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Money Metals' Weekly Market Wrap Podcast

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Money Metals Exchange's Weekly Market Wrap Podcasts | Helping Precious Metals Investors during These Treacherous Times

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Fed Continues Tough Talk, but Gold & Silver Show Resilience

November 04, 2022 18:11 - 7 minutes - 10.7 MB

Precious metals investors remain cautious following the Federal Reserve’s latest jumbo rate hike. On Wednesday, the Fed announced another three-quarter point bump up on interest rates. It’s the sixth straight hike by central bankers and brings the Fed funds rate up to 4%. That’s the highest it has been since 2008. | Do you own precious metals you would rather not sell, but need access to cash? Get Started Here: https://www.moneymetals.com/gold-loan

Biden Administration Argues Economy Is Bouncing Back

October 28, 2022 15:42 - 7 minutes - 10.5 MB

As investors weigh conflicting economic data and the prospects for a Fed pivot, precious metals markets are quietly basing out. | Do you own precious metals you would rather not sell, but need access to cash? Get Started Here: https://www.moneymetals.com/gold-loan

Bullion Markets Strained As Markets Eye Election, Fed Actions

October 21, 2022 17:24 - 7 minutes - 7.46 MB

Precious metals markets are giving mixed signals this week as interest rates continue to spike. The yield on the benchmark 10-year Treasury note now stands at 4.2%. That's a 14-year high. | Do you own precious metals you would rather not sell, but need access to cash? Get Started Here: https://www.moneymetals.com/gold-loan

New Banking Crisis Looms, Dangerous Enablers Rewarded

October 14, 2022 18:25 - 7 minutes - 10.2 MB

As new inflation data pushes the Fed toward continuing with rate hikes, precious metals markets are struggling to make headway. The so-called core CPI, which excludes food and energy, increased 6.6% from a year ago. That’s the highest core inflation reading since 1982. | Do you own precious metals you would rather not sell, but need access to cash? Get Started Here: https://www.moneymetals.com/gold-loan

Globalists Warn Federal Reserve against Further Rate Hikes

October 07, 2022 16:49 - 6 minutes - 9.53 MB

Gold and silver markets are kicking off trading for the fourth quarter with a long-awaited rebound, although they are giving back a good chunk of those gains here today on a better-than-expected jobs report and fears of more rate hikes. | Do you own precious metals you would rather not sell, but need access to cash? Get Started Here: https://www.moneymetals.com/gold-loan

Central Bank Incompetence Sparks Damaging Boom-Bust Cycles

September 30, 2022 17:39 - 7 minutes - 10.8 MB

Another tumultuous week of trading in asset markets is raising hopes for a peak in the U.S. dollar and a bottom in precious metals. The Federal Reserve note spiked again versus the euro and other troubled foreign currencies on Monday before pulling back sharply mid-week. Metals markets moved predictably in the opposite direction. | Do you own precious metals you would rather not sell, but need access to cash? Get Started Here: https://www.moneymetals.com/gold-loan

Economic Conditions, Market Action Worsen after Fed Rate Hike

September 23, 2022 16:29 - 6 minutes - 9.46 MB

Precious metals markets are trying to hang tough this week despite another large rate hike by the Federal Reserve… that was at least the line as of yesterday’s close. | Do you own precious metals you would rather not sell, but need access to cash? Get Started Here: https://www.moneymetals.com/gold-loan

Fears Over Rising Food Costs, Stagnant Wages Slam Markets

September 16, 2022 14:20 - 7 minutes - 9.74 MB

As rate hike fears drove heavy selling on Wall Street this week, precious metals investors are finding some silver lining amid the storm clouds. Worse than expected inflation data has put a 75 basis-point rate increase firmly back on the table. Futures markets are now pricing in the possibility that the Federal Reserve will move by a full percentage point, though a three-quarters of a percent move is currently viewed as more likely. | Do you own precious metals you would rather not sell, but...

Russia to Open Global Gold Exchange; Western Sanctions Backfiring?

