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Incoming Financial Reset, Epstein Files, Metals Manipulation | TIM PRICE | Connecting the Dots

1 h 14 min · 18. feb. 2026
episode Incoming Financial Reset, Epstein Files, Metals Manipulation | TIM PRICE | Connecting the Dots cover

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In this conversation, Farzin Irani and Tim Price delve into the current state of the financial markets, focusing on the significance of precious metals and commodities amidst a backdrop of market manipulation and geopolitical tensions. They discuss the implications of the Epstein files on the financial system, the awakening of public awareness regarding government actions, and the role of central banks in perpetuating a debt-driven economy. The dialogue also touches on the Green agenda, Japan's economic challenges, and the potential for future conflicts, all while emphasizing the importance of diversification in investment strategies.KEY TAKEWAYS• Investing in precious metals is crucial during economic uncertainty.• The trust in traditional financial assets is eroding globally.• The physical market for silver is experiencing significant shortages.• Market manipulation can lead to drastic price fluctuations in commodities.• Public awareness is increasing regarding government and financial institutions' actions.• Central banks play a pivotal role in the current economic landscape.• The green agenda is being questioned as a viable solution to energy needs.• Monetary systems are undergoing significant changes, moving towards a multipolar world.• Japan's economic situation is complex, with a wealthy private sector but a bankrupt government.• Geopolitical tensions may lead to regional conflicts, but public sentiment is shifting against war.ABOUT THE GUESTTim Price has worked in the capital markets for over 30 years. A graduate of Christ Church, Oxford, he spent a decade as a bond specialist before going on to serve as Chief Investment Officer at three separate wealth management firms. Tim has been shortlisted for five successive years in the UK Private Asset Managers Awards program and was a winner in 2005 in the category of Defensive Investing. He is now co-manager of the VT Price Value Portfolio, a fund investing in Benjamin Graham-style value stocks, and specialist value funds, from around the world. He also co-manages bespoke private client portfolios. Tim writes for Money Week Magazine and The Spectator, and his weekly commentaries are freely available at the Price Value Partners website.GUEST LINKS: X: https://x.com/TimPrice1969 Website: https://www.pricevaluepartners.com/ Tim's Recent Book (Amazon): https://www.amazon.ca/Investing-Throu... State of the Markets Podcast: https://open.spotify.com/show/1T69Xe0EJ4n0gOO4RD9qv0ABOUT THE HOSTFarzin Irani is a global wealth strategist with over 20+ years of cross-border experience, empowering high-net-worth individuals, entrepreneurs, and family offices to navigate uncertainty with clarity and confidence. His advisory work centres on wealth preservation and intergenerational resilience, ensuring decisions made today stand the test of time.As Managing Director of Success Simplified Ltd he is regularly interviewed on New Zealand’s ‘Money Talks’ segment on Reality Check Radio (RCR).Whether it’s on stage at financial industry events or in international boardrooms, he sparks fresh ideas and challenges groupthink, whilst guiding C-suite leaders and executives in making bespoke investment decisions and capital deployment strategies for the future.HOST LINKSFind him here: https://linktr.ee/farziniraniBusiness Website (Success Simplified Ltd): www.successsimplified.life‘Money Talks’ Interviews on RCR: https://rcr.media/explore/?feature=202Host Book Recommendations: https://successsimplified.life/media-resources/Tim Price, Epstein files, Cryptocurrency, Bitcoin, CME, COMEX, precious metals, commodities, Gold, Silver, Copper, Iron ore, Crude oil, Federal Reserve, Deflation, Inflation, Stagflation, war, economic cycles, geopolitical tensions, market predictions, global economy

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episode Nomi Prins: The Commodity Wars Have Already Started | Gold, BRICS, Energy & Global Power artwork

Nomi Prins: The Commodity Wars Have Already Started | Gold, BRICS, Energy & Global Power

