Financial Survival Network, Released on 10/22/25 (Recorded on 10/21/25)

Kerry Lutz and Axel Merk reveal the real forces behind the recent drop in gold and silver prices, pointing to speculators and central banks—not retail investors—as the driving forces. Axel breaks down how dealer gamma amplifies volatility and explains why the chaos isn’t manipulation but market mechanics at work. They explore silver’s price surge, the role of industrial demand, and inefficiencies in the Bank of England’s vaulting system. The episode closes with practical advice for investors: stay disciplined, know your risk tolerance, and focus on long-term strategy over short-term noise.

Axel Merk is the Founder, President, Portfolio Manager, and CIO at Merk Investments LLC. He is an expert on qualitative research and macroeconomic trends. Mr. Merk is also an expert on macro trends, hard money, international investing, and on building sustainable wealth, and he is a pioneer in the use of strategic currency investing to seek diversification. He is a speaker and author on topics ranging from the economy, gold, and currencies to sustainable wealth and personal finance, as well as a regular guest and contributor to the business media around the world. Mr. Merk is an Author of the book Sustainable Wealth: Achieve Financial Security in a Volatile World of Debt and Consumption.