September 09, 2022 17:46 - 9 minutes - 12.8 MB

As Federal Reserve chairman Jerome Powell vows to keep fighting the high inflation he helped unleash, investors are also weighing evidence of a weakening jobs market. Gathering signs of a recession could cause the Fed to dial down future rate hikes. | Do you own precious metals you would rather not sell, but need access to cash? Get Started Here: https://www.moneymetals.com/gold-loan

Biden’s Debt-Funded Spending Spree Poses Increasing Risks

September 02, 2022 16:14 - 6 minutes - 6.88 MB

Precious metals markets got off to a rough for the month of September. Gold prices fell to test the $1,700 level on Thursday. As of this Friday recording, the monetary metal is back up above $1,700 and currently trades at $1,721 an ounce – down 1.4% for the week. Do you own precious metals you would rather not sell, but need access to cash? Get Started Here: https://www.moneymetals.com/gold-loan

Biden Pours Gasoline on the Inflation Bonfire

August 26, 2022 18:23 - 7 minutes - 10.9 MB

As central bankers from around the world gather in Jackson Hole, investors are bracing for more rate hikes to come. The Federal Reserve is poised to hike again in September to try to cool inflation. | Do you own precious metals you would rather not sell, but need access to cash? Get Started Here: https://www.moneymetals.com/gold-loan

Mixed Messaging from the Fed Causing Confusion in Markets

August 19, 2022 18:15 - 6 minutes - 9.47 MB

Precious metals markets are giving up ground this week as investors react to the latest musings from the Federal Reserve. Officials acknowledged some of the warning signs of a weakening economy. | Do you own precious metals you would rather not sell, but need access to cash? Get Started Here: https://www.moneymetals.com/gold-loan

Biden Crows About the Latest 8.5% Annual Inflation Number

August 12, 2022 18:55 - 7 minutes - 10.8 MB

Precious metals markets continued rallying early this week. They gave back some of their gains on Thursday. Investors weighed new inflation data showing price pressures in the economy are finally slowing. | Do you own precious metals you would rather not sell, but need access to cash? Get Started Here: https://www.moneymetals.com/gold-loan

Is Zimbabwe’s New Gold Coin Evidence of a Broader Global Trend?

August 05, 2022 17:03 - 7 minutes - 10.2 MB

Saber rattling by the Chinese Communist Party stoked investor fears early in the week. CCP officials felt aggrieved by House Speaker Nancy Pelosi’s visit to Taiwan, which China claims as part of its territory.  They performed provocative military exercises around the island. | Do you own precious metals you would rather not sell, but need access to cash? Get Started Here: https://www.moneymetals.com/gold-loan

Metals Rebound as Federal Officials Float More Lies about Economy

July 29, 2022 16:25 - 7 minutes - 9.9 MB

As the economy heads into what looks an awful lot like a recession, gold and silver markets are making a comeback. On Wednesday, the central bank raised its benchmark interest rate by another 75 basis points as expected. | Do you own precious metals you would rather not sell, but need access to cash? Get Started Here: https://www.moneymetals.com/gold-loan

Bargain Hunters Jump on Recent Silver & Gold Pullback

July 22, 2022 17:06 - 6 minutes - 8.68 MB

After several brutal weeks of selling in precious metals markets, bulls are seeking a catalyst for a potential turning point. They may have gotten one via currency markets. | Do you own precious metals you would rather not sell, but need access to cash? Get Started Here: https://www.moneymetals.com/gold-loan

Fed-Induced Recession Looms as Rate Fears Roil All Markets

July 15, 2022 13:03 - 6 minutes - 9.36 MB

Another pair of alarming inflation reports jolted markets this week. There are major warning signs for the economy. As both businesses and consumers are forced to tighten their belts, a slowdown looms. | Do you own precious metals you would rather not sell, but need access to cash? Get Started Here: https://www.moneymetals.com/gold-loan

Fed Tightening Fears Continue to Weigh on Metals Markets

July 08, 2022 16:04 - 7 minutes - 9.91 MB

Fears of further Fed tightening continue to weigh on metals markets. The Fed has abruptly pivoted from insisting inflation is transitory to scrambling to prevent it from becoming entrenched. But worsening economic conditions may force it to pivot abruptly again to try to stave off a recession. | Do you own precious metals you would rather not sell, but need access to cash? Get Started Here: https://www.moneymetals.com/gold-loan

