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Welcome to the 2026 Contrarian Capitalist predictions post and audio. The written predictions are below, and the audio is above.2026 will certainly be an interesting year to say the least! A lot will happen and there will very likely be increased volatility worldwide.NB - Gold and Silver calculations done after market close on Friday 26th December 20252026 Predictions1 - Gold to reach at least $7,828 an ounceGold has been on a relatively explosive run since 2024, and I don’t see any sign of this slowing down into 2026. A potential revaluing (see below) would further add pressure to the gold price.In simple terms though, if you believe the value of your fiat currency is going to go down, then the price of gold will go to the upside.I’ve used $4,532 as the baseline number and a 72.72% increase as the barometer as this was where gold was at the close of play on Friday 26th December 2025. I’ve then rounded it up to the nearest whole number.2 - Silver to reach at least $218 an ounceThe metal darling of 2025 will continue to strike whilst the iron is hot. There is a lot of room to run here in Silver, and I think that it will smash through triple digits ($100) before continuing to march higher.I’ve used $79.32 as the baseline number and a 174.62% increase as the barometer as this was where silver was at the close of play on Friday 26th December 2025. I’ve then rounded it up to the nearest whole number.3 - WTI to drop to $45 before finishing the year higher than $80There is a big bear narrative out there and this will feed into the hands of those that are paying attention.There is likely more room to run to the downside in the short term for Oil, thus catching contrarians off guard. Mid-term elections combined with a potential ‘behind closed doors’ oil deal between President Trump and the Saudi’s likely means that Oils upside could be limited.Once the mid-terms are done then I expect to see a spike to the upside.We’ve not even begun to touch on any other possible ‘geopolitical news’ either!4 - 250th 4th July celebrations will see a major monetary reset, or something pegged against the dollar. Maybe revaluing of gold? Something along those lines.Something monetary wise is lined up for 4th July 2026! I’m not 100% what it is but I expect it to be announced on 4th July 2026.5 - Democrats to take back the house AND senate in the mid-termsThis is more of a Contrarian hunch and the democrats taking back both the house and senate would have major ramifications for the USA (and the world) moving forwards. 6 - Brazil will win the world cupAs much as I’d love to say England here, I’m working on the basis that a European team has never won the World Cup when it has been hosted in North America (Brazil won in Mexico 1970 and USA 1994, Argentina won in Mexico 1986).Therefore, I will plump with Brazil to win the World Cup in 2026.Bonus PredictionThis is reverse psychology at play here. The New York Jets will NOT make the playoffs in the 2026 NFL season. What do you think will happen in 2026? What predictions do you have? Leave a comment below! This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit contrariancapitalist.substack.com/subscribe

Welcome to Mid-Week Macro for Wednesday 24th December 2025.Protect your wealth. Defend your freedom. Outsmart the system.This post and video are FREE for everyone. There will NOT be a Mid-Week Macro on Wednesday 31st December 2025. This is because Chris Stadele of LiveSquawk Commodity Corner and I will be recording the end of month (and year) macro.NB - Substack live cut off the first few minutes of the recording last week, hence why the first minute or so is a bit slow on this video. Hopefully it all works out.Become a paid subscriber and get early access to expert interview podcast as well as access to the Friday Commodity Wrap, Sunday Market Wrap and much more. Starting at just $9.17 per month, it’s exceptional value to protect your wealth, defend your freedom, and outsmart the system.Mid-week Polymarket marketThank you Polymarket for working in partnership with The Contrarian Capitalist. You can connect with Polymarket on Substack!Something different this week as we look at the Super Bowl Champion odds for the game on 8th February 2026. My team (New York Jets) don’t believe in playoff football.I said to a friend at the start of the season that the Green Bay Packers will win the Super Bowl. Due to injuries, I am not convinced that that will happen. My sneaky pick would be the San Francisco 49ers (7% chance). This is because the Superb Bowl will be in their home stadium and they are just playing good solid ball!Podcasts & PostsNews LinksThis has been making me laugh much more than it should be!Still, it could be worseAnd a Christmas classic won’t be quite the same this year2-Hour Private Strategy Call with The Contrarian CapitalistA focused two-hour session covering anything you want, including commodities, macro, Plan B strategies, residency, property, precious metals or geopolitics. You set the agenda and get clear, actionable guidance. $147, valid until 31st Dec 2025PAID SUBS GET A DISCOUNT (behind the paywall in the Friday Commodity Wrap)NB - I am not a financial advisorThank you Rob Burke, Garry B Lindboe, and many others for tuning into my live video! Join me for my next live video in the app. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit contrariancapitalist.substack.com/subscribe

