Episode 274
Posted 26th Mai 2026

The Clock Is Ticking on Your Wealth Feat. Lynette Zang

In this week’s Live from the Vault, Andrew Maguire is joined by Lynette Zang to discuss the petrodollar’s decline as global oil trade fragments away from the dollar, and the role of physical gold and silver through the monetary transition ahead.

With bond yields hitting 2007 highs and consumer confidence at record lows, the two experts share why they believe the window to prepare is narrowing, and why community, sound money, and physical ownership matter more than ever.

Andrew Maguire

Precious metals expert & whistleblower

Andrew Maguire is a well-known figure in the precious metals industry, primarily recognised as a whistleblower and expert on gold and silver markets. With nearly 50 years of experience as a commodities trader, he has become a key voice on market manipulation in the precious metals sector, particularly within the COMEX (Commodity Exchange) markets.

As an independent Loco London metals trader and analyst, Maguire has delivered Precious Metals Advisory and Trading services to international hedge fund managers, bullion banks, metal traders, and some of the world’s largest financial institutions. His established relationships with regulatory bodies, including the U.S. Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) and the Department of Justice (DOJ), as well as the UK’s Financial Conduct Authority (FCA), underscore his trusted role in the industry.

In 2010, Maguire brought global attention to silver market manipulation through a whistleblower testimony to the CFTC, cementing his reputation as a highly credible authority in the precious metals community.

Today, he continues to provide his insights into precious metals and financial markets as a regular commentator on the Live from the Vault podcast, where he explores trends and developments shaping the global financial landscape.

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Lynette Zang

Banker and economist

Lynette Zang is a veteran economist and financial analyst with over six decades of experience in global markets. As Founder and CEO of Zang Enterprises, she focuses on helping individuals and families better understand monetary systems, inflation, and the long-term role of tangible assets like gold and silver.

As a former Chief Market Analyst at ITM Trading – a company specialising in gold and silver bullion and unique coins — she has built a reputation for tracking fundamental asset classes to detect long-term currency trends.

Zang attended the University of Arizona, majoring in Business Finance, and graduated in 1975. She has worked in financial markets since 1964, holding roles as a banker, stockbroker, and student of international currencies.

A sought-after speaker and commentator, Zang is known for her accessible approach to complex economic topics, with a particular focus on currency cycles, financial resets, and sound money principles.

Beyond finance, she is also the founder of the Jewel of Encanto Urban Farm, which autonomously cultivates, processes, and distributes food in and around urban areas.

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