Gold vs Stocks: Why 2026 Could Look a Lot Like 2007

In this clip from the Pinnacle Digest podcast recorded December 8, 2025, technical analyst Chris Vermeulen breaks down why 2026 could mark a major turning point for financial markets, drawing parallels to the 2007–2008 period.

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Chris Vermeulen and Aaron Hoddinott discuss signs of potential weakness in the stock market, capital rotation dynamics, and why gold, silver, and precious metals often attract capital during periods of economic stress and declining investor confidence.

Chris explains how historical market cycles, technical patterns, and sentiment indicators may be pointing to a scenario where equities struggle while precious metals outperform — at least temporarily.

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📝 Disclaimer and Forward-Looking Statements

Maximus Strategic Consulting Inc. (parent company of Pinnacle Digest and this YouTube channel) and Aaron Hoddinott have financial interests in gold and silver-related investments (including mining stocks), and broad equity markets, including S&P 500-linked investments. These holdings may influence opinions expressed in this video.

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CHAPTERS
00:00 - Intro
01:38 - Bearish on Stocks and Bullish on Precious Metals in 2026
03:21 - Gold, Gold Miners and GDX Technical Analysis Outlook
05:15 - The Last MAJOR Run in Precious Metals?
07:51 - Precious Metal Targets
08:15 - Our Sponsor: iTrust Capital
09:41 - Gold Price Targets and Comparisons Between Today and 2007
10:55 - Chris Vermeulen Provides Silver Price Target and Technical Breakdown
12:15 - Silver Charts are Noisy and More Volatile
13:34 - Gold is the Barometer
13:58 - Disclaimer and Forward-Looking Statements - PLEASE READ

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