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In this episode of the Midweek Memo, Mike Maharrey explains the Fort Knox audit problem, how all that impure gold got there, and why it matters. Along the way, he also underscores the failure of the fiat money system.

This week, Mike also covers an interesting move by the Chinese that could exacerbate shortages in the physical silver market.

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Mike Maharrey doesn't think that's the entire story, and in this episode of the Midweek Memo, he says the quiet part out loud. This move was almost certainly motivated in part by politics. Mike explains why France (and many other countries) want to minimize their exposure to the U.S. and the potential ramifications for the American economy.

In this episode, he also covers last week's "blockbuster" jobs report and explains why it wasn't probably as great as the headlines indicate. (Hint - it has to do with revisions.)

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Would you loan him more money?

By the way, the person in the scenario is Uncle Sam.

In this episode of the Midweek Memo, Mike Maharrey takes a deep dive into the U.S. financial situation and reveals that, despite what many people would like you to believe, everything is not fine. He highlights the extent of the debt and why it matters.

In this episode, Mike also explains just how much gold there is in the world. (It's probably not as much as you think.)

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And that bearish narrative is driving the markets right now.

In this week's Midweek Memo podcast, Mike Maharrey makes the case against gold -- and argues that it isn't very good. He explains why the perception currently controlling the markets will eventually be overwhelmed by reality.

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Not this time.

Bonds have sold off modestly since the beginning of the U.S.-Iran conflict, as evidenced by rising yields. As Mike Maharrey explains in this week's Midweek Memo podcast, it sure looks like gold is the last safe haven standing. He explains why Treasuries are struggling to catch a bid and how a long war could exacerbate the situation. He also highlights a note by UBS to make a bullish case for gold, war or no war.

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Sounds crazy, right? But studies have shown accounts belonging to dead people often outperform those that are actively managed.

In this episode of the Midweek Memo podcast, host Mike Maharrey makes sense out of this phenomenon and explains why it's particularly valuable to understand during a war. He also highlights how the ongoing conflict with Iran is causing logistical disruptions to the precious metals markets, and speculates how the war could impact gold and silver prices down the road.

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Of course, war, but its very nature, is unpredictable. But we do have plenty of past wars we can look at to establish historical trends. In this episode of the Midweek Memo podcast, host Mike Maharrey does just that, looking at the trajectory of the gold price during past wars. He finds that war itself has not had the significant impact on gold prices one might expect. There are other dynamics we need to consider.

In this episode, Mike also reminds listeners why they should take precious metals investment advice from the majority of mainstream financial planners or talking heads on the major networks.

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Mike Maharrey has argued that current dynamics in the markets and the economy look a lot like they did in the years just before the 2008 financial crisis.

He's not alone.

JPMorgan CEO Jamie Dimon recently made the same argument.

In this episode of the Midweek Memo, Mike highlights the parallels between then and now in light of Dimon's analysis. He also covers the current dynamics in the platinum market.

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With that line, Thomas Paine opened a devastating critique of paper money, clearly demonstrating that gold and silver are far superior.

Unfortunately, the powers that be didn't listen to Paine. And neither did the investment world, because it's managed to turn the market for gold and silver into its own paper markets.

It's not exactly the same as fiat money, but the impacts are similar. We're seeing this manifest in the silver market today.

In this episode of the Midweek Memo podcast, Mike Maharrey delves into the battle now raging between the paper silver futures market and the physical silver market and how it is driving the price. He also explains why he thinks the physical market will ultimately prevail.

In this episode, Mike also gives a quick overview of the recent CPI report and tells you why you might consider taking investment advice from a 10-year-old.

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With prices hitting record highs, a lot of people are asking whether they should sell or hold. In this episode of the Midweek Memo podcast, Mike tackles this question, using the example of a luxury hotel that literally tore gold bars out of its floor to sell. He also touches on the Super Bowl, revealing just how much more valuable the silver Lombardi Trophy is this year compared to last.

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In this episode of the Midweek Memo podcast, host Mike Maharrey puts the recent correction in gold and silver in perspective.

