Mike Maharrey
Mike Maharrey is a journalist and market analyst for MoneyMetals.com with over a decade of experience in precious metals. He holds a BS in accounting from the University of Kentucky and a BA in journalism from the University of South Florida.
Mike Maharrey Articles
Central bank gold buying picked up in September and gained momentum in October. That momentum carried into November with gold reserves continuing to climb.
We’ve seen some sharp price swings in the gold market over the last couple of months. Should this diminish gold’s investment appeal?
Repo operations at the Fed on the last day of 2025 signal growing stress in the financial system, similar to the setup we saw in 2019.
What were the biggest precious metals stories of 2025? There were plenty to choose from. The biggest story is the impressive yearly gain for all the precious metals.
Why did gold and silver sell off on Monday? If I’ve been asked that question once, I’ve been asked 50 times. The more relevant question is why gold and silver have been surging for two years. However, I do understand why people are asking...
It’s New Year’s Eve! Have you made your 2026 resolutions yet? I have. It’s the same resolutions I made last year. I’m not making any resolutions. This strategy has worked well for me over the years. By refusing to make resolutions, I have...
Gold is a gift fit for a king. In fact, according to biblical accounts, it was the first gift offered to the “King of Kings." If you have any Christian background at all – and even if you don’t – you probably know the story of the Three...
Gold prices continued to rise in India, creating headwinds for jewelry demand while boosting investment. India ranks as the world's second-largest gold market behind China.
Gold is up over 109 percent since the beginning of 2024. Some analysts say that the yellow metal is in a bubble destined to pop. However, there is another possibility. What if the meteoric rise in the price of gold is signaling a paradigm...
Good news! The federal budget deficit shrank substantially in November. Bad news! Uncle Sam still ran a significant budget shortfall in November, despite a massive surge in tariff revenue.
