Credit cards are great until the bill comes due. And the US economy has about maxed out the plastic. The Federal Reserve incentivized borrowing and the economy is buried under trillions of dollars in debt. As Friday Gold Wrap host Mike Maharrey explains in this episode, the bill is about to come due. He also goes over the July CPI data and digs into some of the ramifications.You can visit the show notes page here: https://bit.ly/3Ov8u0qTune in to the Friday Gold Wrap each week for a recap of the week’s economic and political news as it relates to gold and silver, along with some insightful commentary. For more information visit https://schiffgold.com/news.TOPICS DISCUSSED-US credit rating downgraded-Moody's downgrades bank credit ratings-How the Fed blew up a massive debt bubble-The bill will come due-July CPI breakdown-Price inflation is down but not out

Credit cards are great until the bill comes due. And the US economy has about maxed out the plastic. The Federal Reserve incentivized borrowing and the economy is buried under trillions of dollars in debt. As Friday Gold Wrap host Mike Maharrey explains in this episode, the bill is about to come due. He also goes over the July CPI data and digs into some of the ramifications. You can visit the show notes page here: <a href="https://bit.ly/3Ov8u0q" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://bit.ly/3Ov8u0q</a> Tune in to the Friday Gold Wrap each week for a recap of the week’s economic and political news as it relates to gold and silver, along with some insightful commentary. For more information visit <a href="https://schiffgold.com/news" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://schiffgold.com/news</a>. TOPICS DISCUSSED -US credit rating downgraded -Moody's downgrades bank credit ratings -How the Fed blew up a massive debt bubble -The bill will come due -July CPI breakdown -Price inflation is down but not out

The Bill Is Coming Due! SchiffGold Friday Gold Wrap 08.11.23

In this special episode of the Friday Gold Wrap podcast, host Mike Maharrey answers listeners' questions. He covers topics including the precious metals markets, investment strategies, the trajectory of the economy, the future of the US dollar, central bank digital currencies (CBDCs), and more.You can visit the show notes page here: bit.ly/3KlLD60Tune in to the Friday Gold Wrap each week for a recap of the week’s economic and political news as it relates to gold and silver, along with some insightful commentary. For more information visit https://schiffgold.com/news.

In this special episode of the Friday Gold Wrap podcast, host Mike Maharrey answers listeners' questions. He covers topics including the precious metals markets, investment strategies, the trajectory of the economy, the future of the US dollar, central bank digital currencies (CBDCs), and more. You can visit the show notes page here: <a href="http://bit.ly/3KlLD60" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">bit.ly/3KlLD60</a> Tune in to the Friday Gold Wrap each week for a recap of the week’s economic and political news as it relates to gold and silver, along with some insightful commentary. For more information visit <a href="https://schiffgold.com/news" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://schiffgold.com/news</a>.

You've Got Questions; We Have Answers: SchiffGold Friday Gold Wrap 08.04.23

The Fed raised interest rates yet again during its July meeting. So, what's next? In this episode of the Friday Gold Wrap podcast, host Mike Maharrey talks about the Fed meeting and the weird messaging, and then speculates about the central bank's next move given the current economic backdrop. He also talks about a lucky Oklahoma woman and her bag of "junk" silver.You can visit the show notes page here: https://bit.ly/451TrlxTune in to the Friday Gold Wrap each week for a recap of the week’s economic and political news as it relates to gold and silver, along with some insightful commentary. For more information visit https://schiffgold.com/news.TOPICS DISCUSSED-No worries! The weather is fine!-Fed hikes rates again-Jerome Powell and the power of Fed-Speak-Malinvestments-Gold sells off on stronger-than-expected Q2 GDP-An old lady's silver windfall

The Fed raised interest rates yet again during its July meeting. So, what's next? In this episode of the Friday Gold Wrap podcast, host Mike Maharrey talks about the Fed meeting and the weird messaging, and then speculates about the central bank's next move given the current economic backdrop. He also talks about a lucky Oklahoma woman and her bag of "junk" silver. You can visit the show notes page here: <a href="https://bit.ly/451Trlx" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://bit.ly/451Trlx</a> Tune in to the Friday Gold Wrap each week for a recap of the week’s economic and political news as it relates to gold and silver, along with some insightful commentary. For more information visit <a href="https://schiffgold.com/news" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://schiffgold.com/news</a>. TOPICS DISCUSSED -No worries! The weather is fine! -Fed hikes rates again -Jerome Powell and the power of Fed-Speak -Malinvestments -Gold sells off on stronger-than-expected Q2 GDP -An old lady's silver windfall

What's Next? SchiffGold Friday Gold Wrap 07.28.23

Janet Yellen recently said she doesn't think the US economy will slip into a recession. Friday Gold Wrap host Mike Maharrey explains why he doesn't think we should put a lot of stock on Janet's prognostications, and he goes on to point out some major fissures in the economy and financial system that are opening up under the surface.You can visit the show notes page here: https://bit.ly/3pWklfBTune in to the Friday Gold Wrap each week for a recap of the week’s economic and political news as it relates to gold and silver, along with some insightful commentary. For more information visit https://schiffgold.com/news.-No Recession! Janet Yellen says so.-Gold hits 2-month high-Leading economic indicators drop again-Major default reveals cracks in the commercial real estate market-Massive Bank of America paper losses reveal financial crisis is still simmering-Jerome Powell is no Captain Sully

Janet Yellen recently said she doesn't think the US economy will slip into a recession. Friday Gold Wrap host Mike Maharrey explains why he doesn't think we should put a lot of stock on Janet's prognostications, and he goes on to point out some major fissures in the economy and financial system that are opening up under the surface. You can visit the show notes page here: <a href="https://bit.ly/3pWklfB" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://bit.ly/3pWklfB</a> Tune in to the Friday Gold Wrap each week for a recap of the week’s economic and political news as it relates to gold and silver, along with some insightful commentary. For more information visit <a href="https://schiffgold.com/news" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://schiffgold.com/news</a>. -No Recession! Janet Yellen says so. -Gold hits 2-month high -Leading economic indicators drop again -Major default reveals cracks in the commercial real estate market -Massive Bank of America paper losses reveal financial crisis is still simmering -Jerome Powell is no Captain Sully

