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Don't miss this week's Money Metals exclusive interview, this time with Charlie Garcia of R360 and a former advisor to six U.S. Presidents. Charlie gives the backstory on the well-covered topic of Chinese export restrictions on silver, and what it's going to mean for silver prices. Don't forget to also follow us on social media for more important precious metals updates! https://www.youtube.com/@Moneymetals | https://www.facebook.com/MoneyMetals | https://instagram.com/moneymetals/ | https://twitter.com/moneymetals | https://www.pinterest.com/moneymetals/

We all know that the sequel is rarely as good as the original. And when the original was bad... 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.

This week, an exclusive interview with Axel Merk of Merk Investments. Axel weighs in on the recent selloff at the end of last month in gold and silver and helps us put it all into perspective. Don't forget to also follow us on social media for more important precious metals updates! https://www.youtube.com/@Moneymetals | https://www.facebook.com/MoneyMetals | https://instagram.com/moneymetals/ | https://twitter.com/moneymetals | https://www.pinterest.com/moneymetals/

"Money is Money, and Paper is Paper. All the invention of man cannot make them otherwise." 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. 

A special interview this week from our Money Metals CEO - appearing on Arcadia Economics -  regarding the total pandemonium we've been seeing in the retail precious metals market over the past few months now.  Don't forget to also follow us on social media for more important precious metals updates! https://www.youtube.com/@Moneymetals | https://www.facebook.com/MoneyMetals | https://instagram.com/moneymetals/ | https://twitter.com/moneymetals | https://www.pinterest.com/moneymetals/

When should I sell my gold? 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.

This week's Money Metals exclusive interview, this time with Ted Oakley with Oxbow Advisors out of Austin, Texas. Ted shares his amazing insights as a longtime advisor for high-net-worth investors and the tricks of the trade.  Don't forget to also follow us on social media for more important precious metals updates! https://www.youtube.com/@Moneymetals | https://www.facebook.com/MoneyMetals | https://instagram.com/moneymetals/ | https://twitter.com/moneymetals | https://www.pinterest.com/moneymetals/

Big sell-offs in gold and silver are scary. They're unnerving. And they are inevitable. 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. 

David Morgan: Explosive Silver Action & the Remarkable Gold:Silver Ratio | Do you own precious metals you would rather not sell, but need access to cash? Get Started Here: https://www.moneymetals.com/gold-loan

A lot of people are asking what is driving gold and silver higher. Is it central bank gold buying? Is it geopolitical worries? Is it just a bubble?  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. 

Wonderful interview this week with Frank Holmes, CEO of U.S. Global Investors and the Executive Chairman of Hive Blockchain Technologies. Frank has some interesting things to say about a range of topics, including the extinction of our smaller coinage, future Fed rate cuts and more.

With silver pushing toward $100 and gold knocking on the door of $5,000, there is a lot of excitement in the precious metals space right now. 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. 

Coming up don't miss an amazing interview with Michael Oliver of Momentum Structural Analysis. Michael has decades of experience in the financial industry and has been all over this silver rally since the most recent surge began back in the fall. Don't forget to also follow us on social media for more important precious metals updates! https://www.youtube.com/@Moneymetals | https://www.facebook.com/MoneyMetals | https://instagram.com/moneymetals/ | https://twitter.com/moneymetals | https://www.pinterest.com/moneymetals/

What does the future hold? 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. 

Greg Weldon of Weldon Financial, shares his valuable insights on the recent move in silver over the last month or so that has seen the white metal bust through the key $54 level right after Thanksgiving and move all the way up to $80 today.  Don't forget to also follow us on social media for more important precious metals updates! https://www.youtube.com/@Moneymetals | https://www.facebook.com/MoneyMetals | https://instagram.com/moneymetals/ | https://twitter.com/moneymetals | https://www.pinterest.com/moneymetals/

It's déjà vu all over again. 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.

This week, a replay of one of our very best interviews this year, a recent one  with Jorge Jraissati, President of the Economic Inclusion Group. Jorge joined Mike Maharrey in an explosive, enlightening and somewhat troubling discussion on the subject of de-banking and much more. Don't forget to also follow us on social media for more important precious metals updates! https://www.youtube.com/@Moneymetals | https://www.facebook.com/MoneyMetals | https://instagram.com/moneymetals/ | https://twitter.com/moneymetals | https://www.pinterest.com/moneymetals/

Silver took the gold medal in 2025, more than doubling its price. 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. 