New Signs Economic Turmoil Will Prompt Fed Lose Its Nerve

July 01, 2022 17:04 - 6 minutes - 9.27 MB

As trading kicks off for the month of July and the second half of the year, investors are hoping for a third quarter rebound.  It’s been a brutal year so far in financial markets. | Do you own precious metals you would rather not sell, but need access to cash? Get Started Here: https://www.moneymetals.com/gold-loan

Fed Chairman Admits Missteps but Not Fundamental Flaws

June 24, 2022 16:53 - 7 minutes - 10.2 MB

As Congress sought answers from Federal Reserve chairman Jerome Powell this week, investors are seeking buying opportunities in oversold markets. | Do you own precious metals you would rather not sell, but need access to cash? Get Started Here: https://www.moneymetals.com/gold-loan

Slightly Higher Interest Rates Cause Panic in Stocks, Housing

June 17, 2022 17:21 - 7 minutes - 10.2 MB

A tumultuous week for financial markets has precious metals investors experiencing at least some relative stability. | Do you own precious metals you would rather not sell, but need access to cash? Get Started Here: https://www.moneymetals.com/gold-loan

Businesses Nationwide Shrink Staff, Products, and Services

June 10, 2022 17:01 - 8 minutes - 11 MB

Precious metals markets enter summer trading with investors looking for signs of a directional move. | Do you own precious metals you would rather not sell, but need access to cash? Get Started Here: https://www.moneymetals.com/gold-loan

White House Seeks Scapegoats for Inflation Tsunami

June 03, 2022 16:40 - 8 minutes - 8.58 MB

As the Biden administration scrambles to try to contain inflation – or at least make a public relations show of it – precious metals investors are wondering how much longer gold and silver prices will remain contained. | Do you own precious metals you would rather not sell, but need access to cash? Get Started Here: https://www.moneymetals.com/gold-loan

Global Financial Elite Consider Central Bank Digital Currencies

May 27, 2022 15:19 - 6 minutes - 8.99 MB

As global elites met in Davos this week to discuss their latest plans for a Great Reset, ordinary investors are hoping for a great rebound in their portfolios. | Do you own precious metals you would rather not sell, but need access to cash? Get Started Here: https://www.moneymetals.com/gold-loan

Big Banks Call for Recession and Possible Stock Market Crash

May 20, 2022 17:01 - 7 minutes - 9.89 MB

The converging forces of price inflation and economic contraction continue to weigh on asset markets. | Do you own precious metals you would rather not sell, but need access to cash? Get Started Here: https://www.moneymetals.com/gold-loan

Biden Administration Seeks Scapegoats for High Food & Gas Prices

May 13, 2022 16:44 - 7 minutes - 10.7 MB

Elevated inflation readings and stock market turmoil continue to inflict pain on investors. Some are hoping for a quick turnaround. Others are just looking for a place to hide. | Do you own precious metals you would rather not sell, but need access to cash? Get Started Here: https://www.moneymetals.com/gold-loan

Stock Market Swoons on Fed Hikes and Economic Contraction

May 06, 2022 17:10 - 7 minutes - 9.66 MB

As turmoil in financial markets unnerves investors, a larger economic crisis may be starting to unfold. The Federal Reserve’s first steps toward tightening monetary policy are exposing vulnerabilities in the highly leveraged economy. The Fed spent years injecting the economy with artificial stimulus. Now it is trying to take that stimulus away without causing a crash. | Do you own precious metals you would rather not sell, but need access to cash? Get Started Here: https://www.moneymetals.co...

Markets Move Wildly on Rate Hike, Recession Fears

April 29, 2022 17:37 - 8 minutes - 8.5 MB

The strange phenomenon of a rising Dollar Index continued to exert downside pressure on precious metals markets this week. | Do you own precious metals you would rather not sell, but need access to cash? Get Started Here: https://www.moneymetals.com/gold-loan

Fed Chairman Powell Spooks Markets by Signaling 50 Point Hike

April 22, 2022 16:45 - 7 minutes - 9.78 MB

Tough talk from the Fed roiled markets yesterday, with stocks as well as precious metals getting hit. | Do you own precious metals you would rather not sell, but need access to cash? Get Started Here: https://www.moneymetals.com/gold-loan