Fissures in The Economy: Schiffgold Friday Gold Wrap 07.21.23

As the saying goes, there's no place like home. And more and more countries think that's the case when it comes to their gold. In this episode of the Friday Gold Wrap, host Mike Maharrey talks about why many central banks and sovereign wealth funds are bringing their gold home. He also talks about gold's performance through the first half of 2023 and the June CPI data.You can visit the show notes page here: https://bit.ly/44uH3unTune in to the Friday Gold Wrap each week for a recap of the week’s economic and political news as it relates to gold and silver, along with some insightful commentary. For more information visit https://schiffgold.com/news.TOPICS DISCUSSED-More countries are repatriating their gold-Gold was one of the best-performing assets during H1 2023-What drove the gold price through the first six months of the year?-June CPI data-What does the latest CPI mean for the Fed?-When will high-interest rates crack something else in the economy?

As the saying goes, there's no place like home. And more and more countries think that's the case when it comes to their gold. In this episode of the Friday Gold Wrap, host Mike Maharrey talks about why many central banks and sovereign wealth funds are bringing their gold home. He also talks about gold's performance through the first half of 2023 and the June CPI data. You can visit the show notes page here: <a href="https://bit.ly/44uH3un" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://bit.ly/44uH3un</a> Tune in to the Friday Gold Wrap each week for a recap of the week’s economic and political news as it relates to gold and silver, along with some insightful commentary. For more information visit <a href="https://schiffgold.com/news" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://schiffgold.com/news</a>. TOPICS DISCUSSED -More countries are repatriating their gold -Gold was one of the best-performing assets during H1 2023 -What drove the gold price through the first six months of the year? -June CPI data -What does the latest CPI mean for the Fed? -When will high-interest rates crack something else in the economy?

There's No Place Like Home! SchiffGold Friday Gold Wrap 07.14.23

Despite doing nothing at the June meeting, Fed officials continue to talk tough about fighting inflation. But Friday Gold Wrap host Mike Maharrey thinks something is amiss. In this episode, he talks about the disconnect between rhetoric and the Fed's actions. Are they clueless or running scared? This week, he also talks about another big jump in the national debt and the latest on central bank gold buying.You can visit the show notes page here: https://bit.ly/3Q3TSHVTune in to the Friday Gold Wrap each week for a recap of the week’s economic and political news as it relates to gold and silver, along with some insightful commentary. For more information visit https://schiffgold.com/news.TOPICS DISCUSSED-Hawkish Fed drove markets this week-Is there a disconnect between Fed rhetoric and Fed actions?-The Fed March 2021 "dot-plot" was wildly wrong-More than 1/3 of US businesses are in debt trouble-The national debt surge -- an amazing freak show-Central banks still buying gold-The June job numbers

Despite doing nothing at the June meeting, Fed officials continue to talk tough about fighting inflation. But Friday Gold Wrap host Mike Maharrey thinks something is amiss. In this episode, he talks about the disconnect between rhetoric and the Fed's actions. Are they clueless or running scared? This week, he also talks about another big jump in the national debt and the latest on central bank gold buying. You can visit the show notes page here: <a href="https://bit.ly/3Q3TSHV" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://bit.ly/3Q3TSHV</a> Tune in to the Friday Gold Wrap each week for a recap of the week’s economic and political news as it relates to gold and silver, along with some insightful commentary. For more information visit <a href="https://schiffgold.com/news" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://schiffgold.com/news</a>. TOPICS DISCUSSED -Hawkish Fed drove markets this week -Is there a disconnect between Fed rhetoric and Fed actions? -The Fed March 2021 "dot-plot" was wildly wrong -More than 1/3 of US businesses are in debt trouble -The national debt surge -- an amazing freak show -Central banks still buying gold -The June job numbers

Fed People Saying Stuff: SchiffGold Friday Gold Wrap 07.07.23

There was a lot of economic data this month that seems to signal a strong economy. Does it though? Is everything really fine? In this episode of the Friday Gold Wrap, host Mike Maharrey digs deeper into the data and reveals a less sanguine reality. He also explains the inner workings of the spot price for gold, how it's determined, and the factors that influence it.You can visit the show notes page here: https://bit.ly/3Pzi3gPTune in to the Friday Gold Wrap each week for a recap of the week’s economic and political news as it relates to gold and silver, along with some insightful commentary. For more information visit https://schiffgold.com/news.TOPICS DISCUSSED-"Strong" economic data isn't so strong-Fed paper admits rate hikes could "hammer" economy-Things happen slowly and then all of a sudden-What is the spot price and how is it determined-Factors influencing the spot price-Market manipulation?

There was a lot of economic data this month that seems to signal a strong economy. Does it though? Is everything really fine? In this episode of the Friday Gold Wrap, host Mike Maharrey digs deeper into the data and reveals a less sanguine reality. He also explains the inner workings of the spot price for gold, how it's determined, and the factors that influence it. You can visit the show notes page here: <a href="https://bit.ly/3Pzi3gP" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://bit.ly/3Pzi3gP</a> Tune in to the Friday Gold Wrap each week for a recap of the week’s economic and political news as it relates to gold and silver, along with some insightful commentary. For more information visit <a href="https://schiffgold.com/news" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://schiffgold.com/news</a>. TOPICS DISCUSSED -"Strong" economic data isn't so strong -Fed paper admits rate hikes could "hammer" economy -Things happen slowly and then all of a sudden -What is the spot price and how is it determined -Factors influencing the spot price -Market manipulation?

