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EPISODE · Aug 17, 2026 · 18 MIN

Craig Hemke - Precious Metals Rebound, Fed Pivot Expectations, and the Macro Drivers Fueling Gold & Mining Stocks

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In this Daily Editorial, we are joined by Craig Hemke, Founder and Editor of the TF Metals Report, to break down the sharp August rebound across the precious metals complex. We examine the fundamental drivers behind gold’s resilience, shifting Federal Reserve rate expectations, and why mining equities are beginning to demonstrate significant operating leverage. Key discussion points include: Macro Tailwinds and Monetary Policy Shifts: Why falling Fed rate hike expectations, cooling economic data, and a weakening US Dollar are rekindling upside momentum across the precious metals complex. Global Currency and Debt Market Pressures: The broader implications of international central bank interventions, sovereign bond market volatility, and how ballooning US debt servicing costs make sustained higher interest rates mathematically unsustainable. Decoupling from Broad Equities: Analyzing gold's recent strength alongside rising geopolitical tensions and oil price spikes, suggesting the yellow metal may be pricing in future global liquidity injections. Mining Share Leverage and Earnings Performance: How precious metals producers are capitalizing on robust realized metal prices and manageable cost structures to deliver outsized operational cash flows. Technical Breakouts and Key Chart Levels: A technical overview of the precious metals equities rebound, assessing unfilled price gaps and whether holding above the 200-day moving average confirms a structural trend reversal for the VanEck Gold Miners ETF. Upcoming Catalysts and August Volatility: What investors should monitor heading into the July FOMC minutes release and the upcoming Jackson Hole Economic Symposium amid typical late-summer trading liquidity. Click here to visit Craig’s website - TF Metals Report - https://www.tfmetalsreport.com/ ------------------------- For more market commentary & interview summaries, subscribe to our Substacks: The KE Report: https://kereport.substack.com/ Shad’s resource market commentary: https://excelsiorprosperity.substack.com/ Investment disclaimer: This content is for informational and educational purposes only and does not constitute investment advice, an offer, or a solicitation to buy or sell any security or investment product. Investing in equities, commodities, really everything involves risk, including the possible loss of principal. Do your own research and consult a licensed financial advisor before making any investment decisions. Guests and hosts may own shares in companies mentioned.

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