Rick Rule, founder of Rule Investment Media, joins Steve Barton to break down today’s natural resource markets. Rick talks of recent Fed policy, and the risks investors face amid growing economic complacency. He cautions that blind optimism and online hype are fueling poor decision-making, urging investors to take personal responsibility through study, discipline, and saving. Rule outlines why commodities like gold, silver, and uranium remain essential holdings in an environment where traditional fiat-based savings are increasingly vulnerable. He shares his views on the volatility index (VIX), out-of-the-money options strategies, and the value of positioning ahead of fear-driven market shifts. He also warns that while opportunities are real, only informed and patient investors will succeed. The discussion highlights Rule’s new venture, Battle Bank, which offers international CDs, high-yield savings, and self-directed retirement accounts backed by real assets. Here are all the links mentioned in the episode! Steve Barton Premium Newsletter: https://stevebarton.substack.com/ Rule Classroom (Free) https://ruleclassroom.com/share/-ztDnefsS5h6MTkD?utm_source=manual Rule Classroom Plus (2 Free Months) https://ruleclassroom.com/share/--qqlFVftepbST8a?utm_source=manual Battle Bank: https://battlebank.com/ 🔥 Key Topics Discussed ✅ Rick Rule on market complacency and investor discipline ✅ Dangers of online hype and blind faith in fiat currencies ✅ Investment strategies using VIX, puts, and calls ✅ Outlook for gold, silver, and uranium in a volatile world ✅ Risks and opportunities in junior mining equities ✅ Fed rate cuts and the weakening U.S. dollar ✅ Battle Bank: multi-currency CDs and gold-backed lending ✅ Checkbook IRAs and retirement investing with real assets ✅ Strategic positioning in precious metals and real estate ✅ Long-term perspective on commodity bull markets Chapters: 00:00 Rick Rule’s thoughts on the global economy 04:00 What the VIX tells us about market fear 06:02 S&P 500 and VIX inverse relationship 06:57 Upcoming events in the Rule Classroom 09:15 The bullish case for the S&P 500 11:44 Fed policy and the sacrifice of the dollar 14:55 Battle Bank high yield savings and currency strategy 19:25 Real estate investing through checkbook IRAs 21:55 Gold chart setup and miner sentiment 25:09 PHYS and using bullion as cash 27:34 Silver market outlook and timing 31:16 Uranium price action and junior stock risks 34:00 Final thoughts and links to Rule Classroom DISCLAIMER: I am not a financial advisor. This is not financial advice. I only express my opinion based on my experience, and your experience may be different. These videos are for educational and motivational purposes only. Investing of any kind involves risk. Do your own due diligence. Every investment and bet comes with the risk that your capital could go to zero. WHAT I DO: I spread out my investments. It's not all on one thing. For every bet that I make, I devote one hour of study per month to that investment. I keep the number of bets to what I can feasibly study. AFFILIATE DISCLOSURE: Some of the links on this channel are affiliate links, meaning, at NO additional cost to you, the show may earn a commission if you click through and make a purchase and/or subscribe. However, this does not impact my opinion. I recommend them because they are helpful and useful, not because I am looking for the small commission. Thank you for using the links. #RickRule #Commodities #Gold #Silver #Uranium #BattleBank #VIX #FedPolicy #PHYS #IRAInvesting #DollarCollapse #InItToWinIt #SteveBarton

Silver shot up 2.8% this week, rallying off the Fed’s dovish stance. No pullback, no hesitation—just momentum. Is silver gearing up for another big move next week? Plus, last week’s breakdown of contango and backwardation helped many gain deeper insight into market dynamics. Let’s unpack the price action, strategy, and what’s next. 👉 Watch the Full Episode: https://youtu.be/_5H7U_7eqU8  📩 Join My FREE Newsletter: https://www.stevebartonmoney.com 📩 Subscribe to my Substack: https://stevebarton.substack.com/?r=4vcyii&utm_campaign=pub-share-checklist  👉 Subscribe to my Technical Analysis Series: https://stevebarton.gumroad.com/l/TechnicalAnalysisforBeginners  #Silver #SilverPrice #Commodities #MarketMomentum #Contango #Backwardation #FedWatch #InvestingEducation #TradingStrategy #PreciousMetals