Things Happen Slowly and Then All At Once: SchiffGold Friday Gold Wrap 06.30.23

Fed Chair Jerome Powell went to Capitol Hill this week and talked. His open-mouth operations dominated the financial news and drove gold lower. In this episode of the Friday Gold Wrap, host Mike Maharrey digs into Powell's comments, reads between the lines, and points out a couple of things Powell got completely wrong. He also talks about some actual economic news that most people just ignored.You can visit the show notes page here: https://bit.ly/3Jq6bKgTune in to the Friday Gold Wrap each week for a recap of the week’s economic and political news as it relates to gold and silver, along with some insightful commentary. For more information visit https//schiffgold.com/news.TOPICS DISCUSSED-National debt eclipses $32 trillion-Why the national debt is a ticking time bomb-Leading economic indicators tank again-Powell keeps up hawkish talk-Reading between the lines on two Powell comments-Two things the Fed chair got wrong

Fed Chair Jerome Powell went to Capitol Hill this week and talked. His open-mouth operations dominated the financial news and drove gold lower. In this episode of the Friday Gold Wrap, host Mike Maharrey digs into Powell's comments, reads between the lines, and points out a couple of things Powell got completely wrong. He also talks about some actual economic news that most people just ignored. You can visit the show notes page here: <a href="https://bit.ly/3Jq6bKg" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://bit.ly/3Jq6bKg</a> Tune in to the Friday Gold Wrap each week for a recap of the week’s economic and political news as it relates to gold and silver, along with some insightful commentary. For more information visit https//<a href="http://schiffgold.com/news" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">schiffgold.com/news</a>. TOPICS DISCUSSED -National debt eclipses $32 trillion -Why the national debt is a ticking time bomb -Leading economic indicators tank again -Powell keeps up hawkish talk -Reading between the lines on two Powell comments -Two things the Fed chair got wrong

All You Do To Me Is Talk Talk: SchiffGold Friday Gold Wrap 06.23.23

There is the mainstream and market perception of what going on in the economy and financial system. And then there's the underlying economic reality. In this episode of the Friday Gold Wrap podcast, host Mike Maharrey talks about the growing divergence between the two in the context of the June Federal Reserve meeting and the latest CPI data.You can visit the show notes page here: bit.ly/3N4b1xSTune in to the Friday Gold Wrap each week for a recap of the week’s economic and political news as it relates to gold and silver, along with some insightful commentary. For more information visit https://schiffgold.com/news.TOPICS DISCUSSED-The mainstream economic model is flawed-Inflation myths-What the mainstream thinks will happen-The economic realities-May CPI data breakdown-The Fed pauses rate hikes-Powell's hot air

There is the mainstream and market perception of what going on in the economy and financial system. And then there's the underlying economic reality. In this episode of the Friday Gold Wrap podcast, host Mike Maharrey talks about the growing divergence between the two in the context of the June Federal Reserve meeting and the latest CPI data. You can visit the show notes page here: <a href="http://bit.ly/3N4b1xS" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">bit.ly/3N4b1xS</a> Tune in to the Friday Gold Wrap each week for a recap of the week’s economic and political news as it relates to gold and silver, along with some insightful commentary. For more information visit <a href="https://schiffgold.com/news" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://schiffgold.com/news</a>. TOPICS DISCUSSED -The mainstream economic model is flawed -Inflation myths -What the mainstream thinks will happen -The economic realities -May CPI data breakdown -The Fed pauses rate hikes -Powell's hot air

Mainstream Perception vs. Economic Reality: SchiffGold Friday Gold Wrap 06 16 23

In this episode of the Friday Gold Wrap, host Mike Maharrey engages in a little "I told you so!" discussing a couple of things he got right, including his assertion that the real problems would start after the debt ceiling deal and that it was important to keep your eye on the commercial real estate market. He also talks about the yo-yoing gold price this week.You can visit the show notes page here: https://bit.ly/43Sl5kcTune in to the Friday Gold Wrap each week for a recap of the week’s economic and political news as it relates to gold and silver, along with some insightful commentary. For more information visit https://schiffgold.com/news.-Gold on a yo-yo string-Bank of Canada un-pauses rate hikes-A looming recession-National debt spikes just one day after debt ceiling deal-Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen warns about problems in the commercial real estate market

In this episode of the Friday Gold Wrap, host Mike Maharrey engages in a little "I told you so!" discussing a couple of things he got right, including his assertion that the real problems would start after the debt ceiling deal and that it was important to keep your eye on the commercial real estate market. He also talks about the yo-yoing gold price this week. You can visit the show notes page here: <a href="https://bit.ly/43Sl5kc" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://bit.ly/43Sl5kc</a> Tune in to the Friday Gold Wrap each week for a recap of the week’s economic and political news as it relates to gold and silver, along with some insightful commentary. For more information visit <a href="https://schiffgold.com/news" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://schiffgold.com/news</a>. -Gold on a yo-yo string -Bank of Canada un-pauses rate hikes -A looming recession -National debt spikes just one day after debt ceiling deal -Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen warns about problems in the commercial real estate market

I Told Ya So! SchiffGold Friday Gold Wrap 06.09.23

The SchiffGold Friday Gold Wrap podcast combines a succinct summary of the week's precious metals news with some thoughtful commentary. For more, visit schiffgold.com/news/

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The SchiffGold Friday Gold Wrap podcast combines a succinct summary of the week's precious metals news with some thoughtful commentary. For more, visit <a href="http://schiffgold.com/news/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">schiffgold.com/news/</a>

SchiffGold Friday Gold Wrap Podcast

The yield on the 10-year Treasury hit its highest level in seven years this week. In other words, interest rates are going up. This isn't good news in a world flooded with debt. But most of the mainstream still seems pretty unconcerned, especially Trump supporters. They're convinced the president has fixed the economy. Unfortunately, they don't understand all of the dynamics and they are tripping down a primrose path to ruin. It's not all about tax cuts. In this episode of the Friday Gold Wrap podcast, host Mike Maharrey offers a simple seven-point breakdown of what's actually going on. He also covers the latest in gold demand news and tells you about another country that is buying gold.Tune in to the Friday Gold Wrap each week for a recap of the week’s economic and political news as it relates to gold and silver, along with some insightful commentary. For more information visit https://schiffgold.com/news