For decades, the world has focused on money, markets, and central banks.But according to former Wall Street insider and bestselling author Dr. Nomi Prins, the real story is happening beneath our feet.In this episode of Connecting the Dots, we explore why commodities, energy, rare earths, gold, silver, uranium, and critical resources may become the defining geopolitical battlegrounds of the coming decades.Nomi explains why central banks are buying record amounts of gold, why supply chains matter more than financial markets realize, how the BRICS nations are reshaping global trade, and why resource security is becoming more important than financial capital.We also discuss:• The commodity Supercycle• Gold vs US Treasuries• Why central banks are accumulating gold• The future of the US Dollar• BRICS and alternative payment systems• Rare earths, copper, silver and uranium• Mining supply constraints• Energy security and geopolitical conflict• Why real assets matter in an increasingly digital worldIf you want to understand the structural forces shaping the global economy, this conversation connects the dots.Subscribe for more interviews with leading voices in macroeconomics, precious metals, energy, geopolitics and wealth architecture.About Dr. Nomi PrinsDr. Nomi Prins is a distinguished independent investigator, macroeconomic strategist, and the founder of Prins Insights Global. Prior to utilizing her expertise to advise global policymakers and private wealth funds, she occupied senior institutional positions at Goldman Sachs, Bear Stearns, Lehman Brothers, and Chase. She is the author of several definitive texts on financial power structures, including All the Presidents' Bankers, Collusion, and Permanent Distortion. 🌐 About Dr. Nomi Prins → https://nomiprins.com/Featuring https://www.instagram.com/FarzinIrani/ and https://www.instagram.com/realnomiprins/ 💬 Do you agree that the acceleration of central bank gold accumulation signals an irreversible loss of confidence in the fiat monetary system? How are you structures transforming your long-term capital allocation to insulate against structural inflation? Share your professional perspective below. 🎧 Subscribe to ensure you never miss a critical macroeconomic update → https://linktr.ee/farzinirani 🌐 Access our proprietary market insights and institutional research → https://www.successsimplified.life/ TIMESTAMPS & CHAPTER HEADERS 00:00 Introduction 01:47 Introducing Dr. Nomi Prins 02:41 The Biggest Trend Most Investors Are Missing 03:42 Strait of Hormuz, Oil & Supply Chain Vulnerabilities 06:10 Commodity Supercycle: What It Means 09:36 Gold, Silver, Copper & Critical Commodities 15:10 Why Central Banks Are Buying Gold 19:25 Is Gold an Inflation, Geopolitical or Confidence Story? 21:59 The Fed, Interest Rates & Government Debt 27:54 Sovereign Stress and Global Liquidity 30:43 US Dollar vs US Treasuries 34:11 BRICS: Threat or Alternative? 38:11 The Reality of Mining and Resource Development 44:12 Commodity Wars & Resource Security 48:45 Rare Earths, China & Strategic Minerals 51:04 Nationalisation Risk in Mining Investments 53:09 Commodity Wars Book & Prinsights Global 54:14 Why Nomi Left Wall Street 55:45 How Nomi Defines Success 56:21 Final Thoughts 56:48 Outro #goldrate #Silver #Commodities #BRICS #MacroEconomics #CentralBanks #NomiPrins #ConnectingTheDots #Geopolitics #Energy

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episode Jim Rogers: Why the Next Crisis Could Be the Biggest in Modern History | Connecting the Dots artwork

Jim Rogers: Why the Next Crisis Could Be the Biggest in Modern History | Connecting the Dots

