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In this week's Monday Market Moves, I break down why I believe the S&P 500 is reaching a critical turning point after briefly pushing above the 7,400 Fibonacci extension level before reversing lower into the close.
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Recording Date 5-15-2026. I explain why I expect weakness next week as volatility starts returning to the market with the VIX climbing 7.2%, the U.S. dollar unexpectedly rallying 1.5%, and the 10 year yield surging toward 4.75%, which I believe could put significant pressure on equities and risk assets. I also walk through gold's 3.6% weekly decline and silver's 4.1% drop while outlining the exact support levels, moving averages, and buy zones I'm personally watching for what I believe could become one of the final major buying opportunities before the next bull leg higher in precious metals. Throughout the episode I discuss gold to silver ratios, platinum to silver ratios, physical bullion strategies through PHYS and PSLV, and why moments of panic selling in commodities often create the biggest long term opportunities for disciplined investors.
I also spend a large part of the episode focused on uranium, copper, oil, natural gas, coal, platinum, nickel, and Bitcoin as several sectors approach critical technical levels. I explain why I remain extremely bullish long term on uranium despite expecting additional downside in URNM and other uranium equities, and why I would actually welcome a major washout event before what I believe will eventually become a powerful nuclear driven commodity cycle. I discuss why copper remains one of my favorite long-term trades despite short term weakness, why Brent crude appears stronger than WTI, and why natural gas may finally be breaking above key resistance after reclaiming the $3 level. Toward the end of the episode I also explain why I believe the housing market has already crashed when measured against gold, silver, copper, and platinum rather than U.S. dollars, showing how the average U.S. home now costs dramatically fewer ounces of hard assets than it did just a few years ago, which I believe signals a massive long-term shift toward real assets and commodities.
Key Insights in this episode
✅ S&P 500 finished flat while the VIX jumped 7.2% signaling rising volatility
✅ U.S. dollar rose 1.5% and bond yields surged as financial conditions tightened
✅ Gold fell 3.6% and silver dropped 4.1% with more downside expected short term
✅ Uranium held steady but URNM sank 7.5% as uranium equities stayed under pressure
✅ Oil climbed 6.8% and natural gas gained 6.6% as energy markets turned bullish
✅ Bitcoin fell 3.7% while housing became dramatically cheaper when priced in gold and silver
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00:00 S&P 500 VIX And Dollar Outlook
02:22 Gold Breakdown And Buy Zones
05:16 Silver Support Levels And Ratios
10:28 Copper Weakness And Long Term Setup
11:40 Uranium Washout And Nuclear Renaissance
14:52 Oil Futures And Energy Market Trends
17:34 Natural Gas And Coal Trade Setup
19:22 Platinum And Palladium Opportunities
20:50 Nickel Weakness And Bitcoin Resistance
22:20 Housing Crash In Gold And Silver Terms
24:38 Final Thoughts And Premium Market Outlook
 
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Jordan Rusche of Mining Stock Monkey joins Steve Barton to analyze today's biggest opportunities and risks across gold, silver, royalty companies, and energy markets while highlighting which mining stocks still offer attractive long-term value.
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Recording Date 5-13-2026. In this episode, Jordan and I break down why many major gold producers may now carry poor risk reward despite rising gold prices, what is really happening behind B2Gold's recent earnings surge, and why Royal Gold could be one of the most misunderstood royalty companies in the sector. Jordan also explains why Wheaton Precious Metals remains one of his favorite long term silver investments and discusses the growing importance of diversification, cash flow quality, and operational execution in the mining space. The conversation dives deep into valuation disconnects, market psychology, and how investors should think about downside protection in highly cyclical commodity markets.
Jordan explores oil markets, geopolitical risks, and how global supply disruptions could impact commodity prices moving forward. Jordan explains why he remains cautious on oil equities despite bullish macro headlines and discusses how energy markets could reverse sharply once geopolitical tensions ease. The episode also features an extensive discussion on Royal Gold's long term production growth, misunderstood valuation, and why royalty and streaming companies may offer safer exposure to precious metals compared to traditional miners. Jordan closes by sharing his institutional style mining research process, emphasizing the importance of studying quarterly reports, understanding accounting details, and developing an informational edge through relentless repetition and deep analysis.
 