The yield on the 10-year Treasury hit its highest level in seven years this week. In other words, interest rates are going up. This isn't good news in a world flooded with debt. But most of the mainstream still seems pretty unconcerned, especially Trump supporters. They're convinced the president has fixed the economy. Unfortunately, they don't understand all of the dynamics and they are tripping down a primrose path to ruin. It's not all about tax cuts. In this episode of the Friday Gold Wrap podcast, host Mike Maharrey offers a simple seven-point breakdown of what's actually going on. He also covers the latest in gold demand news and tells you about another country that is buying gold. Tune in to the Friday Gold Wrap each week for a recap of the week’s economic and political news as it relates to gold and silver, along with some insightful commentary. For more information visit <a href="https://schiffgold.com/news" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://schiffgold.com/news</a>

Tripping Down The Primrose Path To Ruin: SchiffGold Friday Gold Wrap 10.05.18

The SchiffGold Friday Gold Wrap podcast combines a succinct summary of the week’s precious metals news coupled with thoughtful analysis.You've probably seen the headlines  - gold demand is way down. So, why aren't you buying gold? Perhaps you're caught up in the mainstream's economic euphoria. But as Mike Maharrey discusses in this episode of the SchiffGold Friday Gold Wrap Podcats, the economy may not be as great as everybody thinks, and this may be the time to invest in gold. He also looks at what's really going on with gold demand. It's not quite what the headlines suggest. You can visit this week's show notes page here: https://bit.ly/2LVH59ATune in to the Friday Gold Wrap each week for a recap of the week’s economic and political news as it relates to gold and silver, along with some insightful commentary. For more information visit schiffgold.com/news/

The SchiffGold Friday Gold Wrap podcast combines a succinct summary of the week’s precious metals news coupled with thoughtful analysis. You've probably seen the headlines - gold demand is way down. So, why aren't you buying gold? Perhaps you're caught up in the mainstream's economic euphoria. But as Mike Maharrey discusses in this episode of the SchiffGold Friday Gold Wrap Podcats, the economy may not be as great as everybody thinks, and this may be the time to invest in gold. He also looks at what's really going on with gold demand. It's not quite what the headlines suggest. You can visit this week's show notes page here: <a href="https://bit.ly/2LVH59A" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://bit.ly/2LVH59A</a> Tune in to the Friday Gold Wrap each week for a recap of the week’s economic and political news as it relates to gold and silver, along with some insightful commentary. For more information visit <a href="http://schiffgold.com/news/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">schiffgold.com/news/</a>

Why Aren't You Buying Gold? SchiffGold Friday Gold Wrap 08.03.18

Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell appeared on 60 Minutes last Sunday to reassure us that the US economy is great. There's nothing to worry about. So, why the sudden reversal in monetary policy? According to Powell, the Fed is just worried about slowing global growth.  But as Mike Maharrey discusses in this week's Friday Gold Wrap, it's pretty clear the real problems are right here in the good ol' US of A. Mike also covers the latest in precious metals news, with a focus on silver.You can visit the show note page here: https://bit.ly/2O5z28NTune in to the Friday Gold Wrap each week for a recap of the week’s economic and political news as it relates to gold and silver, along with some insightful commentary. For more information visit https://schiffgold.com/news.

Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell appeared on 60 Minutes last Sunday to reassure us that the US economy is great. There's nothing to worry about. So, why the sudden reversal in monetary policy? According to Powell, the Fed is just worried about slowing global growth. But as Mike Maharrey discusses in this week's Friday Gold Wrap, it's pretty clear the real problems are right here in the good ol' US of A. Mike also covers the latest in precious metals news, with a focus on silver. You can visit the show note page here: <a href="https://bit.ly/2O5z28N" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://bit.ly/2O5z28N</a> Tune in to the Friday Gold Wrap each week for a recap of the week’s economic and political news as it relates to gold and silver, along with some insightful commentary. For more information visit <a href="https://schiffgold.com/news" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://schiffgold.com/news</a>.

The Problems Are Right Here in the Good Ol' US Of A: ShiffGold Friday Gold Wrap 03.15.19

The SchiffGold Friday Gold Wrap podcast combines a succinct summary of the week’s precious metals news coupled with thoughtful analysis.It was a pretty slow week in economic news, but there are some rumblings in the bond market. In this episode of the Friday Gold Wrap, host Mike Maharrey looks at some data that might just be an ill-omen. He also shares some pretty astounding information about global debt.Tune in to the Friday Gold Wrap each week for a recap of the week’s economic and political news as it relates to gold and silver, along with some insightful commentary. For more information visit schiffgold.com/news/

The SchiffGold Friday Gold Wrap podcast combines a succinct summary of the week’s precious metals news coupled with thoughtful analysis. It was a pretty slow week in economic news, but there are some rumblings in the bond market. In this episode of the Friday Gold Wrap, host Mike Maharrey looks at some data that might just be an ill-omen. He also shares some pretty astounding information about global debt. Tune in to the Friday Gold Wrap each week for a recap of the week’s economic and political news as it relates to gold and silver, along with some insightful commentary. For more information visit <a href="http://schiffgold.com/news/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">schiffgold.com/news/</a>

Ill Omens In The Bond Market? SchiffGold Friday Gold Wrap 04.20.18

The SchiffGold Friday Gold Wrap podcast combines a succinct summary of the week’s precious metals news coupled with thoughtful analysis.The Big Mac Index is telling us something. In this episode of the SchiffGold Friday Gold Wrap podcast, Mike Maharrey explains. He also covers some important gold market news and tells you just how bad things have gotten in Venezuela.Tune in to the Friday Gold Wrap each week for a recap of the week’s economic and political news as it relates to gold and silver, along with some insightful commentary. For more information visit schiffgold.com/news/

The SchiffGold Friday Gold Wrap podcast combines a succinct summary of the week’s precious metals news coupled with thoughtful analysis. The Big Mac Index is telling us something. In this episode of the SchiffGold Friday Gold Wrap podcast, Mike Maharrey explains. He also covers some important gold market news and tells you just how bad things have gotten in Venezuela. Tune in to the Friday Gold Wrap each week for a recap of the week’s economic and political news as it relates to gold and silver, along with some insightful commentary. For more information visit <a href="http://schiffgold.com/news/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">schiffgold.com/news/</a>

