The Contrarian Capitalist Podcast

Robert Bryce is an author, journalist, and film producer. He has been writing about energy, power, innovation, and politics for four decades.
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NB - Recorded on Thursday 14th May 2026 PM Eastern Time.
Robert Bryce deep dives into:
* The growing backlash against Big Tech, AI infrastructure, and hyperscale data centres across the United States and why local communities, politicians, environmentalists, and even parts of industry are increasingly united against them.
* Why U.S. natural gas prices have remained relatively sheltered compared to Europe and Asia, and whether that era is coming to an end.
* The hidden impact of higher oil prices and a potential Strait of Hormuz closure on critical commodities including sulphuric acid, urea, fertilizer, and global food production.
* The rise of unexpected geopolitical trade alliances, including oil-for-food style agreements between countries such as Singapore and New Zealand.
* Why the UK’s energy policy has become economically self-destructive, and why Germany may be heading down the same path.
* The future of energy security, deglobalisation, industrial policy, commodities, and the geopolitical battle for affordable power.
Contact Information & Previous Recordings
Numerous articles are referred to throughout the episode. You can find them all on Robert Bryce’s Substack and also by using the links below.
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Welcome to Chart of the Month for May 2026 with The Contrarian Capitalist and Tom Bradshaw, author of Beyond the Headlines.
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3 small bits of housekeeping
1) This video was recorded on Thursday 14th May 2026 PM Eastern Time.
2) NB - None of this is to be constituted as investment or trading advice. We are NOT financial advisors.
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May’s chart of the month asks the question of whether or not the 2026 AI Bubble is the 2nd biggest bubble seen in 80 years!


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Today’s podcast guest is Laurent Lequeu aka The Macro Butler
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NB - Recorded on Wednesday 6th May AM UK Time
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Topics covered in this conversation include:
* The rapid evolution of AI, China’s role in the space, and how the global competitive landscape is developing
* Trade dynamics across Asia, including regional perspectives on the Iran conflict and its wider implications
* The relationship between the KOSPI and semiconductors, and why this pairing continues to attract attention from investors
* Ongoing market rotation, and why equities and gold may continue to rise in tandem rather than diverge
* The growing likelihood of a stagflationary environment and how investors can begin positioning for it
* Why real assets are becoming increasingly important in the current macroeconomic cycle
* The return of oil-driven inflation, with food inflation potentially following close behind
* Two oil-focused ETFs worth monitoring: Energy Select Sector SPDR Fund (XLE) and SPDR S&P Oil & Gas Exploration & Production ETF (XOP)
* A key agriculture ETF to watch: VanEck Agribusiness ETF (MOO)
* Three critical market ratios that could provide early signals for where capital is flowing next
* Practical considerations around asset protection in an increasingly uncertain environment
Contact Information & Previous Recordings
You can connect to The Macro Butler on Substack.
For HNWI’s that would like to connect with The Macro Butler then you can do so by e-mailing [email protected]
Website - www.themacrobutler.com
X - The Macro Butler
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Today’s podcast features Alasdair Macleod from the excellent MacleodFinance Substack.
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NB - Recorded on Tuesday 5th May 2026 PM UK Time
Topics covered in this podcast include:
* Western v Eastern ideology with regards to gold and silver. Why they differ
* UK Gilts, why they have just hit a 28-year high, and what they are indicating
* The overall state of UK politics and UK energy
* Will the 2020’s play out like the 1970’s in terms of oil, yields and gold
* Gold and Silver Open Interest. What is it? What the current positioning is and what this is telling us
* And much more
Contact Information & Previous Conversations
You can follow Alasdair Macleod at MacleodFinance Substack or on X.
UK Gilt Yields Near 30-Year Highs As Political/Geopolitical Fears Spark Trussian Chaos
1999–2002 sale of British gold reserves
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Welcome to the Monthly Wrap for April 2026 with The Contrarian Capitalist and the excellent Tom Bradshaw, author of Beyond the Headlines.
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5 small bits of housekeeping
* This video was recorded on Thursday 30th April 2026 PM UK time
* The chart deck was also inserted on Thursday 30th April 2026 PM UK time
* Please do provide feedback. What do you like? Not like? What do you want to see discussed? All feedback is useful.
* NB - None of this is to be constituted as investment or trading advice. We are NOT financial advisors.
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The first ‘Chart of the Month’ with Tom Bradshaw can be viewed below.
Quote of the Month
Men whose only concern is other people‘s opinion of them are like actors who put on a poor performance to win the applause of people of poor taste; some of them would be capable of good acting in front of a good audience. A decent man plays his part to the best of his ability, regardless of the taste of the gallery - Nicolas Chamfort
Move of the Month
It is not the biggest move of the month, but likely the most surprising move of the month. It is the NASDAQ!
NASDAQ 🟢
April Close = 27,452.11 - UP +3,711.92 points (+15.64%)
Chart Deck
GOLD 🔴
April Close = $4,615.48 - DOWN -$56.30 (-1.21%)
SILVER 🔴
April Close = $73.71- DOWN -$1.42 (-1.89%)
COPPER (per lb USD) 🟢
April Close = $6.03 - UP +$0.34 (+6.16%)
PLATINUM SPOT 🟢
April Close = $1,986.70 - UP +$17.70 (+0.90%)
PALLADIUM SPOT 🟢
April Close = $1,533.50 - UP +$52 (+3.51%)
URANIUM U308 FUTURES 🟢
April Close = $86.45 - UP +$2.45 (+2.92%)
NATURAL GAS (Henry Hub Natural Gas Spot Price) 🔴
April Close = $2.619 - DOWN -$0.269 (-9.31%)
Dutch TTF Natural Gas Month Futures 🔴
April Close = €45.98 - DOWN -€4.77 (-9.40%)
WTI (West Texas Intermediate) 🟢
April Close = $105.40 - UP +$3.85 (+3.79%)
BRENT CRUDE 🟢
April Close = $109.84 - UP +$8 (+7.86%)
DOW JONES 🟢
April Close = 49,652.14 - UP +3,310.63 points (+7.14%)
S & P 500 🟢
April Close = 7,209.02 - UP +680.49 points (+10.42%)
RUSSELL 2000 🟢
April Close = 2,806.9 - UP +312.3 points (+12.52%)
FTSE 100 🟢
April Close = 10,378.82 - UP +202.37 points (+1.99%)
FTSE 250 🟢
April Close = 22,453 - UP +1,339 points (+6.34%)
DAX 🟢
April Close = 24,292.38 - UP +1,612.34 points (+7.11%)
KOSPI 🟢
April Close = 6,598.87 - UP +1,561.41 points (+30.61%)
NIKKEI 🟢
April Close = 59,692 - UP +6,776 points (+12.81%)
HANG SENG 🟢
April Close = 25,776.54 - UP +988.39 points (+3.99%)
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