The announcement of Keven Warsh as Trump's new Federal Reserve Chairman spooked the markets because of his perceived hawkishness, and that sparked the sell-off. Mike explains why it was an overreaction, and that hawkishness probably won't matter when Fed policy meets current economic realities. He also shares some other thoughts about the sell-off, adding additional perspective for your consideration.

In this week's Midweek Memo podcast, host Mike Maharrey suggests that maybe people are asking the wrong question. Instead of asking what is driving gold and silver higher, ask, "Why?" He argues that the "whats" are the symptoms. We need to drill down to those whys - the causes. This week, Mike does just that!

He also reports on a big bank raising its gold price forecast - again.

Sometimes, this level of excitement can lead to over-exuberance and excessive hype.

In this episode of the Midweek Memo podcast, host Mike Maharrey corrects a story relating to Chinese silver exports that he initially overstated, and sets the record straight about rumors of silver shortages at the U.S. Mint. He uses these examples to urge balance and discernment when perusing and evaluating precious metals news.

Mike warns against getting caught up in hype and hyperbole. However, he says you also need to understand the magnitude of this bull market.

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In this week's Midweek Memo podcast, host Mike Maharrey polishes up his crystal ball and talks about what 2026 may have in store for gold and silver.

Along the way, he emphasizes the difficulty of economic and market forecasting and provides an example of why people should be cautious about making bold predictions. However, he is willing to examine some of the macroeconomic and market dynamics that appear to be in place as we enter the new year and explain how they may impact the precious metals markets.

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In this episode of the Midweek Memo podcast, host Mike Maharrey explains how the setup in the financial system looks very similar to what we were seeing in 2019, prior to the pandemic. And that's not good news.

Along the way, he explains the business cycle, its causes, and where we are in the current iteration of the pattern.

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So, what drove silver to over $80 an ounce last week? In this episode of the Midweek Memo podcast, host Mike Maharrey takes a deep dive into the dynamics of the silver market, explaining that while there are many factors at play, one fundamental reality underpins it - there isn't enough metal.

This dynamic has resulted in a significant silver squeeze, driving prices higher with significant volatility.

In this episode, Mike also offers some advice as you contemplate your New Year's resolutions.

Gold and silver both hit new record highs Christmas week, with gold eclipsing $4,500 and silver above $70.

But are these precious metals in a bubble?

In this episode of the Midweek Memo podcast, argues that they are not. He thinks that the gold and silver markets are telling us something - that they are signaling an important monetary paradigm shift.

This week, Mike also explains why the Magi gave the gift of gold to Jesus and tells you where that gold is today and how it got there. (Yes, we know!)

They reported on the rate cut. They sliced and diced the dot plots. They analyzed every syllable coming out of Jerome Powell's mouth. But they barely mentioned the biggest story - the Fed just restarted quantitative easing (QE).

In this week's Midweek Memo podcast, host Mike Maharrey covers the stuff the mainstream reporters left out. He explains what the Fed plans to do, why it is QE no matter what they call it, and how it will impact normal people.

Hint: it means more inflation.

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So, has silver cracked the fundamental relationship between price and demand?

It appears that way, as silver demand is increasing even as the price skyrockets.

In this episode of the Midweek Memo podcast, host Mike Maharrey explains this apparent break in fundamental laws of supply and demand and explores whether silver is what is known as a Giffen good. If so, it could signal even more explosive upside for the silver price in the months ahead.

Mike also covers the recent resurgence in central bank gold buying.

In this episode of the Midweek Memo, host Mike Maharrey discusses tariffs, rebate checks, and the national debt in light of the math, along with supply and demand math in the silver market.

Along the way, he reveals that the math doesn't support the political and mainstream rhetoric.

It's not the reason most people think. The actual story is much more complicated - and somewhat amusing.

In this episode of the Money Metals' Midweek Memo, host Mike Maharrey explains the evolution of the term "Black Friday and teaches some economics along the way.