Key Insights in this episode
✅ Major gold miners may now offer weak risk reward after the massive gold rally
✅ B2Gold delivered strong free cash flow but operational risks still remain
✅ Royal Gold could be undervalued due to misunderstood growth and diversification
✅ Wheaton Precious Metals remains Jordan's top long term silver exposure
✅ Oil stocks may face downside once geopolitical tensions begin to normalize
✅ Jordan's research edge comes from deeply studying mining company filings
 
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00:00 Introduction To Gold Stock Opportunities And Risks
01:49 B2Gold Earnings Surge And Operational Concerns
05:53 Newmont Agnico Eagle And Gold Cost Pressures
08:00 Royal Gold Pueblo Viejo Silver Stream Update
09:58 Great Bear Royalties And Royal Gold Growth Potential
11:42 Core Mining Valuation Risks In Silver Stocks
12:35 Silver Crown Royalties And Honey Badger Silver
13:04 Jordan's Top Long Term Silver Stock Pick
14:12 VSLA Mexico Project Delays And Security Risks
16:03 Oil Market Risks And Energy Stock Outlook
18:28 Devon Energy Merger And Hedging Strategy
21:50 Gold Developers Mergers And Acquisition Trends
23:35 Newmont Versus Agnico Eagle Stock Comparison
24:21 Wheaton Precious Metals Versus Franco Nevada
25:10 Jordan Rusche Mining Research Process Explained
27:57 SSR Mining Turkey Risks And Strategic Review
30:04 Why Royal Gold May Be Deeply Undervalued
37:56 Mining Stock Monkey Research Service Offer
39:45 Premium Discussion Copper Risks Royalties And Commodities
 
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In this week's Monday Market Moves, I broke down the massive 2.3% rally in the S&P 500 and why I believe the market could still push toward the 7,650 level despite extremely overbought conditions.
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Recording Date 5-8-2026. I explained how Fibonacci extensions from the tariff panic selloff accurately projected the recent breakout and why the current bull flag structure still points higher. I also covered the weakening U.S. dollar, critical resistance levels in gold near 4,950, and why silver continues to outperform gold as the gold-to-silver ratio compresses sharply. Copper surprised me with a major breakout above $6.15, and I believe the setup in copper miners could signal another powerful move higher across the commodity complex.
I also walked through why uranium equities remain weak short term even though long-term uranium fundamentals continue to improve with term prices holding near $91.50. Oil and energy stocks still appear vulnerable with bearish flag formations developing across crude, Brent, and XLE, although I remain constructive longer term on quality oil producers. Platinum continues to look technically stronger than palladium, while nickel may be resetting after a major breakout. Finally, I explained why Bitcoin remains technically dangerous despite a short-term bounce, including a bearish head and shoulders pattern that could target as low as $25,000 if support fails.
 
Key Insights in this episode
✅ S&P 500 gained 2.3% and hit the 7,400 target with 7,650 next
✅ Gold rose 1.9% but still faces heavy resistance near 4,950
✅ Silver surged 5.8% and continued outperforming gold
✅ Copper jumped 5.2% after breaking above the key $6.15 level
✅ Oil and Brent crude remain bearish with downside pressure building
✅ Bitcoin gained 2% but still risks a drop toward $25,000
 
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00:00 S&P 500 Breakout And Market Outlook
02:37 U.S. Dollar Double Bottom Analysis
03:24 Gold Resistance And Bull Flag Setup
07:39 Silver Rally And Gold Silver Ratio
11:10 Copper Breakout And Copper Miners
14:34 Uranium Weakness And Term Price Outlook
16:36 Oil Bear Flag And Energy Stocks
19:40 Platinum Strength And Palladium Weakness
21:12 Nickel Breakdown And Future Setup
21:56 Bitcoin Bearish Head And Shoulders
22:54 Final Thoughts And Portfolio Updates
 
