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This week, we have a special interview with Money Metals CEO Stefan Gleason. Stefan gives our listeners an inside look at the market from our perch atop the retail U.S. bullion industry – including some interesting changes in both buying and selling patterns we’ve been seeing lately. | Do you own precious metals you would rather not sell, but need access to cash? Get Started Here: https://www.moneymetals.com/gold-loan

Another incredible interview with Michael Pento of Pento Portfolio Strategies. Michael clues us in on why the Fed is actually cutting rates and reminds us of who they ultimately answer to. He also tells us why the counter-intuitive move recently in the bond market following those Fed rate cuts should be very worrisome and may be quite detrimental for the economy and the broader financial markets.

Coming up don’t miss our exclusive interview with Frank Holmes of U.S. Global Investors. Frank and Mike Maharrey cover a lot of ground as they dive into the divergence between physical bullion and minting stocks and whether Frank expects the underperformance in mining stocks to continue into the new year. 

Gold has been selling off with increasing worries that price inflation isn't quite under control and the Federal Reserve might have to slow the pace of monetary easing.

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.

Coming up don’t miss our interview with Jeff Clark – founder of TheGoldAdvisor.com newsletter and a globally recognized authority on precious metals. Jeff and Mike Maharrey break down the incredibly difficult and time-consuming process of bringing a mine from the beginning stages all the way to becoming a producing entity and actually getting ounces out of the ground.

Having broken through $100,000, Bitcoin has garnered a lot of attention. Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell recently said the cryptocurrency is "the same" as gold and neither is in competition with the U.S. dollar. In this episode of the Money Metals' Midweek Memo, host Mike Maharrey dissects Powell's assertions and explains why he's wrong on both counts. 

Don’t miss our exclusive interview with Philip Newman, managing director of Metals Focus. Money Metals’ Mike Maharrey and Philip break down the silver supply deficit and how that dynamic still very much exists and try to help connect the dots for what that will mean for pricing moving forward. 

The Federal Reserve is losing billions of dollars every month. And do you know whose problem that is?

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.

In this week's podcast, we have a special interview with Mark O'Byrne the Founder of Tara Coins in Ireland.  Not only is Mark creator of the stunningly beautiful Tree of Life gold and silver coins but he is also a bona fide Emerald Isle historian and longtime sound money proponent. | Do you own precious metals you would rather not sell, but need access to cash? Get Started Here: https://www.moneymetals.com/gold-loan

When you were in school, you probably learned that the Pilgrims had a Thanksgiving feast with Indians and wore funny hats. In this episode of the Money Metals' Midweek Memo, host Mike Maharrey teaches some Pilgrim history you almost certainly didn't learn in school, explaining how socialism nearly wiped them out in the early years at Plymouth.

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

This week, another incredible interview with Greg Weldon of Weldon Financial. Greg weighs in on the post-election price action in the metals markets, discusses what the Trump effect may be going forward for gold, gives us his latest insights on silver, and also shares some fascinating thoughts on Bitcoin. | Do you own precious metals you would rather not sell, but need access to cash? Get Started Here: https://www.moneymetals.com/gold-loan

Americans are weary of ever-rising prices. The economy was one of the factors that pushed Donald Trump to victory. 

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.

This week we have a tremendous interview with Jeffery Tucker, renowned free-market author and president of the Brownstone Institute and man who has racked up many years working with the likes of Ron Paul, the Mises Institute, and Lew Rockwell. Mike Maharrey and Jeffery discuss a range of topics from inflation, the recent presidential election, the fate of the dollar, and what to expect in markets going forward.  | Do you own precious metals you would rather not sell, but need access to cash? Get Started Here: https://www.moneymetals.com/gold-loan

You have questions?

We have answers!

In this episode of the Money Metals’ Midweek Memo, host Mike Maharrey answers listener questions. He covers a wide range of topics including de-dollarization, precious metals in IRAs, how to end the Fed, and the long-term viability of the current monetary/political system.