He also highlights the release of the 2026 Sound Money Index.

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They aren't.

At least not from a historical standpoint.

In this episode of the Midweek Memo podcast, host Mike Maharrey explains why we have an entire generation of people working in the financial sector who think extraordinary loose monetary policy is the norm and why they are wrong. Along the way, he highlights the government's relentless devaluation of the dollar, using the recent demise of the penny as a vivid example.

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In an economy, a debt black hole affects everything close to it.

We currently have a massive debt black hole in our midst.

In this episode of the Midweek Memo podcast, host Mike Maharrey reveals the size of this debt black hole, explains how it got here, and highlights the potential impacts on the economy and your money.

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This doesn't make sense in a sane world.

But we don't live in a sane world.

In this episode of the Midweek Memo podcast, Mike Maharrey tries to make sense of the insanity. He says that the key to understanding the Fed's moves is recognizing that inflation is the plan. The central bank doesn't want to tackle inflation. It just wants to keep it at a level that doesn't make you too angry. In fact, the government needs inflation to support its borrowing and spending problem. Mike argues that this isn't a policy you can vote away. You can only take steps to minimize its impact on your life.

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When it wasn't as bad as expected.

That was the case when the September CPI data came out last week.

It was pretty bad. But it wasn't as bad as they expected. So, the mainstream spun it as good.

In this episode of the Midweek Memo podcast, host Mike Maharrey breaks down the inflation situation without the spin and reveals the Fed is about to crank up the money machine. He also puts the recent price movements of gold and silver into that broader context.

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By "the ball," we mean the underlying fundamental market dynamics and the trajectory of the economy.

In this episode of the Money Metals' Midweek Memo, host Mike Maharrey digs beneath the recent silver and gold price movements and speculates that there may be more to the recent selloff than just nervous investors worried about an overbought market. It could signal significant strain in the financial system. Along the way, he covers two stories that aren't getting much play in the mainstream financial media - the massive budget deficit and a recent monetary policy announcement by the Federal Reserve.

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But what is this precious metal rally telling us?

There is more to it than central bank demand and investors seeking safe havens.

In this episode of the Money Metals' Midweek Memo, Mike Maharrey takes a deep dive into the current dynamics of the silver market and uncovers the underlying factors driving both gold and silver higher - a shaky global fiat money system and a paper market suffering from an acute shortage of metal.

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In what could be a seismic shift, Morgan Stanley has shaken up the traditional investment paradigm by ditching the conventional 60/40 portfolio and recommending a strategy that includes a 20 percent allocation to gold.

In this episode of the Money Metals Midweek Memo, host Mike Maharrey explains the ramifications of this shift, along with the reasons behind it. Along the way, he covers some of the dynamics behind this gold bull run and what it reveals about financial markets, money, and the economy.

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So, what is this partial federal government shutdown all about, and what's next?

This week on the Money Metals' Midweek Memo, Mike Maharrey explains the reasons behind the shutdown, the likely result (more government spending), and why it amounts to little more than political theater.

Along the way, he highlights the inflationary impact of government policy and why you need to protect yourself from the inevitable consequences of this monetary malfeasance. He also gives a quick history lesson on the intended size and scope of the federal government.

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This perfectly describes why the Fed cut rates last week despite lamenting "somewhat elevated" inflation.

In this episode of the Midweek Memo podcast, host Mike Maharrey explains the trade-offs facing the central bankers, why they made the decision they did, and how it will impact the gold and silver markets.

This week, Mike also shares some of the things he saw on his "field trip" to the Money Metals' offices and bullion depository last week.

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In this episode of the Midweek Memo podcast, host Mike Maharrey engages in some myth- busting. He exposes the fallacies in six myths that many people believe about the precious metals and the economy.

Here are the myths Mike busts.

1. Silver has underperformed. 2. Tariffs can pay for government, and Trump can end the income tax. 3. Owning a gold-backed ETF is "the same" as owning physical gold. 4. Monetary policy is currently tight. 5. Gold is the best-performing precious metal this year. 6. Gold jewelry is a good investment (in the U.S.).