Gold is coiling—up 1.1% on the week and trading in a tightening consolidation pattern since April. Jordan Roy-Byrne of The Daily Gold reminds us: historically, gold tends to retest the 200-day moving average before a real breakout. Will history repeat or will this time be different? Let’s break down the technicals, sentiment, and what to expect next. 👉 Watch the Full Episode: https://youtu.be/_5H7U_7eqU8  📩 Join My FREE Newsletter: https://www.stevebartonmoney.com 📩 Subscribe to my Substack: https://stevebarton.substack.com/?r=4vcyii&utm_campaign=pub-share-checklist  👉 Subscribe to my Technical Analysis Series: https://stevebarton.gumroad.com/l/TechnicalAnalysisforBeginners  #Gold #GoldPrice #BreakoutSetup #TechnicalAnalysis #200DMA #JordanRoyByrne #TheDailyGold #InvestingStrategy #Commodities #TradingGold

Steve Barton returns with this week’s Monday Market Moves, unpacking the latest swings across equities, currencies, and commodities. The S&P 500 added 0.3%, sitting just shy of record highs as Jerome Powell’s pivot toward September rate cuts fueled Wallstreet. The dollar rolled over and the 10-year Treasury slid to 4.25%, while gold advanced 1.1% in bullish consolidation and silver surged 2.8%, extending its edge in precious metals. Copper flashed a bear flag near recent lows and uranium held firm with a new $71–73 floor reinforced by Kazatomprom’s supply cuts. Oil inched higher at resistance as natural gas broke decisively under $3, heading towards $2.40–2.50 support. The Coal ETF kissed its 200-DMA, and platinum is threatening a drop toward $1,100. Nickel ticked higher with a tentative bull flag. The episode includes technical and fundamental analysis across energy, metals, and equities, plus a preview of Steve’s Technical Analysis for Beginners Course: https://stevebarton.gumroad.com/l/TechnicalAnalysisforBeginners. Don’t miss viewer Q&A, insights into monetary policy impacts, and real-world investing scenarios. Like, share, and subscribe for weekly market updates—and visit https://www.stevebartonmoney.com/ to join the free newsletter. Key Market Insights This Week: ✅ S&P 500 up 0.3%, near record highs as Fed signals September cuts ✅ Gold up 1.1%, consolidating bullishly with eyes on 200-DMA retest ✅ Silver up 2.8%, outperforms gold with support from strong ratio moves ✅ Copper down 0.7%, bear flag forming despite oversold signals ✅ Uranium up 1.7%, new floor $71–73 confirmed, KAP trims guidance ✅ Crude oil up 1.4%, testing resistance with buyers thinning out ✅ Natural gas down 7.5%, broke below $3, next support $2.40–2.50 📩 Join My FREE Newsletter: https://www.stevebartonmoney.com/ Join My Technical Analysis Series: https://stevebarton.gumroad.com/l/TechnicalAnalysisforBeginners If you found value in today’s breakdown, please give this video a thumbs up, share it with friends, and don’t forget to subscribe for weekly market insights. Join the discussion in the comments, and check out our free and premium content on the Rule Classroom for exclusive investment insights! If you would like to support the show, you can do so through a donation here or on YouTube Supers: https://paypal.me/InittoWinitLLC?country.x=US&locale.x=en_US Stay tuned for our next guest and happy investing! Affiliates /Tools for Success that I Love and find Helpful: Join Our Free Newsletter https://www.stevebartonmoney.com/ Subscribe to my Substack: https://stevebarton.substack.com/?r=4vcyii&utm_campaign=pub-share-checklist Technical Analysis Series: https://stevebarton.gumroad.com/l/TechnicalAnalysisforBeginners New Orleans Investment Conference Nov 2-5-2025 https://neworleansconference.com/inittowinit/ Rule Classroom (Free) https://ruleclassroom.com/share/-ztDnefsS5h6MTkD?utm_source=manual Rule Classroom Plus (2 Free Months) https://ruleclassroom.com/share/--qqlFVftepbST8a?utm_source=manual TradingView (Free) https://www.tradingview.com/?aff_id=128305 Lobo's Weekly Recap (Free) https://independentspeculator.com/services/speculators-digest?ref=stevebartonmoney%40gmail.com Uranium Newsletter https://members.uraniuminsider.com/a/41334/hfFkvWuq Chapters: 00:00 Introduction 00:14 S&P 500 & Fed pivot outlook 05:00 Gold consolidation & breakout scenarios 11:52 Silver strength & contango explained 19:00 Copper bear flag signals risk 24:16 Uranium finds new floor, supply cut boost 31:25 Crude oil at resistance, buyers thinning 32:45 Natural gas breaks below $3 support 33:58 Coal ETF bounce & golden cross setup 35:01 Platinum bear flag risk near $1,100 36:43 Nickel steady, baby bull flag forming 38:05 Bitcoin downtrend, key support levels DISCLAIMER: I am not a financial advisor. This is not financial advice. I only express my opinion based on my experience, and your experience may be different. These videos are for educational and motivational purposes only. Investing of any kind involves risk. Do your own due diligence. Every investment and bet comes with the risk that your capital could go to zero. WHAT I DO: I spread out my investments. It's not all on one thing. For every bet that I make, I devote one hour of study per month to that investment. I keep the number of bets to what I can feasibly study. AFFILIATE DISCLOSURE: Some of the links on this channel are affiliate links, meaning, at NO additional cost to you, the show may earn a commission if you click through and make a purchase and/or subscribe. However, this does not impact my opinion. I recommend them because they are helpful and useful, not because I am looking for the small commission. Thank you for using the links. #CommodityInvesting #Gold #Silver #Copper #Uranium #Oil #NaturalGas #Coal #Platinum #Palladium #Nickel #Bitcoin #S&P500 #MondayMarketMoves #SteveBarton #InItToWinIt