What Is The Big Mac Index Telling Us? SchiffGold Friday Gold Wrap 05.11.18

Stock markets hit new highs again this week. If you believe the headlines, the bullishness on Wall Street is mostly a function of trade deal optimism. But there's another factor driving stocks higher - easy money courtesy of Federal Reserve (not) quantitative easing. In this episode of the Friday Gold Wrap, host Mike Maharrey talks about the impact QE4 is having on the markets and some delicious irony courtesy of a paper published by the central bank that admits its own policy might just be a problem.You can visit the show notes page here: https://bit.ly/2R8XF8lTune in to the Friday Gold Wrap each week for a recap of the week’s economic and political news as it relates to gold and silver, along with some insightful commentary. For more information visit https://schiffgold.com/news.

Stock markets hit new highs again this week. If you believe the headlines, the bullishness on Wall Street is mostly a function of trade deal optimism. But there's another factor driving stocks higher - easy money courtesy of Federal Reserve (not) quantitative easing. In this episode of the Friday Gold Wrap, host Mike Maharrey talks about the impact QE4 is having on the markets and some delicious irony courtesy of a paper published by the central bank that admits its own policy might just be a problem. You can visit the show notes page here: <a href="https://bit.ly/2R8XF8l" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://bit.ly/2R8XF8l</a> Tune in to the Friday Gold Wrap each week for a recap of the week’s economic and political news as it relates to gold and silver, along with some insightful commentary. For more information visit <a href="https://schiffgold.com/news" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://schiffgold.com/news</a>.

Delicious Irony From the Fed: SchiffGold Friday Gold Wrap 11.29.19

Central bankers and politicians think they can run the economy. They can't. In this episode of the Friday Gold Wrap, host Mike Maharrey digs into some fundamental economic theories that explain why these central planners will always fail, no matter how noble their intentions.Visit the show notes page here: https://bit.ly/2TI0kYkTune in to the Friday Gold Wrap each week for a recap of the week’s economic and political news as it relates to gold and silver, along with some insightful commentary. For more information visit https://schiffgold.com/news.

Central bankers and politicians think they can run the economy. They can't. In this episode of the Friday Gold Wrap, host Mike Maharrey digs into some fundamental economic theories that explain why these central planners will always fail, no matter how noble their intentions. Visit the show notes page here: <a href="https://bit.ly/2TI0kYk" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://bit.ly/2TI0kYk</a> Tune in to the Friday Gold Wrap each week for a recap of the week’s economic and political news as it relates to gold and silver, along with some insightful commentary. For more information visit <a href="https://schiffgold.com/news" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://schiffgold.com/news</a>.

Not Smart Enough To Know They're Not Smart Enough: SchiffGold Friday Gold Wrap 03.08.19

Gold has been rangebound for months, gyrating up and down around the $1,300 mark. In this episode of the Friday Gold Wrap, host Mike Maharrey talks about this "wash, rinse, repeat" cycle we're seeing in the precious metals markets and then pivots into a discussion of some more fundamental dynamics. Mike touches on the financial condition of the US federal government, surging central bank demand for gold and the positive dynamics he's seeing in the silver market.You can visit the show notes page here: https://bit.ly/2v2Y5k4Tune in to the Friday Gold Wrap each week for a recap of the week’s economic and political news as it relates to gold and silver, along with some insightful commentary. For more information visit https://schiffgold.com/news.

Gold has been rangebound for months, gyrating up and down around the $1,300 mark. In this episode of the Friday Gold Wrap, host Mike Maharrey talks about this "wash, rinse, repeat" cycle we're seeing in the precious metals markets and then pivots into a discussion of some more fundamental dynamics. Mike touches on the financial condition of the US federal government, surging central bank demand for gold and the positive dynamics he's seeing in the silver market. You can visit the show notes page here: <a href="https://bit.ly/2v2Y5k4" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://bit.ly/2v2Y5k4</a> Tune in to the Friday Gold Wrap each week for a recap of the week’s economic and political news as it relates to gold and silver, along with some insightful commentary. For more information visit <a href="https://schiffgold.com/news" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://schiffgold.com/news</a>.

Wash, Rinse, Repeat: SchiffGold Friday Gold Wrap 04.12.19

Gold pushed up against a significant resistance level this week and then sold off after the minutes from the Federal Reserve meeting last month came out. Suddenly, after proclaiming the rate tightening cycle over for weeks, the pundits suddenly see a more hawkish Fed and the possibility of a rate hike this year. What's up with these mixed signals? In this edition of the Friday Gold Wrap podcast, host Mike Maharrey talks about the latest Fed news and the economic fundamentals we should be focused on.You can visit the show notes page here: https://bit.ly/2EpGwAkTune in to the Friday Gold Wrap each week for a recap of the week’s economic and political news as it relates to gold and silver, along with some insightful commentary. For more information visit https://schiffgold.com/news.

Gold pushed up against a significant resistance level this week and then sold off after the minutes from the Federal Reserve meeting last month came out. Suddenly, after proclaiming the rate tightening cycle over for weeks, the pundits suddenly see a more hawkish Fed and the possibility of a rate hike this year. What's up with these mixed signals? In this edition of the Friday Gold Wrap podcast, host Mike Maharrey talks about the latest Fed news and the economic fundamentals we should be focused on. You can visit the show notes page here: <a href="https://bit.ly/2EpGwAk" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://bit.ly/2EpGwAk</a> Tune in to the Friday Gold Wrap each week for a recap of the week’s economic and political news as it relates to gold and silver, along with some insightful commentary. For more information visit <a href="https://schiffgold.com/news" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://schiffgold.com/news</a>.