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Silver.

In this episode of the Midweek Memo, host Mike Maharrey highlights the silver market, covers the dynamics driving the price up, and explains why there are solid reasons to think silver has plenty of room to run even higher.

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Meanwhile, the dollar is fading.

In this episode of the Midweek Memo podcast, host Mike Maharrey talks about the dynamics driving this latest leg up in the precious metals bull run, focusing specifically on ongoing de-dollarization, the reasons behind it, and the ramifications.

As the dollar loses ground, gold and silver are seizing its territory.

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And what happens to bubbles?

They pop.

On this episode of the Midweek Memo podcast, host Mike Maharrey provides an overview of government, corporate, and consumer debt, explaining how we got into this situation, the ramifications, the potential for stagflation, and how you can shield yourself from the consequences.

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So, what's up with inflation?

In this episode of the Midweek Memo Podcast, host Mike Maharrey breaks down the inflation data. He explains why tariffs couldn't be the sole factor driving the recent spike in producer prices and reveals the real culprit.

It's government doing what government has done throughout history - devaluing your money.

So, what can you do about it?

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In this episode of the Midweek Memo podcast, host Mike Maharrey highlights the warning signs rippling through the Treasury market and explains the ramifications. He then highlights gold's role as the ultimate safe haven using real-world examples in Russia and Iran.

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In this episode of the Money Metals' Midweek Memo, host Mike Maharrey digs deep into H1 demand gold demand data and wonders why so many Americans continue to trade real money for devaluing paper.

Mike also discusses the job number fiasco, pointing out that the government has a long history of revising job numbers lower.

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In this episode of the Midweek Memo podcast, host Mike Maharrey takes a deep dive into the gold repatriation trend, explaining the motivations behind it and some of the potential ramifications.

In this episode, Mike also discusses platinum's phenomenal performance during the first half of the year.

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Money Metals Midweek Memo podcast host Mike Maharrey is on vacation this week, so he pre-recorded an episode where he answers listener-submitted questions. He tackles subjects from whether or not he thinks the gold is still in Fr. Knox to how fractional reserve banking increases inflation.

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In this episode of the Money Metals Midweek Memo, Mike Maharrey talks about one of each.

Should the Fed cut or raise interest rates? That's a hard decision, and the June CPI didn't give much clarity. Mike breaks down the report and examines various ways to interpret it.

Should you have silver? That decision seems like a no-brainer given the fundamental and technical dynamics, as Mike explains.

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The debate is raging with plausible arguments on both sides, but Money Metals Midweek Memo podcast host Mike Maharrey thinks we're debating the wrong question.

In this episode, Mike argues that the real question is why we let central planners control interest rates in the first place. He explains the role of interest rates in the economy and how politicians and central bankers have distorted the entire system to our detriment.

Of course, central planners are going to centrally plan, so Mike explains how we can navigate things in the world as it exists.

This may sound like an overstatement, but the dollar index fell by over 10 percent through the first half of 2025, the sharpest decline since 1973.

In this episode of the Money Metals Midweek memo, host Mike Maharrey explains why he thinks the dollar is "garbage," or "unattractive as Swiss investment bank UBS analysts put it. He highlights some of the reasons for de-dollarization and explains what's replacing the greenback. He also explains the practical impact of dollar devaluation.

Is their bearishness justified?

On this week's episode of the Money Metals Midweek Memo podcast, host Mike Maharrey takes on the gold and silver bears, arguing there are at least three significant factors that should continue to support gold in the mid to long term.

In this show, Mike also explains why Idaho Governor Brad Little was wrong to veto a bill authorizing state gold and silver reserves because of the storage costs.

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Meanwhile, they're jettisoning dollars.

Why?

In this episode of the Money Metals Midweek Memo Podcast, host Mike Maharrey delves into the central bank gold buying phenomenon. He discusses a recent survey that indicates there is more central bank gold accumulation in the pipeline and explains the ramifications for the United States and investors.