Biden Administration Desperately Deflecting Blame for Price Surges

April 15, 2022 16:47 - 8 minutes - 11.7 MB

Another set of troubling inflation reports are generating political shockwaves and roiling financial markets. | Do you own precious metals you would rather not sell, but need access to cash? Get Started Here: https://www.moneymetals.com/gold-loan

New Biden Tax & Spend Plan Throws Gasoline on Inflation Bonfire

April 08, 2022 17:33 - 8 minutes - 11 MB

As the Federal Reserve ramps up its rhetoric on rate hikes, precious metals markets continue to consolidate. Gold and silver showed some signs of basing out and readying to moving higher with a rally on Thursday. As of this Friday recording, gold prices come in at $1,951 an ounce – up 0.9% for the week. Silver, meanwhile, is putting in a slight weekly gain of 0.3% to trade at $24.97 per ounce. Do you own precious metals you would rather not sell, but need access to cash? Get Started Here...

Currency Wars Escalate as Russia Retaliates against Sanctions

April 01, 2022 16:43 - 7 minutes - 10.4 MB

Precious metals markets enter trading for the second quarter with favorable fundamental drivers in place. Inflation pressures and war-related fears helped the gold market post gains during the first quarter. However, prices for the precious metal have come off their spike highs from early March. | Do you own precious metals you would rather not sell, but need access to cash? Get Started Here: https://www.moneymetals.com/gold-loan

Biden Blaming Future Food Shortages on Russia

March 25, 2022 16:31 - 7 minutes - 10.4 MB

As Russia’s war in Ukraine continues to rage, so does inflation in the United States and around the world.  The current geopolitical crisis could morph into a full-fledged economic crisis if food and energy shortages spread. | 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 Announces Tiny Rate Hike, Spooked by War Impact

March 18, 2022 16:44 - 8 minutes - 11.2 MB

Precious metals markets sold off ahead of this week’s Federal Reserve policy meeting. But after Fed officials announced their rate hike, prices recovered somewhat. | 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 Enters Full Scapegoat Mode for Brewing Inflation Disaster

March 11, 2022 17:32 - 9 minutes - 12.7 MB

Another volatile week of trading saw precious metals markets rally to new highs for the year on Tuesday before suffering a sharp drawdown on Wednesday and more selling here today. | Do you own precious metals you would rather not sell, but need access to cash? Get Started Here: https://www.moneymetals.com/gold-loan

Fed Chairman Hints at Dovish Approach to Rate Hikes

March 04, 2022 17:36 - 8 minutes - 11.3 MB

Global markets are in turmoil as the Russian invasion of Ukraine triggers nuclear fears. Inflation fears are also being triggered. Crippling economic sanctions imposed on Russia are constricting exports of oil and other commodities. Do you own precious metals you would rather not sell, but need access to cash? Get Started Here: https://www.moneymetals.com/gold-loan

Sanctions against Russia to Hurt America & Europe More

February 25, 2022 17:52 - 8 minutes - 11.1 MB

Rising geopolitical and inflation risks brought heightened volatility to markets this week. Russia’s military incursion into Ukraine is being described as the worst attack on a European nation’s sovereignty since World War II. 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 & Silver Rising on Geopolitical and Inflation Fears

February 18, 2022 18:16 - 10 minutes - 14.3 MB

Well, what a week for the gold market! The monetary metal gained $30 on Thursday to close at $1,900 for the first time since last spring. As of this Friday recording, gold prices are coming in at $1,899 per ounce -- good for a weekly gain of 1.8%.  Do you own precious metals you would rather not sell, but need access to cash? Get Started Here: https://www.moneymetals.com/gold-loan

Investors Grow Extremely Nervous Over Coming Rate Hikes

February 11, 2022 17:24 - 10 minutes - 11.2 MB

Another hotter than expected inflation report jolted markets this week. On Thursday, the Labor Department released the latest Consumer Price Index report. The CPI surged 7.5% in January from a year earlier. That exceeded most forecasts and marked a new four-decade high for consumer price increases. | Do you own precious metals you would rather not sell, but need access to cash? Get Started Here: https://www.moneymetals.com/gold-loan

Wall Street Sags as Americans Turn Focus to Real-World Problems

February 04, 2022 18:06 - 7 minutes - 10.8 MB

As market volatility continues to unnerve investors, a major rotation away from frothy assets and into quality assets appears to be playing out. | Do you own precious metals you would rather not sell, but need access to cash? Get Started Here: https://www.moneymetals.com/gold-loan