Today’s episode features Giacomo Prandelli of the popular The Merchant's News newsletter on Substack. Giacomo Prandelli is a commodity analyst and geopolitical strategist who connects energy market movements with global events.AUDIO IS AVAILABLE HEREPlease LIKE, SHARE AND SUBSCRIBE TO THE CONTRARIAN CAPITALISTNB - Recorded on Wednesday 17th December AMThe following topics are covered:* The short, medium and long-term outlook for Oil* Venezuela. From sanctions to opportunity!* Maduro. Trump. Where the political game stands now* Why Venezuela’s heavy crude still matters so much for US Gulf Coast refineries* The importance of the news headlines and why we should be focused on the fundamentals* Russia. Ukraine and the shadow fleet* How the sanctions architecture actually works in practice* Shadow fleet mechanics. STS transfers. opaque ownership. price cap leakage* What could realistically tighten the screws and what that would do to crude and products flows* Guyana. the new offshore oil frontier* Exxon’s dominance so far, and the entry of other players* How Guyana changes the Atlantic Basin balance vs Brazil. US Gulf. West Africa* Key risks & potential border tensions with Venezuela* Europe’s gas and LNG outlook* How dependent Europe now is on US LNG. and how stable that flow really is* General EU Nat Gas dynamics* Is Colombia next?Map showing the south of the USA and the shipping channel to South AmericaExample of recent news - Trump orders ‘blockade’ of sanctioned oil tankers leaving, entering Venezuela | ReutersContact InformationYou can connect with Giacomo Prandelli on Substack at The Merchant's News, and also on X and LinkedIn.2 recent articles to check out are:ALL interview podcasts are released to PAID SUBSCRIBERS first.Take control of your financial future with The Contrarian Capitalist. Paid members get commodity and market insights, exclusive macro videos, early interviews, and the tools to build, protect, and grow wealth in uncertain times.Starting at just $9.17 per month (less than a couple of coffees), it’s exceptional value to protect your wealth, defend your freedom and outsmart the system.Thank you for being part of The Contrarian Capitalist community! This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit contrariancapitalist.substack.com/subscribe

Welcome to Mid-Week Macro for Wednesday 17th December 2025.Protect your wealth. Defend your freedom. Outsmart the system.This post and video are FREE for everyone. There WILL be a Mid-Week Macro on Wednesday 24th December 2025.NB - Substack live has seemingly cut off the first few minutes of the recording. Apologies for that. The first few minutes looked at the variety of recordings and posts on CC this week. These links are further on below.Become a paid subscriber and get early access to expert interview podcast as well as access to the Friday Commodity Wrap, Sunday Market Wrap and much more. Starting at just $9.17 per month, it’s exceptional value to protect your wealth, defend your freedom, and outsmart the system.Mid-week Polymarket marketThank you Polymarket for working in partnership with The Contrarian Capitalist. You can connect with Polymarket on Substack!Even with the weak jobs data, there is currently a 77% chance of ‘‘no change’’ to the Fed rate come January. This seems about right to me at the time of writing.Podcasts & Posts2 excellent guest posts that are worth reading (and they are free) are from Guardian Research….And Tom Bradshaw….Giacomo Prandelli from The Merchant's News outlined his short, medium and long-term price targets for Oil.News LinksBank of Japan expected to hike rates to 30-year highBank of England poised for Christmas interest rate cut after inflation slowsTrump is good news for Nato, Mark Rutte tells BBC - Is it really?On the other hand…..Weak Hiring Data Underscore Fed’s Room to ManoeuvreWTI Holds ‘Venezuela Blockade’ Gains After Small Crude Draw, Record US Production2-Hour Private Strategy Call with The Contrarian CapitalistA focused two-hour session covering anything you want, including commodities, macro, Plan B strategies, residency, property, precious metals or geopolitics. You set the agenda and get clear, actionable guidance. $147, valid until 31st Dec 2025PAID SUBS GET A DISCOUNT (behind the paywall in the Friday Commodity Wrap)NB - I am not a financial advisor This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit contrariancapitalist.substack.com/subscribe

This is a free preview of a paid episode. To hear more, visit contrariancapitalist.substack.comWelcome to Mid-Month Macro with Chris Stadele of LiveSquawk Commodity CornerAs per usual, there is a LOT to talk about!5 small bits of housekeeping* None of this is to be constituted as investment or trading advice. We are NOT financial advisors.* This video was recorded just after 09:00 ET on Monday 15th December* The Monthly Wrap for December will be recorded on 31st December 2025* Please continue to provide feedback as it helps us to continue to provide as much value to you as possible* Please subscribe to both The Contrarian Capitalist and LiveSquawk Commodity Corner using the buttons belowCharts looked at today include Gold, Silver, Copper, Palladium, Platinum, VIX, DXY, S&P, NASDAQ and WTI Oil.NB - Apologies for the charting issues with TradingView today.The Macro Turning Point Most Investors Are Missing