In this episode of the Money Metals Midweek Memo, host Mike Maharrey makes the case that this is the start of the much-anticipated silver bull run, where the white metal finally catches up with gold. And even if it's not, silver is still poised for a breakout.

Mike also talks about the tax cut/spending bill working its way through Congress in light of the budget deficits and national debt. He takes on the idea that the tax cuts will "pay for themselves" and won't increase the debt, arguing that this idea doesn't stand up to historical scrutiny absent significant spending cuts.

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In this episode of the Money Metals Midweek Memo podcast, host Mike Maharrey looks at the historical and current gold supply dynamics and presents the case for peak gold. He also highlights one big bank's bullish forecast for both gold and silver.

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But does the national debt really matter?

A lot of people think not and most don't seem overly concerned about it.

In this episode of the Money Metals' Midweek Memo podcast, host Mike Maharrey argues that they should be worried, and he explains why. He specifically addresses how exploding government debt could impact the markets and urges gold and silver investors not to focus exclusively on the daily tariff news.

But what exactly is money?

In this episode of the Money Metals' Midweek Memo podcast, host Mike Maharrey talks all things money. He explains exactly what money is, why we need it, and how it evolved. He also compares and contrasts sound money - gold and silver - with fiat money run by governments.

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Are investors missing the big picture in this deluge of data and headlines?

In this episode of the Money Metals' Midweek Memo podcast, host Mike Maharrey argues that many are, and he encourages more big-picture thinking to put the latest headlines into perspective. To kickstart the process, he covers three long-term trends that he thinks investors should pay attention to.

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In this episode of the Money Metals' Midweek Memo, host Mike Maharrey digs into the demand data for Q1, focusing specifically on physical investment demands and highlighting the dichotomy between Asian and American markets. Along the way, he explains the difference between investing in gold-backed ETFs and physical metal, and explains how the value of gold scrap is determined.

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In this episode of the Money Metals' Midweek Memo podcast, host Mike Maharrey takes a deep dive into the sometimes confusing world of gold pricing. He explains the difference between the spot, futures, and fixed prices, and what each price tells you about the market.

This week, Mike also covers another milestone for gold and offers some tips on navigating and making sense of the markets in these chaotic times when prices whipsaw with the latest post on social media.

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When will it be silver's turn to shine?

In this episode of the Money Metals' Midweek Memo podcast, host Mike Maharrey takes deep dive into both the fundamentals and the technicals of the silver market and argues that the white metal is poised to upstage gold in the spotlight with an explosive move higher. It's just a matter of time.

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In this week's Money Metals' Midweek Memo podcast, host Mike Maharrey examines gold's performance and contrasts it with other havens, including the Treasuries and the U.S. dollar.

He also puts recent market and economic volatility driven by the trade war into a broader context—the bubble economy. Mike notes that the mainstream can't even ignore the bubble anymore, but they still seem relatively clueless about what caused it and why it will ultimately pop.

In this episode of the Money Metals' Midweek Memo, host Mike Maharrey puts the current market chaos into context, zooming in to focus on what he believes is a much bigger narrative.

He argues that the stock market is a big fat bubble just waiting for a pin. Tariffs might be that pin. But even if they're not, there's a pin out there. Mike explains how we got to this place, focusing on Federal Reserve monetary policy and the broader boom-bust business cycle using the Dow-to-Gold ratio as a map to the broader narrative.

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Well, Mike has a lot of answers!

And he guarantees they will be the correct answers or your money back!

It's back to the basics this week on the Midweek Memo podcast as host Mike Maharrey answers some of the most common questions he's asked about gold, silver, investing, and economics.

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But it did.

True, the central bank held interest rates steady, however, it still made a very significant move.

It dramatically slowed balance sheet reduction.

What does this mean and why did the Fed do it now?

In this week's Money Metals' Midweek Memo podcast, host Mike Maharrey explains the move and its potential impact, and puts it in the context of Fed monetary policy history. He also talks about what we should make of Jerome Powell's insistence that the economy is "fine."