Peter Krauth, author of The Silver Bull, discusses silver and why many people believe the white metal has been a bit of a laggard compared to gold in recent years.  Peter sets the record straight on that -- and provides some context that most folks may not know about the poor man’s gold.

Decision 2024 is in its final stages. So, who is the winner?

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.

This week we hear from our good friend David Morgan of The Morgan Report. Hear the Silver Guru’s take on the recent fireworks in the metals markets, where he sees silver going in the near term. | Do you own precious metals you would rather not sell, but need access to cash? Get Started Here: https://www.moneymetals.com/gold-loan

There's been a lot of talk about the demise of the dollar.

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.

Washington D.C. has a problem!

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.

This week we interview with the newest addition to MoneyMetals.com's content team, columnist and gold market analyst Jan Nieuwenhuijs.  

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...

Hurricanes Helene and Milton ripped through the southeastern U.S. leaving destruction in their wakes. They also gave new life to at least two economic fallacies. In this episode of the Money Metals Midweek Memo, host Mike Maharrey explains why anti-price gouging laws don't help in a disaster situation, and why the money spent cleaning up isn't some kind of stimulative economic boom.

This week, a fascinating interview with Kai Hoffman, CEO of Soar Financial and host of the well-known and highly regarded Soar Financially podcast. Mike Maharrey dives into a range of topics with Mr. Hoffman and taps into his expertise in the metals and the resource sectors specifically.

Industrial demand for silver is at record levels. Can mine production keep up?

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.

Today's podcast features a special interview between Mike Maharrey and Money Metals content manager Josh Glawson, talking about all the features and resources available at MoneyMetals.com as well as some updates on Money Metals Depository and the Sound Money Defense League.

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Zimbabwe created a gold-backed currency in an effort tho shore up its financial system. Just six months later, the government has already devalued the currency. It goes to show that the problem isn't the money - it's the government that issues it. 

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. 

This week, Gerald Celente of the Trends Journal joins us for an explosive interview on a range of topic, including gold's rise, the pending death of the dollar and why Gerald is more concerned now than ever that we're on the verge of World War III.  In fact, he believes that it’s already begun. 

The central bankers at the Federal Reserve are saying one thing and doing another. They're telling us that the economy is great and inflation isn't completely dead. But they're acting like the economy is crashing and inflation doesn't matter.

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.

Special interview with Money Metals CEO Stefan Gleason, who appeared recently on the Investing News channel. Stefan discussed the massive expansion of Money Metals Depository, which just opened literally the largest gold vault in North America. | Do you own precious metals you would rather not sell, but need access to cash? Get Started Here: https://www.moneymetals.com/gold-loan

Has the weaponization of the dollar put it in danger?

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.

Greg Weldon of Weldon Financial, discusses a range of topics, including how he sees a big shift occurring in global geopolitics where more and more countries around the world are telling the U.S. to mind its own business -- and how U.S. elitism is driving more and more countries to team up with BRICS countries. | Do you own precious metals you would rather not sell, but need access to cash? Get Started Here: https://www.moneymetals.com/gold-loan

Gold has basked in the spotlight in recent months, and while silver is up by roughly the same amount in percentage terms this year, most investors feel it has underperformed. But as host Mike Maharrey explains in this episode of the Midweek Memo, technical analysis reveals an extremely bullish pattern emerging in the silver market. Coupled with strong fundamentals, Mike argues there's an extremely strong upside case for silver.

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. 

This week, Chris Powell of the Gold Anti-Trust Action Committee, gives an explanation of why governments want to keep a lid on precious metals prices, how the weaponization of the dollar has become a very dangerous policy for the U.S. government, and also makes the case that the healthy rise in the price of gold over the past 25 years is a serious indictment against central banks and an indication of how efforts to limit gold’s gains have been less and less successful. | Do you own precious metals you would rather not sell, but need access to cash? Get Started Here: https://www.moneymetals.com/gold-loan

Perspective matters.

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. 