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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.
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Tara Christie is the President and CEO of Banyan Gold and one of the leading voices in Yukon gold development today.
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Recording Date 5-7-2026. In this interview, Tara breaks down why the Aurmac Project is approaching a transformational moment as Banyan prepares to release its first Preliminary Economic Assessment in the second half of 2026. She explains how the company has already outlined nearly 8 million ounces of gold while aggressively upgrading higher-grade zones and expanding exploration potential across the district. The conversation also highlights Banyan's strategic infrastructure advantages including road access, power, and a shorter permitting timeline compared to remote projects. Tara also discusses the company's strengthened treasury after closing a major financing that positions Banyan to accelerate drilling and development through 2027.
Tara dives deep into what the upcoming PEA could reveal about Aurmac's economics including all-in sustaining costs, capital expenditures, mineable ounces, project valuation, and long-term profitability. Tara outlines why she believes the market still undervalues Banyan Gold and argues that perceptions around grade and scalability could change dramatically once the economics are published. Tara explores the implications of the Franco-Nevada royalty transaction, the evolving situation surrounding Victoria Gold's Eagle Mine, and the possibility of future district consolidation in the Yukon. Tara shares new details on Banyan's emerging high-grade silver discovery, explaining how it could eventually create an early cash flow opportunity alongside the larger gold project. Tara closes with a discussion around strategic optionality, potential acquisition interest from major miners, and why Banyan intends to continue aggressively de-risking and advancing Aurmac toward development.
 
Key Insights in this episode
✅ Banyan Gold is preparing to release its first PEA in the second half of 2026
✅ Aurmac currently hosts 2.2 million indicated ounces and 5.4 million inferred ounces of gold
✅ The company raised $46.5 million and now holds roughly $70 million in treasury
✅ Tara Christie believes the market significantly undervalues Banyan relative to peers
✅ High-grade silver discoveries could create future early-stage cash flow opportunities
✅ Yukon consolidation potential remains active as majors search for scalable projects
 
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00:00 Introduction To Banyan Gold And Aurmac
01:41 Aurmac Resource Growth And Yukon Advantages
03:23 How Banyan Will Use Its $70 Million Treasury
05:30 Why The PEA Could Revalue Banyan Gold
08:44 Key Metrics Investors Should Watch In The PEA
10:07 Franco Nevada Royalty Deal Explained
11:28 Eagle Mine Fallout And Yukon Consolidation
17:53 Upcoming Mineral Resource Update Details
19:45 Banyan Gold Silver Discovery Potential
23:36 New VP And Corporate Development Strategy
26:36 Build Mine Or Sell Company Discussion
28:33 2026 Drill Program And Exploration Plans
30:02 What Banyan Gold Must Prove To The Market
30:48 Banyan Gold Market Mispricing And Future Revaluation
 
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.
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In this week's Monday Market Moves, I break down a 0.9% S&P 500 breakout, falling volatility, and major moves across gold, oil, and Bitcoin to map out where markets are likely headed next.
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Recorded on 5-1-2026. I break down the S&P 500 pushing up 0.9% and testing key Fibonacci levels while flashing mixed signals that suggest a short term pullback before continuation. I also highlight volatility dropping sharply and the dollar showing early signs of a bounce despite a longer-term bearish trend. Across rates and macro, I explain why yields may push toward 4.5% and what that means for risk assets.
I then dive deep into commodities where gold is down 2% and stuck in a wide range while silver surprises with a breakout setup that could lead to upside next week. Copper weakens, signaling economic softness, while uranium stays rangebound and oil surges nearly 9% despite expectations of near-term downside. I also cover a major breakout in nickel, continued strength in coal, and a bearish setup in Bitcoin driven by a larger bear flag pattern. I close with tactical setups, key levels, and how I'm thinking about positioning into next week.
 
Key Insights in this episode
✅ S&P 500 up 0.9% testing 38.2% Fibonacci resistance near $7000 with mixed signals
✅ VIX down 9.2% approaching $13.5 buy zone signaling lower fear
✅ Gold down 2% trading in $4100 to $5000 range with sideways bias
✅ Silver flat but breakout suggests upside toward $80 to $82 resistance
✅ Oil WTI up 8% and Brent up 9.3% but short term pullback expected
✅ Bitcoin down 0.3% forming bear flag with potential rejection near $84000
 
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00:00 S&P 500 Breakout And Market Direction
03:50 Gold Trend And Key Levels
09:06 Silver Breakout And Price Outlook
13:21 Copper Weakness And Market Signals
14:54 Uranium Strategy And Positioning
17:35 Oil Surge And Future Outlook
22:05 Natural Gas Resistance Trade Setup
23:43 Coal Market Strength And Entry Timing
24:55 Platinum And Precious Metals Correlation
26:08 Nickel Breakout And Upside Potential
28:40 Bitcoin Bear Flag And Downtrend Risk
29:39 Final Thoughts And Trading Wrap Up
 
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.
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