Mixed Messages: SchiffGold Friday Gold Wrap 02.22.19

Peter Schiff gets a lot of scoffers. "You've been saying the same thing for years and nothing has happened." It's easy to throw rocks from the peanut gallery. But Peter and others like him base the things they say on solid economic principles. The problem is, nobody has a crystal ball. We might be able to say what will happen, but it's impossible to say precisely when. In this episode of the Friday Gold Wrap, Mike Maharrey talks about the underlying economics behind what's going on in the economy and the markets. He also talks about how the Powell Put impacted the markets this week and how the Fed might proceed in the future. You can visit the show notes page here: https://bit.ly/2QTa4tbTune in to the Friday Gold Wrap each week for a recap of the week’s economic and political news as it relates to gold and silver, along with some insightful commentary. For more information visit https://schiffgold.com/news.

Peter Schiff gets a lot of scoffers. "You've been saying the same thing for years and nothing has happened." It's easy to throw rocks from the peanut gallery. But Peter and others like him base the things they say on solid economic principles. The problem is, nobody has a crystal ball. We might be able to say what will happen, but it's impossible to say precisely when. In this episode of the Friday Gold Wrap, Mike Maharrey talks about the underlying economics behind what's going on in the economy and the markets. He also talks about how the Powell Put impacted the markets this week and how the Fed might proceed in the future. You can visit the show notes page here: <a href="https://bit.ly/2QTa4tb" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://bit.ly/2QTa4tb</a> Tune in to the Friday Gold Wrap each week for a recap of the week’s economic and political news as it relates to gold and silver, along with some insightful commentary. For more information visit <a href="https://schiffgold.com/news" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://schiffgold.com/news</a>.

To All You Scoffers: SchiffGold Friday Gold Wrap 01.18.19

The Federal Reserve FOMC met this week. When it was all said and done, the Fed did nothing. We're stuck in neutral. As expected, there was no rate hike. Fed Chair Jerome Powell indicated that the central bank would likely maintain this neutral stance into the foreseeable future, staying patient, neither raising nor lowering rates. So, why in the world did markets react like the Fed just jacked up interest rates? On this episode of the Friday Gold Wrap, host Mike Maharrey talks about it. He also gives an overview of the most recent World Gold Council demand report.Visit the show notes page here: https://bit.ly/2ZLVyZMTune in to the Friday Gold Wrap each week for a recap of the week’s economic and political news as it relates to gold and silver, along with some insightful commentary. For more information visit https://schiffgold.com/news.

The Federal Reserve FOMC met this week. When it was all said and done, the Fed did nothing. We're stuck in neutral. As expected, there was no rate hike. Fed Chair Jerome Powell indicated that the central bank would likely maintain this neutral stance into the foreseeable future, staying patient, neither raising nor lowering rates. So, why in the world did markets react like the Fed just jacked up interest rates? On this episode of the Friday Gold Wrap, host Mike Maharrey talks about it. He also gives an overview of the most recent World Gold Council demand report. Visit the show notes page here: <a href="https://bit.ly/2ZLVyZM" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://bit.ly/2ZLVyZM</a> Tune in to the Friday Gold Wrap each week for a recap of the week’s economic and political news as it relates to gold and silver, along with some insightful commentary. For more information visit <a href="https://schiffgold.com/news" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://schiffgold.com/news</a>.

Stuck In Neutral: SchiffGold Friday Gold Wrap 05 03 19

America has borrowed itself into oblivion. In this episode of the Friday Gold Wrap, host Mike Maharrey talks about the massive levels of debt, how it relates to Fed policy and where this road is leading. He also covers some not so good news on the economy that came out this week and the latest indication that Fed interest rate hikes are a done deal.You can visit the show notes page here: https://bit.ly/2V4RDUZTune in to the Friday Gold Wrap each week for a recap of the week’s economic and political news as it relates to gold and silver, along with some insightful commentary. For more information visit https://schiffgold.com/news.

America has borrowed itself into oblivion. In this episode of the Friday Gold Wrap, host Mike Maharrey talks about the massive levels of debt, how it relates to Fed policy and where this road is leading. He also covers some not so good news on the economy that came out this week and the latest indication that Fed interest rate hikes are a done deal. You can visit the show notes page here: <a href="https://bit.ly/2V4RDUZ" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://bit.ly/2V4RDUZ</a> Tune in to the Friday Gold Wrap each week for a recap of the week’s economic and political news as it relates to gold and silver, along with some insightful commentary. For more information visit <a href="https://schiffgold.com/news" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://schiffgold.com/news</a>.

Borrowing Into Oblivion: SchiffGold Friday Gold Wrap 02.15.19

In this special episode of It’s Your Dime, Mike Maharrey switches roles and becomes the interviewee.Mike recently appeared on Inside the News with Paul Jensen and Suzanne Sherman on K-TALK AM1640 in Utah to talk about the popping of the auto bubble and more generally how the Federal Reserve has set us up for the next big crash.Mike, Paul and Suzanne talk about the recent layoffs announced by GM. Mike explains how this is yet another sign that the Fed-induced bubbles are starting to pop, and how Federal Reserve monetary policy pumped up the bubbles in the first place. He also discusses President Trump’s strategic error in taking credit for the “booming economy.”Mke, Paul and Suzanne also touch on the issue of rights. Mike emphasizes that despite the name, the Bill of Rights does not actually give anybody any rights. It restricts government from infringing on rights we already have.SchiffGold’s It’s Your Dime hosted by Mike Maharrey features “straight talk” interviews with movers and shakers in the world of precious metals, investing and economics.

In this special episode of It’s Your Dime, Mike Maharrey switches roles and becomes the interviewee. Mike recently appeared on Inside the News with Paul Jensen and Suzanne Sherman on K-TALK AM1640 in Utah to talk about the popping of the auto bubble and more generally how the Federal Reserve has set us up for the next big crash. Mike, Paul and Suzanne talk about the recent layoffs announced by GM. Mike explains how this is yet another sign that the Fed-induced bubbles are starting to pop, and how Federal Reserve monetary policy pumped up the bubbles in the first place. He also discusses President Trump’s strategic error in taking credit for the “booming economy.” Mke, Paul and Suzanne also touch on the issue of rights. Mike emphasizes that despite the name, the Bill of Rights does not actually give anybody any rights. It restricts government from infringing on rights we already have. SchiffGold’s It’s Your Dime hosted by Mike Maharrey features “straight talk” interviews with movers and shakers in the world of precious metals, investing and economics.

