Money Metals' Weekly Market Wrap Podcast

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Is the dollar in trouble? Is it doomed? 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.

This week, we have an exclusive interview with Jordan Roy-Byrne, a chartered market technician and master of financial technical analysis, editor and publisher of The Daily Gold and Gold and Silver: The Greatest Bull Market Has Begun. Jordan lays out the case for gold having broken out of a 13-year long trading range, signaling the start of a new long-term uptrend. And why Silver might outperform Gold.

Federal Reserve monetary policy significantly impacts the economy, incentivizing malinvestments, sparking recessions, and creating inflation. 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.

The rise in mortgage costs has had a significant chilling effect on the housing market in the U.S. Sales of existing homes plunged by 4.9% month-on-month in January and were only 2% higher than a year ago. To put it into some context, 2024 was the worst year for existing home sales since 1995. Compared to January 2021, home sales were down by 36%. | Do you own precious metals you would rather not sell, but need access to cash? Get Started Here: https://www.moneymetals.com/gold-loan

"For every action, there is an equal and opposite reaction." 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.

Coming up we'll hear an interesting interview with MoneyMetals.com columnist and gold market analyst Jan Nieuwenhuijs. Join Jan and Mike Maharrey as they discuss the topic of gold revaluation; exactly what that means and how central banks might use it to their advantage to further inflate the money supply and 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

President Trump recently ordered the U.S. Mint to stop producing pennies. This may not seem like a big deal in the big scheme of things, but as Mike Maharrey explains in this episode of the Money Metals' Midweek Memo podcast, the demise of the 1-cent coin is indicative of a much bigger problem. 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.

Coming up don't miss another incredible interview with Greg Weldon of Weldon Financial. Greg has some very interesting things to say about the U.S. consumer and what that means about the health of the overall economy 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

Some records were made to be broken. 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.

Coming up don't miss a wonderful interview with Peter St Onge, economist at the Heritage Foundation and a Fellow at the Mises Institute, for terrific back-and-forth commentary on a range of topics including how the national debt poses a major threat to the economy, with interest payments alone now exceeding what the entire federal budget was under President Clinton. | Do you own precious metals you would rather not sell, but need access to cash? Get Started Here: https://www.moneymetals.com/gold-loan

The powers that be may have found a new scapegoat for price inflation -- tariffs. 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.

This week we have a special interview with Helen Viljoen, founder and CEO of Nebu bullion jewelry. Nebu is the company behind the gold and platinum jewelry available at MoneyMetals.com that is actually worth what you pay. | 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 set multiple records last year while silver remained well below its all-time highs. This created the impression that silver underperformed even though it was up over 20 percent. But we're starting to see some bullish sentiment for silver, even in the mainstream. 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.

Coming up we'll hear from our good friend David Morgan of The Morgan Report. David has some important advice for investors on the difference between owning physical precious metals as compared to paper derivatives such as silver and gold ETFs.

Worries about tariffs on importing gold and silver into the U.S. are creating a potential opportunity in the gold and silver markets. 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.

Exclusive interview with Axel Merk of Merk Investments. Money Metals' Mike Maharrey and Axel breakdown the Trump effect and how the second Trump administration is likely to sway markets, especially precious metals. Axel also highlights the broader global instability he's seeing and the rise of populism as factors that could boost demand for gold as a safe haven asset. | Do you own precious metals you would rather not sell, but need access to cash? Get Started Here: https://www.moneymetals.com/gold-loan

Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell has indicated interest rates probably need to stay higher for longer. President Donald Trump says we need deeper rate cuts now. 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.

This Week, we have an exclusive interview with Brien Lundin, editor of Gold Newsletter and the CEO of the renowned New Orleans Investment Conference. Money Metals' Mike Maharrey and Brien discuss the gold and silver markets and the ever-growing importance of sound money. | Do you own precious metals you would rather not sell, but need access to cash? Get Started Here: https://www.moneymetals.com/gold-loan

Most people realize that gold and silver had a pretty good year in 2024. But just how good was it? 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.

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.

Today we have a special interview with former economic advisor to President Donald Trump Judy Shelton. Judy is known for her advocacy for a return to the gold standard and for her criticisms of the Federal Reserve. | Do you own precious metals you would rather not sell, but need access to cash? Get Started Here: https://www.moneymetals.com/gold-loan

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

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.