The vibe had changed noticeably. Waiting patiently to receive my morning fix from the lobby barista, a sense of anticipation charged the air that was absent the previous day. The dress code had undergone a transformation as well, a little more "resort snappy" with the coveted Casey Research lanyard and badge the accessory du jour. And the main presentation room was beginning to fill early with attendees intent on procuring a seat at the front of the room. A subdued murmur of warm conversations among new and old acquaintances presaged another hot day in the desert.

Yes, this was the day… summit kick-off day.

The official starting hour neared, the packed main presentation room fell silent as David Galland, the summit's host, approached the podium and introduced the first speaker and our company's namesake, Doug Casey.

The roar of applause cut through the excitement as Doug took the stage. And from the first words, his inimitable style, wit, and unique insight were front and center.

Casey Research subscribers are familiar with Doug's view of today's chronic global crisis – we are exiting the eye of the storm and headed for trouble. Doug has long warned of the impending Greater Depression that awaits America and many other world economies. So it was fitting that the title of Doug's talk was, "The Greater Depression Is Now."

To ensure that everyone would be on the same page, Doug began with...

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