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
Gold demand followed prices higher and set a new record in 2024. According to data compiled by the World Gold Council, total gold demand rose by 1 percent to 4,974 tonnes, driven by robust central bank buying and surging investor interest...
Because we tend to look at gold's performance in dollars, it's easy to forget that it is also priced in other currencies. We know that gold set records in dollar terms, but, how did it perform in other countries? In most currencies, it did...
Are we heading for a repeat performance of the resurrection of inflation that we saw in the mid-1970s? It sure appears to be setting up that way.
The flow of physical gold and silver from London to New York continued last week, with JPMorgan announcing plans to move $4 billion in metal to deliver against futures contracts. Meanwhile, big players in the gold market are reportedly...
The Federal Reserve put a pause on interest rate cuts at its January meeting, finally admitting what I’ve been saying for quite a while: price inflation is still sticky.
Every month, we report on the massive budget deficits. Most people yawn and move along. The reality is they don’t view overspending and debt as a big problem. After all, the debt has been growing for decades and nothing bad has happened.
The Chinese gold market showed seasonal strength in December, but wholesale demand finished the year below the 10-year average. Total gold withdrawals from the Shanghai Gold Exchange, a gauge for wholesale demand, rose by 24 percent month-...
Last week, Money Metals reported uncertainty in the gold and silver markets due to worries about tariffs on precious metals entering the United States. We’re seeing signs that concern is growing, creating an interesting dynamic in the...
Gold outshined virtually every other Indian asset in 2024. Despite a moderating price in November and December, gold still emerged as India’s top-performing asset class, posting a 21 percent annual gain. This compares to a 26 percent...
Over the last four months, the Federal Reserve has cut interest rates by a full percentage point. It started with a supersize 50 basis point cut in September, followed by quarter-point cuts in November and December. But despite slashing...