Legendary investor Jim Rogers joins Farzin on Connecting The Dots to discuss global debt, commodities, inflation, the US dollar, China, India, Asia's rise, and what investors should be watching as financial markets approach a critical turning point. In this episode, we cover:✅ Why Jim has sold most of his global equity positions ✅ The risks created by unprecedented government debt levels ✅ Why commodities may be entering a new bull market✅ Gold, silver and the role of hard assets in a portfolio ✅ The future of the US dollar ✅ China's rise and shifting global power dynamics ✅ Why Asia remains Jim's highest-conviction long-term theme ✅ Agriculture, food security and commodity shortages ✅ Lessons from decades of global investing and travel About Jim RogersJim Rogers is a legendary global investor, author, and co-founder of the Quantum Fund — one of the most successful hedge funds in history. Over a 10-year period, the fund generated returns of over 4,000% while the S&P 500 grew approximately 47%. He later created the Rogers International Commodities Index and has authored several books on investing and global travel. Jim is widely regarded as one of the sharpest macro minds of his generation.🌐 https://www.jimrogers.com/🌐 Website: https://www.successsimplified.life/📊 Take the FREE Sovereign Wealth Diagnostic Quiz: https://www.successsimplified.life/sovereign-wealth-diagnostic-optin 🎙️ Connecting the Dots with Farzin Irani 📩 Subscribe for weekly conversations on markets, money, and the forces shaping our world.Chapters00:00 Introduction to Jim Rogers03:08 Welcome & Jim's Investment Philosophy04:26 Why Jim Moved to Asia05:17 Are We Living Through a Historic Turning Point?05:35 Why Jim Sold Most US Investments06:20 Commodities and the Next Bull Market07:23 Gold, Silver & Precious Metals08:24 Oil, Shipping Lanes and Geopolitics09:11 Where Markets May Be Mispriced09:38 Global Liquidity and Asset Inflation10:59 Why Every Country's Market Is Rising12:11 Central Banks and Fiat Currency Risks13:05 The New Fed Chair & Central Bank Independence13:30 Government Debt and Fiscal Sustainability16:08 The US Dollar Outlook17:41 East vs West: Global Power Shifts19:01 Sovereign Wealth Diagnostic — Free Quiz19:45 Debt Cycles and the Fourth Turning21:11 Can Governments Print Their Way Out?23:28 China: The Biggest Investor Misconceptions24:27 Protecting Wealth in an Uncertain World25:49 Singapore, Global Risks and Market Exuberance27:24 Agriculture, Food Security and Commodities28:52 Investing in Agriculture29:40 The Biggest Risks Investors Underestimate30:38 Lessons From Traveling the World32:21 India's Future Growth Potential34:32 If Jim Was 30 Years Old Again35:33 Why Asia Remains the Biggest Opportunity38:46 What Markets Taught Jim That Textbooks Never Could38:46 A Seminal Moment — Adventure Over Money43:03 How Jim Rogers Defines Success44:35 Final Reflections & Where to Find JimConnectingTheDots, JimRogers, Investing, MacroEconomics, WealthManagement, Commodities, Asia, FinancialMarkets, USDollar, CentralBanks, MarketOutlook, EconomicCycles, Geopolitics, WealthPreservation

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episode Mike McGlone on Gold, Bitcoin, Commodities & the Next Major Market Shift | Connecting the Dots artwork

Mike McGlone on Gold, Bitcoin, Commodities & the Next Major Market Shift | Connecting the Dots