Jerome Powell may have just signaled a historic shift in Fed policy. According to CME Watch, 75% of traders expect a rate cut in September and 87% anticipate even lower rates by October. Could this be the start of a new economic cycle or a dangerous bet? Let’s dive into what’s happening, why it matters, and what you should be watching for. 👉 Watch the Full Episode: https://youtu.be/_5H7U_7eqU8  📩 Join My FREE Newsletter: https://www.stevebartonmoney.com 📩 Subscribe to my Substack: https://stevebarton.substack.com/?r=4vcyii&utm_campaign=pub-share-checklist  👉 Subscribe to my Technical Analysis Series: https://stevebarton.gumroad.com/l/TechnicalAnalysisforBeginners  #JeromePowell #FederalReserve #InterestRates #RateCut #Inflation #CMEWatch #MarketAnalysis #EconomyUpdate #InvestingStrategy #FinancialMarkets

Ready to rethink what education looks like? At the Colorado School of Mines, the Mining Investment College isn’t just about mining—it’s about brilliance, energy, and surprisingly charismatic professors. Add the unique charm of Golden, Colorado—home to Coors and some secret brews—and you’ve got an experience that blends learning with fun. You’ll leave smarter—and probably with a new favorite beer.  👉 Watch the Full Episode: https://youtu.be/pnrEa4mN0cY  👉 Join Our Free Newsletter: https://www.stevebartonmoney.com/ 👉 Join Our Substack: https://stevebarton.substack.com 👉 Rule Classroom (Free) https://ruleclassroom.com/share/-ztDnefsS5h6MTkD?utm_source=manual 👉 Rule Classroom Plus (2 Free Months) https://ruleclassroom.com/share/--qqlFVftepbST8a?utm_source=manual #ColoradoSchoolOfMines #GoldenColorado #MiningEducation #UniversityLife #CoorsBrewery #EngineeringStudents #MiningIndustry #STEMLife #AcademicFun #InvestmentEducation

Is the Fed losing control of the long-term yield curve? While the 10-year can be steered with short-term rate adjustments, the 30-year treasury reflects real sentiment from bond market veterans. The latest spike signals that key players—like endowments and insurers—don’t buy the CPI narrative. The yellow line doesn’t lie. Pay attention to the signals the long end of the curve is sending.  👉 Watch the Full Episode: https://youtu.be/pnrEa4mN0cY  👉 Join Our Free Newsletter: https://www.stevebartonmoney.com/ 👉 Join Our Substack: https://stevebarton.substack.com 👉 Rule Classroom (Free) https://ruleclassroom.com/share/-ztDnefsS5h6MTkD?utm_source=manual 👉 Rule Classroom Plus (2 Free Months) https://ruleclassroom.com/share/--qqlFVftepbST8a?utm_source=manual #BondMarket #YieldCurve #30YearTreasury #FedPolicy #InflationWatch #BondVigilantes #InterestRates #EconomicSignals #CPI #FinancialMarkets

Do you truly know why you own that stock? If your investment strategy is based on solid research, market noise won't shake your confidence. Especially in high-risk, volatile sectors like mining, having your own valuation method and conviction is crucial. Stop chasing opinions—start building your own thesis. Stand on your knowledge. Trust your process.  👉 Watch the Full Episode: https://youtu.be/pnrEa4mN0cY  👉 Join Our Free Newsletter: https://www.stevebartonmoney.com/ 👉 Join Our Substack: https://stevebarton.substack.com 👉 Rule Classroom (Free) https://ruleclassroom.com/share/-ztDnefsS5h6MTkD?utm_source=manual 👉 Rule Classroom Plus (2 Free Months) https://ruleclassroom.com/share/--qqlFVftepbST8a?utm_source=manual #InvestSmart #StockMarket #MiningStocks #InvestorMindset #FinancialLiteracy #ValueInvesting #MarketVolatility #RiskManagement #StockAnalysis #InvestmentStrategy