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Perhaps even more impressive was how fast gold pushed to that much-anticipated level.

So, can this gold bull run continue?

In this episode of the Money Metals' Midweek Memo podcast, host Mike Maharrey talks about it, highlighting several factors driving gold higher and explaining why he thinks this gold can keep pushing higher.

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People are starting to talk about a growing trend of "de-dollarization." But what does that mean? And why does it matter?

In this episode of the Money Metals' Midweek memo, host Mike Maharrey talks about de-dollarization, why it's happening, and the potential ramifications. He explains how the weaponization of the dollar has hastened de-dollarization and why even a small decline in the dollar's global reserve status could be disastrous. He also discusses how the de-dollarization trend could drive gold much higher than most people realize.

Most people know the Fed is important but they tend to focus on interest rate policy. As Money Metals' Midweek Memo host Mike Maharrey explains, they're missing a big part of the picture.

The central bank's balance sheet is as important as interest rates -- if not more-so.

In this episode, Mike highlights some interesting things going on with the balance sheet and how it could mean even more inflation coming down the pike.

In this episode, he also talks about the current volatility in the precious metals markets.

This is a principle in physics but it applies to economics as well.

In this episode of the Money Metals' Midweek Memo podcast, host Mike Maharrey delves into the impacts of Federal Reserve interest rate policy past and present on the economy using the current state of the housing market as an example. He demonstrates the profound problem the central bank currently faces and how it's impacting your money.

This week, Mike also delves into the recent movements and dynamics in the gold and silver markets.

The government is destroying all of your money.

And not just the penny.

Starting with the January CPI report and the sudden revelation that price inflation isn't dead, Mike explains exactly what the government and the central bank are doing to your money.

Last year, gold hit record highs 40 times!

Those weren't the only records relating to gold that fell in 2024. Gold demand also set a record, despite the higher prices. In this episode of the Money Metals' Midweek Memo podcast, host Mike Maharrey breaks down the gold demand data and reveals some interesting trends supporting the gold bull market.

But while tariffs will raise some prices, they don't cause "inflation" in the true sense of the word. Governments and their central banks do that, but they don't want you to know it.

In this episode of the Money Metals' Midweek Memo, host Mike Maharrey explains why tariffs won't cause inflation (as properly defined) and spotlights the true cause of our inflationary woes - fiat money systems. He goes on to explain how this answers the question, "Why do I want gold and silver?"

Because it's sound money in a world of fiat money chaos.

In fact, some people are projecting 2025 could be silver's year to shine.

In this episode of the Money Metals' Midweek Memo, host Mike Maharrey explains why the supply and demand dynamics, along with technical indicators, justify this bullish sentiment.

As Midweek Memo host Mike Maharrey explains, the movement of metal into the U.S. incentivized by tariff fears is depleting London vaults and setting up a potential squeeze. This has ramifications for the price of gold and silver.

In this episode, Mike also points out some things investors should keep in mind as we move into the Trump era.

Who is right?

Both!

And as Mike Maharrey explains in this episode of the Midweek memo, the difference of opinion between Trump and Powell underscores an ugly reality -- the Fed is stuck between a rock and a hard place. He also explains why this matters to gold and silver investors.

In this episode of the Money Metals' Midweek Memo, host Mike Maharrey gives an overview of gold and silver's performance last year and highlights some of the factors that drove the markets. He also looks ahead to what might be in store for 2025.

Is this a mistake? Or should we follow the crowd?

Money Metals' Midweek Memo host Mike Maharrey thinks it is, and in this episode, he explains why. He also talks about a fundamental economic principle that we all need to reckon with - scarcity.

Yours.

In this episode of the Money Metals' Midweek Memo, host Mike Maharrey explains why the Fed is losing money, why it matters, and why you -- the American taxpayer -- are on the hook for the bill.

He also covers the recent correction in gold and silver prices and explains why it was a bit of an overreaction.

Mike also explains how you can hedge Bitcoin gains with precious metals and the origin of the term "Black Friday."

But can President Trump fix the inflation problem?

