Tom welcomes back David Kranzler of Investment Research Dynamics to the show. Dave discusses his perspectives on various risks that he sees in the current economic and geopolitical landscape. He expresses concerns about the growing federal debt load in the US and the potential implications of the dollar losing its status as the world’s reserve currency. Kranzler also touches upon the geopolitical tensions between major powers like China, Russia, and the US, which he believes could lead to significant consequences for the global financial system if cooler heads don’t prevail.

On a more positive note, Kranzler emphasizes the potential opportunities in the mining sector, specifically gold and silver miners, as these metals continue to perform well during this economic climate. He highlights several companies that he believes have strong potential for growth. He shares his thoughts on the recent M&A activity in the mining industry and the implications of a potential shift towards a gold-backed currency monetary standard.

Throughout the interview, Kranzler offers insights into his investment strategies, discussing the importance of due diligence and staying informed about economic and geopolitical developments while trying to enjoy life despite uncertain times.

Time Stamp References:
0:00 – Introduction
0:58 – Ignoring Current Risks
4:32 – U.S. Debt & DOGE
7:10 – Trump & China Clash
9:50 – Trillion Defense Budget
12:08 – Global Dollar Trends
14:58 – China T-Bill Holdings
17:17 – Trust & Gold Holdings
19:13 – Counterparty Risk
24:35 – C.B. Secrecy
27:56 – Gold Price & GSR
31:00 – China Industry & Silver
35:43 – Bank Reports & Gold
39:12 – Thoughts on Bessent
43:53 – A U.S. CBDC Coming?
47:28 – Gold & Producers
57:14 – Mergers & Acquisitions
1:02:15 – Gold/Miner Downside?
1:08:04 – Concluding Thoughts

Guest Links:
Substack: https://miningstockjournal.substack.com
Twitter: https://twitter.com/InvResDynamics
Website: https://investmentresearchdynamics.com
Newsletter: https://investmentresearchdynamics.com/mining-stock-journal

David Kranzler spent many years working in various analytic jobs and trading on Wall Street. For nine of those years, he traded junk bonds for Bankers Trust. Dave earned a master’s degree in business administration from the University of Chicago, concentrating on accounting and finance. He writes a blog to help people understand and analyze what is going on in our financial system and economy.