Warsh Nomination Was the Biggest ‘Hit Job’ on Precious Metals | Mark Thornton episode artwork

EPISODE · May 28, 2026 · 57 MIN

Warsh Nomination Was the Biggest ‘Hit Job’ on Precious Metals | Mark Thornton

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The American consumer is flashing historic warning signs, yet Wall Street is celebrating record corporate earnings. How are both true at the same time? Dr. Mark Thornton, Senior Fellow at the Mises Institute and Austrian economist, joins Kitco News anchor Jeremy Szafron to break down the mechanics of the "Two Economies."Dr. Thornton uncovers the truth behind the historic S&P 500 valuations, warning that the market hasn't been this overvalued in 150 years. He also takes aim at the Federal Reserve, calling the Kevin Warsh nomination the "biggest hit job" on the precious metals market, and explains why a Volcker-style rate hike is impossible with U.S. debt above 100% of GDP. Plus, a deep dive into the SILVER Act, the Cantillon Effect, and why the Middle East energy shock will embed inflation for years to come.Follow Jeremy Szafron on X: @JeremySzafron (https://x.com/JeremySzafron)Follow Kitco News on X: @KitcoNewsNOW (https://x.com/KitcoNewsNOW)Follow Dr. Mark Thornton on X: @DrMarkThornton (https://x.com/@DrMarkThornton)Chapters:00:00 TWO ECONOMIES, ONE WARNING01:18 MEET MARK THORNTON02:23 THE AUSTRIAN CYCLE04:56 LATE-CYCLE WARNING SIGNS07:49 BROAD BOOM OR BUBBLE?10:34 JOBS: STRENGTH OR BUBBLE SIGNAL?11:55 WARSH TAKES THE FED12:41 DEBT LIMITS RATE HIKES13:54 METALS CRASH, BANKS READY?19:54 BOND MARKET BREAKING POINT22:16 CAN CREDIBILITY BEAT INFLATION?24:49 SILVER’S VIOLENT BULL MARKET28:04 THE SILVER ACT REACTION32:20 WAR, ENERGY AND INFLATION36:17 THE CANTILLON EFFECT40:09 HOW LONG CAN THIS LAST?43:13 FED HQ RENOVATION SYMBOLISM45:31 ADVICE FOR WORKING FAMILIES49:20 WHAT BREAKS THE METALS TRADE?53:36 GOLD, SILVER AND FREEDOM56:13 FINAL TAKEAWAY#gold #silver #inflation #Fed #KevinWarsh #markthornton #kitconews #preciousmetals #economy #recession__________________________________________________________________Like, share, and subscribe to Kitco News—and turn on alerts to stay current with expert interviews, market insights, and breaking news coverage. FOLLOW US:  X: https://x.com/kitconewsnow  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kitconews  Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/KitcoNews  LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/kitconewsListen to the PODCAST on🎧 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/1My4WgtF0ZhUnxkxDLoJof🎧 Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/kitco-news/id1842889233🎧 All podcast episodes available here → https://kitconews.buzzsprout.comVisit: https://Kitco.com/ for live gold, silver, and crypto prices, the latest mining news, and macroeconomic insights.  Live gold price and chart: https://www.kitco.com/charts/goldLive silver price and chart: https://www.kitco.com/charts/silverLive crypto market data: https://www.kitco.com/price/cryptoLearn more about Kitco News: https://www.kitco.com/news/about/ For more information on advertising, sponsorship and marketing promotions – please visit our online media kit at: https://www.kitco.com/advertising  Disclaimer:  The videos are not intended to provide trading advice, and the views expressed do not necessarily reflect those of Kitco Metals Inc. Kitco News, its anchors, producers, and reporters are not responsible in any way for the performance or actions of any sponsor, advertiser or affiliate of Kitco News. In no event will Kitco and its employees be held liable for any indirect, special, incidental, or consequential damages arising out of the use of the content in this video.Disclaimer:  The videos are not intended to provide trading advice, and the views expressed do not necessarily reflect those of Kitco Metals Inc. Kitco News, its anchors, producers, and reporters are not responsible in any way for the performance or actions of any sponsor, advertiser or affiliate of Kitco News. In no event will Kitco and its employees be held liable for any indirect, special, incidental, or consequential damages arising out of the use of the content in this video.

The American consumer is flashing historic warning signs, yet Wall Street is celebrating record corporate earnings. How are both true at the same time? Dr. Mark Thornton, Senior Fellow at the Mises Institute and Austrian economist, joins Kitco News anchor Jeremy Szafron to break down the mechanics of the "Two Economies." Dr. Thornton uncovers the truth behind the historic S&P 500 valuations, warning that the market hasn't been this overvalued in 150 years. He also takes aim at the Federa...

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