pivotal paper Time of the Vulture , Daryl Schoon returns to the Financial Survival Network. In this episode, we explore why the 2008 crash was merely a prologue and how the Federal Reserve’s unprecedented 2009 interventions simply kicked a massive, compounding can down the road. We break down the absolute limits of de...

In this episode of the Financial Survival Network, Kerry Lutz welcomes back trend forecaster Gerald Celente to examine a world facing escalating conflicts, economic risks, and an uncertain future. Celente warns that growing tensions in the Middle East and Ukraine are pushing global instability to dangerous levels. He explains how decades of geopolitical decisions, advancing military technology, an...

In this episode of the Financial Survival Network, Kerry Lutz sits down with Jon Ostenson of FranBridge Consulting to explore why franchise ownership is becoming an increasingly attractive path to building long-term wealth. Instead of starting from scratch, entrepreneurs can leverage proven systems, established brands, and support networks to accelerate growth. Jon shares real-world success storie...

In this episode of the Financial Survival Network, host Kerry Lutz is joined by macroeconomic analyst Michael Pento to break down the current state of the global economy, volatile markets, and the counterintuitive behavior of gold and silver. Pento explains how geopolitical conflicts in the Middle East drive up energy prices, pushing real interest rates higher and temporarily suppressing precious...

In this episode of the Financial Survival Network, Kerry Lutz and Bill Walton examine the major political, economic, and geopolitical forces shaping America and the global investment landscape. They discuss rising tensions with Iran and the complexities of military outcomes in the region, the uncertain future of Cuba after decades of economic stagnation, and broader efforts across Latin America to...

We sat down with legendary economist and cycle theorist Martin Armstrong for a wide-ranging conversation on why the U.S. Dollar remains the world's dominant reserve currency — and why most analysts keep getting it wrong. In Part 1, Martin explains how international capital flows drive markets in ways that traditional Keynesian economics completely ignores. From World War I and II making America th...