This week, we feature a special year-end interview with Money Metals CEO Stefan Gleason -- who's joined by Jp Cortez of our sound money project. Stefan provides his observations of what's happening in the precious metals market -- globally and in the U.S. 

Talk about a Christmas gift! 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!)

Join Money Metals' Mike Maharrey and Dr. Peter Earle – Director of Economics and Economic Freedom and a Senior Research Fellow at the American Institute of Economic Research – as they discuss the gold standard, why governments dislike it and the reasons behind why it was abolished. 

The mainstream financial media buried the lede in its reporting on last week's Fed meeting.  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.

Exclusive interview with Edward Sterck of the World Platinum Investment Council. Edward shares the drivers behind the recent price gains over the last couple of years in the Platinum Group Metals, but discusses how the prospects for the two main metals in that group – platinum and palladium – have different looking outlooks over the longer term. Don't forget to also follow us on social media for more important precious metals updates! https://www.youtube.com/@Moneymetals | https://www.facebook.com/MoneyMetals | https://instagram.com/moneymetals/ | https://twitter.com/moneymetals | https://www.pinterest.com/moneymetals/

Some laws were made to be broken! 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. 

Peter Krauth, author of the book The Silver Bull and publisher of the Silver Stock Investor, weighs in on the recent price action in the silver and explains that the physical silver market remains very tight and more.

You can spin reality using words, but math is math, and it always wins. 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. 

Jorge Jraissati, President of the Economic Inclusion Group discuss the troubling subject of de-banking and how individuals and organizations are suddenly having their bank accounts closed in a growing number of instances and without clear explanations as to why. | Do you own precious metals you would rather not sell, but need access to cash? Get Started Here: https://www.moneymetals.com/gold-loan

Have you ever wondered why the Friday after Thanksgiving is called Black Friday?  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.

This week don't miss our exclusive interview with Jordan Roy-Byrne, a chartered market technician and master of financial technical analysis, editor and publisher of The Daily Gold, and the author of the book Gold and Silver: The Greatest Bull Market Has Begun. Don't forget to also follow us on social media for more important precious metals updates! https://www.youtube.com/@Moneymetals | https://www.facebook.com/MoneyMetals | https://instagram.com/moneymetals/ | https://twitter.com/moneymetals | https://www.pinterest.com/moneymetals/

Decades of artificially low interest rates and money printing have altered people's perception of reality. We imagine that 5 percent interest rates and 7 percent mortgages are "high." 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. 

Exclusive interview with Michael Pento of Pento Portfolio Strategies and author of the book The Coming Bond Market Collapse. Michael weighs in on the growing global de-dollarization movement as foreign countries around the world are actively working to reduce their holdings of U.S. Treasuries and more. Don't forget to also follow us on social media for more important precious metals updates! https://www.youtube.com/@Moneymetals | https://www.facebook.com/MoneyMetals | https://instagram.com/moneymetals/ | https://twitter.com/moneymetals | https://www.pinterest.com/moneymetals/

In space, a black hole affects everything close to it. 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. 

Phillip Newman of Metals Focus, reminds us that price corrections should be viewed as healthy consolidation periods rather than the end of a bull market, and tells us how the underlying price drivers remain fully intact. Don't forget to also follow us on social media for more important precious metals updates! https://www.youtube.com/@Moneymetals | https://www.facebook.com/MoneyMetals | https://instagram.com/moneymetals/ | https://twitter.com/moneymetals | https://www.pinterest.com/moneymetals/

The Federal Reserve cut interest rates and ended balance sheet reduction at its last meeting despite acknowledging persistent inflation. 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.

David Morgan of The Morgan Report, discusses the recent market turmoil in gold and silver and tells us why he views the recent pullback as a healthy correction in a strong bull market, noting that silver has shown particular resilience. Don't forget to also follow us on social media for more important precious metals updates! https://www.youtube.com/@Moneymetals | https://www.facebook.com/MoneyMetals | https://instagram.com/moneymetals/ | https://twitter.com/moneymetals | https://www.pinterest.com/moneymetals/

When is bad news good news? 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.