Pop Goes the Auto Bubble: It's Your Dime Special

The SchiffGold Friday Gold Wrap podcast combines a succinct summary of the week’s precious metals news coupled with thoughtful analysis.Millions of Americans are struggling with student loan debt. In this episode of the Friday Gold Wrap, host Mike Maharrey explains how the student loan debacle is a microcosm of the broader economy. He also talks about some important news relating to the supply of gold and how we should think about increasing inflation.Tune in to the Friday Gold Wrap each week for a recap of the week’s economic and political news as it relates to gold and silver, along with some insightful commentary. For more information visit schiffgold.com/news/

The SchiffGold Friday Gold Wrap podcast combines a succinct summary of the week’s precious metals news coupled with thoughtful analysis. Millions of Americans are struggling with student loan debt. In this episode of the Friday Gold Wrap, host Mike Maharrey explains how the student loan debacle is a microcosm of the broader economy. He also talks about some important news relating to the supply of gold and how we should think about increasing inflation. Tune in to the Friday Gold Wrap each week for a recap of the week’s economic and political news as it relates to gold and silver, along with some insightful commentary. For more information visit <a href="http://schiffgold.com/news/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">schiffgold.com/news/</a>

What Does the Student Loan Mess Tell Us About The Economy? ShiffGold Friday Gold Wrap 07.13.18

Antony Sammeroff

We’ve seen growing support for a universal basic income or UBI. In a nutshell, the government would pay every citizen a set amount of money without any means testing or work requirement. Democratic Party presidential candidate Andrew Yang has made UBI a central issue in his campaign. Under his plan, every American over the age of 18 would get $1,000 per month, guaranteed.  This sounds great, doesn’t it? Who doesn’t want free money? But the plan raises a few questions — like how would the government pay for it?In this episode of It’s Your Dime, host Mike Maharrey talks with Antony Sammeroff, author of the book “Universal Basic Income: For and Against.” They discuss the pros and cons of UBI and delve into some of the economic ramifications.Antony is the author of several books and the host of the Scottish Liberty Podcast.TOPICS DISCUSSED- What UBI is UBI and how would it work?- Why it’s being proposed?- The economic ramifications of a UBI- The possible unintended consequences of implementing UBI- Will technology really displace workers?- The case against UBISchiffGold’s It’s Your Dime features “straight talk” interviews with movers and shakers in the world of precious metals, investing, politics and economics.

We’ve seen growing support for a universal basic income or UBI. In a nutshell, the government would pay every citizen a set amount of money without any means testing or work requirement. Democratic Party presidential candidate Andrew Yang has made UBI a central issue in his campaign. Under his plan, every American over the age of 18 would get $1,000 per month, guaranteed. This sounds great, doesn’t it? Who doesn’t want free money? But the plan raises a few questions — like how would the government pay for it? In this episode of It’s Your Dime, host Mike Maharrey talks with Antony Sammeroff, author of the book “Universal Basic Income: For and Against.” They discuss the pros and cons of UBI and delve into some of the economic ramifications. Antony is the author of several books and the host of the Scottish Liberty Podcast. TOPICS DISCUSSED - What UBI is UBI and how would it work? - Why it’s being proposed? - The economic ramifications of a UBI - The possible unintended consequences of implementing UBI - Will technology really displace workers? - The case against UBI SchiffGold’s It’s Your Dime features “straight talk” interviews with movers and shakers in the world of precious metals, investing, politics and economics.

BONUS: Free Money for Everyone! It's Your Dime Interview with Antony Sammeroff

Suzanne Sherman

This is a bonus episode of the Friday Gold Wrap featuring an It's Your Dime Interview with preparedness expert Suzanne Sherman.Are you prepared for a disaster?People tend to stereotype “preppers” as tinfoil hat wearing conspiracy theorists waiting for the zombie apocalypse. Suzanne Sherman busts all the stereotypes.Suzanne is a former lawyer from California who became passionate about preparedness living with the specter of California earthquakes. Now she has fully embraced the “prepper” lifestyle. It’s not about doomsday at all. As you’ll see from this wide-ranging interview, preparedness is really about self-sufficiency and independence.TOPICS DISCUSSED– Why everybody should be prepared for a disaster.– Why we can’t count on government to save us.– What kinds of supplies we should have on hand in an emergency.– How to store all your prepper stuff.– Planning for your entire family.– How to be ready for a barter economy.– The ethics of preparedness.SchiffGold’s It’s Your Dime features “straight talk” interviews with movers and shakers in the world of precious metals, investing and economics.

This is a bonus episode of the Friday Gold Wrap featuring an It's Your Dime Interview with preparedness expert Suzanne Sherman. Are you prepared for a disaster? People tend to stereotype “preppers” as tinfoil hat wearing conspiracy theorists waiting for the zombie apocalypse. Suzanne Sherman busts all the stereotypes. Suzanne is a former lawyer from California who became passionate about preparedness living with the specter of California earthquakes. Now she has fully embraced the “prepper” lifestyle. It’s not about doomsday at all. As you’ll see from this wide-ranging interview, preparedness is really about self-sufficiency and independence. TOPICS DISCUSSED – Why everybody should be prepared for a disaster. – Why we can’t count on government to save us. – What kinds of supplies we should have on hand in an emergency. – How to store all your prepper stuff. – Planning for your entire family. – How to be ready for a barter economy. – The ethics of preparedness. SchiffGold’s It’s Your Dime features “straight talk” interviews with movers and shakers in the world of precious metals, investing and economics.

