Craig Hemke - Comex, Open Interest mischief & precious metals

Today’s podcast guest is Craig Hemke of the TF Metals Report. Craig began his career in financial services in 1990 but retired in 2008 to focus on family and entrepreneurial opportunities.Since 2010, Craig has been the editor and publisher of the TF Metals Report, found at TFMetalsReport.com, an online community for precious metal investors.Craig also writes for Sprott Money Ltd and is the host of the Ask The Expert podcast for Sprott Money Ltd.YOU CAN WATCH THE VIDEO HEREIt was an absolute pleasure to be able to chat with Craig. We covered a wide variety of subjects, including:* A 30,000 ft view of the gold and silver markets* What to expect from seasonality in the precious metals markets* The recent typo for OI on the COMEX* Key reasons for owning physical metals* Will the US monetize the asset side of the balance sheet? And what could potentially happen as a result.* 1 recession indicator that shows that we could be in a recession* Trump, Tariffs and more.Contact InformationYou can find Craig at TF Metals Report on X or also at TF Metals ReportThe Contrarian Capitalist aims to help you become wealthier & a better investor through educational writings, market analysis, expert podcasts & prudent Plan B information. Subscribe today + join the growing community!Contrarian Capitalist FREE subscribers get:* Access to podcast/audios on Tuesdays and Thursdays* 1 free written article on Wednesdays (sometimes this is a podcast/audio)Contrarian Capitalist PAID Subscribers get:* Access to ALL Newsletters – Weekly Open + Weekly & Monthly Wraps (includes charts + commentary of major indices, metals & more)* Access to my personal stock picks, watchlists & Market/Plan B insights through the CC Club + Community* The ability to become a better investor through educational pieces & prudent Plan B information that aims to help protect you & your familyContrarian Capitalist FOUNDING MEMBERS get:* Lifetime membership - pay ONCE and NEVER renews! ALL paid subscriber benefits in a one-off investment!Thank you in advance for becoming a subscriber/Founding Member.CC This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit contrariancapitalist.substack.com/subscribe