In this episode of the Money Metals' Midweek Memo, host Mike Maharrey looks at inflation in the context of a Trump presidency. He explains why he doesn't think inflation is going anywhere and there is not much the president can do about it -- through no fault of his own. Along the way, he covers the November Federal Reserve meeting and throws in a little political philosophy. He also shares some early projections on 2024 silver demand.

Money Metals' Midweek Memo host Mike Maharrey says that no matter who ends up occupying the White House next year (At this point it looks like Trump), gold and silver are already the big winners.

In this episode of the podcast, Mike argues that the practical impact of the presidential election will be less significant than many people imagine because the system itself is the problem as much as the people running it. That means a lot of things will continue on the same trajectory. He goes on to highlight gold and silver as the big winners in 2024 using some of the third quarter data. You might be surprised to learn that silver and gold are the best-performing assets so far this year.

Has the treat of de-dollarization been greatly exaggerated? Or is the greenback's role as the global reserve currency threatened?

In this episode of the Money Metals' Midweek Memo, host Mike Maharrey takes a hard look at the dollar's status in the context of the recent BRICS summit. He argues that while it doesn't look like the dollar will go down any time soon, it's a little early to breathe a sigh of relief.

A $35.7 trillion problem.

And yet most people don't seem concerned about excessive government spending, massive budget deficits, and the growing national debt.

In this episode of the Money Metals' Midweek Memo, host Mike Maharrey explains why people should be concerned. He digs deep into the numbers and points out some signs that the ramifications of the government's borrow-and-spend addiction and the spiraling debt are already reverberating through the economy.

Join Jan and Mike Maharrey as they breakdown the latest on gold, why the Chinese are so secretive about their gold accumulation strategy, what it all means for the markets, and so much more...

As Money Metals' Midweek Memo host Mike Maharrey explains, that's easier said than done. In this episode, he focuses on the supply side of the silver supply and demand equation and explains why miners can't quickly step in to fill the shortfall. He also shares some interesting news from Russia that could drive even more silver demand in the future.

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In this episode of the Money Metals Midweek Memo, host Mike Maharrey explains why government fiat currencies aren't worth the paper they're printed on, why governments constantly devalue their currencies, and how to protect yourself from the pernicious effects.

In this episode of the Money Metals' Midweek Memo, host Mike Maharrey breaks Federal Reserve officials' words and actions and reminds us that actions speak louder than words.

He also delves into the impact of the recent pivot in Fed monetary policy on financial markets, including gold, silver, and stocks.

The short answer is yes.

De-dollarization sounds like a wild conspiracy theory, but it is happening. In this episode of the Money Metals' Midweek Memo, host Mike Maharrey explains what's driving de-dollarization, the possible ramifications, and why gold is a big part of the equation.

In this episode, he also discusses a shift in silver demand from the West to the East, similar to a pattern we've seen in gold.

Something you see up close can appear very different if you step back and look at it from a distance.

In this episode of the Money Metals' Midweek Memo, host Mike Maharrey steps back and examines Federal Reserve monetary policy over three decades, providing a different perspective on the trajectory of inflation and the economy than you probably get from mainstream financial media.

In this episode, Mike also dives deep into the most recent central bank gold buying data and what's driving it.

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In this episode of the Midweek Memo, host Mike Maharrey talks about modern news media and the struggle to make sense of a slowly unfolding economy in a world where headlines drive decision-making. Along the way, he maps out some of the fundamentals he sees underlying today's economy. He goes on to talk about Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell's Jackson Hole speech and the trajectory of monetary policy in a broader economic context, why more inflation is in the pipeline, and the current state of the gold market.

In this episode of the Money Metals' Midweek Memo, host Mike Maharrey explains what's going on with the balance sheet, why it matters, and what it tells us about the likely trajectory of price inflation and the economy. He also touches on a new milestone for the national debt.

And that can be a big problem if you're an investor or a central planner.