In this episode, Farzin Irani sits down with Mike McGlone, Senior Commodity Strategist at Bloomberg Intelligence, for a wide-ranging conversation on the biggest forces shaping global markets right now. From gold and Bitcoin to sovereign debt, energy markets, and geopolitical risk — Mike breaks down his macro outlook and what it means for investors focused on wealth preservation and long-term resilience in an increasingly volatile world. In this episode we cover: ✅ Market regime shifts and what investors need to understand ✅ Gold vs Bitcoin — are they responding to the same monetary concerns? ✅ Commodity trends across energy, copper, natural gas, and agriculture ✅ Inflation, deflation, and the battle shaping financial markets ✅ China's influence on global growth and commodity demand ✅ Sovereign debt and long-term economic stability ✅ Geopolitical risks and their impact on investment strategy ✅ The future of hard assets and portfolio resilience About Mike McGlone Mike McGlone is Senior Commodity Strategist at Bloomberg Intelligence, widely respected for his expertise in commodities, macro strategy, and cross-asset market analysis. His work spans global market trends, inflation dynamics, energy markets, precious metals, and the intersection of traditional finance and digital assets. 🐦 X: https://twitter.com/MikeMcGlone11 💼 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mikemcglone 📊 Bloomberg Intelligence: https://bloomberg.com/professional/terminal Useful Links: 🌐 Business Website: https://www.successsimplified.life/ 📊 Take the FREE ‘Sovereign Wealth’ Diagnostic Quiz here - https://www.successsimplified.life/sovereign-wealth-diagnostic-optin 👤 https://linktr.ee/farzinirani Mike McGlone, Mike McGlone Bloomberg, Bloomberg Intelligence, macro investing, market outlook 2026, gold outlook, Bitcoin vs gold, commodities outlook, inflation vs deflation, sovereign debt crisis, geopolitical risk investing, wealth preservation, commodity strategist, global markets, recession risks

26. maj 20261 h 2 min
episode The Global Economic Reset Has Already Begun | Michael Every | Connecting the Dots w/ Farzin Irani artwork

The Global Economic Reset Has Already Begun | Michael Every | Connecting the Dots w/ Farzin Irani

What if everything you’ve been told about GDP, Economic growth, and Global markets is incomplete?In this powerful interview, macro strategist Michael Every breaks down the real purpose of GDP, the systemic reset underway in the global economy, and how geopolitics —not markets —is now the primary driver of change.We explore the rise of BRICS, US-China tensions, energy crises, monetary policy shifts, and the fragmentation of the global system and what it all means for investors, sovereign nations, and the future of power dynamics.This conversation challenges conventional thinking and reveals why understanding macro strategy and geopolitical risk is essential in today’s world. 🔍 In This Interview:✔ The hidden purpose of GDP and national resilience✔ Why the global economy is undergoing a systemic reset✔ Geopolitics vs economics: what really drives markets✔ US vs China and the future of global power✔ Energy crises and resource control✔ The future of central banks and interest rate policy✔ Why current economic models are breaking down 👤 About Michael Every:Macro strategist at Rabobank, known for his sharp insights on global economics, geopolitics, and market structure.🌐 LinkedIn: https://linkedin.com/in/michael-every-38983214📊 Rabobank Research: https://knowledge.rabobank.com/ 📈 Why This Matters:We are entering a new era where economic policy, energy security, and geopolitical strategy are deeply intertwined. Understanding these shifts is critical for navigating what comes next.Useful Links:🌐 Business Website: https://www.successsimplified.life/📊 Take the FREE ‘Sovereign Wealth’ Diagnostic Quiz here - https://www.successsimplified.life/sovereign-wealth-diagnostic-optin👤 https://linktr.ee/farziniraniChapters:00:00 Seeing the Structure03:40 Meet Michael Every05:04 What Is GDP For08:59 Beyond the Cycle10:13 Geopolitics Drives Markets10:56 From Globalization to Blocs14:01 Power Over Policy15:40 War Outcomes and BRICS18:18 Tail Risks and Market Blindness19:57 US China Resource Chessboard24:05 When Government Spending Works27:27 Two Speed Interest Rates32:30 Central Banks and Credit Steering33:25 Targeted Lending Ideas34:24 Credit Rationing Returns35:34 Central Banks New Mandate37:31 Rate Cuts Versus Reality39:09 Models Ignore Energy Shocks42:51 Cross Disciplinary Frameworks44:26 Diesel Shortages Wake Up Call45:50 Why Institutions Fail Forward48:57 Bipolar World Order Debate52:35 Turning Points Middle East52:58 Books And Life Advice54:54 Defining Success And Wrap UpMichael every, Michael every interview, macro strategy, geopolitics, global economy, GDP explained, what is GDP, global reset, economic reset, world order, new world order, US China relations, BRICS, energy crisis, global markets, macro investing, central banks, interest rates, economic collapse, monetary policy, geopolitical risk, future of economy, financial system, global power shift, middle east, iran war, geopolitics, gold, silver, stablecoins, USD, Eurodollar, Rabobank.

