Thornton's analysis hits home: low interest rates feed Wall Street, while ordinary people take the hit from inflation.

Thornton pointed out that the U.S. market is in a historically overvalued zone, with low interest rates and monetary expansion driving up asset prices and exacerbating wealth distribution imbalances. Indicators like the Case-Shiller index are at extremely high levels, and credit expansion benefits large financial institutions while putting pressure on ordinary people. He criticized the "malicious suppression" of precious metals caused by Wash's nomination, implying that banks are aware; but with debt exceeding GDP by 120%, a repeat of Volcker-style rate hikes would raise financing costs and stifle the economy, making hawkish policies difficult to implement. Tensions in the Middle East and disruptions in the Strait of Hormuz continue to boost energy and commodity prices, increasing demand for gold and silver.