In this episode of the Money Metals' Midweek Memo, host Mike Maharrey talks about the "knowledge problem" and explains why it, along with hubris, is the Achilles heel of central planning. He applies this truth specifically to Federal Reserve monetary policy with the help of an interesting history lesson.

In this episode of the Money Metals' Midweek Memo, host Mike Maharrey analyzes the record-breaking rally, and puts Powell's comments and rate cut mania into context. He also touches on market reaction to the Trump assassination attempt.

In this episode, he also overviews the most recent central bank gold buying data.

In this episode, Mike also gives an overview of last week's Federal Reserve meeting and the central bank's miserable track record on projecting the trajectory of monetary policy.

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People point at many culprits from greedy corporations to "Putin's price hikes." But in this episode of the Money Metals' Midweek Memo, host Mike Maharrey explains why the blame is being misplaced. He identifies the real culprit and explains the root cause of the confusion.

In this episode, Mike also explains why last Friday's big selloff in silver may be good news for silver bulls.

In this episode of Money Metals' Midweek Memo, host Mike Maharrey gives some examples of mainstream folks dumping on gold and offers some theories as to why they always seem to think it's time to sell the yellow metal - no matter what.

He also offers a little food for thought for people who think that just because there hasn't been a financial or economic crisis yet there won't be one.

But as host Mike Maharrey explains in this episode of the Money Metals' Midweek Memo, there is a blueprint we could follow to address the spending and the debt. Thomas Jefferson gave it to us. The question is whether anybody in Washington D.C. has the courage to implement it.

In this episode, Mike also talks about an unusual dynamic in the recent gold and silver rally.

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It's a political question, and unless they are well-funded, most people feel pretty powerless when it comes to making change through the political process.

Maybe that's because we need a better approach.

In this episode of the Money Metals' Midweek memo, host Mike Maharrey presents an alternative - a bottom-up approach that avoids Washington D.C. He presents this strategy in the context of policy to promote sound money.

Mike also discusses the recent Fed meeting.

In this episode of the Money Metals' Midweek Memo, Mike puts the national debt into perspective, explains how it's a Ponzi scheme, reveals the ramifications, and argues that despite most people's apathy about the debt, it really does matter to you.

In this episode, Mike explains what drove this recent bull run and why he thinks it's just a prelude to a bigger gold and silver bull market in the future. He also covers the most recent CPI data.

Things seem OK on the surface. GDP looks good and there seems to be plenty of jobs. But the economy is sliding toward a crisis. It's just a matter of time.

In this episode of the Money Metals' Midweek Memo, host Mike Maharrey explains how and when the Fed along with the government broke the economy, and talks about one sector where the damage might manifest itself first.

Government people would never admit this out loud, but inflation is a tax. They need inflation in order to maintain the borrow and spend system they've set up.

In this episode of the Money Metals' Midweek Memo, host Mike Maharrey explains the inflation tax, how it is levied, and why.

At least that's the mainstream narrative.

In this episode of the Money Metals' Midweek Memo, host Mike Maharrey argues that things really aren't fine. He explains that the Fed broke the economy a long time ago and it's only a matter of time before this clunker leaves us all stranded on the side of the road.

Money Metals' Midweek Memo hosted by Mike Maharrey features news and commentary relating to sound money, the precious metals markets, and the economy.

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In this episode, host Mike Maharrey introduces himself, talks about the new show, and explains why he's so passionate about sound money. Money Metals' Midweek Memo hosted by Mike Maharrey features news and commentary relating to sound money, the precious metals markets, and the economy.

Stocks, bonds, and precious metals have all gained ground in recent days as long-term rates have come down. Meanwhile, expectations for the Federal Reserve to cut its benchmark short-term rate in 2024 have risen.

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Price inflation may be moderating overall, but the inflation problem is far from solved. The underlying cause is the depreciation of the currency. The more dollars the government borrows into existence and the more dollars the Fed creates out of thin air to buy government bonds, the less those dollars are worth. | Do you own precious metals you would rather not sell, but need access to cash? Get Started Here: https://www.moneymetals.com/gold-loan