BONUS: Prepping Basics: It's Your Dime Interview with Preparedness Expert Suzanne Sherman

Mark Thornton

This bonus episode features the audio from Friday Gold Wrap host Mike Maharrey's interview with economist Mark Thornton.What can skyscrapers tell us about the state of the economy?A lot actually. In fact, you can predict economic crashes by looking at skyscraper construction, as Thornton explains.You can watch the video of this interview here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vHz3O2vBt9EMark Thornton holds his PhD in economics from Auburn University. He predicted the 2000 housing crisis several years before it started. Mark is the author of several books including his most recent release, The Skyscraper Curse and How Austrian Economics Predicted Every Major Economic Crisis of the Last Century.Mike and Mark discuss how skyscrapers can help us predict economic crashes, the Austrian business cycle, why printing money out of thin air causes problems and what skyscrapers are telling us about the condition of the economy today.

This bonus episode features the audio from Friday Gold Wrap host Mike Maharrey's interview with economist Mark Thornton. What can skyscrapers tell us about the state of the economy? A lot actually. In fact, you can predict economic crashes by looking at skyscraper construction, as Thornton explains. You can watch the video of this interview here: <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vHz3O2vBt9E" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vHz3O2vBt9E</a> Mark Thornton holds his PhD in economics from Auburn University. He predicted the 2000 housing crisis several years before it started. Mark is the author of several books including his most recent release, The Skyscraper Curse and How Austrian Economics Predicted Every Major Economic Crisis of the Last Century. Mike and Mark discuss how skyscrapers can help us predict economic crashes, the Austrian business cycle, why printing money out of thin air causes problems and what skyscrapers are telling us about the condition of the economy today.

BONUS: What Can Skyscrapers Tell Us About the Economy? Interview with Economist Mark Thornton

The Democrats led by Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez rolled out their "Green New Deal," this week. In this episode of the Friday Gold Wrap, host Mike Maharrey talks about the political and economic ramifications. He also tells you about how Janet Yellen sounded just a tiny bit like Peter Schiff this week. Plus, as always, the latest news in the gold market.You can visit the show notes page here: https://bit.ly/2DZn3X0Tune in to the Friday Gold Wrap each week for a recap of the week’s economic and political news as it relates to gold and silver, along with some insightful commentary. For more information visit https://schiffgold.com/news.

The Democrats led by Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez rolled out their "Green New Deal," this week. In this episode of the Friday Gold Wrap, host Mike Maharrey talks about the political and economic ramifications. He also tells you about how Janet Yellen sounded just a tiny bit like Peter Schiff this week. Plus, as always, the latest news in the gold market. You can visit the show notes page here: <a href="https://bit.ly/2DZn3X0" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://bit.ly/2DZn3X0</a> Tune in to the Friday Gold Wrap each week for a recap of the week’s economic and political news as it relates to gold and silver, along with some insightful commentary. For more information visit <a href="https://schiffgold.com/news" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://schiffgold.com/news</a>.

The Green (And Red) Bad Deal: SchiffGold Friday Gold Wrap 02.08.19

The SchiffGold Friday Gold Wrap podcast combines a succinct summary of the week’s precious metals news coupled with thoughtful analysis.In this episode of the SchiffGold Friday Gold Wrap, host Mike Maharrey ponders the $64,000 question. How long with the Fed keep pushing up interest rates? He also talks about Trump putting pressure on Fed chair Jerome Powell and breaks down the latest projections for gold mine output. You can visit the show notes page here: https://bit.ly/2Ne7X26Tune in to the Friday Gold Wrap each week for a recap of the week’s economic and political news as it relates to gold and silver, along with some insightful commentary. For more information visit https://schiffgold.com/news/

The SchiffGold Friday Gold Wrap podcast combines a succinct summary of the week’s precious metals news coupled with thoughtful analysis. In this episode of the SchiffGold Friday Gold Wrap, host Mike Maharrey ponders the $64,000 question. How long with the Fed keep pushing up interest rates? He also talks about Trump putting pressure on Fed chair Jerome Powell and breaks down the latest projections for gold mine output. You can visit the show notes page here: <a href="https://bit.ly/2Ne7X26" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://bit.ly/2Ne7X26</a> Tune in to the Friday Gold Wrap each week for a recap of the week’s economic and political news as it relates to gold and silver, along with some insightful commentary. For more information visit <a href="https://schiffgold.com/news/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://schiffgold.com/news/</a>

The $64,000 Question: SchiffGold Friday Gold Wrap 08.24.18

There is plenty of debate about tariffs right now. A lot of people oppose them because they support free trade. A lot of people support them because they believe they protect US industry. Others think tariffs are a great tool to force other countries - specifically China - to engage in fair trade. In today's Friday Gold Wrap podcast, host Mike Maharrey argues that no matter what you think about tariff policy, you should pause and count the cost because tariffs are taking money out of your wallet. Mike also talks about the possibility of China using its "nuclear option" in the trade war and gives an overview of the news that drove the precious metals markets this week.You can visit the show notes page here: https://bit.ly/2QoZThsTune in to the Friday Gold Wrap each week for a recap of the week’s economic and political news as it relates to gold and silver, along with some insightful commentary. For more information visit https://schiffgold.com/news.

There is plenty of debate about tariffs right now. A lot of people oppose them because they support free trade. A lot of people support them because they believe they protect US industry. Others think tariffs are a great tool to force other countries - specifically China - to engage in fair trade. In today's Friday Gold Wrap podcast, host Mike Maharrey argues that no matter what you think about tariff policy, you should pause and count the cost because tariffs are taking money out of your wallet. Mike also talks about the possibility of China using its "nuclear option" in the trade war and gives an overview of the news that drove the precious metals markets this week. You can visit the show notes page here: <a href="https://bit.ly/2QoZThs" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://bit.ly/2QoZThs</a> Tune in to the Friday Gold Wrap each week for a recap of the week’s economic and political news as it relates to gold and silver, along with some insightful commentary. For more information visit <a href="https://schiffgold.com/news" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://schiffgold.com/news</a>.

Money Out Of Your Wallet: SchiffGold Friday Gold Wrap 05.24.19

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