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episode This is the real endgame in IRAN | Connecting the Dots artwork

This is the real endgame in IRAN | Connecting the Dots

Ever wondered - what is really happening behind today’s biggest global events? In this powerful interview, James Corbett of The Corbett Report explains how geopolitics, CBDCs, BRICS and the collapse of the old monetary system may reshape the world faster than most people realise. We discuss World War 3 risks, false flags, and the changing global order. We explore how covert operations, financial systems, intelligence networks, and media narratives may shape the future of humanity. James also shares why hope, local solutions, and critical thinking matter more than ever in uncertain times.If you're interested in geopolitics, economic collapse, central bank digital currencies, global reset theories, the future of the US dollar, BRICS currency, AI control systems, alternative media, and world affairs, this interview is essential viewing.In This Interview:✔ James Corbett’s journey into independent journalism✔ Epstein files and intelligence operations✔ US-Iran tensions and global flashpoints✔ The end of dollar dominance✔ CBDCs and digital financial control✔ BRICS and the new monetary system✔ Is World War 3 already underway?✔ AI, surveillance and social engineering✔ Building local resilience and hope👇 Subscribe for more deep conversations on money, freedom, geopolitics and the future.Connect with James Corbett:🌐 Website: https://corbettreport.com🐦 Twitter/X: https://twitter.com/JamesCorbettRecommended Resources mentioned in Interview:📘 The Corbett Report: https://corbettreport.com📘 Peter Dale Scott Deep State Research - https://unlimitedhangout.com/ ABOUT THE HOSTFarzin is a Global Strategist and Private Wealth Architect with over two decades of international experience.He is the creator of the ‘Private Sovereign Wealth Architecture’ Framework and Managing Director of Success Simplified Ltd. He is known for simplifying complex financial concepts into clear, actionable strategies, and is a regular voice on New Zealand’s ‘Money Talks’ sharing insights on money, markets, and global economic shifts.Through his conversations and advisory work, Farzin challenges conventional thinking — equipping individuals with the tools to think independently, act decisively, and build enduring - Sovereign Private Wealth.🔗 HOST LINKS 👉 https://linktr.ee/farzinirani👉 www.successsimplified.life00:00 Welcome and Setup03:38 James Corbett Origin Story05:41 Are People Waking Up07:22 2008 Crisis and Culture War Trap09:16 Epstein Files and Distraction12:16 Why Iran Now14:19 Beyond Nation State Chess18:31 Monetary Shift and Petrodollar End19:54 Stablecoins Bricks and Payment Rails26:22 CBDCs Digital ID and Control Grid27:31 Strait Crisis and New Warfare31:57 Problem Reaction Solution Reset36:31 Japan Energy Squeeze37:29 Diplomatic Fault Lines39:06 Pacifism to Rearmament41:05 War Signals Worldwide42:29 Is This World War Three43:06 Opting Out of the System48:58 False Flags and Power Grabs50:58 Building Parallel Communities54:35 Designing a Bottom Up Economy59:34 Rapid Fire Personal Questions01:03:13 Hope Human Spirit and Tech01:04:32 Success and Where to FollowJames Corbett, Corbett Report, James Corbett interview, geopolitics, world war 3, ww3, cbdc, central bank digital currency, BRICS, BRICS currency, global reset, end of dollar era, dollar collapse, financial collapse, economic crisis, future of money, false flag operations, epstein files, iran war, global tensions, deep state, covert operations, ai surveillance, alternative media, world events, monetary system, james corbett 2026

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