Falling Stock Prices Won’t Necessarily Tamp down Inflation

January 28, 2022 17:48 - 7 minutes - 10.3 MB

Gold and silver markets took a hit this week following the Federal Reserve’s meeting announcement. Although Fed officials didn’t make any policy changes, they did strongly suggest that they will hike their benchmark interest rate in March. | Do you own precious metals you would rather not sell, but need access to cash? Get Started Here: https://www.moneymetals.com/gold-loan

Central Bank Digital Currency Touted as “Risk Free” Money

January 21, 2022 18:01 - 8 minutes - 12.2 MB

This week is shaping up to be a pivotal one for precious metals markets with some breakout price action on the board. As the U.S. stock market got pounded, hard assets perked up on safe haven buying. | Do you own precious metals you would rather not sell, but need access to cash? Get Started Here: https://www.moneymetals.com/gold-loan

Consumers Feel Major Inflation Pain as Biden and Fed Dither

January 14, 2022 17:23 - 8 minutes - 11.8 MB

Another set of bombshell inflation reports rattled markets this week. On Wednesday, the Bureau of Labor Statistics released data showing consumer prices continue to rise at the fastest rate since 1982. | Do you own precious metals you would rather not sell, but need access to cash? Get Started Here: https://www.moneymetals.com/gold-loan

Fears of Rate Hikes Greater Threat than Actual Hikes

January 07, 2022 17:33 - 7 minutes - 10.3 MB

Precious metals markets are ringing in the New Year on a bit of a down note.  Despite seeing some strength in late December, gold and silver prices retreated in the first few trading days of 2022. | Do you own precious metals you would rather not sell, but need access to cash? Get Started Here: https://www.moneymetals.com/gold-loan

Could Gold & Silver Be Investment Outcasts in 2022 Too?

December 31, 2021 01:49 - 6 minutes - 9.31 MB

Happy New Year and welcome to this week’s Market Wrap Podcast, I’m Mike Gleason. In this special year-end edition of the Money Metals podcast, we’ll look back at the year that was and look ahead to the year that might be in 2022. | Do you own precious metals you would rather not sell, but need access to cash? Get Started Here: https://www.moneymetals.com/gold-loan

Strong 2021 Demand for Physical Precious Metals, Despite Paper Prices

December 23, 2021 17:34 - 5 minutes - 7.89 MB

Even as Omicron casts a smidge of doom over markets and upcoming Christmas celebrations, precious metals investors are feeling at least some holiday cheer this week. | Do you own precious metals you would rather not sell, but need access to cash? Get Started Here: https://www.moneymetals.com/gold-loan

Fed WAY behind Curve, Real Rates to Remain Deeply Negative

December 17, 2021 17:54 - 7 minutes - 10.4 MB

As the Federal Reserve prepares to taper its asset purchases, investors are preparing to adjust their portfolios. | Do you own precious metals you would rather not sell, but need access to cash? Get Started Here: https://www.moneymetals.com/gold-loan

Wall Street Types Are Baffled Why Americans Are So Dissatisfied

December 10, 2021 18:14 - 6 minutes - 9.62 MB

Gold and silver markets are coming under pressure again this week as investors weigh economic growth prospects against the risks of inflation and deleveraging. | Do you own precious metals you would rather not sell, but need access to cash? Get Started Here: https://www.moneymetals.com/gold-loan

Fears of Federal Reserve Actions Greater Than Virus Angst

December 03, 2021 17:38 - 6 minutes - 9.61 MB

As Omicron concerns continue to unnerve investors, precious metals markets suffered another setback. Volatile trading in the stock market this week is failing to give a safe-haven boost to gold and silver. | 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 Asks Americans to Eat Soy “Meat” for Thanksgiving

November 24, 2021 17:12 - 7 minutes - 9.72 MB

On this special mid-week edition of the Money Metals podcast ahead of the Thanksgiving holiday, we’ll cover the sudden setback in precious metals markets. | Do you own precious metals you would rather not sell, but need access to cash? Get Started Here: https://www.moneymetals.com/gold-loan