This week, an exclusive interview with Axel Merk of Merk Investments. Axel weighs in on the recent, perhaps overdue selloff in gold and silver prices and analyzes the factors behind this week's volatility and much more. Don't forget to also follow us on social media for more important precious metals updates! https://www.youtube.com/@Moneymetals | https://www.facebook.com/MoneyMetals | https://instagram.com/moneymetals/ | https://twitter.com/moneymetals | https://www.pinterest.com/moneymetals/

Gold and silver are in the midst of a significant price correction, and with all of the volatility in the markets, it's important to keep your eye on the ball. 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.

Incredible interview with Greg Weldon of Weldon Financial, who weighs in on the silver shortage that's developing in London, the incredible demand coming out of India and much more. Don't forget to also follow us on social media for more important precious metals updates! https://www.youtube.com/@Moneymetals | https://www.facebook.com/MoneyMetals | https://instagram.com/moneymetals/ | https://twitter.com/moneymetals | https://www.pinterest.com/moneymetals/

Silver finally broke above its all-time high. Meanwhile, gold is setting records on what seems like a daily basis. 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.  

This week, we have an exclusive interview with Brien Lundin, CEO of Jefferson Financial, editor of the Gold Newsletter and the man behind the renowned New Orleans Investment Conference.  Don't forget to also follow us on social media for more important precious metals updates! https://www.youtube.com/@Moneymetals | https://www.facebook.com/MoneyMetals | https://instagram.com/moneymetals/ | https://twitter.com/moneymetals | https://www.pinterest.com/moneymetals/

Gold has exploded above $4,000 an ounce, but that might not be the biggest news about the precious metal this week.  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.

This week, Economist Daniel Lacalle, professor of Global Economy at IE Business School in Madrid, Spain and author of Escape from the Central Bank Trap, among other books. Daniel has some very insightful things to say about the Fed's interest rate manipulation and much more... Don't forget to also follow us on social media for more important precious metals updates! https://www.youtube.com/@Moneymetals | https://www.facebook.com/MoneyMetals | https://instagram.com/moneymetals/ | https://twitter.com/moneymetals | https://www.pinterest.com/moneymetals/

At midnight October 1, the federal government turned off the lights and locked the doors. 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. 

This week, we have an exclusive interview with Nomi Prins, renowned market commentator, author and founder and CEO of Prinsight Global. Nomi explains how she has seen a massive disconnect between what the Fed is saying and what they're actually doing and much more. Don't forget to also follow us on social media for more important precious metals updates! https://www.youtube.com/@Moneymetals | https://www.facebook.com/MoneyMetals | https://instagram.com/moneymetals/ | https://twitter.com/moneymetals | https://www.pinterest.com/moneymetals/

Thomas Sowell wrote, "There are no solutions. There are only trade-offs.” 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.

This week, we've got a special roundtable conversation between Mike Maharrey and the three Money Metals owners. Learn about the founding of our company, what drove each of us to get into this industry, and the success formula that enabled our family business to grow into the leading online retailer and depository in the United States. Don't forget to also follow us on social media for more important precious metals updates! https://www.youtube.com/@Moneymetals | https://www.facebook.com/MoneyMetals | https://instagram.com/moneymetals/ | https://twitter.com/moneymetals | https://www.pinterest.com/moneymetals/

People believe a lot of things that simply aren't true. 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.).

This week we have an incredible interview with well-known trends forecaster Gerald Celente of the Trends Journal. Gerald has some explosive things to say about the state of the economy, our nation's corrupt political system and much more. Don't forget to also follow us on social media for more important precious metals updates! https://www.youtube.com/@Moneymetals | https://www.facebook.com/MoneyMetals | https://instagram.com/moneymetals/ | https://twitter.com/moneymetals | https://www.pinterest.com/moneymetals/

All eyes have been on gold as the yellow metal has hit record high after record high. But there is another bull market that is somewhat in the shadows. 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. 

Money Metals CEO Stefan Gleason is interviewed on the popular Investing News YouTube channel. Stefan mentions a bunch of topics and also reveals what metals and items folks ARE buying these days, and a whole lot more.   Don't forget to also follow us on social media for more important precious metals updates! https://www.youtube.com/@Moneymetals | https://www.facebook.com/MoneyMetals | https://instagram.com/moneymetals/ | https://twitter.com/moneymetals | https://www.pinterest.com/moneymetals/