Gold Soars and the Bad News Bears Say It’s Just the Beginning

By Brannon Howse
March 21, 2025

Last night, I had the Bad News Bears—Michael Weiner and Wes Peters from Swiss America—back on the show, and folks, they didn’t disappoint. Gold’s rocketing toward $3,050 an ounce, silver’s pushing $33.60, and the economic tea leaves are screaming one thing: you better get ready, because this train’s just leaving the station. Here’s what we unpacked—and why it’s time to stop sitting on your hands.

Gold’s Meteoric Rise: “I Told You So”

Michael Weiner couldn’t resist a little gloating—and frankly, he’s earned it. “I predicted this 25 years ago,” he said, “and two and a half months ago, and I’m predicting $3,800 by year’s end.” Wes’s eyes nearly popped out at that one, and I don’t blame him. Gold’s already up 16.2% year-to-date, silver’s at 17.4%, while the Dow’s limping at 1.4%, the NASDAQ’s down 8.1%, and the S&P 500’s off 3.5%. Even bonds are only up 3.2%. The writing’s on the wall: precious metals are outpacing Wall Street’s darlings, and the gap’s widening.

What’s driving it? Michael pointed to the European Union’s digital currency rollout in October, a move that could let them “cancel” your money at will. Imagine doing business with a bank that can wipe your account clean—total control, as he put it. Wes chimed in with a real-world shocker: a client tried to wire $120,000 to Swiss America for precious metals, and her credit union blocked it, demanding an invoice. Even after 16 years with another client, banks are flexing muscle they don’t deserve. “They’re not your friends,” Michael warned. “Create your own bank based on gold.”

The Fed vs. Trump: A Battle Brewing

The Fed’s decision this week to hold interest rates steady has Trump fuming—he wants them slashed, and fast. Why? Wes laid it out: $9.2 trillion of our national debt needs refinancing by June, currently at 3.2%. If rates climb to 4.25% or higher, we’ll be drowning in interest payments—already more than we spend on defense. Trump’s pushing for lower rates to refinance cheap, but Jerome Powell’s not playing ball. “He’s not a Trump fan,” Wes said, and Michael agreed: “They’re at odds. Powell breaks the law by being political.”

Lower rates would tank the dollar further, sending gold and silver soaring as safe-haven cash flees CDs and money markets. Michael’s betting on a Fort Knox audit in the next two weeks—think Trump, Musk, and Treasury’s Bassant front and center—revaluing U.S. gold holdings from $42.50 to $3,000 an ounce. That’s nearly a trillion bucks added to the balance sheet, slashing debt and cementing gold’s role in our economy. “They’re back in the gold business,” Michael said. I want cameras in there—and the books opened. Is that gold collateralized to China? We deserve answers.

The Dollar’s Collapse: A Century of Erosion

Wes nailed it: gold’s rise isn’t just about gold—it’s about the dollar’s fall. A chart of the dollar’s purchasing power mirrors gold’s climb in reverse. In 1913, a buck bought 30 Hershey bars; by 2020, it got you one coffee. My great-grandfather snagged a house and five acres in Tennessee for $800 in 1918—imagine that today. “It’s not buying less every year,” Wes said, “it’s every month now.” Michael added, “Gold’s not a commodity anymore; it’s a financial instrument.” Utah’s proving it, passing a bill to let vendors take gold and silver payments. Arizona’s next, he predicts.

Bonds and Annuities: Flashing Red

Wes dropped another bombshell: if Trump gets his rate cuts, we’re headed for a bond yield inversion—short-term bonds outpacing long-term ones. Banks are already nursing unrealized losses from low-yield, long-term bets, dumping them to chase higher rates. “The bond market’s flashing a warning sign,” he said. Michael’s bond-trader buddy saw it crash under Trump’s last term and expects a repeat. And annuities? “Be very careful,” Michael warned—MetLife bailed on them, fearing they couldn’t pay out a decade from now.

Democrats and Chaos: A Gift to Trump?

Michael’s optimism shone through: “The biggest positive we have is that Democrats are as dumb as dirt.” From cheering Tesla sabotage to defending criminal aliens, they’re alienating even their own. Trump’s tax cuts need extending by 2026, or we’re in trouble—but Congress has the votes if they act fast. “He’s giving you the opportunity to protect yourself,” Michael stressed. “Biden took that away. If you fail to act, it’s the biggest mistake of your life.”

Your Move: Don’t Wait for the Dip

Michael’s tired of the “I’ll buy on the dip” crowd. “When gold hit $1,000, I said it wouldn’t go below again. At $3,000, maybe once, then it’s gone.” He sees $6,000-$7,000 by Trump’s term end. Wes urged folks to call Swiss America at 602-558-8585 for a free packet—no pressure, just education. “You don’t need to decide before you talk,” he said. “We’ll cover A to Z—bullion, numismatics, IRAs.” I might just join them in Phoenix with Dolly if this TV gig flops—they’ve got a desk waiting!

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Spring’s here, folks—trees blooming, gold soaring. May God save America. Take care.

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