Don’t miss our exclusive interview with Philip Newman, managing director of Metals Focus. Money Metals’ Mike Maharrey and Philip break down the silver supply deficit as well as where the demand for silver is coming from.

 | Do you own precious metals you would rather not sell, but need access to cash? Get Started Here: https://www.moneymetals.com/gold-loan

We live in a microwave world. But the economy is roasting in a slow cooker.

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. 

Economist Daniel Lacalle, professor of Global Economy at IE Business School in Madrid, offers his well-studied insights on the state of global inflation, how that inflation has become the accepted policy by central planners around the world, and gives us one of the best explanations about how governments benefit from this and use it to stay in power and control the masses. | Do you own precious metals you would rather not sell, but need access to cash? Get Started Here: https://www.moneymetals.com/gold-loan

Everybody seems to think the Federal Reserve just about has price inflation under control. As Money Metals' Midweek Memo host Mike Maharrey explains, it doesn't. And it won't. That's because price inflation is the Fed's stated policy. He also talks about the recent record-breaking run for gold and why this bull likely still has legs.

There are a lot of dumb ideas out there, especially when it comes to economics and investing. In this episode of the Money Metals' Midweek Memo, host Mike Maharrey covers some dumb things that grabbed his attention this week including the notion that gold is "a useless metal," Kamala Harris's plan to deal with inflation, and minting a $1-trillion coin to deal with the national debt.

Exclusive interview with Dr. Peter Earle -- Senior Economist at the American Institute of Economic Research. Join Money Metals' Mike Maharrey and Dr. Earle as they dive into the health of the U.S. economy, the lack of quality jobs that have been created, and the fallacy of the supposed soft landing. Mike and Peter also discuss how the recent wave of inflation has driven many out there, especially young people, to turn to gold and silver as a solution to combat these inflationary woes. | Do you own precious metals you would rather not sell, but need access to cash? Get Started Here: https://www.moneymetals.com/gold-loan

There was complete panic as stock markets melted down on Monday, but on Tuesday, it was as if everything was fine. So, was it just an overreaction to a few isolated factors? Or was it a premonition? On this episode of the Money Metals' Midweek Memo, host Mike Maharrey dissects the big selloff in both stocks and gold. What caused it? What happened to gold being a safe haven? And what can we expect next from the Federal Reserve? 

This week we interviewed Michael Pento of Pento Portfolio Strategies. Michael covers a range of topics, including the evisceration of the middle class, the unsustainable debt levels and debt servicing costs we’ve reached in this country and how he – as an investment advisor – looks at markets and aims to capitalize on all of the market chaos. | Do you own precious metals you would rather not sell, but need access to cash? Get Started Here: https://www.moneymetals.com/gold-loan

Will the Fed signal interest rate cuts with the July FOMC meeting? That's the question on everybody's mind. But interest rates are really a sideshow in this Fed drama. The real action is on the Fed balance sheet.

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.

This week, join us for a conversation with Money Metals CEO Stefan Gleason. Stefan reveals some juicy details of Money Metals’ new, much larger depository which just opened in Idaho. This state-of-the-art precious metals storage facility is actually twice the size of Fort Knox! You’ll also hear some insider info on just what’s happening in the retail bullion market right now, the sound money movement, and much more. | Do you own precious metals you would rather not sell, but need access to cash? Get Started Here: https://www.moneymetals.com/gold-loan

You don't know what you don't know.

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. 

Gold hit a new all-time high Tuesday after Jerome Powell gave some indications that the Federal Reserve is getting closer to actually cutting rates.

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.

This week we interview the Silver Guru, and hear his take on the current market conditions, why we should be skeptical of the inflation numbers the government is feeding us, a breakdown of the gold to silver ratio and what to expect in the metals during the second half of 2024. | Do you own precious metals you would rather not sell, but need access to cash? Get Started Here: https://www.moneymetals.com/gold-loan

We talk a lot about silver but there is another white metal that often gets lost in the shadows - platinum. In this week's Money Metals' Midweek Memo, host Mike Maharrey talks about the platinum market and explains why there are reasons to be bullish on the other white metal. He also talks about Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell's testimony on Capitol Hill.