2026-03-02 Silver Market Crash, Federal Reserve Policy & Inflation Risks

About this episode

Dennis Tubbergen discusses the recent silver market crash and its implications for investors with Dr. Jonathan Newman.

In this episode of Retirement Lifestyle Advocates Radio, Dennis Tubbergen analyzes the dramatic 30% silver price crash and what it means for precious metals investors, inflation, and market volatility. Was it a normal correction—or a coordinated reaction involving margin hikes, exchange disruptions, and Federal Reserve leadership changes? Dr. Jonathan Newman of the Mises Institute joins the show to break down Austrian economics, Federal Reserve policy, interest rates, government debt, deficit spending, and the long-term inflation outlook. They also discuss recession risks, hyperinflation concerns, central banking strategy, and whether America’s growing federal debt is sustainable. If you’re interested in silver investing, gold markets, inflation protection, Federal Reserve decisions, and the future of the U.S. economy, this episode delivers timely insight for investors and retirees alike. Dr. Jonathan Newman is a Fellow at the Mises Institute. He earned his PhD at Auburn University while a Research Fellow at the Mises Institute. He was the recipient of the 2021 Gary G. Schlarbaum Award to a Promising Young Scholar for Excellence in Research and Teaching. Previously, he was…

People in this episode

Host: Dennis Tubbergen

Guest: Dr. Jonathan Newman

Topics covered

• silver market crash
• Federal Reserve policy
• inflation risks
• Austrian economics
• recession risks
• hyperinflation concerns

Keywords

• silver price crash
• precious metals
• market volatility
• interest rates
• government debt
• deficit spending
• inflation protection

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Mises Institute, Auburn University, Bryan College

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